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She has consulted at a private psychiatric hospital in the north shore for almost 6 years amongst reputable, world-known, pioneers in the treatment and research of eating disorders as the senior clinical psychologist in an inpatient unit. She has completed her PhD in eating disorders, in particular working to create links between Australia and India. She worked with hospitals and schools in India undertaking original research to complete her thesis titled ‘Cultural and developmental factors relating to eating disorder pathology in Indian and Australian females’.

She brings with her a variety of experience from different levels of psychology. She has worked with the Department of Juvenile Justice in counselling young female offenders, crisis intervention, liaison with external agencies, to improve the mental health of this often misunderstood population, to cease patterns of offending. Similarly she has worked with the Salvation Army, where she was involved with case managing, advocating and counselling of 12-18 year old adolescents at risk of alcohol/drug abuse and homelessness, as the coordinator of the program called Helping Young People Achieve. She coordinated small to very large group programs and activities for clients, offered immediate crisis intervention, liaised with many external community agencies and conducted budgeting for program needs and expenses.

She has worked closely with the managing director of Napoleon Perdis in an organisational consulting role to review recruitment and selection strategies, provide new employment policy and procedures, recommend suitable psychometric/behavioural instruments, and conduct exit interview and competency testing. She has also been positioned as a learning and development consultant with McKesson Asia-Pacific, where she trained other professionals to conduct in-depth assessment and formulate management plans for patients with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, psychosis, sexual assault and drug and alcohol abuse.

She has a strong commitment to volunteer and give back to charities. She has been involved with the Australian Psychological Society as a committee member for the Sydney Branch, the ‘Big Sister Little Sister’ program, as a member of the executive advisory board, Lifeline and supports organisations, such as, the Cancer Council.

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Sienna uses both a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework, influenced by both attachment and psychodynamic theory. Sienna has worked with a range of presentations including but not limited to eating disorders, anxiety, depression, ADHD, difficulties with self-worth, bipolar disorder, challenging behaviours, grief and loss, attachment and parenting challenges.

Sienna is a registered Circle of Security Parenting TM facilitator. This program focuses on improving the relationship between caregivers and their children by working with parents to further provide insight into the attachment relationship.

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Kara’s approach is based in cognitive psychology, she uses a variation of cognitive behavioural therapy, interpersonal therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness, feedback informed treatment and acceptance and commitment therapy. Kara has worked with a range of presentations including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, ADHD, grief and loss, self-esteem, divorce and separation, social skills, intellectual disabilities and learning difficulties, school refusal, suicide ideation, self-harm, crisis management, anger management, perfectionism and executive functioning. Kara has experience working with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds including indigenous children, adolescent girls and the LBGTQIA community.

Kara regularly consults with experienced psychologists on treatment plans and interventions. Having recently completed her qualifications, her training is based on the most current evidence based research and therapies. She is enthusiastic and passionate, values connection and brings a positive outlook to challenges.

Kara is strongly committed to individual and community wellbeing. Kara is strongly committed to individual and community wellbeing. She previously volunteered at Lifeline as a Crisis Telephone Counsellor and is a member of the Professional Learning Committee for the Western Sydney School Counselling Service. Kara provides learning and development for school counsellors and psychologists and was awarded an accomplished achievement award for her contributions to the team. Kara has participated in marathon running events fundraising for cancer research and she volunteers at community running clubs supporting and encouraging active lifestyles among members.

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Angela is able to work with a range of presentations including but not limited to relationship issues, parenting, separation and post-separation, grief and loss, infidelity, mental health and wellbeing, behavioural issues, cross-cultural issues, migration, identity, life transition and workplace issues.

Angela has worked as a couple and family counsellor supporting individuals and families across the lifespan at Relationships Australia NSW including providing family therapy to young people and their families at Headspace. Prior to this, she worked as a family advisor supporting clients to engage in post-separation Family Dispute Resolution and at Lifeline as a crisis supporter and supervisor.

Angela has undertaken professional development in Imago Relationship Therapy, Bringing up Great Kids Parenting Program Facilitator Training, Men in Mind training, Livingworks ASIST Suicide Prevention training, Mental Health First Aid and Blueknot Working with complex trauma training.

Angela is passionate about helping clients make meaningful and lasting changes to improve their quality of life and relationships.

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Her therapeutic approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT-Enhanced for eating disorders, Maudsley Family Based Therapy (FBT) for anorexia nervosa, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM) and Motivational Interviewing.

Over the past 13 years Hayley has worked in private practice consultation as an accredited practising dietitian across the lifespan, health coaching in both private and government run programs, and provided group and corporate education sessions. She has specialised in the medical nutrition therapy for eating disorders and mental health nutrition and brings this knowledge and expertise to her counselling.

She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is registered psychologist with AHPRA. She is also a current member of the Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) and is a verified Size Inclusive Health Australia provider.

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Guided by evidence-based practice which draws from an attachment, trauma-informed lens, she is mindful that each individual has been on a different walk of life. She enjoys working with many concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationships and attachment, grief, ADHD, eating disorders, health related trauma and anxiety, and bipolar. Taylah is an Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders credentialed clinician and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Her therapeutic approaches include CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema therapy, attachment and relational therapy, play therapy and behavioural therapy.

Taylah has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in both hospital and community mental health settings. Her special interest is young people and families with complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, undertaking extensive training to bring a deeper understanding about attachment and how to build connections between parent and child.

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Maryka utilises evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Mindfulness techniques.

Her therapeutic approach is one of warmth, compassion and respect, which is tailored to the needs of each individual client.

Maryka is SIRA approved and can provide psychological services to eligible individuals as a part of their Workcover or Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim.

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Deana has experience working with a diverse range of clients, from children and adolescents to adults, tailoring her therapeutic approach to meet their unique needs. She has previous experience with presentations including anxiety and depression, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, work-related stress, substance use disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and borderline personality disorder.

Deana has experience using CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, ACT and Mindfulness. She is committed to ongoing professional development and staying informed about the latest research and therapeutic techniques to provide the best possible care for clients.

Deana is SIRA approved and can provide psychological services to eligible individuals as a part of their Workcover or Compulsory Third Party (CTP) claim.

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Cassandra has provided a variety of evidence-based practice across private and public institutions. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults within individual and group settings. Cassandra has previous experience with a variety of presentations including anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, trauma, borderline personality disorder, low self-esteem, neurodevelopmental disorders (autism; ADHD), sleep difficulties, perfectionism, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.  

Cassandra works in a client-centred approach, working flexibility to meet the individual’s needs. She is guided by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness based practice. She has undergone and completed further training in ACT, in areas such as (but not limited to) anxiety and depression. Cassandra is dedicated to continuously acquiring and implementing up to date techniques and insights into practice to achieve optimal results for her clients.

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Victoria is also equipped to offer medical nutrition therapy for disease prevention and management (cardiovascular disease, diabetes, liver disease, renal disease, gastrointestinal disease), whether coexisting or unique to eating disorders.

Victoria is currently completing a Doctor of Medicine at the University of Sydney, so is able to guide her practice with current research.