Psychologists

Our psychologists are trained in a number of different approaches. After listening to the situation as you see it, he or she will explain how they intend to help you. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)forms the basis of their approach for clinical psychology.

Other approaches used by our psychologists included: Family Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy.

Each new psychologist has a Master's degree or higher in psychology, and at least 5 years of post-qualification experience. Almost all are clinical psychologists, attracting the highest level of rebate from Medicare. The case loads that they carry are low, so that they can give each client good individual attention. Every psychologist also attends supervision meetings to allow for case discussion and support.

For more information about each psychologist, click on the name to see a full profile or give us a ring and our receptionist will help you with your choice.

Clinical Psychology (Adults) - Anxiety and Depression

Dr Remy McCubbin - Dr McCubbin approaches his work with objectivity and a good sense of humour. He sees a wide range of clients and is also experienced in working with clients with severe symptoms. He has special interest in Social Phobia, as well as seeing couples who with to improve their relationship, or have sexual difficulties. He will work as a team member with psychiatrists and GPs, and can provide specialised clinical psychology services under Medicare.

Dora Volleman - Dora is a warm and engaging therapist. She has a wealth of experience in a number of different area. As a clinical psychologist, she is experience with all disorders and uses a wide range of techniques in her approach. She provides specialised clinical psychology services under Medicare, and is particularly skilled in conflict resolution and problems at work.

Dr Vanessa Mills - In addition to the general areas of Anxiety and Depression, Vanessa has a special interest in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, including the ongoing effects of childhood trauma into adulthood. She applies the Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and the techniques of Mindfulness in her treatment program, in addition to a Cognitive Behavioural approach. She also applies these techniques to body image difficulties, including Body Image Dysphoria, Binge-Eating Disorder, Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. She provides specialised clinical psychology services under Medicare.

Katherine Hunt - Katherine is experienced in working with teenagers and adolescents. She has a Masters degree in clinical psychology and additional qualifications in Family Therapy.

Niamh O’Brien - Niamh has woven her accessible and warm personality into her approach, becoming an important part of how she collaborates with her clients to assist them achieve their goals.

Nicole Best - Nicole takes an holistic approach and uses a number of strategies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and hypnotherapy. With an accepting and empathetic style, Nicole is willing to work with couples and families to assist them with presenting difficulties and concerns. Nicole also works with young adults, with a particular interest in young women’s issues and health.

Rachael Elliott - Rachael works with a wide range of clients, doing relationship counselling and providing treatment programs for anxiety and depression. She works with clients with issues relating to childhood abuse. She also has skills in motivational interviewing, which can be applied to people with alcohol and other substance abuse issues.

Carol Hunter - Carol has a caring and gentle approach to working with people. Her manner is both understanding and honest. She enjoys working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds who are having difficulties in their lives. She has a particular interest in helping those suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, relationship difficulties, chronic fatigue and eating disorders. She also has a passion in helping people with age-related issues. She can provide supportive therapy to families who may have been affected by a member with dementia.

Sandy Wilkinson – Sandy takes a structured approach to her therapy. She is a specialised clinical psychologist and gives methodical Cognitive Behaviour Therapy treatment programs for anxiety and depression, as well as other emotional problems.

Ageing

Carol Hunter - Carol has a caring and gentle approach to working with people. Her manner is both understanding and honest. She enjoys working with adults and young people from a wide range of backgrounds who are having difficulties in their lives. She has a particular interest in helping those suffering from Depression, Anxiety, Chronic Pain, relationship difficulties, chronic fatigue and eating disorders. She also has a passion in helping people with age-related issues. She can provide supportive therapy to families who may have been affected by a member with dementia. Carol has been approved to provide psychological services to veterans by the DVA.

Children and Adolescents - Behaviour Problems, Bullying, Depression and Anxiety, ADHD, Autism

Sandy Wilkinson – Sandy works with younger children and their parents to help them overcome a wide range of clinical problems. She is a specialised clinical psychologist and gives methodical Cognitive Behaviour Therapy treatment programs for Anxiety and other behaviour problems. She has an interest in autism.

Niamh O’Brien – Niamh works with children over nine, and adolescents. She gained a breadth of experience working with children, adolescents and families during her 9 years with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Whilst at CAMHS, Niamh worked in roles across community teams and state specialist services and, as such, has experience in managing common emotional and behavioural concerns in families, as well as issues made complex by trauma and developing mental health issues. She also works in a school setting.

Nicole Best - Nicole can work with children and adolescents to assist them to overcome and/or manage fears and anxieties, feelings of sadness and depression, self-harm, self-esteem and self-confidence, and transitions through developmental stages and life events; including loss, change of schools, friendship difficulties, exam and performance preparation, and parental separation.

Katherine Hunt - Katherine has worked within the Child Mental Health System and Child Protection Systems both in Australia and abroad. She has considerable experience working with depression, anxiety, and trauma, as well as having experience in addressing other common childhood and adolescent issues, including challenging behaviours, anger management, attachment problems, eating disorders and self-esteem.

Dr Vanessa Mills - Vanessa works with the ongoing effects of childhood sexual abuse in both adults and children, and is specialized in the treatment of complex posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Vanessa is also available for Victims of Crime and WorkCover assessments and can provide expert testimony. Further areas of expertise include relationship counselling, attachment and trauma in adoptive, foster, and step-families, and adjustment difficulties following divorce and other family disruptions.

Parenting Skills

Sandy Wilkinson - Sandy is one of our child psychologists. She works with parents and their children to teach the parenting skills that will help the parent to best manage their child. The parent(s) should make an appointment to see her on their own before bringing their child. She also is a specialised clinical psychologist and sees children with anxiety or depression under Medicare. More information is available on the Children & Parenting page.

Educational Assessments

Sandy Wilkinson – Sandy assesses children for early school entry, and welcomes parents of gifted and talented children. She also assesses for ADHD and autism.

Relationship Counselling and Family Therapy

Dora Volleman - Dora is a warm and engaging therapist with a commitment to achieving the best outcomes for her clients. She is experienced in relationship counselling and family therapy. She uses a wide range of techniques in her approach, and is currently writing a book on love relationships.

Dr Remy McCubbin – Dr McCubbin, is impartial, and does bring the perspective of a man to relationship counselling. He is married with two young children and also brings the perspective of maintaining relationships with the pressures of a young family.

Katherine Hunt - Katherine has travelled extensively and has a Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families from the University of London (UK), in addition to undertaking Cognitive-Behavioural training at the Oxford Centre for Cognitive Therapy (UK). She has contributed to the writing of a book recently published in the United Kingdom which focuses on the importance of identifying the needs of pregnant women and mothers with severe mental health problems.

Dr Vanessa Mills - Dr Vanessa Mills is direct in her style. She offers Family Therapy, and also works with couples who wish to separate and maintain good family relationships. She looks at the family as a system, as well as the individual within in. She has special interest in the issues of adoption and blended families.

Nicole Best - Individual difficulties can impact on our relationships, family and friends, and in turn relationship and family difficulties can impact on the individual. With a neutral and empathetic style, Nicole is willing to work with couples and families to assist them with presenting difficulties and concerns.

Rachael Elliott - Rachael is an empathic relationship counsellor. She will give direct feedback to her clients and is skilled in conflict resolution.

Health Psychology

Deborah Lawton - Deborah has an interest in biofeedback and nonmedical management of hypertension, and also sees clients with stress-related disorders.

Nicole Best - Nicole works with adults, young adults, adolescents and children to assist them to achieve their optimum well-being through a holistic "healthy mind-healthy body-healthy environment" approach. She also works with issues such as: illness, disability, chronic pain, past abuse, trauma, eating and weight difficulties, self-harm, women's health, palliative care, and life transitions and adjustments. She uses hypnosis as a treatment approach.

Positive Psychology

Dora Volleman - Dora is a warm and engaging therapist. She has a wealth of experience in a number of different areas, and brings a wide range of skills to the table to help you with achieving positive outcomes in your relationships, career and recreational life.

Deborah Lawton - Deborah looks for the best in people, and believes that goal setting, psoitive thinking, and engaging in community relationships enhances happiness.

Organisational Psychology

Dora Volleman - As a result of over a decade working for the Western Australian Police as a Senior Clinical Psychologist, and Manager of Health and Welfare services, Dora has had extensive experience dealing with workplace stress, communication difficulties, conflict, grief and trauma. She enjoys conflict resolution, organisational consultancies, and has an excellent grounding in working with legislation.

Work related problems, WorkCover and Motor Vehicle Accidents

Deborah Lawton - Deborah has a long experience of working with people who suffer from work stress and conflict at work. She is experienced in recovery from trauma arising from work place incidents or motor vehicle accidents. She is interested in adapting to injury and pain management. She provides medico legal reports and vocational assessments