Beatriz Pon
BSc, Post Grad Dip (Psych)
Masters Counselling Psychology (current)
Beatriz has been a registered Psychologist since 1999. She has experience working with children, adolescents and adults around issues of depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss and relationships difficulties. Beatriz has run a number of programs for individuals with depression and anxiety and has a particular interest in anxiety. Her prior workplaces and experiences include community health, vocational rehabilitation, return to work, EAP, working overseas in psychiatric hospitals, consultancy roles in employment related services and language schools. Beatriz is registered to provide counselling to Veterens and victims of crime. She is registered with Medicare and has been in private practice since 2003.
Lara Sullivan
BA, Post Grad Dip (Psych)
Masters Applied Psychology (Health)
Lara completed post graduate qualifications in behavioural psychology before completing a Masters in Applied Psychology (Health). She has worked in a number of community organisations and in private practice (since 2000). Lara has worked with people to address a variety of issues,including depression, anxiety, PTSD, pain management, drug and alcohol, and sport psychology. Lara works primarily from a Cognitive Behavioural perspective. Lara has represented Australia at the Olympic Games and has a keen interest in performance psychology.
Melissa Donati
BA, Post Grad Dip (Psych)
Masters Counselling Psychology
Melissa is a registered psychologist who has completed a Masters in Counselling Psychology. Melissa has experience in a range of settings including child protective services, juvenile justice and criminal justice (prisons and community corrections), drug and alcohol, community health, vocational rehabilitation and private practice. Her experience in these fields includes assessment and treatment of mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addictions, and personality disorders, and cognitive/learning difficulties. Melissa has worked with adolescents and adults in all settings. In 2004 Melissa commenced full time private practice and her therapeutic approaches are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Rebecca Sullivan
BSc, Post Grad Dip (Psych)
Masters Applied Psychology (Health)
Rebecca completed post graduate qualifications in behavioural psychology before completing a Masters of Applied Psychology (Health). She has worked in a variety of community organisations and private companies offering assessment and counselling services to both individuals and groups. Rebecca worked for two years providing counselling in a alcohol and other drug counselling service. She has spent the past five years working in private practice. Part of her practice has entailed working as a consultant psychologist providing assessments and counselling in vocational and employment related psychology. Rebecca is registered with Medicare and provides counselling for a wide range of presenting issues including stress management, anxiety, depression, addictions, pain management and trauma (PTSD). Rebecca also completed at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and has a keen interest in performance and exercise psychology.
Vivienne Sullivan
(Provisional Psychologist)
BSc, Honours (Psych)
PhD Psychology
Vivienne has completed her PhD in Psychology focusing on mood disturbance, social engagement, disordered eating, weight management and occupational issues. She has worked in a community setting providing counselling to people on an individual basis to address issues including depression, anxiety, addictions, pain management, and stress management. Vivienne has also developed and conducted group-based therapeutic interventions to address issues such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression and anger-management. Her roles have also included providing cognitive, behavioural and vocational assessments. Vivienne has worked in private practice for the past 3 years and continues to engage in research at an academic level.
David Xuereb
B.A., Grad Dip Psych
Grad Dip Ed
Cert. Clin. Hypnosis
David has experience in a range of settings including education, occupational rehabilitation, emergency housing and disability services working in capacities such as psychologist, registered teacher, and counselor. His special interests include vocational assessment and the management of a range of anxiety and mood disorders. David is registered to provide services under Medicare and has been providing psychological services for the past 5 years.
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