Mind Potential Psychology: Our Team

Sometimes life can throw us a curveball and we need assistance to help us through. If you’re an adolescent or adult and you could use a little support, book an appointment with Danielle today.

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Stress Management
• Post-natal Depression & Anxiety
• Grief and Loss
• PTSD and Trauma
• Body Image Concerns

Amber is invested in seeing her clients thrive. She has clinical experience providing evidence-based psychological treatment for most psychological disorders. Amber seeks to understand her clients and work collaboratively with them. Amber completed her training at the University of the Sunshine Coast, and loves the local community. Book an appointment with Amber to help you get back to feeling like yourself.

• Adults
• Adolescents/Children
• Mood Disorders (Depression and Bipolar)
• Anxiety Disorders (inc. Generalised Anxiety, Social Anxiety, Panic)
• ADHD
• OCD
• PTSD and Trauma related
• Insomnia
• Eating Disorders
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Psychosis
• Substance Use
• WorkCover
• NDIS – Self or Plan managed
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Meta-Cognitive Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• CBT for insomnia
• CBT-E (for eating disorders)

ON LEAVE

Anita is a Registered Psychologist and STAP accredited supervisor, recognised by the Psychology Board of Australia. She has been practicing in the field of psychology since 2009.

Recognising the unique individuality of each person, Anita is passionate about providing an individualised, holistic, compassionate, and down-to-earth approach in supporting clients towards improved well-being.

Anita has a solid background in working with adult individuals of diverse genders and sexualities, as well as tackling issues around life, work, and relationship challenges, and those struggling with issues related to depression, anxiety, and stress. She uses a variety of therapeutic frameworks to tailor creative and solution focussed approaches for individual counselling guided by the needs of the client.

Anita has a special interest in working with and supporting clients of diverse sexualities and genders (LGBTIQAP+).

Some areas Anita is able to provide support and guidance for include:

• Adults/Adolescents (16+)
• Diverse Genders and Sexualities
• Gender Identity
• (Individual) Relationship Counselling
• Anxiety (general anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety)
• Depression (including peri-natal or post-natal depression)
• Work-Life Balance (workplace stress, career change, transitions)
• Grief and Loss
• Mindfulness
• Meditation
• PTSD and Trauma
• Body image
• Stress
• Burn out / feeling overwhelmed
• Career and/or life dissatisfaction
• Loss of focus or motivation
• Career transition – retirement, return to work, career change
• Return to work from injury or illness

On Leave

Nicole is genuinely passionate about connecting with people on a meaningful level. Her focus is client-directed, allowing a safe space for people to process their own thoughts and emotions. Nicole has a strong interest in interpersonal neurobiology and works with clients in a compassionate and empowering manner. Historically, she has worked with a diverse range of clients in both community and clinical settings.

More recently, Nicole has worked for the Royal Flying Doctors, delivering psychological assistance for Indigenous people in remote communities. Her previous work includes working with adolescence at Headspace. Nicole provides a number of evidence-based interventions, to help manage and integrate painful experiences to help foster resilience.

• Adults
• Adolescents/Children
• Families
• Circle of Security (0-5 years)
• Depression
• Chronic pain
• Domestic violence
• Sexual assault/abuse
• Body image concerns
• PTSD and Trauma
• Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Substance Use
• Stress Management
• Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Expressive Therapies
• Motivational Interviewing
• Circle of Security
• Workcover

Michael uses a flexible client centred approach to help people find their own pathway to improving mental health and well-being. He believes in the importance of creating a safe place and a genuine therapeutic relationship for clients to grow. Michael has completed a Master of Psychology at the University of Queensland and has experience working with individuals’ experiencing depression and anxiety, life change, and those that just need some support in their day-to-day lives.

Michael is familiar with a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), motivational interviewing and psychological skills training. He also has experience in sport, exercise, and performance psychology settings and can work with elite and amateur athletes in improving well-being, performance, sport enjoyment, and managing burnout/mental recovery.

• Adults
• Adolescents (16+)
• Mood Disorders
• Depression
• Anxiety Disorders
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management
• Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
• Mindfulness
• Work/life balance, burnout
• Career and/or life dissatisfaction
• Chronic pain
• Dependence/substance abuse
• Pain and/or injury management
• Psychological skill training
• Performance psychology
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-i)
• Substance Use

Breanna works from a place of acceptance, providing a safe and non-judgemental space, allowing her clients to explore their concerns that may be preventing them from living a meaningful life. She believes that change is possible for everyone and feels privileged to be able to work alongside her clients on their unique journey.

Breanna has provided psychological intervention in private practice, employee assistance programs, inpatient settings and non-government
organizations. She has a special interest in working with adults who have had adverse childhood experiences, such as adult survivors of childhood
sexual, physical and emotional abuse, as well as adults who have experienced a single event trauma. Breanna also has a special interest in supporting mothers in the post-natal period.

• Adults
• Anxiety Disorders
• PTSD
• Complex trauma
• Depression
• Perinatal and Postnatal mental health
• Self-esteem
• Body Issue concerns
• Adjustment difficulties
• Stress management
• Grief and Loss
• Workplace stress/burnout
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Compassion focused intervention
• Mindfulness

Louise is a Clinical Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She completed her university studies in Victoria, and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psych & Crim) from The University of Melbourne, along with both a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, from Latrobe University.

Louise has over 15 years of experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults in public and private settings in both Victoria and Queensland. This has included working in eating disorder outpatient programs and youth services (CAMHS and headspace).

Louise assists clients with a diverse range of difficulties but has special interests, and extra training, in providing evidence-based, formulation-driven, and client-centered treatment for anxiety disorders and eating disorders. Louise is an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC), provides services under the Transition ED Care (A project of The Butterfly Foundation), and is also a Board-Approved Supervisor, providing a range of supervision services, including for the clinical registrar program.

Louise works from the following modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Metacognitive Therapy (MCT). In her work with eating disorders, Louise has trained in the Maudsley Model of Family-Based Treatment (FBT), and in private practice primarily uses Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy-Enhanced (CBT-E) and Guided Self-Help (CBT-m).

Louise holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and associated clinical college, Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders (ANZAED), Academy of Eating Disorders (AED), National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC), Health at Every Size (HAES), The Association for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH), International OCD Foundation (IOCDF), and the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA). This ensures she stays informed of developments in her chosen fields.

Warm and compassionate by nature, Louise is committed to a high level of professionalism and collaboration. She appreciates the courage and commitment it can take to seek help and considers it a great privilege to be trusted in her client’s journeys.

• Adults (up to 70 years)
• Adolescents/Children (12+)
• Anxiety Disorders (Generalised, Social, Panic, Agoraphobia, Separation, Phobias, Health)
• OCD and related disorders (excl. hoarding)
• Eating disorders, disordered eating, weight, shape/body image concerns (but excl. Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
• Self-Esteem/Self-Worth/Personal Growth
• Depression
• Stress-management
• Grief and loss
• Adjustment difficulties
• Clinical Supervision incl. for the Clinical Registrar Program
• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Meta-Cognitive Therapy (MCT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• CBT-E and CBT-m (for eating disorders)
• Body acceptance, non-dieting, health at every size approach

Julie is a psychologist who believes in working collaboratively with individuals from a holistic framework to improve their mental health and overall well-being. Julie works with adults and adolescents providing evidence-based psychological treatment tailored to their individual needs. Julie is keen to work with you on your journey towards improved mental health.

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Depressive Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Panic Disorders
• Substance Use
• Stress Management
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Metacognitive Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Charlie is our 5-month-old border collie puppy. She loves meeting and greeting all clients. You will often find her relaxing in our waiting area. She loves cuddles and pats. She also likes going into some sessions, however, as she is a puppy she also enjoys long naps.

Charlie will be officially beginning her therapy dog training later this year.

Nicola offers a warm, supportive and compassionate space for people experiencing emotional and/or mental health difficulties.

Nicola has 18 years experience as a psychologist and has had the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients this time including people of varied ages, cultural backgrounds, and presenting difficulties. Nicola holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science, Honours in Psychology and Master of Clinical Psychology.

Whilst Nicola can assist with a range of issues, she is particularly interested in working with adolescents and adults to assist with difficulties including anxiety disorders, trauma and complex trauma, adjustment, grief, and loss, eating disorders, and body image concerns.

Nicola provides a range of evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapies, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Schema Therapy. Nicola will work collaboratively with you to work out what will be the right approach for you.

Nicola is also a Board Approved Supervisor and is very passionate about supervising and supporting early career psychologists to grow in their competence and confidence in the role.

Nicola can assist with:

• Children (10 years and up), adolescents, adults, older adults
• Depressive disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Adjustment difficulties
• Grief and loss
• Trauma-related disorders and problems (PTSD, complex trauma)
• Eating disorders and body image concerns
• Substance use problems
• Chronic pain and/or adjustment to injury
• Psychosis
• Clinical supervision (Board Approved Supervisor)

Chelle is a Psychologist who provides a warm and caring therapeutic space to assist her clients to feel safe and make great progress in their mental health. Chelle has experience delivering evidence-based psychological frameworks such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Chelle is competent and enjoys helping others to increase psychological well-being for those experiencing;

• Anxiety disorders
• Depressive disorders
• Childhood-related difficulties (anxiety, peer relationships, self-esteem, and assistance with emotional regulation)
• Low self-esteem
• Relationship difficulties
• Concerns relating to Autism Spectrum Disorder for child and adult presentations
• Parental support for families with additional needs

Chelle is also competent in providing cognitive assessments for clients seeking diagnosis and assessment for;

• ADHD
• ASD
• Intellectual disability or learning difficulties
• Functional Capacity assessments

Melanie is passionate about helping people live happy, meaningful, and fulfilling lives.  She brings a warm and engaging nature to her practice and genuinely seeks to understand her clients and support them to become their best selves.

Working from a client-centred approach, Melanie draws on evidence-based therapies that best meet her client’s needs. Melanie works with clients across the lifespan, from children 7+ years through to adulthood, supporting them to reach their therapeutic goals. She also has experience within the Disability Sector developing Positive Behaviour Support Plans that focus on improving individuals’ quality of life.

Melanie is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

• Adults
• Adolescents/Children
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress management
• Interpersonal difficulties (individual counselling)
• Emotion regulation
• Communication/assertiveness
• Adjustment difficulties
• Self-Esteem
• Grief & Loss

Graeme worked for Child and Youth Mental Health services for 6 years from 1999, specializing in working with adolescents and young people. Graeme commenced private psychological practice in 2000, and has worked in private practice exclusively since 2006 where his clinical training and background allow him to work successfully with a broad range of clients and presenting difficulties. Graeme provides Psychological therapy based on the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) model.

Graeme sees his role as a psychologist as being able to assist clients to identify those areas in which they are not happy with and not functioning as well as they could be – whether physically (doing), emotively (feeling), and/or cognitively (thinking) and then provide strategies and guidance for doing this differently … better, making life a little simpler.

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Anxiety disorders
• Issues with coping and stress management
• Self Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Phobias
• Workplace stress/Burnout
• Life Transitions
• CBT
• Workcover
• DVA
• NDIS self or plan managed

Sian is a psychologist from Leeds in the north of England, completing the provisional psychology pathway to translate her credentials to the Australian system. She completed a Psychology with Sociology Bachelor’s degree in 2012 and Clinical Psychology Master’s degree in 2015. Since then, she’s spent many years working for the British National Health Service (NHS) in both community and intensive care settings, delivering individual and group therapy to people experiencing acute and chronic distress. Sian aims to empower others and teach essential skills to navigate through life’s toughest moments. She offers a warm and authentic approach, incorporating different therapeutic models such as the renowned techniques of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Her primary focus is to enhance your overall quality of life, ensuring lasting positive changes.

• Adults
• Adolescents (16+)
• Emotion regulation
• Anxiety and panic disorders
• Stress management
• Distress tolerance for self-harm
• Mindfulness
• Dissociation
• Sleep and relaxation
• Low mood/ motivation
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

After an initial career in organisational psychology in Europe, Emanuele acquired a Master in Relational Intervention in Emergency Contexts. He participated in numerous missions in Rwanda, South Sudan, Kenya and Swaziland. Those experiences led to an increased interest the treatment of Psychological Trauma. Since then Emanuele has acquired a Master in Gestalt Therapy and specialised in Somatosensory psychotherapy. For few years has worked as a Program Director in a retreat that helps people struggling with their Mental Health, using a Biopsychosocial approach. At present, he is teaching Counselling at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Works with adults, adolescents, couples and families.

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD)
• Substance misuse / addictions
• Grief and Loss
• Dissociative states / Psychosis
• Relational struggles
• Existential angst

Peter is a warm and engaging therapist who works collaboratively with his clients to help them achieve positive mental health and attain personal goals. He has been a Registered Psychologist for over twenty-five years and formerly held the position of Senior Psychologist at the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital. Peter provides individual, couples and family therapy to adults and adolescents aged 12 and over. His psychological therapy is solution focused, evidence-based and supported by extensive experience.

Employing a positive psychology perspective, the overarching aim of Peter’s therapeutic approach is to assist people towards more fulfilling, rewarding and satisfying lives. Working in collaboration with clients, he creates practical and actionable strategies that foster success in life, relationships, professional and personal endeavours. Developing a collaborative relationship with each client, Peter works with them to create, implement and maintain pragmatic changes that acknowledge and draw upon the client’s resources and strengths.

Whether it is coping with difficult situations or striving for changes in thinking, emotions, behaviours or enjoyment of life, Peter can assist by being a confidential and objective listener and by offering practical and achievable solutions

• Adjustment Disorder
• Anger Management
• Anxiety and social anxiety
• Burnout
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Life Stage Adjustment Difficulties
• Mood Disorders
• NDIS clients
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
• Panic Disorder
• Personality Disorders
• Relationship difficulties
• Self-Esteem Issues
• Stress-Related Disorders
• Trauma and PTSD
• Work-Related Issues

Derek is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals across the lifespan, from children aged 5 and above to adulthood. With experience in working with a range of concerns such as anxiety, trauma, depression, and stress, Derek aims to create a therapeutic environment that is empathic, non-judgmental, and collaborative. His therapeutic approach is centred on creating a safe and validating space where clients feel comfortable exploring their concerns. Derek is committed to helping clients reduce distress and achieve lasting positive change.

Derek has a special interest in working with anxiety and trauma. He is an accredited EMDR practitioner, having completed training with the EMDR institute, and holds full membership with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Children (5+ years)
• Anxiety (Generalised, Social, Separation, Selective Mutism, Specific Phobias, Agoraphobia)
• Trauma and PTSD
• Depression
• Grief and Loss
• Stress Management
• Emotional Regulation
• CBT and EMDR

Stephanie is a warm, caring and compassionate psychologist with a strong focus on supporting personal growth. She helps to create a judgement-free, open, therapeutic environment. She uses evidence-based models of therapy including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-focused Therapy.

Stephanie is currently completing her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She is investigating the application of a cutting-edge therapy – flash technique on PTSD and trauma using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Stephanie has advanced training in flash technique, a new therapy described as pleasant and effective when treating trauma memories.

Stephanie has experience working with adolescents 16 years and up and has a special interest in working with adults, women’s mental health and trauma.

• Adults
• Adolescents (16 years and up)
• Specialising in Trauma
• Relationship difficulties
• Grief and loss
• Confidence and low self esteem
• Work or school-related stress
• Bullying and harassment
• Personal and professional coaching
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Advanced eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
• Advanced flash technique
• Acceptance and commitment therapy
• Cognitive behavioural therapy

Louise, a Provisional Psychologist with prior experience as a Counsellor, frequently employs a client-centered methodology, placing trust in clients’ inherent insights while offering guidance. She instructs Circle of Security principles and employs Sandtray therapy techniques. As a parent of four children, Louise empathizes with the difficulties of parenting and is passionate about aiding fellow parents in overcoming challenges, drawing from personal experiences and evidence-based interventions.

• Children/Adolescents/Adults
• Parents and soon-to-be parents
• Families
• Circle of Security (0-5 years)
• Incredible Years (0-12 years)
• Sandplay therapy
• Mindfulness
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Depression and mood disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Trauma
• Cognitive Based Therapy (CBT)
• Narrative Therapy
• Expressive Therapies

With Masters-level qualifications in both psychology and counselling, Alison provides an authentic, open, and non-judgmental environment that supports clients with mental health, wellbeing, and reconnecting with self at their own pace and direction.

Alison’s priority focus is supporting clients who are seeking positive behaviour change and are ready to do the work to achieve their goals. Using a flexible, person-centred approach, Alison can help clients attend to current and past challenges head on, whether they be related to emotional stress, anxiety, depression, grief or loss, trauma, addiction, compulsive behaviours, or maybe just curiosity about discovering ways to achieve personal goals.

Alison has lived internationally across a range of diverse cultural settings while raising four children into thriving, self-dependant adults and calls the beautiful Sunshine Coast home.

• Adults
• Adolescents
• Couples and Family
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Addiction
• Grief and Loss
• Trauma
• Person Centred Therapy (PCT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Motivation Interviewing (MI)
• Expressive Arts Therapy (EAT)
• Mindfulness

Bridget is a psychologist who completed a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University, Melbourne. Bridget has experience providing therapy and assessment services to children and adolescents in private and school settings. Bridget is passionate about creating a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment for clients to work towards their therapeutic goals.

Areas Bridget can provide support in include:

• Children (5+)
• Adolescents
• Cognitive and academic assessments
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Emotional regulation
• Self-esteem
• School-related challenges (school refusal, peer relationships)
• Cognitive behaviour therapy