Our Psychologists

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  • Registered Psychologist/Board Approved Supervisor

    Joe has been practicing in psychology for more than 20 years. He has had journal articles about youth mental health and early psychosis published in national and international journals. Joe has presented research at numerous psychology conferences and also regularly trains psychologists, psychiatrists and other allied health clinicians about a range of psychological topics. Joe is a Board-approved supervisor for provisional psychologists and regularly offers clinical supervision for early career and established clinicians. He has had clinical experience working with a significant diversity of clinical groups, including acute (inpatient), sub-acute and community-based clients. Joe has also had extensive forensic experience, working in high security prisons, community corrections and also with justice-involved mental health consumers. Joe has a particular passion for working with complexity. He regularly works with complex needs, trauma populations and has held positions on high-risk panels, advising clinical and non-clinical staff about effective principles of working with complex trauma and severe personality disorders. Joe takes a trauma-informed approach to the development of clinical treatment plans. He is comfortable working from a range of therapeutic approaches and co-plans with his psychology patients how a treatment plan should be sequenced so that his patients have a major influence in the way their mental health issues are treated. Joe works primarily with adults, but is also happy to consider referrals for mature adolescents (16+). 

  • Registered Psychologist

    Bec is a registered psychologist who brings warmth, authenticity, and genuine compassion to her practice. She is committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful change. Taking a trauma-informed and holistic approach to mental health and wellbeing, Bec recognises that every person's experiences, relationships, strengths, and environment shape their mental health. She believes therapy is most effective when it is collaborative, personalised, and centred on the individual as a whole.

    Bec's professional journey began as an overnight crisis support worker with Lifeline, where she supported individuals experiencing some of life's most difficult moments. She then worked within the headspace model, providing psychological support to young people and their families before expanding her practice to work with participants accessing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Across these roles, Bec has supported people presenting with a broad range of mental health concerns, helping clients build resilience, improve emotional wellbeing, and achieve meaningful personal goals.

    While experienced across a wide variety of presentations, Bec has a particular interest in women's mental health, neurodiversity, eating disorders, and trauma. She delivers evidence-based, individualised care by drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring treatment to meet each client's unique needs and goals.

    Outside of the therapy room, Bec enjoys embracing the outdoors and new challenges. She is a Level 1 snowboard instructor, loves hiking, and can often be found planning or working on her latest home renovation project.

    Bec also has immediate capacity for ADHD assessments, with appointments currently available for children,  adolescents and adults.

    Operating out of our new Geelong Clinic, Room 3 Geneva House 32 Myers St Geelong 

    Commencing August 4th Tuesday - Friday 9am-5pm.

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  • Registered Psychologist

    Brooke is a registered psychologist recognised for her clear, compassionate and results-focused approach to client care. She works with individuals aged 15 and older, delivering psychological assessment and therapy with a focus on collaboration, empowerment, and sustainable change.

    Brooke draws on her experience across private practice, the NDIS, and youth justice sectors, and has developed particular expertise in trauma, anxiety, depression and neurodevelopmental disorders. She has a particular interest in women’s health, including peri- and postnatal mental health, and is passionate about supporting adolescents and women through pivotal stages of life.

    Brooke believes in meeting clients exactly where they are, offering tailored, client-led treatment plans that honour each person’s unique story, strengths, and needs. She fosters a steady, non-judgmental space where real conversations can happen, helping clients build practical strategies for lasting wellbeing.

    Brooke also offers comprehensive ADHD assessments for both children and adults and brings a deep understanding of neurodiversity into her practice.

    Brooke completed her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Deakin University and holds general registration with AHPRA.

    She is currently accepting new referrals with minimal to no waitlist.

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  • Registered Psychologist

    Kate is a registered psychologist who has several years’ experience, and is passionate about, supporting clients who have survived sexual violence and/or family violence. Whilst Kate doesn’t work directly with children, she does support parents/guardians of children who have experienced trauma. She also has experience working with forensic clients and ensures that justice involved clients receive non-judgmental quality mental health support. Kate has previously worked within prisons and community corrections, the NDIS and community trauma crisis services. 

    Kate uses a range of trauma informed and neuroaffriming approaches to therapy. Kate values therapy that ensures each person has ownership of their treatment goals and interventions and believes openness to feedback between client and psychologist is important for a safe and effective therapeutic relationship.  

    Kate is currently opening a new clinic in Geelong, servicing the Greater Geelong region. Appointments will be available on weekdays and Saturday mornings.

  • Registered Psychologist

    Tayla is an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor with advanced training in Schema Therapy and EMDR-informed trauma care. She works with adolescents and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship and attachment concerns, low self-worth, and other long-standing emotional or behavioural patterns that may be keeping them feeling stuck.

    Her clinical experience spans private practice, disability and NDIS services, schools, and forensic mental health services. Throughout her career, Tayla has supported individuals presenting with complex trauma, high-risk mental health concerns, substance use histories, and significant psychosocial challenges. She also has extensive experience working alongside neurodivergent young people and their families.

    Alongside her clinical work, Tayla provides board-approved supervision to provisional and early-career psychologists, supporting the development of safe, ethical, and reflective practice.

    Tayla’s therapeutic approach is compassionate, curious, and practical. She values creating a strong therapeutic relationship where clients feel genuinely understood, while helping them make sense of what feels hard, understand the patterns that have developed over time, and create meaningful, lasting change.

    Tayla will be opening our new Ballina/Byron Bay clinic in August, 2026 and is currently accepting referrals