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.
Melissa Smith
Client Relations Manager
Caring and understanding front of house.
Communication with clients.
Referrals and allocations.
Manages appointments.
Handles enquiries.

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, parenting and attachment.
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Trained in the provision of clinical supervision.

Samantha Pond
Provisional Psychologist
BPsychSci, GradCert Mental Health, BPsychSci(Hons)
Enthusiastic, open-minded and empathetic clinician who practices with compassion, non-judgement and a client centred focus.
Currently completing Masters of Professional Psychology.
Experienced in providing CBT and DBT for all ages with a keen interest in adolescents and adults.
Holds training in TF-CBT, Australian Childhood Foundation and Trauma Informed Practice.
Special interest in anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and confidence, borderline personality disorder and conduct disorder.

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.
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Works with clients of all ages.
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Special interest in neurodiversity, particularly ADHD.

Caroline Novak
Provisional Psychologist
BPsychSci (Hons), M (Professional Psychology), BComm
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Supportive, insightful, and client-focused provisional psychologist who values a collaborative and compassionate approach.
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Experienced in providing CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy).
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Training in Trauma Focused-ACT, Trauma Focused-CBT, and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy).
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Special interest in anxiety, depression, and supporting families during the perinatal period.
