Carla has a diverse background, having worked in academia/teaching, health and family research, in counselling and therapy, and has been in private practice for a number of years.

Whether you’re going through a rough time in life, are struggling to overcome a traumatic experience, need some support during a life transition, or experiencing another difficult situation, Carla provides a safe space in which to gain support.  She loves to use a range of therapeutic techniques, tailored to each client.  As well as being trained in CBT, ACT, dialectical behaviour therapy and narrative therapy, she likes to incorporate creative art and writing therapies, energy techniques, and mindfulness strategies into sessions where appropriate.

Carla is passionate about helping clients to learn to be aware of how their thoughts and mindset shapes their lives, and to become free from self-limiting beliefs and behaviours.  She works with both teens and adults; individual, group and couples/family therapy is available.

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Elizabeth Hyslop is an experienced and compassionate clinical psychologist. She currently works in private practice, treating clients who present with a wide range of mental health conditions.  Having worked for over two decades in a private psychiatric hospital, followed by 14 years in privatepractice in Hobart, Elizabeth has developed a comprehensive set of skills and experience in treating a broad spectrum of mental health conditions.  Elizabeth works with adults and older teens, treating anxiety and panic disorder, depression, alcohol and drug dependence, relationship issues, grief, personality disorders, workplace stress, PTSD, chronic pain and illness, physical, sexual and emotional abuse and so on.  Elizabeth maintains a special interest in anxiety and mood disorders, PTSD, workplace stress and chronic illness and pain.

Dr Di applies a holistic approach to health and well-being. Di is committed, compassionate, and experienced. Her specialist area is grief and loss; her heart is in her work. Di works with people with burnout, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, mid-life transition, relationships, and family. Di is a PACFA clinical member, supervisor, and mental health practitioner. In her role as PACFA President, she represents counselling and psychotherapy to communities and government, gaining further recognition for the profession. Di has also had a successful career working for many years in government in Education, and Justice: Teaching (primary and senior secondary), curriculum development, training standards, human resources managing performance, grievances, and change.

Mirelda is a caring, people orientated person who enjoys working with diverse populations across all ages, genders and cultures. She is experienced in current counselling techniques, and is mindful of developmental stages and respectful of cultural diversity. Mirelda strives to apply the most effective counselling technique to support mental health recovery and wellbeing in clients. Mirelda holds a Bachelor degree in Psychological Counselling, a post-graduate diploma in Education, a post-graduate diploma in Psychology and a Certificate in School Counselling. She has experience working in private practice, in public and independent schools as a school counsellor/psychologist, and as a sexual assault counsellor in community health. She is registered as a psychologist with AHPRA and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).

Jayne completed her Post Graduate Diploma Psychology in 2006 and her Master of  Sport Psychology in 2009. Her Areas of Interest are mood disorders including anxiety, depression,  stress in adults, adolescents, and children 7 years up, drug and alcohol, CBT, sport performance, PTSD, assessments, relaxation, adherence to meds, eating disorders, behavioural changes, imagery, self-talk, energising techniques, self-esteem, self-resilience, DOC's, probation and parole, court treatment reports, better living, positive psychology, ACT, CCRT, living with chronic illness and pain, schedule activities, bipolar, coming to terms about the past, exercise, and couples resolution, thought-stopping and  thought-monitoring.

Karen values the importance of developing a trusting relationship and takes a person centred, compassionate approach to the work she undertakes. Karen is an accredited mental health social worker who has been working in the mental health field; both public and private settings for approximately 22 years. She has experience working with children and adolescents, having worked as a school counsellor for 11 years. Karen has been operating a private practice for the past 13 years and works with a range of clients with a broad range of presentations, working with both children, adolescents and adults. She utilises a range of evidenced based therapeutic interventions specific to individual needs. These interventions include but are not limited to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance commitment therapy (ACT) as well as other evidenced based interventions. Karen engages in ongoing professional development and has undertaken further studies in psychology.
Medicare rebates available with GP referrals, health Fund rebates may apply.

Dr Chantler has an open, bright and professional manner, she provides clinical psychological assessments and treatment to adults. This is delivered through analysis and reports for a range of clinical problems (primarily trauma, depression and anxiety) and medico-legal situations(including mva, adoption, court reports, impairment, immigration, victims of crime, parenting assessments, risk assessments, historical sexual abuse).  

Lisa is a certified Cognitive Behavioural and advanced Schema Therapist and has worked broadly across mental health and university settings and now Bridge Consulting Psychologists in Adelaide. This is a boutique clinical practice focusing on providing excellent clinical treatment and medico-legal reports.  Lisa is also dedicated to helping alleviate the challenges of regional Australian's by providing greater access for patients, through her services in South Australia, and nationally through telehealth. If you are a treating doctor or legal representative, please call to discuss how you can achieve the best outcome as clients. Lisa had been clinically endorsed since 1995 and a member of the APS since 1989.

David Kalmar is a registered psychologist. With 18 years professional experience in a number of different treatment settings, including drug & alcohol addiction, relationships, and working with youth, he brings a wealth of knowledge and skill to his practice. David also works in a range of consultancy roles with other practices and organisations. David graduated at Sydney University with a BSc, and a Post Grad Dip Psych. He then went on to complete the Post Grad Cert in Psychological Practice at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) to become a Registered Psychologist with the NSW Psychologists' Registration Board in 2000. In David's holistic approach as a therapist his intention is to gently guide and support the client to uncover the accumulated layers of unhealthy behaviours, beliefs and defences built up over time, which were once there to protect, yet no longer serve healthy relationships or self love.

Matthew is a clinical psychologist who works with a range of clients and issues, from age 12 upward. He takes a compassionate, pragmatic, and evidence-based approach to treatment. During his Master of Clinical Psychology, Matthew’s research focused on treatment of anxiety, phobia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and PTSD, and he also has expertise working with depression, anger, grief, insomnia, persistent pain, addiction, and personality disorder.​ Prior to private practice, Matthew worked as a clinical psychologist in an acute mental health setting treating complex presentations. Matthew has extensive experience working alongside general practitioners and psychiatrists to provide coordinated care. ​He is a professional that listens, cares, and employs evidence-based treatments that respond to each client’s needs, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing, schema therapy, and eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR).

Dr Bartholomeusz has diverse and deep knowledge and experience in effectively treating a vast range of conditions with 30yrs experience in clinical psychology - across public, and private sectors. Experience includes 8 years in Chronic Pain clinic, he also specialises in early-life-stress, trauma and recovery from injury. 

Chris is a clinical psychologist in Melbourne who has experience in treating a wide range of mental health issues, he is co-director of Cova Psychology.  Prior to going into private practice, Chris worked for over 10 years in the public and private mental health sectors, where he predominantly treated the impact of psychological trauma. His passion for work in this area led to his involvement in setting up a number of private outpatient programs for the treatment of post-traumatic stress. These programs provided treatment for both childhood and adult psychological trauma, as well as treatment for psychological trauma experienced by emergency services workers.  In addition to treating clients, he also provides supervision to psychologists and psychologist registrars.

Chris is a Registered Psychologist (Clinical), Member of the Clinical College of the Australian Psychological Society, Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and a Member of the Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria (ADAVIC).

Sarah is an endorsed clinical psychologist with expertise and experience working with adults, and is a founding psychologist with Cova Psychology in Melbourne. As well as working in private practice, she applies an evidence based approach to practice, applies mindfulness to practice, and has experience working with a broad range of mental health issues including in forensic, inpatient and outpatient settings.

Valentina is a clinical psychologist with a specialist interest and expertise in supporting adults managing individual and relationship issues.

Georgie is a clinical psychologist who values the importance of building rapport and trust with clients, while using evidence-based therapies that are individually tailored. She has a keen interest in supporting adults and young people (16+) experiencing difficulties. She has worked across a range of mental health settings including public, private, inpatient and outpatient services, as well as provided both individual and group therapy and has a particular interest in working with veterans and first responders.

Georgie’s approach can be described as trauma-informed, warm, relatable, non-judgmental, open, and sometimes humorous. In her spare time Georgie is an avid rock-climber and also enjoys delicious food, card games, and being outdoors.

Elizabeth has experience working with adults with inner experiences and long-term patterns of behaviour that interfere with relationships, working life and ability to make the most out of life. Creating a safe, compassionate, non-judgemental and client-centred space is a central to her work. Elizabeth also has a strong interest in the intersection between mental and physical health (chronic illnesses, persistent pain, surgery), having experience working in private and public hospital settings.

She draws on a range of evidence based trauma-informed therapeutic approaches that suit the person and their goals. The type of treatment can range from brief, focused treatment for acute symptoms or problems, to long-term therapy for trauma, relationship issues, or persistent life challenges. Elizabeth's therapeutic work is informed by a career that has encompassed experience in the creative and arts industries, the education and government sectors, and working as an executive and as an economist. When not working as a psychologist she enjoy gardening, engaging in creative pursuits, and learning about life.

Elfin a registered psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and works at COVA Psychology. She has worked extensively with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced childhood trauma and difficult early relationships with their caregivers. She has worked in research settings, education settings and private clinics.

Elfin is passionate about supporting people to heal from the consequences of trauma and difficult early relationships. She is strongly committed to deeply listening to you as an individual and working in a collaborative, empathic way to support people with.

Elfin draws upon multiple evidence based trauma informed therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, Schema therapy, Psychodynamic approaches and Attachment based approaches. The initial focus will be on building a strong therapeutic working relationship and developing insight. We will then draw upon our insights to find an approach that best fits with your needs and your strengths to support your healing.

Pippa is a registered psychologist and clinical registrar experienced in working with varied client concerns. She predominantly works with young adults and adults and has an interest in addressing complex client issues.

Pippa has worked across a range of mental health settings in both public and private sectors, including community mental health and acute psychiatric inpatient services. She enjoys helping people find understanding, acceptance and peace, both within themselves and in their relationships with others. Pippa has a friendly and collaborative in her approach and uses a suite of evidence-based and trauma-informed interventions.

She is also an experienced holistic yoga therapist and hold a deep interest in the interplay between physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing.

Out of the office, she enjoys bushwalking, swimming, gardening, singing, sewing, teaching yoga, and, most recently, reading about ecopsychology and ecotherapy.

Minh focuses on working with individuals to address the challenges in their lives by helping them to understand themselves better and to identify their most effective problem solving and coping strategies. He specialises in working with people who are facing emotional distress or problems with relationships and interpersonal communication, as well as those dealing with mental health and addiction issues.

Minh also has experience in intellectual assessment of gifted children and adolescents to help parents better understand their child and support their development of effective learning behaviours. He enjoys working with children and adolescents and their parents to address issues such as perfectionism and anxiety by building self efficacy and coping skills. Minh uses a tailored approach based on consideration of each child's intellectual profile, as well as their intensities and sensitivities.

A particular strength of Joe’s is working with teenagers and young adults. Joe has been involved with youth organisations and enjoys the challenge of connecting with teens, getting them motivated to attend sessions, and getting results.
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While Joe approaches therapy as a serious endeavour, he also does his best to make the process as enjoyable as possible. The key word for Joe in this work is respect - treating people, regardless ofage, with the respect that we all deserve. Joe deals with a range ofproblems using goal directed therapy which is targeted cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), including depression, anxiety conditions, work-place stress, anger, assertiveness, self-esteem, relationship conflict, and high school issues. He has treated a range of problems using treatment approaches that are classified as cognitive behavioural therapy.
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While previously working in the public and private hospital systems, starting at Rozelle Hospital he worked with acutely unwell patients, and a psychiatric rehabilitation unit where he designed a psychiatric rehabilitation model of care and trained staff to implement it.  At St Vincent’sHospital Joe provided psychological treatment, including cognitive behavioural therapy, to medical inpatients and outpatients, and also treated patients inthe psychiatric unit.  Neuropsychological assessments were also undertaken, particularly for neurological patients.  Joe ran an outpatient group at Northside Clinic, helping patients with anxiety and depression post-discharge. Joe has also worked in the corporate world managing business improvement opportunities, with a focus on positive management of change.  His work has also included managing IT projects.
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Joe is the founder and director of Australian Clinical Psychologists, and has also served as chairperson of the College of Clinical Psychologists (NSWSection) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

DrJob is a clinical psychologist and works in a friendly and engaging way while listening and treating adults and families presenting with a wide range of difficulties. Her PhD thesis was about anxiety disorders, and retains a keen interest and high degree of expertise in understanding and treating this range of conditions.

Sunitha has extensive experience working in public sector organisations and hospitals in assessment and treatment of clinical disorders. She has also been involved in the training of clinical psychology, masters students and is aboard approved supervisor.

Her aim is to tailor her treatment to the needs of her clients using a widerange of strategies including Cognitive Behaviour therapy, Dialectical Behaviour therapy, Interpersonal and Psychodynamic and Trauma informed psychotherapy.