Joanne is a compassionate psychologist who holds a master’s degree in clinical psychology. With a wide range of experience working with individuals of all ages, from youth to older adults, Joanne is dedicated to helping clients navigate their mental health challenges.

Her professional interests include depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar affective disorder, stress management, trauma, grief, and difficulties with emotional regulation. She has a passion for working with clinical issues and, additionally, with individuals aiming to enhance their overall well-being.

Throughout her career, Joanne has gained valuable experience working in schools, private hospitals, and public community mental health settings. This diverse background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the unique needs and circumstances individuals face.

Creating a safe and supportive therapy environment is Joanne’s utmost priority. She aims to provide a space where clients can explore their strengths, difficulties, and concerns. By focusing on collaboration and respect, Joanne ensures that therapy is a collaborative process that honours her clients’ individual experiences and goals.

In her practice, Joanne utilises evidence-based treatment approaches such as

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Exposure Response Prevention (ERP; the gold standard for treating OCD)
• Acceptance Commitment Therapy
• Cognitive Processing Therapy
• Prolonged Exposure
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

These therapeutic modalities have been proven effective and are tailored to address her clients’ unique needs.

AHPRA Registration Number: PSY0002257931

BA(PSYCHOLOGY), BPSYCHSCIENCE (HONS), MPSYCH (CLINICAL)

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Dr Stephanie Fernandez is a highly skilled and compassionate registered psychologist dedicated to helping adults of all ages overcome their mental health challenges. With her warm and friendly demeanour, she creates a safe and supportive space where clients can gain valuable insights and work towards lasting change.

Stephanie adopts a client-centered, non-judgmental approach, placing clients unique needs and goals at the forefront of therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, interpersonal therapy, and schema-informed therapy. By tailoring her approach to suit clients’ individual circumstances, she ensures that they receive personalised and effective care.

Her clinical expertise covers a wide range of areas, including depression, anxiety, OCD, trauma, personality disorders, and anger management. Additionally, she is skilled in providing support for stress management, forensic mental health issues, grief, and difficulties with emotional regulation. She has a passion for making use of best practice psychological techniques to guide clients on their journey to emotional well-being and personal growth.

Beyond her professional commitments, Stephanie enjoys travel, exploring nature, and indulging in her culinary skills.

AHPRA Registration Number: PSY0002268950

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Simon has been practicing psychology since 2010. He has a wide range of experience working with adults and adolescents with anxiety disorders, depression, OCD, sleep problems, bipolar affective disorder, and anger management. After completing the Doctorate of Clinical and Forensic Psychology at Monash University, he has worked at Monash Medical Centre, The Victorian Institute of Forensic Mental Health, Swinburne University, and the Acute Assessment Unit at MAP.

Simon takes a person-centred and non-judgemental approach to therapy, while using only evidence-based treatment. As a clinical psychologist, he specialises in tailoring therapy to clients’ individual treatment needs. He is trained in using Schema Therapy, Exposure Response Prevention therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Simon has a passion for helping people succeed within difficult circumstances, and providing them with the tools to live a rich, full, and meaningful life with self-assurance.

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