Meet The Team

Linda is an Educational and Developmental psychologist . She earned a Bachelor of Psychology (Honors) in London, UK, and a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology in Melbourne, Australia. Linda has extensive experience working in both private and public settings, including hospitals, schools, and private practices. She has substantial experience in providing therapy to children, adolescents, and adults. She is passionate about helping people optimize their growth and well-being, focusing on areas such as anxiety, depression, learning difficulties, building self-esteem, emotional regulation, and parenting. She also offers interventions for diagnoses like ADHD and Autism. Linda specializes in diagnostic assessment for Specific Learning Disorder (Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, and Dyscalculia), as well as ADHD and Autism. Her treatment approach is person-centered and tailored to suit each client's individual needs. She aims to establish a strong therapeutic relationship, assisting each client in their growth and development, using a strength-based approach. Therapeutic methods she commonly uses include Attachment-Based Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Social Skills training, often incorporating mindfulness techniques. She thoroughly enjoys working with clients and is passionate about helping them develop their inner strengths and thrive in different environments. Outside of her work, she is a mother and enjoys spending time with her family, practicing yoga, reading, cooking, taking nature walks, and traveling.

Ali is a warm and caring Psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and their families. Ali provides comprehensive cognitive, educational and behavioural assessments to determine what may be contributing to a young persons difficulties and provide strategies and support moving forward. Ali is able to communicate these results in a manner that is accessible and useful for parents, school staff and the young person. Ali has an interest in working with neurodivergence including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and learning difficulties and enjoys working with schools, families and the young person to help reduce barriers for learning and engagement. Alongside Advanced Psychology, Ali works in an educational setting. She finds this role invaluable in helping her to understand the impact of her client's difficulties in the classroom, and to provide realistic and useful recommendations to teachers and parents.

Jess is a fun-loving and warm Senior Provisional Psychologist, who is in the process of completing her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University. Jess has a real passion for the field and the work we do. Jess has worked with children, adolescents, and their parents for the last 8 years in a variety of occupations and settings such as private practice, schools, child-care centres, and in-home support settings. Jess has also taught psychology subjects at university level, such as developmental psychology and psychological testing and assessment. Jess thoroughly enjoys providing support to children and their families through a variety of ways, including one-to-one intervention and counselling. Jess uses CBT, ACT, strength-based and play-based approaches to assist with a variety of presentations such as emotion regulation, school aversion, anxiety, and self-esteem. Jess is passionate about building rapport with the children and supporting the parents with unique strategies that work best for them. She is passionate about conducting assessments to get a comprehensive understanding of the child, and to develop strategies to target their unique needs, helping them reach their full potential. Jess has experience in working with supporting autistic children over the past three years which is an area she is highly passionate about. Jess grew up in Brisbane and moved to Melbourne at the beginning of 2022. In her spare time Jess enjoys playing touch football, netball, catching up with friends and going to the beach.

Sofia is a provisional psychologist who has recently completed her Master of Professional Psychology at La Trobe University. She has experience working with children and adolescents within a school setting, providing counselling sessions utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and conducting psychological assessments. She has worked with clients with a range of presenting problems, including anxiety, depression, self-esteem/body image, emotional regulation difficulties, OCD and neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., Autism and ADHD). Sofia aims to provide a therapeutic environment that is safe and non-judgemental. She is passionate about empowering her clients and their families to make positive changes in their lives. When she is not working, she enjoys attending pilates classes, travelling and spending time with her family, friends and pets.

Maria is currently completing her double degree in Bachelor of Psychology and Bachelor of Criminology. In addition to her passion for studying psychology, she has been an Administrator for over 2 years, specializing in clinical operations and always striving to make patients' experiences as comfortable as possible. Maria perceives herself as a caring and compassionate person who understands the importance of discretion and confidentiality. With a passion for organization and a commitment to excellence in mental health and wellbeing, she is here to support every step of the way.

Caitlin is our friendly administrator. She is an undergraduate psychology student currently completing her Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours). She is attentive in her conversations with others, and has a calm and compassionate demeanour. Outside of work and study, Caitlin loves spending time with friends, being in nature and deciding where to travel next. She looks forward to the opportunity to greet you with her friendly smile at our office.