Meet the Team!
Clinical Psychologist
Jaime Parnell
Masters in Clinical Psychology;
Bachelor of Arts with majors in Psychology (honours)
Jaime Parnell has a strong interest in working with children especially those with difficult behaviours. Having previously worked with children who have suffered trauma and with an extensive history in working with children and teenagers with difficult behaviours, Jaime Parnell provides assessment, individual counselling, group sessions lifestyle programs and training tailored to service needs. Jaime has an interest in working with neurodivergent clients.
Practice Manager
Favourites
Movie - Star Wars
Disney Character - Mulan
Colour - Yellow
Food - Pasta
Activity to do outside - Go to beach
Inside Activity - Read Books
Georgia Daniels
Administration Officer
Favourites
Movie - Eurovision: The Story of Fire Saga
Disney Character - Mulan
Colour - Navy Blue
Food - Roast Beef and Gravy Rolls
Activity to do outside - Walking my dogs
Inside Activity - Lego
Murphy Donohoe
Administration Officer
Favourites
Movie - All of the Harry Potter movies
Disney Character - Belle from Beauty and the Beast
Colour - Dark Blue
Food - Mexican
Activity to do outside - I love going to concerts
Inside Activity - Reading a good book
Courteney Lowry
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Psychologist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced)
Interests
Psychological Assessments, Female Presentation of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Phoebe is currently on maternity leave.
Favourites
Movie - Stardust
Colour - Navy Blue
Food - Hot Chips
Activity to do outside - Walking my poodle
Inside Activity - Nintendo Switch, bubble baths
Phoebe Donohoe
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Provisional Psychologist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons); Provisional Psychologist (Master of Clinical Psychology Student)
Interests
I'm passionate about supporting children with neurodevelopmental disorders through assessments, strategy development, and emotion regulation to help them thrive.
Favourites
Movie – She’s the Man
Colour – Pastel yellow
Food - Pasta
Activity to do outside – Going to the beach
Inside Activity – Relaxing and watching movies
Zara Bauman
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Psychologist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)
Interests
Neurodiverse Affirming, strengths based and creative approaches to child and adolescent therapy.
Favourites
Movie - Flushed Away
Colour - Blue
Food - Nachos
Activity to do outside - Gardening and Camping
Inside Activity - Binge watching t.v series
Kim Carmody
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Occupational Therapist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy
Interests
Pediatrics, Self-care, Visual Perception, Learning difficulties, Sensory processing, Play
Favourites
Movie - Mamma Mia
Colour - Green
Food - Chocolate
Activity to do outside - Swim in the ocean
Inside Activity - Board games
Kate Lindstrom
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Psychologist
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honors
Interests
Working with children and adolescents with disabilities, psychological disorders, and emotional or behavioral issues., Providing assessment and therapy
Favourites
Movie - Peter Pan
Colour - Blue
Food - Chocolate
Activity to do outside - Go to the beach
Inside Activity - Watch movies
Samantha Mccosker
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Clinical Psychology Registrar
Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Interests
I’m particularly interested in perinatal mental health, parenting and attachment styles, and the identification of neurodevelopmental disorders. I have a strong focus on female-presenting autism, including the ways it can be masked or misunderstood in traditional assessments.
Favourites
Movie - 10 Things I Hate About You
Colour - Yellow
Food - Chicken Laksa
Activity to do outside - Bushwalk and bike ride with my family
Inside Activity - Reading (especially anything from an Australian author)
Megan Lester
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Social Worker
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Education (MEd)
Interests
Strong commitment to Indigenous Therapeutic Yarning, Knowledge relating to social work processes such as strengths based, Systems and Social, Emotional Wellbeing
Favourites
Movie - The Lion King
Colour - Green
Food - Mexican
Activity to do outside - Swimming with my family
Inside Activity - Sitting with my fur baby and watching sport
Jamie Anderson
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Social Worker
Qualifications
Bachelor of Human Services & Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)
Interests
I have a strong interest and commitment to neurodivergent-affirming therapy practices and approaches. I am committed to supporting individuals, and their families, in capacity building skills such as positive identity, self-awareness, and self-advocacy and developing goals that are client-led. Using a strengths-based approach and evidence-based practice frameworks, I am interested in supporting individuals to identify strengths, connections, and support networks.
Favourites
Movie - Any Tim Burton movie
Colour - Green
Food - Cheese pizza
Activity to do outside - Gardening, anything plant related
Inside Activity - Watching movies and TV shows, reading.
Sarah Williams
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Social Worker
Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work with Honours
Interests
I am passionate about supporting children, families, and communities through knowledge relating to social work processes such as attachment theory, strength-based approach, systems, and social, emotional wellbeing. I have a strong interest in the therapeutic benefits of play therapy and equine assisted therapy.
Favourites
Movie - Sweet Home Alabama
Colour - Purple
Food - Steak and Veg
Activity to do outside - Horse riding and camping.
Inside Activity - Board games and T.V series.
Seneya Thomas
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Therapy Aide
Qualifications
2nd Year University Student, Bachelor of Psychological Science
Interests
Working with children with psychological disorders such as ASD, Depression, and Anxiety
Favourites
Movie - Beauty and the Beast
Colour - Purple
Food - Croissants
Activity to do outside - Going to the beach
Inside Activity - Reading or watching movies
Sybella Ryan
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Therapy Assistant
Qualifications
Currently studying bachelor’s degree In Primary school education, also I’m In my third year.
Interests
Education, supporting diverse people in regard to their emotions, learning disabilities and more.
Favourites
Movie - Ghost Busters
Colour - Pink
Food - Sushi
Activity to do outside - Spending time with friends and family.
Inside Activity - Watching movies
Claire Buck
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Therapeutic Support Practitioner
Qualifications
3rd Year Bachelor of Occupational Therapy (Honours)
Interests
Mental Health, Occupational Justice and advocacy for individuals, Neurological and Cardiac rehabilitation, Sports Injuries
Favourites
Movie - The Hunger Games Trilogy
Colour - Blue
Food - Burgers and chips
Activity to do outside - Going to the beach
Inside Activity - Reading or binge-watching Netflix