DIRECTOR / SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Rita is the founder and director at STIA and works in both individual and group schema therapy. Rita is an AHPRA endorsed supervisor. Rita not only draws from Schema Therapy, but EMDR, CBT, DBT and Somatic approaches. Rita is an Advanced ST supervisor/Trainer (ISST) and an accredited EMDR Practitioner (EMDRAA).

Working hours:
Essendon - Mon, Tues & Thurs (9-5)

Consult Fee: $300

SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST/RESEARCH COORDINATOR

Kim is a registered clinical psychologist and board approved supervisor and has worked in public, private and higher education settings. He takes a person-centred approach to his clinical work and draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT, EMDR and schema therapy. He is also a registered mindfulness meditation teacher and integrates this practice into his clinical work. Kim has extensive experience working in posttraumatic mental health and has conducted international research in this field. Kim is Undergoing Individual Schema Therapy certification at the advanced level.

Working Hours:

Carlton - Tues and Thursday 9-5

Essendon- Fridays 8-5

Telehealth - Wednesday 8-1

Consult: $265

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

compassionate and empathetic psychologist, Willow provides a safe and judgement-free space to work collaboratively with clients. Willow has experience working with a variety of mental health conditions including trauma, interpersonal challenges, anxiety and mood disorders, gender dysphoria and eating disorders. Willow’s therapeutic approach is tailored to her client’s needs and uses evidence-based therapies such as Schema Therapy, EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT).

Working Hours:

Essendon: Monday 9-6pm; Tuesday 2-8pm; Wednesday: 10-7pm; Fridays 9-6pm.

Consult: $255

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST (CLINICAL REGISTRAR)/CLINICAL COORDINATOR

As a Clinical Psychology Registrar, Rose takes a supportive, compassionate and person-centred approach to working with her clients. Rose employs a variety of evidence-based techniques, including Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectal Behaviour Therapy, EMDR and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. In addition to individual therapy, Rose is also involved in the delivery of group therapy at STIA.

Working hours:
Essendon - Mon, Tue, Thur (9am-6pm), Wed (10am-7pm).

Consult: $240

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST / GROUP & ASSESSMENT COORDINATOR

Jessica is a warm and empathetic Clinical Psychologist that works from and evidence-based framework, utilising a range of therapeutic modalities, including Schema Therapy, CBT, EMDR and DBT skills. Jessica works collaboratively with individuals in both individual and group therapy tailoring treatment to the needs of each individual. Jessica is trained in assessment and diagnosis. She is passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan, providing treatment for mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, ASD, complex trauma, eating disorders, and personality disorders. Jessica is also responsible for group and assessment coordination. Jessica is Undergoing Schema Therapy Certification in Group Schema Therapy.

Working hours:
Essendon - Mon (2pm-8pm), Tue-Wed (7am-2pm)

Telehealth: Thursdays 7-2pm

Consult: $255

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Dylan is an endorsed clinical psychologist, who strives to create a warm, non-judgemental, safe and reflective therapeutic space to understand how a client’s life experience has contributed to their current mental health worries. Dylan has worked in the public health setting with adolescents, young adults, adults and families who’ve experienced a range of mental health challenges. He utilises skills and perspectives from various evidence based therapeutic modalities such as Schema Therapy (ST), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Dylan strongly encourages clients to provide real-time feedback to ensure that treatment is meeting clients’ needs. Dylan is undergoing Individual Schema Therapy Certification at the standard level.

Working Hours:

Carlton: Monday 9.00 to 5.30; Wednesday 8.30 to 5pm & Friday 9.30am to 6.00pm.

Essendon - Thursday 8.30-5pm

Consult: $255

PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Kayla is a warm and compassionate provisional psychologist currently completing her master's in psychology. She takes a collaborative, individualised and strengths-based approach to foster strong therapeutic relationships with her clients. Kayla draws upon a variety of evidence-based interventions (including CBT, schema therapy, DBT and ACT) and has particular interests in the effects of trauma across the lifespan, mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders and the dynamics between intimate partners and families.

Working Hours:

Essendon- Wed (10-7) & Saturday (9-2)

Consult: $120

Registered Psychologist

Lisa takes a flexible, person-centered, and process-based approach to therapy, creating a warm, non-judgemental space for clients to explore the things that are getting in the way of the life they want. In her work, she incorporates evidence-based treatment modalities with an emphasis on third wave cognitive behavioural therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and mindfulness-based approaches. Lisa is a strong believer in collaborate care; working with individuals to understand their experiences, building a collaborate treatment plan, identify and working towards what‘s most important to them and addressing blockers getting in the way. Lisa is also passionate about group therapy, as part of her role at STIA, Lisa is involved in the delivery of specialists group therapy programs for inpatient groups at The Victoria Clinic.

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9-5pm

Consult: $240

Registered Psychologist (clinical registrar)

Shameta adopts a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to her practice. As a Clinical Psychology Registrar, she values providing clients with a non-judgemental space to feel accepted, understood, and valued to reduce distress and ease the recovery process. Shameta applies a scientist-practitioner approach to her practice by drawing upon a range of current evidence-based treatment and research. Her practice integrates elements from various therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and Mindfulness. She tailors treatment to suit clients’ individual needs, goals, and presentations with the aim of providing and prioritising person-centred care. Shameta has gained clinical experience working across various healthcare settings including private practices, private hospitals, and public hospitals. Her compassionate approach has allowed her to create strong therapeutic alliances with her clients when working with diverse populations and mental health concerns. Shameta is involved in the specialist inpatient programs at The Victoria Clinic.

Working Hours:

Thurs & Fridays (9-5)

Consult Fees: $240

SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST

Bonnie is a registered psychologist with endorsement in Forensic Psychology, and a certified Schema Therapist at the Advanced level. Bonnie has worked with adults in hospital, community and private practice settings utilising schema therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and acceptance and mindfulness-based approaches, tailored to each client’s needs, goals, and preferences. She has experience working with a range of mental health conditions, substance use, anger, trauma, and attachment and interpersonal relationship difficulties. Bonnie is an AHPRA endorsed supervisor. Bonnie utilises Schema Therapy, EMDR, DBT and CBT to her clinical approach.

Working hours:

Consult: $265

PSYCHOLOGIST

Kylee has 15 years of experience counselling people from diverse backgrounds with a broad range of psychological issues. With experience working with anxiety, depression, isolation, grief, relationship discord, self-esteem, work stress and trauma response – Kylee is warm, direct and collaborative. Working with clients at their own pace, Kylee develops treatment plans anchored in realistic and achievable outcomes. Kylee is undergoing Individual Schema Therapy certification at the standard level.

Working hours:
Carlton - Mon (8am-5pm), Wed (8am-5pm)

Consult: $240

SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Working mainly with young people and couples, Tracy uses a range of approaches including schema therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches. Tracy has extensive training in meditation and provides training on mindfulness and self-compassion. Tracy is a registered supervisor and a Schema Therapy certification candidate at the Advanced level.

Working hours:
Carlton - Thurs (2pm-8pm).

Telehealth - Fri (8am-2pm).

Consult: $265

COUPLES THERAPIST

A trained therapist in Integrative Behavioural Couples Therapy (IBCT), one of the leading evidence-based therapies for couples, Gery is one of Australia’s top relationship researchers and experts in attachment theory. Working with some of the world’s leading researchers and therapists in romantic and family relationships. Gery is STIA’s research advisor.

Working hours:
Essendon - Thurs (8am-2pm)

SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Mat takes a collaborative approach to therapy, working with clients struggling with body image concerns, problematic eating, low self-worth, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, psychosis, and difficulty with long-standing emotional and behavioural difficulties .). Mat is a certified Schema Therapist at the Advanced level , EMDR trained practitioner and a board approved supervisor. Mat works with people from all walks of life and is an LGBTIQ friendly psychologist.

Working hours:
Essendon: Friday and Sat (8am-2pm).

Telehealth Wed (2pm-8pm)

Consult Fee: $265

PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Laura is a warm and caring therapist who strives to create a safe and compassionate therapeutic space for her clients. With more than 8 years of clinical work experience in the community and hospital settings, Laura holds a Master of Psychology (Clinical) from the National University of Singapore and is a registered clinical psychologist with the Singapore Psychological Society (SPS). With an integrated and reflective approach to therapy, she practices CBT, schema therapy, compassionate focussed therapy and EMDR to help clients feel more empowered. Laura is passionate about working with clients with depression, anxiety, personality disorders and past trauma experiences. She also has broad experience in the area of maternal mental health and enjoys working with mothers to support them in their journey of pregnancy, childbirth and parenting. Having lived in Singapore with a diverse heritage herself, Laura understands cross cultural issues and is able to connect easily with people from all walks of life. Laura has recently moved to Melbourne and as part of her transition process, she will be temporarily practising as a provisional psychologist before obtaining general registration.

Working Hours:

Essendon - Monday & Wednesday (8am-2pm)

Carlton: Tuesday (9am - 5pm)

Consult: $135

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Jonathan is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping people understand and overcome complex challenges in their lives. He has worked in public mental health and private practice with children, adolescents, adults and families for several years. He has a special interest in the treatment of complex trauma including the use of EMDR (Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing), schema therapy and mindfulness. He works holistically and understands the importance of placing mental health disorders and problems in people’s social, personal and political context. He has supported people with anxiety and depression, trauma and PTSD, disordered eating and body image issues, relationship difficulties, and personality disorders. He has significant experience working with individuals on the Autism spectrum and endeavours to be neuro-affirmative in his practice. Jonathan is working towards certification as a schema therapist at the standard level. He has completed Basic Training in EMDR and is working towards certification with EMDRAA.

Working hours:
Essendon - Thurs (2pm-8pm)

Consult: $255

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Pippin is a genuine, warm and non-judgmental psychologist who aims to ensure her clients feel heard and understood working through Borderline Personality Disorder, Complex Trauma, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Depression. Pippin places particular importance on helping clients understand how their current problems may have arisen through earlier life experiences, as well as current factors that may be maintaining their presenting difficulties. Pippin is Undergoing Schema Therapy Certification at the Advanced Level and also utilises EMDR therapy in her clinical approach.

Working hours:
Tuesday (Eltham onsite) 8.30 to 4pm

Friday (Telehealth) 9am to 3.30pm

Consult Fee: $255

CONSULT PSYCHIATRIST

Specialising in assessment and holistic treatment for people suffering with eating disorders and/or trauma related mental illnesses, Dr Redston is a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) with advanced certification in psychotherapy and accreditation in Schema Therapy. Dr Redston works collaboratively with the team at STIA to help people live their best lives. Dr Redston is no longer taking on new patients.

Working hours:
Essendon - Tuesdays 10-5pm

ACCREDITED PRACTISING DIETITIAN

As an Accredited Practicing Dietitian with extra training in the non-diet approach, Nicole helps people heal their relationship with food, mind and body. Allowing people to let go of the dieting mindset, making peace with food once and for all. Nicole has a passion for working with adolescents and adults to help them become the best versions of themselves.

Working hours:
Available on request