Our Team

My philosophy in providing a clinical psychology service is effective caring. I believe that scientific evidence based practice and empathic understanding are crucial for good therapy. I also believe that the relationship between therapist and client is exceptionally important for positive outcomes.

I am fascinated by the topic of why we think the way we do, and love to read about new developments in neuroscience and biology. I have always had a strong empathic response to people and find that this drives me to want to help others understand themselves and enjoy personal wellbeing.

I work in private practice with adults and young people with a diverse range of psychological goals and needs. I have previously worked in the Child and Youth Mental Health Service at Royal North Shore Hospital with young people and their families who were admitted to hospital due to physical and psychiatric needs. I have also worked in other community, school and hospital settings. It is through these roles that I have found an enthusiasm for the integration of physical and mental health, the mind-body connection. I have a special interest in helping people cope with health and medical issues.

I have provided training to allied health professionals and medical specialists on Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and functional voice disorders, and this continues to be a special area of interest and professional development.

I studied and trained in the U.K. and New Zealand, and hold a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology (D.ClinPsych). I am a registered clinical psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Association, and registered to provide clinical psychology services with Medicare.

Areas of special interest:

– Functional Neurological Disorder, Functional Voice Disorders, Functional Gut Disorders, Functional Dizziness (PPPD)

– Chronic fatigue, post-viral syndromes and Long Covid

– Coping with health conditions and medical issues

– Health anxiety

– Anxiety disorders

– Perinatal and postnatal depression and anxiety

– Relationship stress

I trained in clinical psychology because I care holistically about people’s physical, emotional, and relational well-being. I value creating a warm and non-judgemental space for therapy, working collaboratively to understand and meet individual goals, and using international best practice based on scientific evidence.

With an early foundation in medical and biological sciences, I developed a strong interest in the integration between the brain, nervous system, and whole person health. I am particularly passionate about supporting individuals experiencing complex brain-body conditions affecting multiple body systems, with a specific focus on Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). I have advanced training in psychogastroenterology and functional neurological disorder (FND) and have provided training in these areas for health professionals.

My practice is informed by wide-ranging clinical experience working with people of all ages, diverse backgrounds and a broad range of concerns. I have worked both in private practice and also in the public sector, including at the Centre for Emotional Health at Macquarie University, Westmead Children’s Hospital, and Headspace in Camperdown.

I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Science (Biology), and Diploma of Education from Macquarie University. My professional associations include full membership in the Australian Psychological Society, the Functional Neurological Disorder Society, and Anxiety Practitioners Network.

I am a registered clinical psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Association, and registered to provide clinical psychology services with Medicare. I am also a Board-Approved supervisor available to supervise both fellow psychologists, and provisional psychologists working towards full registration with AHPRA.

Areas of special interest:

– Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI) e.g., Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Functional Dyspepsia

– Functional Neurological Disorder, Functional Dizziness (PPPD)

– Health anxiety

– Nutritional Psychology

– Obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD)

– Generalised Anxiety Disorder e.g., excessive worry, rumination, procrastination

– Relationship stress (including coping with breakdowns, separation and divorce, and coping with emotional and physical affairs)

I am a friendly and approachable psychologist. I am passionate about providing a non-judgemental and supportive environment, in which I work shoulder to shoulder with clients to overcome challenges in order to achieve their individual goals. My practice revolves around integrity, acceptance, innovation, humour and creativity.

I have experience working with people from diverse backgrounds, across various age groups, presenting with wide ranging concerns affecting their mental health and wellbeing. I utilise evidence based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. I tailor these models of treatment to individual needs to assist my clients to manage symptoms of their mental health conditions and improve their quality of living.

I am a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Association, am a member of the Australian Psychological Society and am registered to provide psychology services with Medicare. I am also registered with State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) to provide services to individuals claiming workers compensation or  a motor accident claim.

Areas of special interest
– Depression and mood disorders

– Anxiety and excessive worry

– Functional Neurological Disorder, Functional Voice Disorder

– Confidence building and self esteem

– Workers compensation and motor vehicle claims

– Stress management

– Coping with trauma

I am a compassionate clinical psychologist dedicated to providing a supportive and safe space for my clients. I believe in the importance of establishing a strong therapeutic relationship built on respect and trust. I value working collaboratively to address my clients’ goals and develop strategies to overcome difficulties. My therapeutic interventions are evidence-based, and I take the time to understand each individual’s unique circumstances to ensure treatment is tailored to their specific needs. My goal is to empower my clients to effectively manage their mental health concerns and life challenges.

I am passionate about working with young people and adults. I have experience providing individual and group therapy, as well as comprehensive psychological assessments, for a wide range of concerns. Having worked in hospital and community mental health settings, I have distinct experience in supporting clients to adjust to health challenges, managing eating and body image concerns, and perinatal mental health difficulties.

In my practice, I utilise various therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT and CBT-E for eating disorders), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness approaches. I completed my undergraduate degree in Germany and my Master of Clinical Psychology in Australia. I am fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am registered to provide psychological services under Medicare.

I am a passionate and empathetic psychologist and I am intrinsically interested in human behaviour and the complexities in life that accompany this. I believe that therapy is a collaborative approach and combine my experience and expertise to work with your own unique needs and preferences.

I have worked with people of all ages and from various diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and believe in therapy being accessible and tailored for all. I am also enthusiastic about working with adolescents, young adults and the systems that support them, to enable them to navigate themselves and their environments.

I have experience in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Imaginal Exposure Therapy (IET) and Brief Psychodynamic Therapy for a range of concerns. I have studied interstate and overseas (Italy), hold a Master of Clinical Psychology and am a registered clinical psychologist. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Australian Clinical Psychology Association.

Areas of special interest:

 –      Mood disorders

–       Anxiety disorders

–       Functional Neurological Disorder

–       Neurodivergence (including ASD management)

–       Emotional regulation

–        Coping with trauma

–        Relationship stressors

–        Adjustment difficulties

I am a caring and compassionate psychologist who focuses on creating a safe and collaborative space. I view it as a privilege to be able to understand and support my clients in therapy. I tailor my treatment to each client by using evidence-based treatment and utilizing each client’s individual strengths to help them create meaningful change in their lives.

I enjoy working with adults and young people from all walks of life and believe in providing therapy using a warm, non-judgmental, and non-pathologising approach.

I have experience working in both hospital and private settings where I have learnt the importance of unpacking the mind-body connection in relation to mental health
concerns. I also have experience with conducting individual and group therapy for individuals with chronic pain.

In my therapeutic approach, I draw on multiple modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectal Behavioural Therapy. I hold a Master of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney. I am also a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association.

Areas of Special Interest:
 
– Generalized Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Social Anxiety
– Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
– Panic attacks
– Low mood and depression
– Chronic Pain
– Emotional regulation
– Work stress, procrastination, and perfectionism

I am a general adult psychiatrist with a particular interest in difficult-to-treat depression,  anxiety and disorders that affect both physical and mental health.

I am also the director of the liaison psychiatry service at Royal North Shore Hospital with a specific focus on patients severely affected by neurological and mental health conditions. I try to work collaboratively with patients, their families and other health providers using a respectful, evidence-based and optimistic recovery model.

Priyanka is our main reception administrator for our team at Head to Toe. You’ll find her behind the reception desk in our office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The best way to contact Priya is by email, however she may also reach out to you by phone or SMS.

Priyanka is also studying for her psychology degree and when taking new enquiries for psychology appointments she will ask questions to help her understand which of our psychologists would be best suited to your needs.

Selina is our team administrator for Head to Toe on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The best way to contact Selina is by email, however she may also reach out to you by phone or SMS.

Selina is also studying for her psychology degree and when taking new enquiries for psychology appointments she will ask questions to help her understand which of our psychologists would be best suited to your needs.