MEET OUR Brisbane TEAM

Amber-lee is a provisional psychologist with a passion for supporting families as they navigate the ups and downs of parenthood. With a degree in Psychological Sciences (Honours) and advanced training in perinatal mental health and matrescence, she is also completing her Masters of Professional Psychology training. 

Amber-Lee has a successful podcast, full of lived experience wisdom and professional advice. Amber-lee is available at Morningside Mondays and Tuesdays for both in-person or telehealth sessions. 

Philippa Ewer is a Clinical Psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists. She has a particular calling to work with adults as they enter the world of parenthood, travelling alongside them as they navigate through their own unique journey of self discovery.

Philippa works on Thursdays and Fridays at Three Little Birds, Morningside.

Lindsay is a clinical psychologist and is a member of The Australia Association of Psychologists. Lindsay has a passion for supporting and empowering mothers and fathers throughout the challenges of conception, pregnancy and parenting.

Lindsay works on Tuesdays at Three Little Birds, Morningside and is available for both in-person and Telehealth sessions.

Emma-Lee Sorbello is a Registered Psychologist, and mother of two young children. Hailing originally from Far North Queensland, she is a country girl at heart. Emma-Lee is a supportive and engaging therapist with over 13 years of experience working with clients across the life span. 

Emma-Lee works with adults, adolescents, families and children and has a special interest in supporting perinatal clients throughout pregnancy and the early parenting years.

Emma-Lee is available at our Morningside practice on Wednesdays & Thursdays.

Sherrin Bell (Sherry) is a registered psychologist and mother of 3 boys. Sherry holds a depth of knowledge both as an educator and a psychologist, with a career spanning over 23 years. Sherry has devoted herself to nurturing the emotional well-being of her clients across the lifespan, as they navigate life's challenges.

Sherry's approach to therapy is warm, non judgemental and goal-oriented and Sherry particularly enjoys working with children to help them better understand their emotions and with perinatal clients as they navigate parenthood.

Sherry works from our Morningside practice on Mondays.

Nikola Sterling is a Brisbane-based registered psychologist and counselling psychology registrar. Nikola is an open-minded LGBTIQA+ friendly, neurodivergent-affirming psychologist who values diversity, individuality, radical compassion, and endless learning.

Nikola works with older teenagers and adult clients and enjoys working with neuro-divergent individuals, LGBTQIA+ clients, first responders, clients experiencing complex trauma, OCD and clients with intellectual disabilities. 

Nikola works from our Red Hill practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Gemma Smith is a Master’s qualified Accredited Social Worker and mother of two who has a passion for working with people through transitional life stages.

Gemma’s relaxed interpersonal style and high value for humour is something you will find her utilising in professional practice as well as in her work as an active podcaster, public speaker and group facilitator on perinatal mental health. Gemma’s passion for reducing shame through the sharing of stories reflects her desire for you to feel comfortable bringing your true, authentic self to your sessions together.

Gemma works with perinatal clients, teens/ pre-teens, young adults, adults and clients in mid- life. 

Gemma works on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Morningside, Brisbane.

Dr Lizzy Talbot is passionate about working with clients of all ages experiencing adjustment and emotional difficulties, helping them navigate their presenting issue and working collaboratively with them to help them reach a place where they can lead a functional and meaningful life. 

Lizzy works with children, adolescents and adults, as well as providing perinatal home visiting. Particular areas of interest for Dr Lizzy include working with clients experiencing anxiety, adjustment difficulties and perinatal clients.

Dr Lizzy works on Wednesday afternoons and Thursday mornings at our Red Hill location in Brisbane. 

Courtney Wilton is a registered Psychologist with additional accreditation (Masters) in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She works for our service primarily seeing clients in the perinatal space, as well as adults and teens. 

Courtney works on Wednesday mornings from Red Hill, Brisbane.

Marlies Rodriguez 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. She is available to see adults, children, adolescents and families, as well as providing perinatal home visiting.

Marlies works on Fridays at our Red Hill location in Brisbane.

Jo Butler is a registered psychologist who is completing her Health Psychology Registrar Program. She works with Adolescents, Adults and Perinatal clients.

Jo is working on Mondays through Thursdays at Morningside, Brisbane.

Anastasia Ivleva is a Registered Psychologist and she works with adults, young adults, adolescents and couples. Aptly having found her calling with psychology, Anastasia is a warm and empathetic presence to have around. 

She works Mondays to Thursdays at our Red Hill location in Brisbane.

Carly Hughes is passionate about developing therapeutic relationships that empower and encourage personal strength and growth. She is experienced working with children, adolescents and adults. An area of particular interest for Carly is supporting teens and their families to navigate these highly important but, at times challenging, years. Carly understands the importance of viewing challenges through the lens of the individual, no matter their age or neurotype. 

Carly works from a trauma- informed perspective and is trained in the use of the Three Phased Approach. An emerging interest for Carly is perinatal psychology and advocating toward a contemporary approach to parenting.

Carly works from Red Hill, Brisbane on Thursdays.

Ben Bushing is an experienced psychologist with over 20 years of practice across various settings. He returns to our practice again after having a few years working in public mental health. 

You can catch Ben at our Red Hill location on Tuesdays. He works with older teens and adults and is a particularly great fit for those wanting a male perspective, and those with complex and longstanding mental health concerns. 

Ben's books are currently closed. Please email us if you would like to join the waiting list. 

Dr. Rachel Bushing is a Clinical Psychologist and she works with children, teenagers, and families. She is passionate about bringing out the good in people and she likes to bring fun and creativity into the therapy setting. Rach's special interest areas are in postnatal mental health, parent-child relationships, the demands of adolescence, unpicking the impacts of trauma, and infant and toddler emotional development.

Rachel's books are currently closed. Please email us to join the waiting list. 

POP! Psychology operates on Turrbal and Jagera land. We pay our respects to elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Peoples. We acknowledge the continuing connection with the community, land and water on which we work.

POP! welcomes all the members of the LGBTQIA+ community.