Our Supervisors and Facilitators
Every great mind was once taught by some brilliant teachers.
Our team of dedicated professionals share the common goal to provide our students with the very best preparation for general registration with PsyBA and their career as a psychologist.
Our staff and supervisors have expert knowledge of the core competencies and attributes required for registration and early career psychologists. We have a genuine belief that, by expanding the competencies and practical experience of psychologists, we make a positive contribution to the mental well-being of the wider community.
We provide personalised attention and support to each of our interns, ensuring that their transition to a career in psychology is a smooth one. In addition to their individual supervisors, interns are encouraged to seek confidential support and advice from any member of our team.
Meet some of our Supervisors
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours); Master of Forensic Psychology; Master of Clinical Neuropsychology/Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist
Amanda White is an endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist and Forensic Psychologist with advanced training across clinical neuropsychology, forensic assessment, and applied psychological practice. Her professional work integrates rigorous scientific foundations with applied clinical expertise, supporting comprehensive assessment, formulation, and intervention across complex clinical and forensic contexts.
Amanda’s practice is informed by a strong commitment to ethical standards, evidence-based methodologies, and reflective professional practice. Her background enables her to work effectively with individuals presenting with complex cognitive, psychological, and behavioural profiles, while maintaining a balanced appreciation of clinical, legal, and systemic considerations.
Supervision Approach
Amanda applies a mixed supervision approach that integrates reflective practice with the Integrated Developmental Model. Her supervision is tailored to the developmental stage of the supervisee, supporting progressive skill acquisition, professional confidence, and ethical decision-making. Through structured reflection, collaborative discussion, and targeted feedback, she assists supervisees to integrate theory with practice, refine clinical reasoning, and develop a robust professional identity across clinical and forensic practice domains.
Doctorate of Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Amie Frewen is a Clinical Psychologist with broad experience across addictions, juvenile justice, mental health services, research, and professional training. She has a strong background in the education and supervision of intern psychologists, having worked extensively within university programs and placement settings to support the development of emerging practitioners.
Amie’s professional practice is informed by an integrated understanding of clinical work, academic training, and the practical demands of contemporary psychological practice. She is particularly committed to supporting interns to develop competence, confidence, and readiness for independent practice across diverse service contexts.
Amie’s supervision typically follows a developmental model, tailored to the supervisee’s stage of training and experience. Alongside the progressive development of clinical skills, she places strong emphasis on personal growth, professional identity formation, and the cultivation of professional competencies, including effective administrative and organisational skills. Her approach provides a supportive and structured space for reflective practice, skill consolidation, and the development of well-rounded, ethical practitioners.
Bachelor of Behavioural Sciences (Honours) – La Trobe University; Master of Applied Psychology – University of Melbourne; PhD (Psychology) – Monash University
Endorsed Organisational Psychologist
Damian Cotchett is an endorsed organisational psychologist with specialised expertise in consumer psychology, organisational psychology, and humanistic and positive psychology. His work spans research, organisational consulting, behavioural science, and applied psychological practice, with a focus on enhancing individual wellbeing, workplace functioning, and organisational outcomes.
Damian’s supervision approach utilises a hybrid model that integrates developmental principles with applied experiential interventions. He supports supervisees to develop their professional competence through structured learning, reflective exploration, and real-world application. His style encourages the consolidation of skills, deepening of psychological understanding, and confident translation of theory into practice.
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Apprenticeship in the Art of Narrative Practice
Daniel Angus is a psychologist with extensive experience across child and adolescent mental health, family and couples therapy, grief and loss, sector reform, and suicide prevention, aftercare, and postvention. His practice is grounded in Narrative Therapy principles, with a strong emphasis on understanding personal stories, strengthening preferred identities, and supporting individuals and families through complex emotional and systemic challenges.
Daniel’s supervision approach is supportive, reflective, and oriented toward skill development. He fosters a safe and collaborative environment where supervisees can examine their clinical work, reflect on their therapeutic stance, and refine their practice. His focus on reflective practice encourages deeper insight, professional growth, and the development of strong, values-aligned clinical skills.
BA (Hons), Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Dellean Withers has professional experience across recruitment, psychological assessment, occupational rehabilitation, the public service, and private practice. She has a strong interest in hypnotherapy and strategic psychotherapy and integrates a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities into her work, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy. Dellean has also completed specialised training through the National Centre for Childhood Grief.
Her areas of clinical interest include self-development, goal setting, stress management, negotiating life transitions, depression, anxiety, self-confidence, fears and phobias, and bereavement. She works collaboratively with clients to foster insight, resilience, and meaningful behavioural change.
Dellean provides supervision through a reflective and strengths-based approach designed to support ongoing clinical skill and knowledge development. Supervisees are encouraged to prepare a clear agenda for each session, including case discussions, assessment tools, therapeutic strategies, or competencies they wish to further develop. She promotes in-depth exploration and real-world application of clinical concepts and incorporates examples from her own practice where appropriate to facilitate practical learning and professional growth.
Master in Clinical Leadership (UTAS), Postgraduate Qualification in Mental Health (PUCPR), Honours in Psychology (ACE)
Denise Hostin is a clinician with extensive experience supporting adolescents, their parents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. She is deeply committed to providing tailored, values-informed care, helping clients live more fully in alignment with their core personal, spiritual, and religious beliefs. Denise integrates a broad range of therapeutic modalities to meet the unique needs of each individual, ensuring a compassionate and evidence-based approach to wellbeing.
Denise is trained and experienced in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal Therapy, trauma-focused interventions, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Professional Supervision.
With nine years of experience as a clinical supervisor, Denise is dedicated to mentoring and upskilling psychologists and counsellors. She values the mutual learning inherent in supervision and finds the exchange of clinical knowledge and experience both rewarding and intellectually enriching. Her supervision approach fosters professional growth, reflective practice, and the development of confident, ethical practitioners.
PhD (Psychiatry), Master of Arts (State University of New York, USA), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Pahlavi University
Diba Pourmand is an experienced clinician with a broad international background in psychotherapy and psychiatric research. She works across a wide range of therapeutic domains, including Existential Psychotherapy, Family Therapy, Early Psychosis Intervention, Cross-Cultural Psychotherapy, Trauma-Focused Interventions, and Dementia Care Therapy. Diba’s practice is informed by a strong awareness of cultural context, lived experience, and the developmental and systemic factors shaping mental health across the lifespan.
Diba provides supervision using several complementary models, including competency-based clinical supervision, reflective clinical supervision, and cognitive-behavioural supervision. Her approach supports supervisees in developing strong foundational competencies, deepening reflective capacity, and applying evidence-based frameworks with confidence and flexibility. She focuses on helping clinicians build insight, strengthen their professional identity, and refine therapeutic skills through structured, thoughtful, and supportive guidance.
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Endorsed by the College of Clinical Psychologists
Max Lee is a clinical psychologist with specialised expertise in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions. He has extensive experience working with military and paramilitary personnel presenting with operational stress injuries and PTSD, alongside a strong clinical focus on attachment and developmental trauma. Max’s work is informed by contemporary trauma theory, evidence-based interventions, and a deep understanding of the unique occupational and systemic factors affecting defence and first-responder populations.
Max tailors his supervision approach to the individual needs of each supervisee, taking into account their level of experience, competence, confidence, and preferred learning style. He is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing, and authentic supervisory space where supervisees can openly explore challenges, uncertainties, and successes. His approach supports reflective practice, promotes professional growth, and encourages supervisees to consider the personal impact of their clinical work as part of developing sustainable, ethical, and skilled therapeutic practice.
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical), Master of Business Administration
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
Emily Brown is an endorsed clinical psychologist with broad experience across acute, forensic, and child and youth mental health settings. She has worked extensively with children and young people aged 3–16, including those with complex developmental trauma and those in the out-of-home care sector. Emily also has experience in Aboriginal mental health and suicide prevention, informing a culturally responsive and trauma-informed approach to care.
Emily provides an integrated model of supervision that combines elements of the developmental model, reflective practice, and a strengths-based framework. Her supervision style is collaborative, structured, and growth-oriented, supporting supervisees to develop clinical confidence, deepen self-awareness, and refine their therapeutic skills across diverse and complex presentations.
Doctor of Philosophy (Psychology), Master of Psychology (Clinical), Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Bachelor of Arts
Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
Li Lian Koh is an endorsed clinical psychologist with expertise across forensic, clinical, and cross-cultural domains. She works with individuals presenting with anger, aggression, and violence; mood disorders; trauma; addictions; and complex forensic assessment and treatment needs. Li Lian also has a strong background in supporting clients facing cross-cultural challenges and trauma, drawing on culturally attuned and evidence-based frameworks.
Li Lian views supervision as a safe, supportive environment for learning, reflection, and professional growth. She adopts an integrative supervision model, drawing on multiple theories and approaches to tailor the supervision process to each supervisee’s goals, developmental stage, and individual needs. Reflective practice forms a central component of her supervision style, and she encourages experiential learning to help clinicians deepen their insight and strengthen their applied skills.
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Master of Applied Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Pain Management, Certified Yoga and Meditation Teacher
Lisa Morley is an AHPRA-endorsed Counselling Psychologist with broad experience across trauma, complex trauma, pain management, and women’s health, including peri-menopause and menopause. She is an approved Victims of Crime Counsellor with the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, WorkCover approved, and Medicare approved. Lisa integrates psychological expertise with mind–body approaches, drawing on mindfulness-based and compassion-focused interventions to support holistic wellbeing.
Lisa’s areas of expertise include trauma and complex trauma, chronic pain, women’s health, and integrative therapeutic modalities grounded in mindfulness and compassion science.
Her supervision approach is guided by a Reflective Practice model, fostering curiosity, self-awareness, and clinical growth. She supports supervisees to deepen their therapeutic presence, strengthen formulation skills, and develop approaches that align with evidence-based practice and their professional values.
Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology, General Registration, Accredited Supervisor
Elizabeth Cook is a registered psychologist and accredited supervisor with extensive experience working with current and former serving members of the military. She brings strong management capability alongside well-developed skills in risk assessment, risk management, and occupational rehabilitation. Elizabeth’s clinical work is informed by an understanding of the unique psychological, vocational, and transitional challenges faced by defence personnel.
Elizabeth’s supervision approach is grounded in curiosity, support, and compassion. She fosters a reflective and collaborative learning environment, encouraging supervisees to deepen their clinical reasoning, strengthen their professional identity, and develop confidence in managing complex presentations.
BA (Psychology), BComm, Postgraduate Diploma (Psychology), Diploma of Psychological Practice, MPsych (Clinical), PhD, MAPS
Mathew Pfeiffer is a registered clinical psychologist with more than 13 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across educational, corporate, and government sectors. His PhD research examined the impact of outdoor education programs on adolescent psychological development, complementing his long-standing interest in supporting young people and their families.
Mathew’s areas of specialisation include anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders, obsessive–compulsive disorders, sleep difficulties, anger and stress management, addictive behaviours, and school-related challenges. He works primarily with adolescents aged 12 and above, as well as adults.
Mathew adopts a strengths-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach and integrates Schema Therapy techniques to enhance insight, resilience, and long-term wellbeing. He is not a registered supervisor.
Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Hons) – UNSW, Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Psychological Practice, Provisional Psychology Internship (1994–1996) – COPP, MAPS, FCC
Rina Taub is an AHPRA-endorsed Counselling Psychologist, an Endorsed Clinical Supervisor, and a Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists. She is also the APS Convener of the Narrative Theory and Practice in Psychology Interest Group. Rina is a highly experienced Counselling Psychologist, Family and Couple Narrative Therapist, Supervisor, and Trainer with more than 25 years of practice.
Rina’s supervisory approach is grounded in reflective practice and informed by Daphne Hewson’s supervision framework. She works collaboratively with supervisees, supporting them to explore the influences shaping their clinical work and to develop a therapeutic style aligned with their values. Her approach mirrors the therapeutic process itself, modelling lines of inquiry that clinicians can apply with their clients. Rina places strong emphasis on the mentor relationship, recognising that open, authentic dialogue is essential for effective supervision.
Across her career, Rina has worked extensively with individuals, couples, and families, helping them define themselves away from problems and move toward preferred ways of living with clarity, integrity, and purpose. She has supervised and trained intern psychologists, registered psychologists, social workers, and allied health professionals, and has presented at national and international conferences.
Rina is deeply committed to investing in the next generation of practitioners. She values the opportunity to support others in shaping their professional identities and finds the supervisory relationship personally enriching, continually informing and enhancing her own reflective practice.
BA (Hons), MAppPsych (Clinical), University of Adelaide, MAPS CCLIN, Endorsed Clinical Psychologist
Rosemary Clancy is a clinical psychologist with specialised expertise in sleep psychology, including the assessment and treatment of insomnia, COMISA (comorbid insomnia and sleep apnoea), and circadian sleep–wake disorders. She has extensive experience delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) and developing prescription sedative sleep-medication tapering programs to support safe and sustainable sleep-health outcomes.
Rosemary’s supervision approach is grounded in a reflective practice model, with an emphasis on clinical formulation, evidence-based intervention, and the ongoing development of practitioner insight and competence.
MA (Counselling Psychology)
Sharon Van Doorene is a counsellor with extensive experience in adult mental health, working across a broad spectrum of psychological concerns. She has a particular interest in psycho-spiritual integration and supports clients in exploring the interplay between emotional wellbeing, meaning, and personal values. Sharon draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and schema-informed practice as her preferred therapeutic modalities.
Sharon’s supervision approach integrates both reflective and developmental processes. She focuses on strengthening the therapeutic capacity of clinicians by deepening their understanding of the therapeutic process, enhancing self-awareness, and supporting the development of clinical skills within a structured, growth-oriented framework.
Bachelor of Psychology (UWS), Psychologists’ Registration Program (COPP), Master of Education in Applied Behaviour Analysis (Monash University)
Shi Jie “Peter” Liu is a psychologist with more than a decade of experience working with children and adolescents presenting with autism, intellectual disability, behavioural challenges, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. His work spans therapeutic intervention, behaviour management, and parent training, with a strong grounding in applied behaviour analysis and developmental principles.
Peter is experienced in administering a range of assessments, including Wechsler cognitive assessments, the WMS-IV, ADOS-2, and ADI-R, and is well versed in the NDIS framework and its practical application in clinical practice.
Peter employs a developmental model in his supervision approach. He supports supervisees to identify gaps in their knowledge and skills, develop clear pathways to mastery, and apply clinical skills in a realistic, flexible, and contextually responsive manner. His supervision style is structured, supportive, and tailored to the supervisee’s evolving professional needs.
PhD Clin Psych, Grad Cert Family Therapy
Erin Todd is a Clinical Psychologist with over 17 years of experience in mental health and healthcare settings. She has a rich history of working in various hospitals throughout Australia, where she provided essential psychological support to children and their families during diagnoses and treatment of chronic illness, trauma, and injury. Additionally, Erin has extensive experience working with adolescents and adults to help them manage their emotional difficulties. Currently, she practices in a private setting.
BPsychSc, BA(Psych)Hons, GradDipProfPsych, MAAPi
Nova Delaney is a psychologist who specializes in Minority Stress, Power Dynamics, and Family Violence within the LGBTIQA+ community, as well as Neurodiversity. Despite completing her internship in 2017, Nova became a Generally registered Psych in 2019 and has recently obtained Board Approval as a Supervisor. Her practice exclusively involves Tele-health services for NDIS, Medicare, EAP, and Workcover Clients.
BSocSc, BA(Hons), MSocSc.
Arthie Maharaj has been practicing as a psychologist since 2005, initially in South Africa for seven years and, since 2012, in Australia. Her current work role is at a private mental health hospital, where she specializes in assessment and group facilitation. Arthie is well-versed in DBT, RO DBT, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma (first responders and civilians), and Perinatal Groups (Postnatal Depression and Circle of Security). She has completed intensive training in DBT through the Linehan Institute and is currently pursuing RO DBT training with the treatment developer. Arthie also has formal training in CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy. Since 2015, she has been working as a Board-approved supervisor and has a diverse background that includes roles at headspace, MindSpot Clinic, school counselling with Catholic Education, private practice, and serving as an NDIS provider. Arthie is deeply passionate about supporting and encouraging fellow health professionals and actively participates in DBT and RO DBT consultation.
BSc(Advanced)
Tina Wang obtained her general registration in 2017 through the COPP internship program. She has served as a school counsellor since 2010 with the NSW Department of Education, working with young children, adolescents, and their families across multiple Metropolitan schools. Tina’s current roles include counselling at a special school and a selective high school in the Northern Sydney region. Prior to becoming a Board-approved supervisor, Tina worked as a contractor in private practice for three years, primarily addressing anxiety and depression, along with interpersonal relationship challenges. Since April 2021, Tina has been supervising COPP interns and thoroughly enjoys supporting and learning from interns with a diverse range of psychology-based roles.
BAPsych, M Rehabilitation Counselling, BA Sociology
Janet Alexander is a psychologist with a passion for psychology and the study of human behaviour, with years of experience in organizations dealing with Organizational Psychology, Trauma, Gambling Addictions, and other mental health problems. She has run her psychology business for the past 15 years, dealing with children and adults with a wide range of mental health problems, including Victims of Crime, Domestic Violence, Workers Compensation, and having a wide referral base. At the moment, she is interested in and doing additional study in Performance Anxiety in the Arts.
BAHons, GradDipEd, MAppliedPsych.
Amanda is a Registered Psychologist, Member APS, and Member ANZICA. Over the past 35 years, Amanda has provided counselling to individuals and couples. She is an accredited Couples Counsellor (Relationships Australia) and an Executive Member of the Australia & New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association. In addition to her work in private practice, Amanda has been a member of various specialized healthcare teams, providing support services for eating disorders, infertility, and cancer. She greatly enjoys being contracted to write and present educational seminars in these areas. Amanda also works for a national cancer organization, providing supervision for their Cancer Counsellors throughout Australia. She is a qualified teacher and has trained thousands of students in counselling skills and related subjects at universities, government organizations, and private counselling colleges. Amanda has a strong interest in the history of psychotherapy and the way in which different therapeutic approaches have emerged from significant historical events and movements. As a teacher and supervisor, she has a keen focus on skills that maintain a strong therapeutic alliance. Her background in Gestalt therapy means that she highlights awareness of the process that occurs between the therapist and client and ways to use this process therapeutically.
MA Psychology, BA Psychology
Amy Howie has over 20 years of experience as a general psychologist and has been working in her own home-based solo private practice in Brisbane for the last 10 years. She completed supervisor training almost 5 years ago and started supervising interns privately in early 2022, offering individual and group supervision. She has also provided individual and group supervision and mentoring to other counsellors and psychologists throughout the last 10 years. In her clinical work, she predominantly works with adults who present with a range of issues, including anxiety, trauma, and stress, as well as chronic pain and adjustment disorders. She mainly draws from ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy, DBT, and EMDR models in her work.
PGDip Psychology, GradDip Psychology, Dip of Applied Counselling, BA Science
Elizabeth Hayes holds general registration and has a keen interest in chronic pain and trauma presentations. Currently, she works as part of a multidisciplinary team managing chronic pain at a private clinic. Her previous roles include private practice, working with NSW Health in a court diversion program for offenders with drug dependencies, and providing supervision to community counsellors. She likes to work from a trauma-informed perspective, incorporating ACT, Schema, EMDR, and Internal Family Systems into her work.
Master of Ed & Dev. Psychology, Fellow of the College of Ed and Dev. Psychology (FCEDP)
Kirsten Nicole Chalmers originates from South Africa, where she completed her honors degree in psychology in 1995. She has worked in Human Resources at various blue-chip companies, counselling, managing, and recruiting staff. Kirsten also ran the GAMIAN Special Educational Project on Depression and Suicide for the South African Depression & Anxiety Group. On migrating to Australia in 2001, Kirsten continued to work in the corporate arena, running the graduate recruitment program for Accenture and training management staff in Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, China, and Korea on Interviewing Methodology. In 2005, she returned to study while having her children and completed her Masters in Educational & Developmental Psychology at the University of Melbourne in 2009. She co-published a journal article based on her thesis. In 2010, she opened her own practice and has been working with children, adolescents, and their families ever since. Kirsten is Eda & Dev endorsed and an AHPRA approved supervisor. She has experience providing therapeutic support for a broad range of concerns, including depression and anxiety, ADHD, ASD, OCD, behavioural and social problems, parenting, and more.
DPsych Applied Psychology (Community), MSuicidology, Grad Dip (Community Psychology), BA (Multidisciplinary), MAPS, FCCOM
Lyn O’Grady is an experienced Community Psychologist with a particular interest in the mental health and wellbeing of children, young people and families as well as suicidality.
Lyn’s work history has included roles within the education, health and community sectors. She has worked with parents in parenting programs and individually at the community level and in schools for over 20 years. Lyn also worked as a school psychologist in the Western Metropolitan Region of Melbourne. She currently works part time in private practice as well as with the College.
Following completion of a Master of Suicidology in 2017, Lyn now conducts training, consultation and writing in relation to suicide prevention. She is also the author of a book for parents titled “Keeping our Kids Alive: Parenting a Suicidal Young Person”.
BArts, Grad Dip App Psych
Donn is a generalist psychologist based in Perth, Western Australia. He has more than 15 years experience in counselling and therapy working with individuals (adolescents to older adult), couples and families in the areas of mental health, adolescent issues, relationships and employee assistance programs. This has been across a variety of settings including working in community mental health, NGOs and the private sector. He utilises common evidence-based interventions when assisting clients (e.g. traditional CBT) and has received training in specialised areas such as DBT and Gottman Couples Therapy. He is a STAP-trained and accredited supervisor (Qld) for higher education and the 4+2 pathway under the current AHPRA scheme. He considers each supervision session an excellent opportunity for continued growth and learning for both supervisor and intern.
B App Sc (Psych) M Psych (Counselling), Postgrad Dip (Counselling)
Mary-Anne is a Counselling Psychologist who possesses a passion for working with both individuals and couples. She was employed for many years in both government and non-government agencies prior to establishing her private practice.
Having worked predominantly in the alcohol and drug and mental health fields, Mary-Anne is flexible in her approach and happy to work with people on a short, medium or long-term basis. Mary-Anne enjoys watching people resolve their difficulties and move towards a more positive future. Trained in a range of modalities, Mary-Anne is able to tailor her approach to the individual needs of each client. She believes in supporting and empowering people to make positive long-term changes.
Mary-Anne left private practice to work in a women’s health service where women can access a range of services and programs at one location. While the clients present with a range of difficulties the bulk of the work is in relation to domestic violence, mental health problems and alcohol and drug use. In addition to her counselling skills, Mary-Anne also uses hypnosis with many of her clients which has positive results. She finds the professional and supportive approach taken by the College enables the interns to enjoy supervision while developing into well rounded psychologists.
B Psych (Hons), Grad Dip Professional Psych.
Monika is a registered psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. She has worked in several settings including tertiary academic environments, primary and high schools, and private practice. Monika has experience working with a range of presentations and predominantly draws from the following therapies: ACT, CBT, MI, Schema Therapy and EFT. Monika has also provided professional development training in the education sector and has facilitated several workshops in the College’s professional development program.
Monika also provides supervision to provisional psychologists undertaking the 4+2 or 5+1 pathways. Monika’s approach to supervision includes offering tailored professional mentoring to help clinicians recognise their unique strengths and cultivate a sense of confidence as clinicians. She enjoys working with provisional psychologists to assist them to find a style of working that feels authentic to them and provides a space for clinicians to reflect on their practice, collaborate on clinical decision making, develop their skills and core competencies, and hone their capacity to engage in effective self-care. Monika’s approach to supervision strives to balance progress towards registration and the completion of hurdles, with flexibility in acknowledging the many demands provisional psychologists navigate. Her approach to supervision would suit clinicians with an interest in a collaborative supervision style that emphasises a balance between exploration and action.
BA (Psychology & Sociology), Graduate Diploma Applied Psychology.
My goal and passion is to see provisional psychologists become the best person they can be enhancing their competency as psychologists. This promotes good practice and outcomes and improves the reputation of psychologists as a profession.
My approach is to help the provisional psychologist increase self-awareness, create a safe place for them to explore what is important to them, is about teaching them the basic and more complex skills of helping clients change and grow through therapeutic techniques, work better with more challenging clients and getting through the arduous road of registration.
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced.
Jen Riches is an experienced psychologist and provides services to children, young people and adults. She has worked in the not-for-profit sector and in private practice. Jen supports people experiencing a range of complex mental health issues including depression, anxiety, personality disorders and trauma. She also has a special interest in ADHD and neurodiversity. Jen is passionate about providing professional, down to earth and practical psychology services to our Darwin community and beyond.
Jen draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Lego Based Therapy.
Jen brings empathy, warmth and compassion to supervision and takes an individualised approach to each person.
BPsych, MBA, MPH
Tan Rheza has experience working in various settings including community, inpatient and private practice settings, with a keen interest in supporting young people and their families overcome mental health issues.
He works with young people and adults struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, self harm, adjustment issues at school or work, bullying, school refusal, behavioural issues, personality disorders, bipolar disorders and psychosis.
Tan Rheza is trained in the following therapies:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Schema Therapy
• Solution Focussed Therapy
Tan Rheza mainly follows the integrated developmental model approach in clinical supervision. This model acknowledges the stages of development experienced by provisional psychologists.
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), Doctor of Psychology (Clin).
Gavin Brown is an experienced psychologist who holds clinical endorsement with AHPRA. He is also a Gottman Certified Therapist with a special focus on treating couples. Gavin has also completed training in areas including Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Gavin’s supervision style draws on a reflective practice model with a focus on interpersonal process. He is interested in the ‘person of the therapist’ and its impact on therapy.
BPsych, MTeaching
Ellen is a registered psychologist with expertise in counselling and assessment of children and adolescents, particularly in neurodiversity as well as intellectual disabilities.
She also has knowledge and expertise in the educational impact of mental health conditions and diagnoses as well as navigating the school systems for children, adolescents and their families.
She also provides counselling for parents whose children are displaying challenging behaviours.
As a supervisor she has a warm, collaborative and reflective approach focused on developing the psychologist’s ability to reflect on and develop their practical skills as well as their own self-care. At the end of their supervision with Ellen, the supervisee’s will have grown not only in their knowledge and practical skills but also in their ability to apply strategies to allow them to continually develop as a Psychologist.