About Us – Psychology on Parade

Our psychologists offer a diverse range of therapies, and our staff include endorsed clinical and counselling psychologists.

Successful psychology treatment is about establishing a trusting relationship with the psychologist. Both clinical and counselling psychologists are trained extensively in assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment of high prevalence mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders.

Clinical psychology training tends to cover more low prevalence mental illnesses such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia and psychotic illnesses, and developmental disorders such as Autism spectrum disorders. Both clinical and counselling psychologists are skilled in the treatment of mild, moderate, and severe mental illnesses including those of a chronic and complex nature.

Counselling psychology training tends to focus more on psychotherapy theory and practice including various evidence-based models of intervention, and counselling psychologists are also trained in a variety of modalities including couple, group, mother-infant, and family therapy.

In practice, it is estimated that there is between 70 – 80% overlap between the two endorsements. In real life, the “match” between therapist/psychologist and the client is the most important determinant of a successful treatment process.

Please discuss your needs and concerns with us, and we will establish which practitioner is right for you.

Kerry Gemmell

Principal Psychologist; Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psych) (Hons) M Psych (Clin Psych) PhD MAPS,M ASH, M EMDRAA

About Kerry

I am an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. I have a Master’s/PhD degree in Clinical Psychology and have worked in both public and private health settings providing clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment for adolescents and adults. I see adults, couples, families and adolescents assisting them through a range of psychological and emotional issues such as trauma, personality disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, relationship difficulties, challenging behaviours in adolescents, social skills, grief and loss, and adjustment.

I work collaboratively with my clients to develop and achieve identified therapeutic goals and utilise a range of evidence-based therapeutic treatments including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, schema therapy, hypnotherapy and EMDR therapy. I continue to enhance my clinical skills and knowledge by attending conferences, lectures and workshops in order to keep up-to-date with current literature and research to ensure I provide the most effective treatment for my clients.

Emily Clinch

Registered Psychologist
BA (Psychology), GradDip (Psychology), M.Psych (Professional Psychology)

About Emily

I have a Masters in Professional Psychology and experience working with adults and children from different cultural and social economic backgrounds. Over the last couple of years, I have worked in schools and in counselling services, and have experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, relationship issues and grief, collaborating with clients to improve their well-being. By taking a warm, empathetic and client-centred approach, I utilise a range of evidence-based treatments that are suited to the client. These include interventions, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy to help the client be the best version of themselves.

James Ireland

Clinical Psychologist
BSocSci (Psych) BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clinical Psychology) MAPS
Altona & Williamstown

About James

James is a clinical psychologist that has worked with a diverse range of client presentations across hospital, community, disability, and private practice settings. He utilises a range of evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive-behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, and Mindfulness-based therapies in a tailored and flexible manner that aims to cater to client needs. James strives to work in an authentic, compassionate, non-judgemental manner to empower clients and foster a strong therapeutic relationship with them.

James works with adults, adolescents and children (8+) presenting with a range of difficulties relating to depression, anxiety, stress, panic, trauma, work-issues, relationships, sleep disorders, phobias, grief and adjustment, identity, sexual dysfunction, athlete wellbeing, and issues relating to psychotic disorders. James has a particular interest in assessing and managing challenges with neurodivergence. He is passionate about continually developing his knowledgebase by attending trainings, engaging in the latest research, and learning from his client’s feedback.

Ashveen Kaur Randhawa

Registered Psychologist
MSc (Ed Psych) B Psych (Hons)
Williamstown

About Ashveen

I am a registered psychologist with experience working with children, teenagers, and adults from different cultural and socio-economic backgrounds across schools, private practices, and universities. My clients' presentations have included anxiety, depression, social-emotional/behavioural challenges, sleep issues, and relationship/family difficulties. I have also worked extensively with children/teenagers and their parents in supporting various neuro-diverse needs such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorders. I am proficient in administering cognitive, behavioural and educational assessments, report writing and diagnostic assessments. I strive to improve my clients' wellbeing by providing holistic support tailored to each individual's needs and circumstances. My approach is warm, compassionate, and curious; with a focus on harnessing my client's strengths. I work collaboratively with my clients to develop and achieve therapy goals. In my work, I draw upon a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Person-Centred Therapy, depending on what suits my client. I continue to enhance my skills and knowledge by participating in workshops and peer supervision to provide informed care to my clients.

Lesley Denmeade

Clinical Psychologist
BPsych(Hons),MPsych(Clin), MAPS
Altona

About Lesley

I am a clinical psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who works with adult clients from an array of cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities. I have experience working with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma-related disorders, attachment and relationship issues and grief and loss.

My passion lies in helping my clients to gain greater insight and awareness into their internal world and patterns of behaviour. I collaboratively work with my clients to deeply explore and emotionally process the impacts of their early life, relationships, and inner conflicts, examining how these factors influence their lives and experiences in the present day.

My therapeutic approach is defined by warmth, empathy, and honouring the therapeutic relationship. I draw from numerous therapeutic modalities to tailor my work to best suit the unique needs of my clients, including, psychodynamic therapy, schema therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy.

Lin Jiana Beverly

Registered Psychologist
Master of Applied Psychology, Bachelor of Social Science (Psych)
Williamstown

About Beverly

Beverly is a registered psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, and Adults. Her experience includes working in government, community, and private settings for over 10 years. Beverly worked with the Singapore government for five and a half years working with families with complex issues. Before moving into private practice where she worked in Singaporean and expatriate clinics, running parenting and mindfulness workshops. Beverly utilises a range of evidence-based interventions including Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Mindfulness and Schema Therapy, Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Beverly enjoys working with anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, trauma, grief and loss and neurodiversity in adolescents and young adults. Beverly believes that the key to a successful therapeutic relationship is being able to build a genuine connection with my clients. Beverly also speaks English, Mandarin and Bahasa Indonesia (Malay)

Ashley Freeman

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsych(Hons) ,MPsych(Clin)
Williamstown

About Ashley

I am a registered psychologist and I aim to create a safe, open, and non-judgmental environment for clients. I offer a client-centered approach acknowledging that clients are experts in their own lives and personalizing the therapeutic process. I employ evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Sara Batleska

Registered Psychologist
BA(Hons), MProfPsych, MAPS
Altona

About Sara

Sara is a Registered Psychologist committed to guiding individuals toward greater mental well-being and fulfillment in life. With extensive experience across various private, community, and educational settings, I've had the privilege of working therapeutically with people of all ages.

My therapeutic approach is grounded in compassion, authenticity, and curiosity. I believe in addressing each person's experiences holistically and value their individual strengths. In our sessions, you can expect to feel heard, respected, and supported. Together, we'll work on identifying and addressing patterns, narratives, and beliefs that may be holding you back, aiming for a more integrated and grounded sense of self amidst life’s challenges.

My therapeutic approach blends evidence-based frameworks including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I tailor my approach to suit the specific needs of every individual, ensuring flexibility and effectiveness in the therapeutic process.

Common concerns that clients often bring into our therapeutic space encompass challenges in navigating relationships, managing stress and anxiety, and coping after trauma and loss. Whether feeling hurt, fearful, confused, disconnected, or grappling with difficult questions around meaning, I am dedicated to providing you with a safe, non-judgmental space where you can explore the intricacies of your experiences with courage and compassion.

Susan Jenkins

Registered Psychologist
B.A. Soc Sci (Psych), Grad. Dip. Education, Grad. Dip. Applied Psychology, Diploma Integrative & Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Cert. Process Oriented Psychology
Altona

About Susan

Susan is dedicated to providing a safe, engaging and collaborative therapeutic experience to allow for positive change.

Susan has been a registered psychologist for 20 years and has worked in a variety of settings including: rehabilitations facilities, schools, community health centres, Aboriginal communities, detention centre, wilderness and farm settings, G.P. clinics.

Susan has travelled extensively, is open minded and celebrates the individuality of every person.

She is respectful of others’ cultural heritage, belief systems, religion, sexual orientation, etc.

Susan ensures that therapy is individually tailored to suit each person’s unique situation to address their needs in the most effective way, whilst recognising that change is not always easy.

Susan is passionate about empowering people through the process of change, assisting them to improve coping strategies, to gain insight into unhelpful behavioural patterns and to develop greater self awareness to allow for more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Clinical Specialities:

Depression / PTSD
Anxiety (phobias, panic)
Relationship Issues
Grief and Loss
Addictions, substance abuse

Therapeutic Orientations:

Process Oriented Psychology
ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)
Interpersonal Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Emotion Focused therapy

Akanksha Malhotra

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BA (Psych),MA (Psych), MAP(Clinical)
Williamstown

About Akanksha

As a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, I bring a warm and collaborative approach to my practice, offering genuine care and support to individuals from all walks of life.

With a Master of Clinical Psychology, I am passionate about supporting clients through anxiety, depression, and parenting challenges. I have a particular interest in helping individuals during the perinatal period, providing a safe and supportive environment to address the unique mental health concerns that can arise before, during, and after pregnancy. My work in public mental health has provided me with valuable experience in supporting young adults facing complex mental health challenges, such as mood disorders, bipolar presentations and obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD).

I am also skilled in administering assessments for children encountering difficulties at school. Using evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behaviour therapy (CBT), Compassion-focussed therapy (CFT), and Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), along with psychodynamic principles and attachment theory, I create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their experiences and work towards positive change.

Sana Khan

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Counselling Skills, MSc in Cognitive Neuropsychology, MPsych (Clinical)
Altona

About Sana

I am a generally registered psychologist (clinical registrar) committed to supporting the mental well-being of my clients through a compassionate, collaborative and person-centred approach. I aim to provide a safe space, grounded in empathy and respect, where clients feel genuinely heard. My experience includes working with individuals across the lifespan facing various challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, stress, emotional dysregulation and other mental health concerns. I incorporate a range of evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, reminiscence therapy, and grief counselling, tailoring each approach to suit the individual needs of my clients. I am also experienced in conducting a range of cognitive assessments, including those relevant for individuals facing challenges in school.

By fostering a strong therapeutic relationship, I encourage open and meaningful conversations, providing support to explore personal experiences in a judgment-free environment. My goal is to empower my clients to navigate life’s challenges with confidence, resilience, and a sense of personal growth.

Marie Hirst

Registered Psychologist
MA (Hons), PGCE (Education), MSc (EdPsych), MAPS, EMDRAA

About Marie

Marie is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with children of all ages, young people, and parents from diverse backgrounds to support their mental health and wellbeing. She uses client-centred, strengths-based approaches and encourages clients to collaborate with her to determine their goals and how they want to achieve them. She works with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma and disrupted attachments, social, emotional, and behavioural issues, parenting challenges, parent/child, and couple relationships. She also works with adults who have experienced trauma. Marie has a playful approach when working with children and uses creative ways to engage them in the therapeutic process. She uses a range of evidence-based approaches depending on what fits for the client including cognitive behaviour therapy, EMDR, behaviour management, attachment-based interventions, and parenting support. She can also provide learning and cognitive assessments on request.

Marie is available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Kristy Riley

Registered Psychologist
B Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Community)

About Kristy

I’m a warm and approachable psychologist with over 15 years of experience supporting teens and adults. I work from a relaxed, welcoming space where you can feel comfortable, heard, and understood. I’m trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, neuroaffirming and passionate about providing inclusive care for people with disabilities. I draw on a range of therapies, including Schema Therapy, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems (IFS), to tailor support to your individual needs. I work with people experiencing chronic health challenges, disability-related concerns, autism and ADHD, anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, grief, relationship difficulties, and trauma and PTSD.

Darcy Andrews

Clinical Psychologist
BPsycSc (Hons),MClinPsych,MAPS
Williamstown

About Darcy

Darcy is a clinical psychologist with a master’s in clinical psychology. He is passionate about helping individuals reduce distress in their lives using tailored formulations rather than rigidly adhering to a template. With a background in the ADF and the acute medical setting, Darcy has experience working with a variety of clinical presentations including trauma (sexual/violence), existential, end-of-life issues, palliative care, alcohol use, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) and other functional disorders, in addition to self-harm/suicide, and mood disorders. Darcy is confident working with adolescents/adults/older-adults within the third wave CBT frameworks including: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Focused Therapy. At all times working to build genuine, mutual trust with each individual. Darcy is an avid reader and is working his way through the classics including the stoics.

Monica Wilson (Maternity Leave)

Registered Psychologist
B.Sc (Psych)., GradDip (Psych)., M.Psych (Ed&Dev)
Williamstown

About Monica

Monica is a registered psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and young adults. She has worked in a range of public and private settings including early intervention, primary and secondary schools, and private practice. Monica has a warm, compassionate, client-centred approach and draws on components of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Monica works with clients experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, parenting and relationship difficulties. Monica is passionate about providing a positive, collaborative, strengths-based approach in order to empower individuals to achieve their goals and be the best version of themselves.

Kate English

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsych (Hons),MPsych (Clin)
Williamstown

About Kate

I am a registered psychologist and a clinical registrar with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. I have worked with a diverse range of client presentations across hospital, community, educational, and private practice settings, providing clinical assessments, diagnosis and treatment for children, adolescents and adults. I have experience working with clients across diverse genders, cultures and neurotypes, addressing a wide range of concerns.

I work with adults and adolescents assisting them through a range of psychological and emotional issues such as trauma and disrupted attachments, personality disorders, depression and mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, stress, relationship difficulties, work-issues, eating disorders, grief, loss, and adjustment, and issues relating to psychotic disorders. I have a particular interest in supporting individuals in navigating challenges with neurodivergence. I am also passionate about utilizing trauma informed care principles to manage impacts of trauma on individuals who have experienced a single event or repeated exposures to neglect and/or abuse, as well as understanding the longer-term impacts of trauma including physical health issues.

Taking a warm, and collaborative approach to my practice, I am passionate about supporting clients to gain greater insight and awareness into their internal world and patterns of behaviours to improve wellbeing. I tailor my interventions to the unique and individual needs of my clients, utilising a range of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic, interpersonal and attachment-oriented therapies.

Carmen Wesson

Registered Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych, MAppPsych(Clin)
Altona

About Carmen

I am a fully registered psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, and older adults across a range of emotional, behavioural, and social concerns. I take a warm and collaborative approach, tailoring therapy to each person’s unique needs and experiences. My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to support clients in building insight, resilience, and practical skills. I strive to create a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered in their personal growth.

Imogen Russell-Head

Registered Psychologist
(B.EnvD.), GradDip (Psych), M.Psych(Prof Psych)
Williamstown

About Imogen

Imogen is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with adults and young people (16+) of all genders, sexualities and neurotypes to support their mental health and wellbeing. She sees clients experiencing a range of challenges including life transitions, adjustment challenges, disability, relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, attention issues and trauma. She is client centred and neurodiverse affirming in her approach, guiding and empowering her clients to better know themselves, their needs and to advocate for themselves. Imogen is authentic and compassionate and integrates humour into the therapy space.

Ben Loriente

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsych(Hons),MPsych(Clin)
Williamstown

About Ben

I am a Generally Registered Psychologist with a master’s in clinical psychology, conducting my clinical registrar. I have a background working with adolescents and adults experiencing stress, interpersonal difficulties, depression, anxiety and emotional dysregulation.

Through collaboration and building a strong therapeutic relationship, I endeavour to promote an open and non-judgemental discussion with my clients, to empower them to identify how they can best live their lives.

As these discussions can at times be uncomfortable, I always enlist a warm, compassionate demeanour through validation, whilst affirming the needs for change that my clients’ have acknowledged. I tailor my interventions on the unique and individual needs of my clients, drawing on multiple evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Bronte Hall

Provisional Psychologist
BA(Psych), GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych
Altona

About Bronte

I am a warm and empathetic registered provisional psychologist who focuses on building strong therapeutic relationships and meaningful connections. I balance supporting clients in making practical changes in their daily lives, with exploring and unpacking past experiences to understand how they may impact the present. I primarily work with children, adolescents, and young adults and I have experience working with clients across diverse genders, cultures, and presenting concerns. I am committed to providing neuro-affirming care and creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ clients. I enjoy bringing creativity and fun into my sessions, tailoring my approach to meet my client’s unique needs. I integrate evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy, selecting interventions that best align with each client’s circumstances. My goal is to support and empower my clients on their journey toward wellbeing.

Alexandra Gemmell

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsych( Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Altona

About Alexandra

I am a registered psychologist and a clinical registrar with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have a background in working with children, adolescents and adults in private, non-for-profits and school settings providing diagnosis and treatment, clinical assessments, and cognitive assessments. I have experience in a range of psychological and emotional issues such as trauma, depression and mood disorders, anxiety spectrum disorders, social skills, grief and loss, challenging behaviours in adolescents, and adjustment. I am passionate about assisting clients to gain greater insight and awareness into their internal world and patterns of behaviours to improve wellbeing. I utilise a warm, client-centred and strength-based approaches to collaboratively work with clients to develop and achieve identified therapeutic goals. I adopt different evidence based therapeutic treatments tailored to specific needs of each client, treatments include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness, EMDR therapy, and child-centred play therapy. I am continuously enhancing my clinical knowledge and skills through attending lectures, workshops, and conferences in order to ensure I am well informed in current research and literature to ensure I provide the most effective treatments for each client.

Olivia McConchie

Clinical Psychologist
BBNSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)
Williamstown

About Olivia

Olivia is a Clinical Psychologist with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology from The University of Melbourne. Olivia brings an empathetic, friendly, calm, and caring energy to therapy, and empowers clients to improve their mental health and wellbeing. Olivia values creating a safe and non-judgemental space for clients to understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Olivia has years of experience working with clients individually across a variety of settings including private practice, tertiary education and a private psychiatric hospital. Olivia has supported clients (age 13-85) with a range of mental health difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, panic attacks, phobias, addiction, grief, complex trauma, personality disorders, body image issues, chronic pain, relationship issues, parenting challenges, study and workplace issues. Olivia also has interest and experience with mindfulness, relaxation, sleep, and the gut-brain connection.

Olivia is an integrative psychologist, meaning she integrates and draws upon a range of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema informed therapy and Mindfulness approaches. Olivia is flexible in her approach, tailoring treatment plans to suit the specific needs and goals of each client.

Olivia welcomes culturally diverse and neurodiverse clients, and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. When she’s not working, Olivia enjoys reading, singing, yoga and spending time with her family and friends.

Dayna Chivell

Registered Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Altona

About Dayna

Dayna is a dedicated and compassionate registered psychologist (clinical registrar) with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate life's challenges. With experience in evidence-based interventions, Dayna provides therapy in a dynamic way to meet the needs of her clients. Taking a client-centred and empathic approach, Dayna creates a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. She is passionate about guiding clients toward meaningful change and personal growth. Dayna offers therapy for adults using a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her professional focus includes schizophrenia/psychosis, depressive and anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma/dissociation and personality disorders. Dayna is committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest research to provide the highest standard of care. Dayna's interests include bodybuilding, travelling and baking.