Clinic Owner, Senior Psychologist & Meditation Teacher

BPsychSc, BA(Hons), MMTCP, MAAPi, STAP

Stephen has a calm, easy-going and friendly nature that fosters a sense of safety and openness. He believes in the limitless potential for all individuals to grow, expand and connect and that each person has a unique role and path in life which is to be celebrated.

Stephen has extensive experience working with individuals and families of all ages in both the public and private sectors. He has specialised training in a variety of evidence-based treatment approaches including systemic family therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy and mindfulness based psychotherapy.

Stephen has a special interest in teaching mindfulness practices and the integration of presence and compassion as a path to healing and health. He has undertaken extensive training from some of the worlds leading experts in the area, including Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach.

Stephen also has specialist expertise in working with neurodiversity and providing comprehensive and therapeutic neurocognitive assessments.

He is also the creator of the online platform Thrive with ADHD, which offers innovative, strength-based online support for individuals with ADHD.

Stephen is a board-approved psychology supervisor and offers professional supervision, training and workshops both in person and online.

In his spare time, Stephen can usually be found spending time on nature trails, reading, or of course having fun and going on adventures with his family.

Clinic Owner & Clinical Psychologist

BPsychSc, BA(Hons I), MPsych (Clinical), PhD, MAAPi

Breeana brings a gentle, safe and compassionate energy to the therapeutic space. She believes each person has within them the innate wisdom for their own growth potential and healing and is honoured to walk beside them in that journey for a time.

Breeana has experience working with young people, adults and families of all ages treating a range of concerns. She is especially passionate about working to support and empower women through adolescence, emerging adulthood and during life transitions.

Breeana values a holistic approach and has special interests in mindfulness meditation, compassion-focused approaches, ACT, somatic modalities and the mind-body connection. Breeana has completed training in Clinical EFT (Emotion Freedom Technique).

Breeana completed her PhD through Bond University, focusing on the development and evaluation of a mindfulness-based framework and intervention with emerging adult populations. This research focused on building presence, self-compassion, resilience and well-being in young medical students.

Breeana has a passion for writing and teaching and plans to co-create mindfulness and somatic-based programs and retreats for health professionals and the general population. In her spare time, Breeana enjoys travelling, being in nature and hanging out with her two beautiful daughters.

Clinical Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), PhD (ClinPsych), MAPS

Brett is a compassionate clinical psychologist who strives to help individuals experience both relief from often debilitating symptoms as well as long-term change and growth. He brings a direct and goal-oriented approach to therapy, while aiming at all times to provide a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental environment.  

Brett has experience working with individuals across a range of contexts and difficulties. These include helping people with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, substance use and addictions, difficulties associated with trauma and loss, persistent pain, relationship and communication difficulties, difficulties managing anger, and generally improving insight and self-understanding.

Brett primarily works with adults in a collaborative non-manualised approach known as Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), having completed an additional three-years post-university training in this modality. This approach focuses on identifying and understanding the mechanisms we have all unconsciously learnt to use as a way to avoid experiencing complex feelings and emotions with those closest to us. Once these mechanisms are understood and let go, the focus is then on fully experiencing these complex feelings and emotions in a genuine and authentic way. This process helps individuals understand their emotions and use their feelings as the compass to life that they are meant to be.

Clinical Psychologist

BPsychSc(Hons), MClinPsych

Erinn (She/her) is a warm and compassionate psychologist who enjoys working across the lifespan and supporting people with a wide range of challenges. Erinn seeks to create a safe and non-judgmental space for her clients, allowing them to share their concerns and work towards positive outcomes. Her approach is tailored to each client's individual needs, and she works collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. She has a keen interest in supporting neurodivergent people to understand their unique brain style differences, build knowledge and confidence to implement appropriate accommodations, and recognise their strengths.

Erinn has recently commenced a three-year training program in Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy. ISTDP focuses on emotions and solving internal conflicts. It has been found to be effective in treating anxiety, depression, personality disorders, and many physical conditions often attributed to stress. When seeing older adolescents and adults, Erinn prefers to work from an ISTDP perspective.

Erinn has extensive experience in parenting support and coaching caregivers to improve their relationship with their children as well as manage difficult behaviours. In her practice, she utilises the collaborative and proactive solutions model to support families to work together towards solving problems before the behaviours start. Erinn is passionate about providing neurodiverse affirming care and supports parents, children, and families experiencing relational difficulties and challenging behaviour. She strongly believes in the importance of educating everyone involved in the care of neurodiverse children, and advocating for the needs of these children and their families wherever possible.

In her spare time, Erinn enjoys playing video games, reading, and spending time with her friends and cuddling her cat, Luna.

Bachelor of Psychology; Bachelor of Social Work; Diploma of Disability Studies; Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)

Nitai is an experienced therapist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, couples and adults. He takes a holistic outlook (biological, psychological, social,cultural and spiritual) to therapy and believes everyone can be their highest self.

Nitai’s approach is evidence-based, trauma informed, attachment based and person-centred. Attachment Science emphasises that humans are wired for connection and Nitai’s main goal in therapy is to assist people to foster increased compassion and work towards developing a closer and more secure relationship with all parts of themselves and other significant people in their life.

Nitai is dedicated to working with individuals and families from all backgrounds, including LGBTIQ+, First Nations Australians, and Culturally, Spiritually, and Linguistically diverse communities.

Nitai has experience working with anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, autism, ADHD, personality vulnerabilities, addiction, psychosis, eating disorders, personality disorders, self- harm and suicidality.

Nitai has previously worked in public health settings (QLD Health, NSW Health, Royal Children’s Hospital Melbourne), non-government agencies (Headspace, Uniting Care and Red Cross), Autism Queensland and private practice.

Outside of work hours, Nitai likes to spend time with his family, his two dogs, and friends. Nitai enjoys martial arts, fitness, eating a healthy meal, learning and meditation and mindfulness-based activities.

Counsellor & Clinical Family Therapist

B Counselling, Grad.Dip Relationship Counselling, Member AAFT (Clinical)

*Sue is currently taking referrals for individual and family therapy

Sue is a highly skilled Clinical Family Therapist and counsellor who has extensive experience working with families, children & adolescents across private, educational and government settings. She is an experiential therapist who works creatively, authentically and compassionately with individuals and families.

Her natural warmth and humour allow her to engage easily with individuals and families while being able to understand family dilemmas and conflicts and promote greater self-awareness and healthier ways of coping & relating.

Sue believes in tapping into an individual’s and families’ strengths and resources. She uses her expertise in Family Therapy to explore links between current problems and how it connects to the past through the exploration of multi-generational family dynamics.

Sue has been trained and supervised for over 10 years by Maurizio Andolfi, an internationally recognised Master Family Therapist. Her practice is inspired by Andolfi’s’ work as well as Aldo Gurgone from the William Street Family Therapy Centre, where Sue underwent training in Family Therapy and later worked as a Trainer herself.

Sue has a Bachelor Degree in Counselling and Graduate Diploma in Relationship Counselling. She is a Clinical Member of AAFT (Australian Association of Family Therapy).

Provisional Psychologist

GradDipPsychSc, BA (Psychology)

MAAPi, Assoc.MAPS, MASTSS

Kymm works with children (5yrs+), adolescents and adults, and practices within trauma sensitive, person centred, neurodivergent affirming and strengths-focused perspectives. She has extensive experience supporting clients of all ages and cultures in various roles across Government, Not-For-Profit and Private sectors. Kymm is experienced in assessment and therapeutic support as well as providing secondary consultation and training for professionals within child protection, disability, community mental health and education sectors. She has contributed to the field of psychology as a research assistant and presented her research at National and International mental health conferences.  

An empathetic and compassionate practitioner, Kymm offers a safe and culturally secure space to collaboratively work through problematic experiences, circumstances and life transitions. Kymm draws upon a range of evidence-based therapies and strategies and tailors support to meet individual needs. Central to Kymm’s practice is improving wellbeing and empowering clients in being the best version of themselves as possible.

Kymm has a particular interest in trauma experiences and posttraumatic growth. She offers support for concerns related to perinatal mental health, mood and adjustment, grief and loss, social relationships, self-esteem issues, developmental differences, parenting support, chronic health difficulties and disability.  

Kymm is available for secondary consultation and trauma informed training for child protection, education and community agency professionals who supportively work with children and adolescents with complex needs. 

Outside of work hours, Kymm enjoys time in the outdoors, taking in the Arts, developing her guitar skills and listening to music, learning something new, practicing meditation and spending time with loved ones.   

Counsellor

B.Comm, Dip Counselling

Danielle brings a warm and friendly energy to our clinic and has a passion for building connections with clients and providing them with a safe space to share their stories.

As a busy mother of two, Danielle understands the complexities of life's demands and enjoys supporting clients, in particular women and mothers, who find themselves navigating similar complexities and challenges. Using a collaborative therapeutic approach, Danielle provides a non-judgemental and safe space for people to explore their emotions, thoughts and experiences.

Danielle uses a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy.

In her spare time, Danielle enjoys socialising with friends, going out for coffee, binging on reality tv and keeping her two energetic daughters busy.

Danielle holds a Bachelor Degree in Communications and a Diploma in Counselling.

Clinical Psychology Registrar & Social Worker

BPsycSc, MSocWk, MClinPsych, GradDip (Family Dispute Resolution), GradCert (National Mediation), MAPS

Angela is a dual-qualified health professional in psychology and social work and has completed further qualifications in family mediation.

Angela works with clients across the lifespan experiencing a range of difficulties and uses evidence-based psychotherapies tailored to her clients’ preferred styles. She is passionate about helping clients grow their self-compassion and adopt a growth mindset, where they can trust themselves and learn from their mistakes.

Angela greatly values the knowledge that clients bring to the collaborative partnership through their lived experience and believes that “Through Struggle Comes Strength” and is grateful and honoured to have the opportunity to support her clients through challenging times, whilst also triumphing with them on the other side of the storm.

Angela is experienced in using a range of evidence-based psychotherapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, and Narrative Therapy.

Her interest areas include; mental health & well-being associated with chronic health conditions and disability, stress management, family planning, pregnancy, and postnatal support, parenting support, family therapy, social skills training, anxiety and depression disorders, neurodivergent clients, LGBTQI+ clients, culturally and linguistically diverse clients, grief and bereavement and life transitions.

In her spare time, Angela enjoys discovering the newest cafes, catching up with friends and family, getting lost in a good book, spending time with her lovable puppy Tilly, travelling, crafting with her friends over a nice cup of tea, and going to art performances and music concerts.