Our excellent, diverse therapists can meet most client requests
Psychology Perspective is an LGBTQIA+ friendly practice
Psychology Perspective acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Danielle Anderson
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
Bachelor of Psychology (University of Newcastle)
Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Newcastle)
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member of the Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS)
I provide a safe, non-judgmental, collaborative environment where you can be heard. I have worked as a paramedic and am a trained mediator. My humanistic philosophy means I value individual differences, cultural diversity and the strengths that each of us brings to problem-solving. I am interested in working with adults to identify underlying patterns that keep us stuck, wrestling or discontented. My particular interest is in working with first responders and people who have experienced trauma, as well as anxiety, and depression and managing grief and loss.
My goal is to guide you towards healthier ways of being.
Danielle is accepting first responder referrals only and can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
Lynita Clark
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Specialist areas: Chronic pain, Anxiety, Trauma, Adjustment, Overeating/Binge eating disorder
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Member of Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Lynita brings an open, warm and values based style to therapy where she believes everyone deserves to experience positive change and holistic health.
Lynita has experience in private and public health services; this has included health psychology, pain management and rehabilitation in varied settings. Much of Lynita’s training and work has included assisting those who have been affected by trauma and anxiety. She also has ongoing personal and professional interest in optimal health and wellbeing including diet, exercise and behavioural change, as well as insomnia and sleep disorders.
Lynita is passionate about holistic health and blends together methodologies from modern science and ancient teachings to form an integrative health approach. Lynita is an experienced yoga and meditation teacher and uses evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and CBT-I (Insomnia), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and mindfulness based approaches. She is also trained in the use of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement desensitisation Reprocessing).
Lynita can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
Janine Di-Masi
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
Bachelor of Science
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Janine is a certified Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT Australia) and has specialist training in Trauma Focussed CBT (TF-CBT Australia). Janine is also trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family System Therapy, and Solution Focussed Brief Therapy. Janine particularly enjoys using interventions based on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and a Narrative Therapy approach using a creative therapy framework. She holds certificates in Drama Therapy (The Dramatherapy Centre Sydney) and is certified in Psychodrama (AANZPA).
Janine specialises in Child and Adolescent psychology. With extensive experience in child protection and work across government (DCJ and JIRT) and non-government agencies (e.g. Brighter Futures) across 15 years. Janine has worked in youth mental health (12-30 years of age) at Headspace since 2016. Janine works with children, adolescents, and young people (12 to 30 years old) as well as significant others from their support network. Janine has worked for the Fit4life program, young parents’ program, and residential programs such as Boystown and Windgap Foundation.
Janine has a special interest in youth mental health, individual and intergenerational trauma, complex family systems, Brain-body interaction and the science-practitioner model. Janine has a relational style and focuses on the development of an effective therapeutic relationship with clients.
Janine can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
Vivienne Caroll
COUNSELLING & ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Membership of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Vivienne has 25 plus years of experience in counselling/clinical psychology and organisational/corporate psychology and sees adults aged 30 plus.
Counselling / Clinical areas include diagnosing and treating adults who are dealing with anxiety disorders (generalised anxiety, panic, phobias and obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression and bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues, sexual and other abuse, anger management, bereavement and other loss as well as significant changes in life. (e.g. retirement and mid-life issues for both women and men).
Organisational / Corporate / Workplace experience is based on having worked with a diverse range of organisations, and as a result she is able to effectively deal with workplace issues such as inappropriate workload, resulting in poor performance and burnout, poor job definition, resulting in role confusion, work performance issues relating to underperformance, and coping with performance reviews. Vivienne also deals with management issues, bullying and harassment and conflict resolution.
Vivienne’s style is strongly client-centred, collaborative and practical. She likes to work within the broad frameworks of Cognitive Behavioural, Schema-Based, Acceptance and Commitment, Mindfulness-Based, Solution-Focused and Interpersonal therapies.
Vivienne can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
SUSAN WOJCIECHOWSKI
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Susan is a highly experienced clinical psychologist. She has enjoyed many years of working with forensic and a wide range of populations. Currently Susan focuses on assisting adults with legal matters to provide accurate advice to courts for diversion and sentencing. Susan has particular interest in working with drug and alcohol issues, victims of trauma, those who experience domestic and family violence, victims of crime, hoarding and squalor, depression, anxiety and stress, panic and social phobia.
Susan assists clients to make the changes they have decided to make using cognitive and behavioural strategies, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.) Susan is also EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) trained.
Susan has a particular interest in happiness and works with her client to improve quality of life, self-respect and self-esteem. Susan is happy to discuss your treatment needs at any time.
Susan can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
Dr Toni Metelerkamp
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
Doctor of Clinical and Health Psychology
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi)
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Member of the Australian Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ASTSS)
Unfortunately, the number of recent referrals means I have closed my books to ensure current clients have ongoing appointments.
The journey to your healthier self is deeply personal, but you don’t have to do it alone.
I specialise in treating Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and associated difficulties such as sleep problems, reliance on substances, depression, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. As a psychologist with a clinical doctorate relating to police officers and PTSD, I am especially interested in helping first responders manage work stress and trauma.
I have an empathic, warm approach based on knowing how hard it can be to acknowledge that you are struggling. Using evidence-based therapies I will work with you to facilitate change. I have a collaborative style and will tailor treatment to suit you. Together we will explore how your experiences contributed to where you are now, and set goals for meaningful change. I understand the debilitating effects of trauma and that seeking help can be even more anxiety provoking. Know that discomfort is key to change.
I can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520.
Jarel Kilgour (he/him/his)
Bachelor of Counselling and Human Change
Masters of Narrative Therapy and Community Work
Level 4 Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA)
I seek to bring a warm, respectful and non-blaming approach to counselling and community work. I am passionate about Narrative Therapy which centres you as the experts in your own life. I value the opportunity to view problems as separate from you and co-researching the skills, competencies, beliefs, values, commitments and abilities that you have to reduce the influence of problems in your life.
I appreciate learning the stories of your life and supporting you as you negotiate with grief and loss, depression, trauma, stress, anxiety, deconstructing and reconstructing spirituality, considerations of identity and sexuality, challenges of immigration, navigating polyamorous relationships and ongoing health challenges.
I am registered with Medibank Private, Bupa, HCF and the Australian Regional Health Group (ARHG). Other funds may provide cover for counselling; please confirm your entitlements with your provider. Sessions are also available under WorkCover NSW and the NDIS.
I can be contacted at the practice on 02 4365 0520