Natalie Butyn
Psychologist
BA(Psych) PGDip (Psych) MPsych (Counselling), MAPS
Phone: 0484 362 957
Email: natalie@nbpsychology.com.au
Natalie's Website: http://www.nbpsychology.com.au/
Hayley Fisher
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Hayley Fisher (she/her)
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW, 1900061K)
Associate Member – Australian Play Therapy Association (APTA 20190308)
Registered Circle of Security Parenting™ Facilitator
Advanced Clinical Training in Child-Centered Play Therapy
Hayley is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and founder of Understanding You Counselling, with over a decade of experience supporting children, families, and individuals. Her trauma-informed, neuro-affirming approach is grounded in relational neuroscience and attachment theory, offering a safe and compassionate space for healing and growth.
Hayley specialises in supporting families navigating trauma, neurodiversity, and big behaviours. She has extensive experience working with neurodivergent individuals—including those with ADHD and autism—and helps families understand and respond to behaviour through a neuro-affirming lens. Hayley also supports individuals impacted by anxiety, depression, narcissistic abuse, complex trauma, PTSD, family violence, and sexual assault, and provides therapeutic intervention to children and adolescents displaying harmful sexual behaviours. Her work draws from evidence-based modalities including EMDR, IFS, ACT, TF-CBT, and Play Therapy.
Services include:
• Individual counselling (adolescents & adults)
• Parent coaching & family support
• Trauma-informed assessments & reports
• NDIS Functional Capacity Assessments
• Harmful sexual behaviour assessments & treatment reports
• Professional consultation and safety planning for schools and services
Hayley accepts Medicare MHCPs, private referrals, NDIS participants (self/plan managed), and TAC-funded clients.
Phone: 0415 922 184
JENNIFER GREEN
Clinical Psychologist, CALM Psychology
CALM Psychology is operated by Jennifer Green, a Clinical Psychologist providing psychological support to adolescents and adults, for over 10 years.
Jennifer provides therapy based in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) along with Schema Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support adaptive coping, healing from trauma and reaching full potential.
Jennifer has had the honour of working with First Nations People and others living in remote communities in the Northern Territory while working at the Alice Springs headspace and at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress. She continues to provide tele-health services interstate and now also runs a private practice based in Geelong.
For further information or to arrange an appointment, please visit Jen's website or phone her directly.
Ph: 0467 684 640
Fax: 03 9125 8215
Email: jen@calmpsychology.com
Website: www.calmpsychology.com
DR Lynsey BYROM
Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor
BA (hons), DClinPsych
AHPRA, MAPS, MACPA, MACBS.
THERAPY:
Dr Lynsey Byrom is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience of helping adult clients achieve their therapy goals. Her approach is collaborative, compassionate, and supportive. She aims to help you create a life that is with awareness of what is truly important to you while also effectively handling the pain and distress that you are currently struggling with. She teaches practical skills with immediate application to your specific needs and goals.
Lynsey predominantly employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work however believes that every person is unique so will tailor therapy to each individual and therefore also utilise skills from other evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) where appropriate.
SUPERVISION:
Lynsey is a Board Approved Supervisor and offers ongoing or one-off supervision to allied health workers who have an interest in working with adult clients particularly from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) perspective.
More information and bookings available at:
Website: https://www.lynseybyrom.com.au
Email: reception@lynseybrom.com.au
Phone: 1800 858 179
Valya Bazalicki
Mental Health Occupational Therapist & Psychotherapist
Valya is a mental health occupational therapist (OT) and Gestalt psychotherapist with 30 years’ experience working in individual and group therapy settings.
Valya's clinical experience and expertise is working with adults and providing them with a choice of assessment and treatment modalities including; Psychotherapy, OT interventions, focused psychological strategies, sensory modulation, mindfulness based therapy and trauma focused therapy including EMDR and prolonged exposure. She has a passionate interest in meditation and spirituality.
Valya’s intention in therapy is to provide a calm and genuine therapeutic space for her clients to experience psychological safety, presence and a sense of attunement with another. In this environment the client can explore and improve their self-awareness, emotional regulation and self-efficacy and work through their vulnerabilities and schemas to create meaningful change and sustainable wellbeing.
To make an appointment, please contact Valya.
Phone: 0400 069 181
Valya's Email: valyab@hotkey.net.au
Jeannie Ward
Clinical Social Worker / Therapist
AMHSW, BSW (Dist.), DipCouns, CPP, EMDR
Jeannie Ward is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Work (with distinction), a Diploma of Counselling, and training in Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP) and EMDR.
She specialises in infant and early childhood mental health, supporting families to heal from trauma, build secure relationships, and nurture emotional development. With over a decade’s experience across youth, family, and disability services, Jeannie also supports neurodivergent clients, including those with autism, ADHD, and psychosocial disability.
Her practice is grounded in trauma-informed, narrative, and strength-based approaches. She supports clients experiencing anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, family violence, and PTSD.
Jeannie values safety, trust, and connection in the therapeutic relationship and works with compassion, curiosity, and deep respect for lived experience. She also provides clinical supervision and reflective practice for mental health professionals, offering support with case consultation, AMHSW applications, and sustaining ethical practice in complex systems.
Please contact Jeannie directly for further information or to arrange an appointment.
Phone: 0435 686 317
Email: nourishpac@gmail.com
Website: http://nourishpsychotherapyandcounselling.com.au/
Kirsty Bowness
Perinatal and General Psychologist
Kirsty has over 18 years of experience working with adults of all ages presenting with a diverse range of needs.
She has extensive experience supporting clients with the following presentations:
· Anxiety
· Depression
· Grief and loss
· Chronic illness
· Perinatal issues
· Postnatal Depression and Anxiety
· Relationship difficulties
· Stress management
· Parenting support
· Self-esteem issues
Her areas of specialty include supporting clients in the Perinatal period to navigate this challenging time of transition and upheaval. She also specialises in supporting those clients facing the stressors inherent in managing a chronic illness.
The following approaches inform and guide the support that she provides:
· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
· Interpersonal Therapy
· Mindfulness-Based Therapy
· Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Her personal approach is client-centred, respectful, professional, collaborative, and empathetic. Fostering curiosity and compassion in clients for their circumstances while working collaboratively to tailor strategies that improve functioning and overall well-being is central to her work.
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.”
Henry Stanley Haskins (1940)
Kirsty Bowness - KJB Psychology
Phone: 0432 911 549
Email: contact@kjbpsychology.com.au
Justine Knott
Psychologist, Child & Adolescent Psychologist
BEd, Grad Dip Child & Adolescent Psych,
Master of Education (Guidance & Counselling)
Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis
Justine Knott is a registered psychologist of 25 years, supporting children, young people and families in their mental health and wellbeing. Justine is also a qualified teacher with a Master of Education. She facilitates for VU online in the Master of Child & Adolescent Mental Health and regularly consults with schools about child and adolescent wellbeing.
Justine has a client-centred and trauma-informed approach and engages children and adolescents in ways that are tailored to them based on their needs.
Justine's areas of interest include.
- anxiety disorders
- mood problems
- trauma
- school-related concerns
- chronic health problems
- neurodevelopmental disorders
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Gender Identity
- Learning disorders such as dyslexia and dysgraphia
- sleep problems
- social anxiety & selective mutism
- habits and tics
- self-harm
- emotional regulation difficulties
- anger/aggression and at-risk behaviours
Bookings can be made at:
Website: www.wellfaire.com.au
Email: contact@wellfaire.com.au
Phone: 0400 018 397
Vania Labios
Counsellor and Neurofeedback Practitioner
B.A., Grad. Dip. Arts, Master of Counselling
Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Christian Counsellors Association of Australia (CCAA)
As a dedicated and compassionate therapist, Vania is committed to providing trauma-informed counselling that empowers individuals to heal, grow, and rediscover their resilience. With a deep understanding of the profound impact trauma can have on one's life, Vania offers a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and embark on a journey of healing.
Accredited with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Vania provides a holistic approach to assist clients integrating evidence-based techniques like Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and somatic approaches.
Additionally, as a certified Neurofeedback practitioner, Vania offers a separate and specialised service that harnesses cutting-edge neuroscientific techniques that can assist clients regulate their emotional responses and enhance cognitive functions.
Please contact Vania for further information or to book an appointment.
Ph: 0402 918 990
Email: vanialabios@gmail.com
Vania’s website: www.neurofeedbackbraintraining.com.au
MAUREEN FLANAGAN
Counsellor
Dip. of Counselling
Somatic Experiencing ® Practitioner
The Journey Method ® Practitioner
Dip. Education
Master of Educational Leadership
Maureen Flanagan is an experienced counsellor who specialises in supporting the nervous system and emotional regulation of children, adolescents, and adults. She is a practitioner of Somatic Experiencing ® and the Journey Method ®, two powerful tools that help individuals with emotional and physical pain as well as unhelpful thoughts and beliefs.
With over 30 years of teaching experience, Maureen has a deep understanding of human behaviour and how it affects our daily lives. She uses this knowledge to support teachers in their personal and professional growth, helping them better understand their students' behaviours and learning needs.
Maureen's approach to counselling is gentle, compassionate, and highly effective. You will leave her sessions feeling more at peace and with agency to deal with life’s challenges.
Phone: 0447 281 164
Email: info@healingcapacitycounselling.com.au
Maureen's Website: https://healingcapacitycounselling.com.au
Jane Laffan
Counsellor
Masters of Counselling & Psychotherapy
PACFA - 25590
Jane is an accomplished counsellor with more than 10 years of professional experience in a range of diverse settings within the private, public and non-for profit sectors. Jane has vast experience working with adolescents, adults and couples who present with issues ranging from mild anxiety or relationship difficulties to survivors of trauma and high risk crisis intervention.
The therapeutic interventions Jane incorporates into her work are all from evidence based treatment modalities and include Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and trauma informed practice. Jane values and welcomes each client's individual experience and will tailor her therapeutic approach to provide the most personal and meaningful experience possible.
Contact Jane to arrange an appointment or make an enquiry.
Phone: 0418 399 256
Email: janelaffan@gmail.com
DANIEL BARNES
LOUISE WINDOW
Counsellor, Mental Health Social Worker,
Family Therapist, Relationship Counsellor
Phone: 0412 981 949
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