Our aim at Capital Clinical Psychology Consulting Rooms is to provide the community of the Canberra Region with access to quality psychological services. We are achieving this by offering our consulting rooms to like-minded, highly professional and qualified psychologists, clinical psychologists and psychiatrists to run their own private practices (click here or scroll down for details of our current practitioners).
All psychologists and clinical psychologists are dedicated to delivering an evidence based, best practice service. All psychologists hold general registration with the Psychology Board of Australia (the Board) and AHPRA. Clinical psychologists hold an Area of Practice Endorsement in Clinical Psychology in addition to general registration. All psychologists are registered with Medicare to provide services under a GP Mental Health Care Plan.
Each practitioner runs their own private practice, using our consulting rooms
As each of our psychologists runs their own private practice, individual availability and fees may vary. They also look after their own administration and clinical records. Please contact the relevant psychologist directly with any enquiries.
If you have a general enquiry, please call our administration team on 6282 1002.
Capital Clinical Psychology Consulting Rooms are located in O’Connor, Phillip and Hobart Place (Canberra CBD). For location details, click here.
Note: O’Connor access is via stairs only. Phillip and Hobart Place have lift access.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Capital Clinical Psychology Consulting Rooms team, please click here for more information.
Our Practitioners
Note: As practitioners are unable to answer their phone if they are with a client, please leave a message and they will return your call.
| O’CONNOR | Level 1, 5 Sargood St | (Stair Access Only) |
| Dr Cristian Torres | Capital Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychologist / Director |
| Dr Mike Barry | Mike Barry Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Chelsi Wingrove | Chelsi Wingrove Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Ainsley Waddington | Ainsley Waddington Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Jetlyn Payne | Jetlyn Payne Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Siobhan Hynes | Hynes Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Lucy Erickson | Lucy Erickson Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Beth Gunningham | Beth Gunningham Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Megan Tomlins | Megan Tomlins Psychology | Psychologist |
| Dr Beth Sinclair | Sphere Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Dr Kristi Heffernan | KMH Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (also Tuesday in Hobart Pl) |
| Tej Kaur | TK Psychological Services | Clinical Psychologist |
| Kelly Chen | Tranquil Trails Counselling & Therapy | Registered Counsellor (available from 10 Oct) |
| Provisional Psychologists: | (Offering reduced fees) | |
| Madeline Han | ANU Masters Student | Provisional Psychologist |
| PHILLIP | Level 1, 72-74 Townshend St | (Lift access) |
| Angela Patch | Patch Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Vanessa Quigley | Vanessa Quigley Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Jean Xu | Jean Xu Psychology | Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist |
| Dr Danielle Clout | Danielle Clout Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Cath Bylett | Alpine Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Lauren Fee | Lauren Fee Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Dr Alice Heikkonen | Nourish Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Sherylyn Crisp | Sherylyn Crisp – Psychology | Psychologist |
| Roni Botterill | Roni Botterill Psychology | Psychologist |
| Samantha Jugovac | Attached Psychology | Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Registrar |
| Yonnie Fung | Moving Naturally with Yonnie | Yoga Therapist / Trauma Sensitive Yoga Practitioner |
| Abbey Frame | Frame of Mind Clinical Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Mary Jacob | Marion Counselling Services | Accredited Mental Health Social Worker |
| Raechel Fowler | Grow Psychology Services | Psychologist |
| CANBERRA CBD | Suite 3, Level 7, 1 Hobart Pl | (Lift access) |
| Paige Mewton | Paige Mewton Psychology | Psychologist |
| Dr Phil Kavanagh | Kavanagh Psychological Services | Clinical Psychologist |
| Kerryne Chia | Chia Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Francesco Causo | Francesco Causo Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (waitlist closed) |
| Dr Li Lim | Li Lim Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Anita Miragaya | Anita Miragaya Psychology | Clinical Psychologist |
| Dr Marija Naumoska | Kristy Attwooll & Associates | Clinical Psychologist |
| Dr Kristi Heffernan | KMH Psychology | Clinical Psychologist (also in O’Connor) |
| Jean Xu | Jean Xu Psychology | Clinical Psychologist/Clinical Neuropsychologist |
| ADMINISTRATION | For general enquiries | (ph: 02 6282 1002) |
| Emily Jacka | Managing Director | |
| Melissa Rhodes | Administration/Reception | |
| ON EXTENDED LEAVE | ||
| Camilla Mead | CGM Psychology | On extended leave |
| Dr Hannah Delchau | Dr Hannah Delchau Psychology | On extended leave from Nov 2024 |
| NO LONGER PRACTICING | ||
| Dr Paul Ruefli | Hermes Consulting | Click here for who to contact to request clinical records |
O’CONNOR CLINIC PRACTITIONERS – Level 1, 5 Sargood St
Dr Cristian Torres – Capital Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist / Director Capital Clinical Psychology
Availability: Monday to Thursday
Phone: 02 6282 1002
Fax: 02 8823 1871
Email: reception@capitalclinicalpsychology.com
Dr Cristian Torres is the Founding Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Capital Clinical Psychology. He is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and also holds PsyBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. He is a full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Cristian completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the Australian National University. He has worked as a psychologist in a broad range of organisations (eg. AFP, DFAT, ACT Mental Health, ACT Corrective Services, ACT Alcohol and Drug Program, among others). He is the former Chair of the Regional Board for ACT, Tasmania and Victoria of the Psychology Board of Australia (2010-2017). Prior to his psychology studies, he also served in the Australian Regular Army.
Therapeutically, Cristian is experienced in the delivery of the following evidence-based, psychological interventions: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focussed Brief Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Motivational Interviewing.
He sees adults, as well as some adolescents, and has a particular interest in working with military and emergency service personnel with PTSD. Cristian also works closely with the legal profession in the provision of legal / forensic psychological reports for the court.
In addition, Cristian also offers a range of training solutions via organisational seminars and workshops in the mental health and resilience space, and delivers supervision for clinical registrars and postgraduate clinical psychology students on placement in his clinics.
For more details about his experience, qualifications and specialisation, see the ‘About Dr Torres’ page on this site.
Dr Mike Barry – Mike Barry Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday to Thursday
Phone: 0402 676 369
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: mike@mikebarrypsychology.com.au
Web: www.mikebarrypsychology.com.au
Mike is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and holds PBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. He is a full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Prior to becoming a psychologist, he served for 28 years as a soldier and officer in the Australian Army, and has broad experience working with military, veterans and emergency service personnel.
He is trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Trauma Focussed CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
He provides treatment for adults with depression, anxiety and stress, but specialises in the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Complex Trauma, including adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.
Ms Chelsi Wingrove – Chelsi Wingrove Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Friday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: chelsiwingrovepsychology@outlook.com
Web: chelsiwingrovepsychology.com.au
Chelsi is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), who also holds PBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. She is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia) and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. She is also a PBA approved supervisor.
Chelsi works with adult clients aged 25 years and over from diverse a diverse range of backgrounds. She works with a variety of presentations, with experience in moderate to severe presentations. She employs evidenced based therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing, with a compassionate person-centred approach to support clients in reaching their goals.
Ms Ainsley Waddington – Ainsley Waddington Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Thursday – WAITLIST IS CLOSED
Fax: (02) 9182 5471
Email: ainsley@awaddingtonpsychology.com.au
Ainsley is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), and also holds PBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. She is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
With experience working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds, Ainsley enjoys supporting young people (16 years and over) and adults across a number of mental health presentations. She employs evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and the RAVES eating model. She has previously worked in public health in Obesity Management, and has experience working with Australian Defence Force members.
She has a particular interest in working with people experiencing disordered eating (with the exception of anorexia) including obesity management, bariatric surgery preparation and follow-up, bingeing and purging behaviours, restricted eating, and body image issues. Ainsley is passionate about helping clients develop a positive relationship with food and their body. She also enjoys working with adults on the autism spectrum.
Ms Jetlyn Payne – Jetlyn Payne Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Thursday – WAITLIST IS CLOSED
Phone: 0466 538 729
Fax: (02) 8024 2639
Email: admin@jetlynpayne.com.au
Jetlyn is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), and also holds PBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Jetlyn is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Professional Member of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF).
Jetlyn has experience working in both the public and private sector, with people from a diverse range of backgrounds. Jetlyn enjoys supporting adults and young people (16 and over) for a range of presentations, but has a particular interest in the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related issues.
Jetlyn takes a trauma-informed, person-centred approach to therapy where treatment is tailored to the needs of each client. Jetlyn employs evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Ms Siobhan Hynes – Hynes Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Friday
Fax: (02) 9182 0002
Email: siobhan@hynespsychology.com
Siobhan is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA, AHPRA), with a Masters in Psychology (Clinical), and a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours). She has experience working with adults and adolescents with mild to complex mental health presentations, from a range of different backgrounds. She has worked in both the public and private sectors of mental health.
Siobhan is passionate about working with adults (18+) who are experiencing a range of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, and interpersonal issues. Siobhan primarily uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Schema Therapy.
Siobhan believes in providing collaborative, warm, non-judgemental, and individualised therapy to each client to assist them in moving towards their goals and improving their wellbeing.
Lucy Erickson – Lucy Erickson Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Friday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: admin@lucyericksonpsychology.com
Lucy is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
Lucy has worked with individuals in both the public and not for profit sectors. She is interested in working with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, PTSD, trauma related difficulties, and workplace stress.
Lucy cares deeply about working with people and believes the therapeutic relationship is the basis for change. She aims to bring authenticity, empathy, respect and curiosity when working with clients. Lucy is clinically trained in evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy.
Lucy is available for appointments on Fridays. Please contact via email for an appointment.
Beth Gunningham – Beth Gunningham Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: bethgunninghampsychologist@outlook.com
Beth is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She completed her Master’s in Clinical Psychology at the Australian National University. She also holds Bachelor’s degrees in Science(Psychology) with Honours and Law.
Prior to setting up her own private practice at Capital Clinical Psychology, Beth has worked at Headspace, at the National Health Co-op, with the Next Step High-Intensity program, and delivering employee assistance programs.
Beth offers evidence-based psychological therapies to adults. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, EMDR and Schema Therapy approaches. She provides treatment for clients with anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic and PTSD), depression and bipolar disorder. She has a particular interest in working with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Beth is currently accepting new clients.
Megan Tomlins – Megan Tomlins Psychology
Psychologist
Availability: Friday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: megantomlinspsychology@gmail.com
Megan is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia AHPRA and is an Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a Bachelor of Arts and Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology from the University of Queensland.
Megan’s 30 years’ experience as a psychologist includes working in a diverse range of settings both public and private, with children, adolescents and adults. Megan has worked with clients in community child and adolescent mental health teams, disability services, schools and in private practice.
In this practice, Megan works in a psychodynamic model and sees adults (18 years or over) with a range of issues that can include anxiety, depression, trauma, adjustment difficulties, and experiences of grief and loss.
Dr Beth Sinclair – Sphere Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesdays to Thursday
Phone: 0451 966 442 (best to contact via email)
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: beth@spherepsychology.com.au
Website: spherepsychology.com.au
Dr Beth Sinclair is a clinical psychologist. She has experience working with a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, general distress and difficulty coping. She enjoys working with people across the age spectrum, from children through to older adults.
Her primary theoretical orientation is cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), however she also has experience with acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy and trauma-focused CBT. She works with her clients to select the treatment option that is most appropriate for them, given their presentation and the evidence base available. Beth is committed to providing evidence-based clinical care to her clients and making the therapy room a safe space. She is passionate about supporting her clients in all spheres of their lives and working with them to achieve their therapeutic goals. She has a particular interest in working with clients who have chronic and complex mental health challenges.
Beth currently works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Clients interested in booking an appointment should contact her via email.
Dr Kristi Heffernan – KMH Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in O’Connor, plus Tuesdays in the Hobart Place
Phone: 0472 901 341
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: kristi@kmhpsychology.com.au
Dr Kristi Heffernan is a registered psychologist with AHPRA and holds area of practice endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. She has over 20 years’ experience working as a psychologist. She has worked for Defence, Phoenix Australia, the Australian National Centre for Posttraumatic Health, and in private practice. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology (ANU, 2004) and a PhD in Clinical Psychology (UNSW, 2020). Her doctoral research was focused on the cognitive mechanisms involved in adjustment following military deployments.
Kristi has trained in specific modalities to treat Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), including Prolonged Exposure therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and other trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches. She has also trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Schema Therapy.
She treats adults who present with issues associated with trauma, depression, anxiety, attention-related problems, stage of life issues and career transition. She enjoys assisting adults whose mental health may have been impacted by their work or their changing circumstances. She is also available for supervision.
Tej Kaur – TK Psychological Services
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Weekends – by appointment
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: psytej@ymail.com
Tej has been a practising clinical psychologist with over 20 years of experience in Canberra. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and holds Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with the Board. She is also a PBA approved supervisor.
Tej undertook her clinical training at University of Otago in New Zealand. Over the years Tej has worked in the areas of mental health, neuropsychology and disability. Her skill set lies in undertaking comprehensive psychological assessments and provision of wide range of evidence informed interventions – cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
For the last 10 years Tej has predominantly been working in the provision of neurodevelopmental diagnostic assessments (presence of intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) for both children and adults.
Kelly Chen – Tranquil Trails Counselling & Therapy
Registered Counsellor
Availability: Fridays (as of 10 October 2025)
Phone: 0466 377 227
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: kellychen@tranquiltrailstherapy.com
Website: https://www.tranquiltrailstherapy.com
Kelly is the heart behind Tranquil Trails Counselling and Therapy. With a background and experience with neurodiversity and trauma, she has both deep empathy and a real-world understanding of the challenges families face.
Kelly holds a Master of Counselling, as well as postgraduate degrees in MBA and Marketing. Along the way, she has also trained in areas such as Oppositional & Defiant Behaviours, the SoSafe program, Gottman Couple Therapy (Level 2), and behavioural technician practice. This mix of therapeutic expertise and systems thinking equips her to work with a holistic, client-focused mindset — addressing individual needs while considering the broader family, school, and community systems that shape each person’s life.
Kelly supports neurodivergent children, young people, and families through positive behaviour support, counselling, psychotherapy, and early intervention. Her approach is trauma-informed, neuro-affirming, and relationship-focused. She integrates a range of therapeutic practices — from Play Therapy and cognitive and behavioural based strategies to Attachment and Emotion-Focused Therapy — always tailoring support to each person’s stage of life and unique strengths. Kelly speaks both English and Mandarin, and is passionate about making services accessible to culturally and linguistically diverse as well as neurodiverse communities. Above all, she believes in creating safe and inclusive spaces where families feel heard and understood, young people feel respected, and practical strategies help everyone thrive.
Madeline Han
Provisionally Registered Psychologist
Availability: Monday and Wednesday (from 1 July, 2025)
Phone: 02 6282 1002
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: admin@capitalclinicalpsychology.com
Madeline is a provisionally registered psychologist, undertaking her final placement as part of her Masters in Clinical Psychology at the ANU.
Madeline has clinical experience working with adults and older adults with a range of mental health difficulties. She can see clients experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, grief, physical health issues (e.g., sleep, chronic pain), and interpersonal difficulties.
She has experience and interest in the delivery of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Unified Protocol (UP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed interventions.
Madeline is on placement under the supervision of Clinical Psychologists, Dr Cristian Torres and Chelsi Wingrove.
As Madeline is a provisional psychologist, she is unable to see clients who wish to claim private health insurance or Medicare rebates or bulk-billing. As such, she offers consultations at a reduced fee of:
$45 per 50-60 minute consultation, or
$30 for those with a valid concession (eg clients who are secondary or tertiary students, pensioners, unemployed, or on government benefits).
To allow those facing financial hardship to access psychological services, further discounted fees for our provisional psychologist(s) may also be available. Please contact reception to discuss.
PHILLIP CLINIC PRACTITIONERS – Unit 2, Level 1, 72-74 Townshend St
Ms Angela Patch – Patch Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday to Thursday – WAITLIST IS CLOSED
Phone: 0407 195 005
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: angela@patchpsychology.com.au
Web: www.patchpsychology.com.au
Angela is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA), and also holds PBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Angela is a full Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Angela has worked as a Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Applied Science (Applied Psychology) from the University of Southern Queensland, a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from the University of Queensland, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Charles Sturt University.
Angela is trained in the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Trauma Focussed CBT and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
She provides treatment for depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, chronic pain, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other trauma related issues.
She has worked across a variety of settings including community mental health, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, private hospitals, vocational rehabilitation, employee assistance programs, and private practice.
Ms Vanessa Quigley – Vanessa Quigley Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Phone: 0413 702 142
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: vanessaquigleypsychology@gmail.com
Ms Jean Xu – Jean Xu Psychology
Clinical Psychologist / Clinical Neuropsychologist
Availability: Wednesday (Hobart Place) and Saturday (Phillip)
Phone: 0490 759 196
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: jeanxu.psychology@gmail.com
Jean is a registered psychologist with an areas of practice endorsement in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology with the Psychology Board of Australia. She holds a Masters in Clinical Neuropsychology and a Masters in Clinical Psychology, and is a board approved supervisor, providing supervision to provisional psychologists and registrars. Jean is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (FCCN).
Jean enjoys working with adults and adopts a personalised approach to suit each individual. She utilises a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Metacognitive Therapy. Jean is also experienced in providing a range of other psychosocial interventions including cognitive remediation, social skills, communication and assertiveness training, social cognition training (e.g. psychosis, acquired brain injury).
Jean has worked in inpatient and community mental health services, and forensic mental health settings for a number of years. She also has experience working with a range of other clinical populations.
Jean works with adults over the age of 18 years. She has a particular interest in the areas of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and psychotic disorders.
Jean also specialises in neuropsychological assessments and treatments.
Dr Danielle Clout – Danielle Clout Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Thursday
Phone: 0424 553 566
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: danielle@daniellecloutpsychology.com
Ms Cath Bylett – Alpine Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Friday
Phone: 0477 138 177
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: cath@alpinepsychology.com.au
Web: www.alpinepsychology.com.au
Cath is a registered clinical psychologist. Her passion is to equip clients with tools and strategies to enable them to grow through building resilience, strength and finding balance. In this way Cath guides clients through life’s challenges by providing psychological services tailored to their individual needs, in a comfortable, non-judgmental, safe environment.
Cath works with people of varying ages, backgrounds and challenges. Her clinical experience includes working with individuals, families and groups with a range of symptoms including low mood, anxiety, panic and stress, low self-esteem, anger and behavioural problems. She has worked with people who have experienced traumatic life events; grief and loss; and life dissatisfaction and works with both neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals (autism spectrum disorder, ADHD).
Cath is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (MAAPI). She has completed the Clinical Psychology Registrar program, as well as a number of professional development courses, such as EMDR Levels 1 and 2. Qualifications include:
- Master of Clinical Psychology, University of Canberra
- Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)(Honours) Class 1, Charles Sturt University
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Charles Sturt University
- Bachelor of Science (Pure Mathematics)(Psychology), Sydney University
“I am humbled to hear the stories my clients choose to share and honoured to be able to share part of their journey towards achieving their goals and personal growth.”
Ms Lauren Fee – Lauren Fee Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday to Wednesday – WAITLIST IS CLOSED
Phone: 0450 889 543
Fax: 02 8331 1946
Email: laurenfeepsychology@outlook.com.au
Lauren is a registered clinical psychologist. She holds an undergraduate honours degree and clinical masters degree in Psychology from the ANU.
Lauren is a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQIA+-affirming therapist, whose primary clinical focus areas are: autism and ADHD, childhood trauma, and all matters sex and gender diversity. Clinically, Lauren works with adults across a range of areas, including: depression, anxiety, dissociative identity disorder, psychosis, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bi-polar disorder, childhood trauma, suicidality and self-harm, the gender-affirmation process, and the strengths and challenges associated with ADHD and autism.
Lauren prioritises empathy, respect and collaboration when working with clients. Lauren predominantly works with evidenced-based, trauma and attachment-informed therapies, namely: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Flash Technique, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) and Internal Family Systems therapy (IFS). However, she is an eclectic practitioner and incorporates short-term, strategy-focussed therapies according to client needs. These include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour-informed Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Dr Alice Heikkonen – Nourish Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Wednesday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: admin@nourishclinicalpsychology.com.au
Dr Alice Heikkonen is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA), and holds PsyBA Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. She completed her PhD (Clinical Psychology) degree at the Australian National University, researching factors involved in the maintenance of eating disorders. She also holds Bachelor degrees in Commerce and Science (Psychology) with Honours.
Alice has worked in both public and private settings with clients across the lifespan presenting with a range of mental health concerns, including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, sleep disturbance and adjustment problems. She currently works with adults in her private practice. Alice has a special interest and experience in women’s health, particularly the treatment of eating disorders and perinatal mental health concerns, as well as issues associated with fertility, pregnancy, birth, baby, and parent-infant attachment.
Alice is trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, including cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), trauma-focused CBT, motivational interviewing and schema therapy approaches. She is also trained as a Circle of Security-Parenting (COS-P) facilitator. Alice maintains a warm and compassionate approach and tailors treatment to the particular needs and preferences of each client. Alice also provides clinical supervision to psychologists as a PsyBA board-approved supervisor.
Sherylyn Crisp – Sherylyn Crisp – Psychology
Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday to Friday
Phone: 0499 176 480
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: sherylyn.crisp@seniorpsychologist.com
Sherylyn Crisp is an experienced registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) and is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Sherylyn is passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has a background in providing therapy and assessments in schools, working in public mental health and youth clinics, as well as many years working in private practice. She has also worked in rural and remote communities.
Sherylyn has experience in providing individual, family and group-based interventions using a range of evidence-based psychological therapies that include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Graded Exposure Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and group programs such as Cool Kids. She provides psychological intervention in the areas of Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Autism, ADHD, Learning Disorders, behavioural issues, sleep issues, stress management, resilience building, and grief and loss.
Sherylyn also has an interest in women’s mental health and especially working with women in perimenopause. Many women who go through perimenopause may struggle with either anxiety, depression, loss of confidence, or memory issues.
Her focus as a psychologist is on providing holistic evidence-based interventions for clients of all ages. She understands the importance of providing a positive non-judgemental environment in which people can feel safe to explore and work on issues to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
Roni Botterill (she/her) – Roni Botterill Psychology
Psychologist
Availability: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: info@ronibotterillpsychology.com
Full profile is coming soon!
In the meantime, Roni sees adults aged 18 years and older. Her special interests include: Anxiety – Mood disorders – Trauma – Neurodivergence (Autistic/ADHDers).
Ms Samantha Jugovac – Attached Psychology
Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar
Availability: Monday and Wednesday
P: 0476 253 131
F: 02 8365 4282
E: samantha@attachedpsychology.com.au
Yonnie Fung – Moving Naturally with Yonnie
Yoga Therapist
Availability: Friday
F: 02 6282 9002
Yonnie Fung has been a yoga teacher for more than a 15 years. She is a movement educator, yoga therapist and a Trauma Center, Trauma Sensitive Yoga Facilitator accredited by the Center for Trauma and Embodiment at the Justice Research Institute. She provides body based interventions for complex trauma and PTSD.
Abbey Frame – Frame of Mind Clinical Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Monday, Tuesday and Friday
F: 02 6282 9002
E: abbey@frameofmindclinicalpsychology.com.au
W: www.frameofmindclinicalpsychology.com.au
Abbey is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and she holds Area of Practice Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Abbey is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Abbey is an approachable, warm and empathic clinician. Her intention in every session is to allow the client a space to express themselves and provide evidenced-based treatment to support them. Abbey utilises a strengths-based and client-centred approach in order to nurture independence and identity with her clients, and to ultimately allow them to flourish. She has an interest in working with presentations such as anxiety and depression, as well as with concerns around self-esteem, behavioural difficulties (such as ADHD and ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and mood dysregulation.
She enjoys working with children and their families, working collaboratively to achieve their goals, whilst having some fun along the way! However, she also has experience working with clients across the lifespan in a number of settings, including in community settings and with Australian Defence Force personnel. Abbey provides evidence-based interventions approaches within Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Mary Jacob – Marion Counselling Services
Availability: Saturdays and telehealth (may offer after hours as needed)
P: 0478 584 553
F: 02 6282 9002
E: admin@marioncounselling.com.au
W: www.marioncounselling.com.au
As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AASW) with 12 years of experience in addiction counselling, I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their challenges. My person-centered and strength-based approach is tailored to each client’s unique needs and values. I focus on providing services to young adults through to senior citizens.
I utilise a holistic approach, considering the interconnectedness of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being, to support individuals in achieving their goals and fostering overall wellness.
My practice incorporates evidence-based therapies, including:
- Motivational Interviewing
- Relapse Prevention
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Trauma-Informed Care
- EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
I work with individuals across various areas, including:
- Addictions
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief and Loss
- Personal Growth and Well-being
- Emotional Well-being
- Parenting
Through this comprehensive approach, I empower individuals to reach their full potential, build resilience, and cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves.
Raechel Fowler – Grow Psychology Services
Availability: Monday (other days by negotiation only)
P: 0406 070 818
F: 02 6282 9002
E: hello@grow-psychology.com.au
Raechel is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (MAAPi).
Raechel has over 10 years of clinical experience across a range of settings, including workers’ compensation, occupational rehabilitation, school psychology, and private practice. Passionate about helping individuals of all ages overcome personal, academic, and emotional obstacles, she is a neurodiversity-affirming clinician known for her warmth, creativity, collaborative and strengths-based approach.
Raechel is currently offering psychological assessments only. Having spent more than six years working within school psychology, she is committed to ensuring children (aged 6 and up) and young people have access to the support they need to flourish. This includes conducting comprehensive psychological assessments and providing detailed reports with tailored recommendations to help guide both academic and home life.
Similarly, Raechel is passionate about helping adults deepen their understanding of themselves and offers both ADHD and Autism assessments for those over the ages of 18 years of age. Adult assessments can be offered via telehealth or in person.
Raechel is also a Board Approved Supervisor and offers supervision for those in 5+1 pathways as well as early career psychologists.
CANBERRA CBD CLINIC PRACTITIONERS – Level 7, 1 Hobart Place.
Ms Paige Mewton – Paige Mewton Psychology
Psychologist
Availability: Tuesdays and Fridays
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: paigemewtonpsychology@gmail.com
Dr Phil Kavanagh – Kavanagh Psychological Services
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Tuesday and Thursday (works afternoons and evening)
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: admin@kavanaghpsychservices.com
Web: kavanaghpsychservices.com
Dr Phil Kavanagh is a CBT trained clinical psychologist who has worked with individuals across the life span on the treatment of various mental health difficulties including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, bipolar disorder, sexual abuse, and personality disorders. His professional clinical experiences have been varied and diverse, covering university settings, hospital settings, residential treatment facilities, clinical research projects, and clinical practice. He has worked in government organisations, non-government organisation, and privately. Phil is a Psychology Board of Australia approved supervisor with clinical endorsement.
Phil currently works with adolescents (16+) and adults.
Kerryne Chia – Chia Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Thursday and Friday
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: hello@chiapsychology.com
Kerryne is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about supporting people to improve their wellbeing and reach their personal goals. Her therapeutic style is collaborative, client-centred, and empathetic while bringing a sense of humour to sessions.
Referrals are accepted for clients aged 12+.
Kerryne supports clients with a wide range of concerns including (but not limited to) stress, anxiety and mood disorders, eating disorders, bariatric surgery and weight management, self-esteem, body image, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, suicidal ideation and self-harm. She also enjoys working with individuals who may not necessarily have a mental health diagnosis, but who seek a safe space for reflection and to address issues impacting on their relationships or functioning.
Kerryne draws from a range of therapeutic approaches to suit each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA) and Family Based Treatment (FBT) for eating disorders.
Kerryne has worked in child and adolescent mental health services, outpatient and residential eating disorders programs, and obesity management services within the public health system. She has an additional interest in hoarding or accumulating tendencies, which was her Masters research as part of her interest in anxiety and compulsive disorders.
Mr Francesco Causo – Francesco Causo Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays – WAITLIST IS CLOSED
Phone: 0421 271 792
Fax: 02 9170 6508
Email: francescocausopsychology@hotmail.com
Web: https://francescocausopsychology.com/
Francesco is a registered Clinical Psychologist. He completed his Master’s in Clinical Psychology at the Australian College of Applied Professions, and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Psychology at the same institution.
Francesco provides evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health difficulties and life stressors. He integrates theory and practice from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy, based on each client’s needs and goals.
He works with clients across the lifespan who experience difficulties with attachment, relationships, adjustment difficulties, parenting, and grief and loss. Francesco has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing symptoms of anxiety disorders (panic disorder, phobia, generalised anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder) and trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, and adjustment disorder).
Dr Li Lim – Li Lim Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Wednesdays
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: li@lilimpsychology.com
Web: lilimpsychology.com
Li is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA, AHPRA), who completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland. Prior to her clinical training, Li worked as a researcher and lecturer at the Australian National University in Canberra, where she completed a Bachelor of Psychology (BPsych) and a PhD in Social Psychology.
As a therapist, Li is calm, genuine, non-judgmental and empathetic, and always aims to understand her clients’ difficulties and challenges, from their perspective, through active listening and reflection. Li provides a safe and supportive space in which clients can freely express themselves. She works primarily within a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, but also draws on elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy (ST), Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT).
Li has previously worked in community mental health, group practices, as well as delivered inpatient and outpatient services at a private hospital. Li works with adults, as well as younger adults (12+ years). She has considerable experience working with clients presenting with mood and anxiety disorders, stress, motivational issues, trauma, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and personality disorders. Li welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and all walks of life, and is happy to conduct sessions in Mandarin Chinese if needed.
Anita Miragaya – Anita Miragaya Psychology
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Thursdays
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: anita.miragaya@outlook.com
Anita is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and holds a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Anita has a long working history in front line roles within government and private organisations working particularly with young people and adults with trauma histories. For the last nine years, Anita has worked with children and young people within the education sector, and with adults in private practice or through EAP.
Anita works across the age range, but primarily with adults at Capital Clinical Psychology. She has experience working with a range of mental health conditions, particularly anxiety, depression, trauma, and workplace rehabilitation. She has experience working with front line service workers including military, veterans and emergency services personnel.
Anita employs primarily Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in session. She is additionally trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and has experience using Schema Therapy. She is trained in the Chilled and Cool Kids Anxiety programs, Tuning into Teens and Kids parenting programs, and Circle of Security Parenting Program.
Dr Marija Naumoska – Kristy Attwooll & Associates
Clinical Psychologist
Availability: Wednesdays
Phone: 0410 111 953
Fax: 02 6282 9002
Email: marija@kristyattwooll.com.au
Website: www.kristyattwooll.com.au
Marija has been working in the field of mental health since 2002. She completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours) Degree majoring in Psychology at the Australian National University, Canberra. After working in the mental health crisis team and community mental health services, she moved to Sydney to complete a Doctor of Clinical Psychology/ Master of Science Degree, at The University of Sydney while she worked at St John of God Hospital.
Since 2011, Marija has been working as part of a team of clinicians at a private Clinical Psychology practice. In this role she has provided therapy for various conditions such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders, adult attachment disorders, substance abuse disorders and trauma. She understands that for many seeking help, the experience of trauma as a child and/or as an adult has been an underlying cause to their distress and difficulties in life.
As a therapist, Marija aims to provide a warm and calm atmosphere that will create a safe environment for clients to focus on overcoming past trauma and/or stressful life events. Her therapeutic style is based on the principle that ‘the client always knows what is best for them’. Therefore, she encourages her clients to be inquisitive about the process of therapy and to communicate the pace and limit of change that they find most suitable. In general Marija uses a range of therapeutic approaches that include Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Somatic Trauma Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Mindfulness Practice. Irrespective of the approach applied, Marija will always dedicate herself to improving clients’ quality of life by fostering within them a stronger sense of purpose/ meaning and resilience to future adversity.
Marija is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and also a registered WorkCover provider.
In addition to her work as a therapist Marija has been involved in research projects evaluating the prevalence of eating disorders amongst women in Australia and completed a doctoral thesis exploring risk and resilience factors in PTSD sufferers.
NO LONGER PRACTICING
Dr Paul Ruefli – Hermes Consulting – No longer practicing
Please note that Capital Clinical Psychology does not hold any records for Dr Paul Ruefli.
Any requests regarding Dr Ruefli’s clinical notes should be directed to:
E: RequestsDrPR@fileroom.com.au