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Susanna Sibillin

Susanna brings a depth of experience to her work at Laburnum Psychology. She has worked in counselling roles for twenty five years, across the disciplines of psychology and social work. Susanna brings experience from a breadth of settings, including private practice, hospitals, community health, the mental health network, alcohol and drug addiction network, family violence network, and courts.

Susanna engages in both short and longer-term therapy, such as CBT, psychodynamic, and DBT. She brings a person-centered approach to her work, reflecting the importance of the counselling relationship. Susanna values collaborative work, in an environment where her clients feel safe and supported to explore the issues they bring into therapy.

Key Interest Areas

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Life adjustment
  • Addiction

Tim McCorriston

Tim is a registered clinical and counselling psychologist and one of the Practice Principals at Laburnum Psychology.  Tim has over twenty years experience as a psychologist, working primarily with clients, as well as supervising other psychologists. Tim places high value on creating a comfortable environment for people to explore change.  Tim assists people to become conscious of their patterns, identify their change goals, and find practical and relatable ways to intentionally work toward these goals.  Tim has an interest in the neurology of change.  He assists people to understand, from a neurological perspective, the ways that they can intentionally drive and practice their own change processes.  From this base, Tim works with his clients to better understand themselves, manage difficult situations, and improve sense of peace, wellbeing and contentment in their lives.

Key Interest Areas

  • OCD
  • Intrusive thoughts
  • Social anxiety
  • Generalised anxiety
  • Self-acceptance & self worth
  • Problem gambling
  • Life adjustment
  • Grief & loss
  • Elderly people & life stage adjustment

Sivan Hadas

Sivan is a Clinical Psychologist who brings vast and varied experience to her work.  She has a high level of professional experience and expertise.  Sivan builds very strong rapport with her clients.  She works with integrity and authenticity, and creates a very secure and calming space in which to conduct her sessions.  Sivan possesses great strengths in case conceptualization and formulation.  She works with adults and adolescents, and is fluent in English and Hebrew.

Key Interest Areas

  • Trauma
  • Addiction
  • Adolescence
  • Eating disorders
  • Behavioural difficulties
  • Working with families
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress management
  • Transgender
  • LGBTIQA+
  • Vulnerable and marginalized communities

Simone Ray

Simone has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology, and is currently completing her PhD, studying personality and schemas.  Simone is a warm and empathic psychologist who aims to create a safe and authentic environment for her clients.  Simone works to identify and draw upon her clients own strengths, so that together they can develop effective strategies for change.  Simone has worked in university clinics, schools, community mental health (headspace and drug and alcohol), as well as custodial settings.  She works with a breadth of clients across the lifespan and from diverse socio-cultural backgrounds.  Simone works with individuals and groups, and is confident to work across a wide range of mental health concerns.

Key Interest Areas

  • Stress
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma (attachment trauma, developmental trauma, complex trauma and PTSD)
  • Clinical assessment
  • Emotional deprivation
  • Emotion regulation
  • Self-esteem, self-worth and self-acceptance
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Personality issues
  • Dysfunctional interpersonal & relational patterns
  • Alcohol and drugs

Mili Vukalo

Mili has a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. She has experience working and volunteering across a range of settings, including educational institutions (secondary and tertiary counselling environments).  Mili brings a strong sense of peace and calmness to her work, as well as her strengths in compassion.  She has an excellent capacity to help clients feel safe and at ease in exploring challenging areas of their lives.

Key Interests Areas

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Academic difficulty
  • Sleep disturbance
  • Life adjustment

Latha Iyer

Latha has completed a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology.  She approaches her work with a strong sense of compassion and a desire to understand the uniqueness of each individual client and the situations they face.  Latha utilizes a strong blend of interpersonal skills, empathy and technical ability.  Latha’s warm and personable manner helps her clients to feel at ease in their sessions with her.

Key Interest Areas

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Life transition and adjustment
  • Self esteem & confidence issues
  • Adolescent mental health
  • Adjustment issues
  • Trauma

Fina Triany

Fina is a Clinical Psychologist who brings a depth of experience working across a very broad range of life issues and clinical presentations.  Fina is fluent in both English and Indonesian.  Fina always aims to work collaboratively with clients, drawing on their own unique strengths and capacities to achieve change, and find greater peace and contentment in their lives.

Key Interest Areas:

  • Trauma (including childhood trauma)
  • Migration issues
  • Depression / Post Natal Depression
  • Emotional dysregulation
  • Loneliness
  • Anger / low frustration tolerance
  • Relationship / marital discord
  • Body image issues
  • Parenting
  • Grief and loss

Elizabeth Charalambakis

Like all of our psychologists, Elizabeth has been recruited based on the individual strengths that she brings to her counselling work, and to our team. Elizabeth works across a wide age range. She works with adults, including young adults from the age of eighteen, through to older adults. She brings a strong knowledge around active aging principles. She is interested in working with a broad range of presenting mental health issues. Elizabeth approaches her work with excellent relational skills and a strong capacity for empathy and rapport. From this excellent base, Elizabeth will draw upon her tool kit of evidence based techniques to assist her clients toward positive change.

Key Interest Areas:

  • Mood disorder
  • Adjustment issues
  • Social isolation
  • Grief & loss
  • Phobias
  • Relationship issues
  • Self harm
  • Anger
  • Self confidence and self esteem issues
  • Trauma

Larissa King

Larissa is a deeply experience psychologist, with over twenty years counselling experience. Larissa has been with Laburnum Psychology for over ten years.  She brings a breadth of experience to her clinical work.  Larissa’s approach is to develop a safe, warm and trusting relationship and to use an eclectic range of evidence-based psychological approaches matched to each individual’s needs. Larissa has worked in a range of counselling settings including Gambler’s Help, youth sexual assault counselling and generalist counselling.

Key Interest Areas

  • Workplace bullying
  • Postnatal depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Problem gambling
  • Relationship counselling
  • Life adjustment
  • Grief & loss
  • Families
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma

Kylie Allen

Kylie is a registered clinical psychologist with over twenty years of experience.  She is one of the two Practice Principals at Laburnum Psychology.  Kylie has worked in private practice for the past fourteen years.  She brings extensive experience in working with children, adolescents and adults.  Kylie will tailor an approach to therapy specifically for your set of circumstances and personality, so that you can become your best self.  Kylie helps her clients to achieve a stronger and more conscious sense of self, so they can live with greater alignment to their core values and life goals.  Kylie works with many people to help them understand the impacts of early life experiences, be that trauma or deprivation, or more subtle influences.  Kylie assists her clients to restructure unhelpful emotional and behavioural patters so that they can avert ongoing negative patters in life, and find their way to a greater sense of peace and wellbeing, and more positive relationships.

Key Interest Areas

  • Young adults & transition to adulthood
  • Self worth and self esteem
  • Trauma
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Dr Carissa Kuswanto

Carissa holds a PhD in Clinical Psychology and has published a number of research publications in international peer-reviewed journals. Having achieved a high degree of academic training and clinical research, she now focusses her efforts upon applying these learnings in her work as a psychologist. As a psychologist, Carissa values empathy, authenticity, curiosity and compassion. Carissa has worked with a variety of clients across the lifespan at different settings, such as hospitals, aged care residences, universities and community settings. Having lived in Canada, Singapore and Indonesia, Carissa appreciates the diversity of religions, gender identities and sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds. In addition to creating a safe therapeutic space, Carissa aims to individually tailor and blend evidence-based therapy approaches for each unique individual. Carissa works across all age ranges, which include older adults, adults and adolescents. Carissa also speaks fluent Bahasa Indonesia.

Special Interest Areas:

  • Depression and anxiety
  • Chronic pain and illnesses
  • Cross-cultural and migration issues
  • Grief, loss and bereavement
  • Drug & alcohol, gambling addictions

Madeleine Newmarch

Madeleine is known for bringing a strong sense of warmth and compassion to her work. She is passionate about creating a safe space for her clients to explore their experiences. She will work collaboratively with you to help you identify your goals, and the steps you can take to find peace and to thrive.

Madeleine utilises a client centered approach, drawing from a range of evidence based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Key Interest Areas

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • Trauma
  • Self-esteem issues
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Domestic abuse
  • Pre and postnatal mental health issues
  • Sleep disorders
  • Grief and loss

Dr. Josie Sinni

Josie is a highly experienced member of the Laburnum Psychology team, bringing fourteen years of experience to her work.  Josie holds a Doctoral degree in Clinical Neuropsychology and has worked both as a neuropsychologist and a generalist psychologist. In her generalist work, Josie works with clients who experience anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress, adjustment issues, and low self-confidence.  Josie values building strong rapport with her clients and will work with you to identify meaningful goals and work toward building positive change in your life.  Josie is conscientious to base her interventions in evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Key Interest Areas

  • Mood disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Stress management
  • Life adjustment
  • Self esteem
  • Self confidence
  • Intervention post brain injury

Hilary Austin

Hilary is a highly experienced Psychotherapist and Mental Health Social Worker. She has worked in acute mental health, educational and community settings.

Hilary has a depth of experience working with adults & adolescents facing acute and complex mental health difficulties.  She has a keen interest in psychoanalysis and approaches this with deep value of helping in pragmatic and sensible ways.  Hilary will work closely with you to identify your goals for change, and to navigate the path. Hilary brings warmth and pragmatism to her work, which is of immense value in helping her clients to feel comfortable and understood.

Key Interest Areas

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma
  • Grief
  • Life meaning & purpose
  • Mental health and substance use
  • Psychoanalytic theory
  • Mindfulness
  • Strengths based counselling

Lauren Chapman

Lauren is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has been practicing across public mental health and private practice roles for over ten years. She completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at Deakin University and is a Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Lauren’s approach is warm, empathic, and collaborative, drawing from a range of evidence-based therapeutic models such as Schema Therapy, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Lauren works with adults aged 17 and over across a range of mental health issues including:
  • Depression
  • Stress management
  • Adjustment difficulties
  • Grief and Loss
  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder
  • Panic attacks and Panic Disorder
  • Social anxiety
  • Binge Eating
  • Life transitions and changes

Lisa Jones

Lisa specializes in working with children from 4-approximately 14 years of age. She is qualified to the Masters level in psychology (Educational and Developmental). She brings considerable experience and expertise in children’s education and development. She has worked across a variety of settings, including multidisciplinary teams, private practice, primary schools, and early childhood environments.

Lisa is experienced in individual and group therapy with children. She draws on a range of modalilities and principles, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Person Centred Counselling, emotional coaching, and social learning.

Lisa is qualified and experienced in administering many major psychology tests for child education and development. These include intelligence tests (WISC-V, WPPSI-IV), adaptive behaviour assessments (Vineland-III), academic achievement tests (WIAT-III) and child behaviour checklists (Conners-3, CBCL etc.). Lisa is able to provide both assessment and ongoing therapy.

Lisa approaches her work with a strong value base for assisting children in their development. She works conscientiously to identify early intervention opportunities that assist children onto the best possible developmental pathway.

Lisa also acknowledges the importance of supporting parents and families to understand and navigate the educational and developmental needs of the child. She brings warmth and compassion to her work, and works intentionality to create a safe and fun environment where children can feel at ease as they engage into the therapeutic processes.

Key Interest Areas:

  • Anxiety, including separation anxiety
  • Depression
  • Behavioural challenges
  • Parenting and family relationships
  • Attachment
  • Social skills development
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, and other neurodevelopmental disorders
  • Learning and educational needs
  • Cognitive, academic, and behavioural assessments
  • Cognitive and educational assessments for children and adolescents
  • ADHD assessments for children and adolescents

Rob Cole

Rob is an experienced psychologist, with a Masters in Counselling Psychology and over twenty years experience as a counsellor. Rob brings a breadth of knowledge and insight to his work, and works with adults who may present with a broad range of mental health issues.

Rob is motivated to help his clients achieve their potential drawing on evidence-based therapy approaches appropriate for each unique client. Rob holds strong values around collaborative therapy, drawing on clients’ unique strengths. He supports equity and diversity, and is well able to build strong empathic therapeutic processes. He will work with you to identify your own goals and directions for counselling, creating a safe environment to explore possibilities for change.

Key Interest Areas:

  • Life changes
  • Trauma
  • Grief and loss
  • Stress management
  • Academic difficulty
  • Depression
  • Anxiety

Dr Mateja Popovic

Mateja is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She completed a Professional Doctorate in Clinical and Forensic Psychology and has worked in community mental health and forensic settings.

Mateja focuses on working in a collaborative and non-judgmental way to create a safe space for clients to share their stories and develop goals that they would like to work toward in therapy.  She draws upon a range of interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness based therapies, Interpersonal Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Key Interest Areas

  • Mood Disorders
  • Anxiety disorders
  • PTSD
  • Stress Reduction
  • Family Problems
  • Interpersonal and relationship problems
  • Goal setting and motivation
 
 

Alicia Fisher

Alicia holds a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).

Alicia brings a warm and a client-centred approach to her work with clients. She utilises evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She ensures that her interventions are tailored to each individual, and that her clients are provided with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts and feelings.

Alicia enjoys working with children, adolescents and young adults. She has experience working with a range of presentations across the lifespan including behavioural/ social difficulties, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, low self-esteem, interpersonal difficulties, work stress, parenting difficulties, depression and anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Alicia works collaboratively with parents (where relevant), and other professionals to ensure that the best therapeutic outcomes can be achieved. Alicia can also conduct assessments and reports, with recommendations that are individualised to each person’s unique profile.

Key Interest Areas

  • Behavioural and social difficulties
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Low self-esteem
  • Interpersonal difficulties
  • Work stress
  • Parenting difficulties
  • Depression
  • Anxiety disorders such as separation, phobias, and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
  • Cognitive and educational assessments for children and adolescents
  • ADHD assessments for children and adolescents

Dr. Sarah Khor

Sarah is a registered psychologist, having completed a Clinical Doctorate in Psychology. Sarah has experience working with adolescents and adults. She works across a breadth of settings, including physical rehab settings, with people experiencing co-morbid physical conditions.

Sarah approaches her work with a client centered approach, utlising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focussed Therapy. She will work with you to identify change goals, and negotiate the best pathways toward a greater sense of peace in your life. Sarah blends a strong sense of compassionate and empathy, with a strong value of science and evidence based intervention.

Key Interest Areas

  • Mood and anxiety disorders
  • Adjustment issues
  • Occupational rehabilitation
  • Chronic health conditions
  • Parenting (adolescents)
  • Young adults
  • Life transitions and adjustment
  • Trauma
  • Cross-cultural problems

Emma Gillespie

Emma approaches her work with great strengths in empathy and compassion. Prior to her work in psychology, she has worked and volunteered all around the world, with vulnerable children and communities, and people in sanctuaries, orphanages and primary schools across Africa, India, Sri Lanka and Costa Rica. Emma has worked with people from a variety of cultural backgrounds, socio-economic groups, and across all ages. She aspires to create a safe space for individuals to explore their story, and with the goal of identifying practical skills and strategies to move towards their goals and find healing, change and personal growth.

Key Interest Areas

  • Working with children
  • Trauma
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress management
  • Transgender
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Vulnerable and marginalized communitiess