CLINICIANS

I am a mum to 3 early-waking children under 9, and being mum to them has been my greatest education! I have been a psychologist for 17 years and in that time I have worked in mental health and counselling services in Australia and the United Kingdom, across government, NGO and private practice settings. 

My foundational psychology training (Bachelors, Honours, Masters) was with the University of Queensland. Since then I have been continuing to learn and grow, picking up several therapy approaches and a bunch of techniques along the way. My job is to make all that "book knowledge" fit with what you're experiencing. Most importantly, I want to find a way to make therapy individualised so that it works for you. 

Psychologists are trained to help people who are experiencing mental health problems, or to help intervene early to prevent the escalation of emotional, behavioural, and social problems. A Clinical Psychologist has additional training in the field of clinical mental health practice. We can take whatever you throw at us! All psychologists are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner's Registration Authority (AHPRA) and are bound by an ethical code governing our practice.

I use the following evidence-based therapies:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Strengths- and Solution-Focused Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Schema Therapy
• Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

Catherine has worked as a clinical psychologist with children, teenagers, and families over the last 20 years. She enjoys working with adolescents and their families in a warm and collaborative way, and supporting parents too.
Catherine consults from Red Hill on Tuesdays.

I have worked in a variety of settings across Brisbane including NGOs and government mental health services. Most recently, I’ve worked closely with schools and have a good understanding of the school systems and how they work. I have developed skills in working with adolescents and their families to support them to find a pathway forward during challenging and vulnerable times.
I am a mum to two beautiful, busy girls (and a fur baby!). They are my greatest achievement, bring the me great joy and have also taught me the most about being flexible, patient and kind!
We enjoy travelling as a family and spending our spare time in the great outdoors.

I have an eclectic, person centred approach that draws on my training and experience including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT, Play-based therapies as well as Attachment Based Family Therapy.
I work with a range of mental health difficulties including:

• Difficulties with managing emotions
• Adjustment issues
• Anxiety and stress management
• School difficulties
• Mood concerns and
• Parenting challenge

Janine is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist who brings warmth and understanding but also humour and light-heartedness to therapy sessions.
Janine has a passion for working with women and their families as they face the challenges of family planning, infertility, pregnancy, neonatal loss, preparing for birth, transition to parenthood, and parenting little ones. Janine also enjoys working with adults experiencing anxiety, stress and adjustment difficulties.

Janine consults from Red Hill on Tuesday mornings and Thursdays.

I am a Provisionally Registered Psychologist and am currently completing my Master’s in Psychology (Counselling) at The University of Queensland. 

I have been passionate about working with parents and new-born babies for over 15 years. I completed my PhD in developmental psychology, researching how babies and parents connect through imitating each other. I have continued to research how children grow and develop in their social world and has worked in research teams at universities in Australia, the UK and USA. 

I am excited to now be applying all that knowledge into

practice! 

When not at work, I enjoy being outside in nature, playing my piano and violin and improving my attempts at making sourdough.

I adapt my therapeutic approach to best meet the needs of her clients. I have been trained in a number of evidence-based psychology treatments such as:

·  Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

·  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

·  Compassion Focussed Therapy

I particularly enjoy working in a compassion focused framework. Most of all, I am willing and engaged to hear your story, work collaboratively on your goals, and to provide a therapeutic space that is safe, comfortable and supported.

Marlies has worked with children and families for over 20 years. In her recent work as a school psychologist, Marlies has formed effective and meaningful connections with students due to her warm, playful, and engaging approach. She has a special interest in school related issues (including school refusal, anxiety, bullying), the toddler years and supporting families experiencing transitions and change.

Marlies works on Fridays at our Red Hill location. She is available to see adults, children, adolescents and families, as well as providing perinatal home visiting.

I have worked as a counsellor and psychologist with children, teenagers and families in an extensive range of settings including out of home care and adoption, primary and high schools and NGO mental health settings for over 20 years. I am passionate about collaborating with the whole family to understand the emotions and challenges each child or young person is facing and finding practical solutions to the challenges that life throws up. 

 My passion for travel has meant I have enjoyed living and working in The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom and I have worked extensively with families from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Marlies is a mother to two girls with whom she enjoys days at the beach and walks with a view.

As well as integrating a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, ACT, Narrative & Solution Focused into her sessions, I have have completed extensive additional specialist training in non-directive play and creative arts therapies. Using a fun, play-based approach makes most sense to children (and to me!) and means that therapy is fun and engaging. 

I support children and young people with emotional regulation, social skills, school or social concerns, bullying, anger management, grief, developing resilience, anxiety, managing worries, adjustments and depression.  

Marlies is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Authority (AHPRA) and is an Associate Member of the Australia Psychological Society (APS).