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Meet The Team
Our team of highly skilled and qualified professionals have your best interests at heart.
Your feedback is important to us. Please take the time to fill out our short survey about your experience with us,
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Karen Black
Principal Psychologist and Owner
BBSc; GDip Sci (MH); GCert Adolescent MH; MSci (Perinatal and Infant MH); MBA (Health Management)
Compassionate and professional with over 20 years of clinical experience.
Experienced in providing a range of therapies including CBT, DBT, TF-CBT, FBT, CBT-E and Circle of Security Parenting.
Works with clients of all ages.
Special interest in eating disorders, trauma, perinatal and attachment.
Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor.
Ann O´Connor
Client Relations Manager
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Often the first point of contact for clients.
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She brings a warm, calm, and organised approach to supporting people as they engage with the service.
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Ann founded and ran an animal rescue in Ireland for 16 years, reflecting her deep compassion, commitment, and love of animals.
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After returning to Australia, she worked in an audiology practice for two years before joining the Laneway Counselling team.
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Madeline Trump
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
BSW, AASW Mental Health Accreditation
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Bubbly, warm and empathetic with over 15 years experience in mental health both in Australia and New Zealand.
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Experienced in providing a range of therapies including CBT, CBT-E, Circle of Security Parenting and mindfulness.
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Works with clients of all ages.
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Special interest in anxiety, low self-esteem and confidence, relaxation, perinatal mental health, parenting and attachment.
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Trained in the provision of clinical supervision.
Samantha Pond
Psychologist
BPsychSci, GradCert Mental Health, BPsychSci(Hons)
M (Professional Psychology)
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Enthusiastic, open-minded and empathetic clinician who practices with compassion, non-judgement and a client centred focus.
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Experienced in providing CBT and DBT for all ages with a keen interest in adolescents and adults.
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Holds training in TF-CBT, Australian Childhood Foundation and Trauma Informed Practice.
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Special interest in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, borderline personality disorder and conduct disorder.
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Kim Thompson
Psychologist
BPsych (Hons), M (Professional Psychology)
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Engaging and compassionate, Kim has genuine care and empathy for her clients.
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Experience in providing CBT and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
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Works with teens and adults of all ages.
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Kim holds a Level 1 certification in CBTi treatment for insomnia
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Special interest in neurodiversity, particularly ADHD; insomnia and trauma.
