Our Team

Laura is the Director at Your Mind Matters and works as a registered Clinical Psychologist. She completed undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Swinburne University and is also a Board Approved Supervisor.

Laura has a strong interest in working with clients struggling with pregnancy, infertility, pregnancy loss, or new parents adjusting to their role as carers. She has experience helping children, adolescents, and adults overcome a wide variety of difficulties such as mood and anxiety disorders and problems arising due to changes in personal circumstances (e.g., family breakdown or a change in career). Laura is also experienced in the treatment and assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). More recently, Laura completed further studies in the management of eating disorders using Family-Based Therapy.

Laura’s approach to therapy involves education, collaboration, and evidence-based interventions such as cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT), schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy (IPT), skills training, and relaxation strategies.

Maria is a clinical psychologist and has worked in the field of psychology since 2009.

Maria has experience assisting adolescents and adults to address a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, interpersonal difficulties (e.g., communication, relationship breakdown), grief/loss, and low self-esteem. Maria has a particular interest in working with clients presenting with anxiety disorders and past trauma. Maria offers a warm and supportive space to assist clients in navigating their presenting concerns and exploring past painful experiences. She aims to support clients to build awareness into how past experiences may have shaped their belief system and subsequent emotional responses and move towards healing through developing helpful coping mechanisms.

Maria draws on various evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solution Focused Therapy (SFT).

Aanchal is a registered general psychologist who is passionate about helping people navigate life’s challenges, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and work towards meaningful and lasting change. Having completed her studies in psychopharmacology and psychology in England, Aanchal brings a strong foundation in psychological theory and evidence-based practice to her work. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Punjabi, enabling her to support clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

Aanchal works with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety and mood disorders, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), postpartum depression, grief and loss, obsessive-compulsive and related disorders, and schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders. She recognises the unique emotional and psychological challenges that can accompany pregnancy, the transition to parenthood, and the postnatal period, and provides support to individuals navigating these experiences.

A particular area of Aanchal’s experience is supporting individuals experiencing workplace mental health injuries. She understands the complex and often challenging process of recovering from work-related psychological difficulties and navigating the return-to-work journey. She works collaboratively with clients involved in WorkCover processes, supporting their psychological recovery, strengthening coping strategies, and working towards improved wellbeing and a sustainable return to work.

Aanchal also provides couples counselling, helping partners navigate communication difficulties, recurring patterns of conflict, and challenges that may affect emotional connection and intimacy. She aims to support couples to develop a better understanding of one another, strengthen communication, and work collaboratively towards healthier and more fulfilling relationships.

Aanchal believes that effective therapy begins with a strong therapeutic relationship built on trust, respect, empathy, and collaboration. She strives to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where clients feel heard and understood and can explore their concerns at their own pace. Recognising that each person’s experiences and circumstances are unique, she tailors therapy to their individual needs, strengths, and goals.

Her therapeutic approach draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Schema Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, exposure-based interventions, solution-focused approaches, and mindfulness-based interventions. These approaches support clients to better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, develop practical coping skills, address patterns of avoidance, process difficult experiences, and build greater confidence in managing life’s challenges.

Aanchal considers it a privilege to accompany clients on their journey towards improved psychological wellbeing. Her goal is to help each person recognise their strengths, develop greater self-awareness, and create meaningful changes that support a more fulfilling life.

Lana is a Registered Psychologist who completed both Undergraduate and Postgraduate studies at Monash University. She is fluent in both English and Russian.

Lana is a warm, friendly, and empathic practitioner with experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults from different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. She is committed to providing a client-centred safe environment for every individual and assisting clients along their journey.

Lana uses a variety of evidence-based therapies to support clients in addressing difficulties with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, friendship problems, and educational stresses. These include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques as well as elements of psychodynamic and play therapies.

Annick is a registered Psychologist who completed her studies in psychology at the University of Melbourne. She is fluent in French, English, and Creole.

Annick is interested in assisting young people and adults presenting with a wide range of issues, including mental health, stress, grief/loss, trauma, self-esteem, assertiveness, perfectionism, and school/workplace/career.

Annick provides a safe, non-judgemental, and collaborative space to empower clients to create meaningful changes in their lives and enhance their overall well-being. She incorporates a number of evidence-based approaches into her psychological practice, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy and relaxation techniques. She tailors these approaches to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Paddy is a Clinical Psychologist who completed undergraduate and postgraduate training at the University of Adelaide. He has worked in various contexts, including private practice, inpatient and outpatient public mental health, and community rehabilitation services.

Paddy works with adults presenting with

• Anxiety disorders (e.g., generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder)
• Mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar affective disorder)
• Trauma-related difficulties (e.g., PTSD)
• Stress-related disorders (e.g., acute stress disorder or adjustment disorders)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Psychosis spectrum disorders
• Grief and loss
• Addiction related to substances, pornography, or gambling

Paddy utilises various therapeutic modalities, tailored to the client’s needs and goals, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Metacognitive Training (MCT), and mindfulness approaches.

Paddy is focused on developing warm, trusting, and strengths-based relationships with clients. He recognises that his clients are the foremost experts in the room, and unearthing their own expertise is crucial to applying his skills. Most importantly, he’s invested in moving towards a client’s own definition of recovery—i.e., what will be the most meaningful and fulfilling life for them beyond their current struggles.

Registered Practitioner

Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)

Johana works with primary school-aged children, adolescent girls and women of all ages. She has a special interest in supporting women during the perinatal period, helping them navigate the emotional and psychological changes associated with pregnancy, the postpartum period, early parenthood, and other significant life transitions. Johana has completed training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).

Having previously worked in an early childhood intervention setting, Johana has extensive experience supporting children and families with a range of developmental presentations, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Her other clinical interests include anxiety and depression.

Johana uses evidence-based interventions and strives to create a warm, collaborative environment where clients feel safe, understood, and empowered to achieve their goals. She is registered as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Johana is fluent in English and Greek.

Ian is an effective and insightful Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in private practice. He enjoys working with adolescents and adults presenting with a range of difficulties, including mood disorders, anxiety, and stress related to school or work, and has years of experience supporting victims of domestic violence. Ian believes it is essential for the therapeutic process to provide a welcoming, safe, and non-judgemental environment in which to carefully explore ways to help people make positive changes in their lives. He supports his clients to carefully and thoughtfully identify challenges in their lives and to explore strategies and more effective ways of coping. His solution-focused and collaborative approach enables him to journey with his clients as they engage fully with the change process and make informed and lasting changes to their lives.

Ian works with clients dealing with a variety of issues and is committed to providing individualised support to each client. He has experience in the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused therapy, and often integrates concepts from Family Systems Theory.

Michaela is a registered psychologist with a passion for helping children and young people thrive by embracing their unique strengths and identities. She has a strong interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, Intellectual Disability, and Language Differences.

Michaela’s professional journey began with a background in early intervention and as an integration aide, where she developed a strong foundation in collaborating with schools, teachers, and families to support young learners. She holds a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology from Monash University and completed her Honours at the University of Melbourne, where her research focused on how ADHD and anxiety influence attentional processes in primary school children. She is currently completing the Educational and Developmental Psychology registrar program to further enhance her skills and expertise.

Michaela has a particular interest in supporting children with school readiness, addressing anxiety, and conducting comprehensive neurodevelopmental assessments to better understand and support each individual’s unique needs.

She values a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to her work, tailoring her support to each client’s goals. Michaela draws on evidence-based approaches, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, play therapy, and mindfulness, to empower children and families by building skills, fostering resilience, and celebrating individuality.

Steven is a fully registered Clinical Psychologist who completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at Charles Sturt University at the start of 2023. He is passionate about implementing research-backed interventions to collaboratively develop treatment plans with his clients.

Through his studies, Steven has worked in a variety of unique contexts, including research roles at the Austin Hospital and the Turner Institute for Brain and Mental Health, as well as assessment and treatment roles in clinical and residential settings. He has extensive experience supporting individuals with neurodevelopmental profiles, including ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).

Steven works with young adults, adults, and older adults, addressing a range of concerns, including anxiety, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, sleep disturbances, chronic pain, and daily stressors. He is also dedicated to helping individuals build self-esteem, self-confidence, and assertiveness.

With a primary foundation in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Steven integrates elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide a tailored, evidence-based approach to therapy.

Steven’s main areas of interest include

• Neurodiverse clients (diagnosed with ASD, ADHD, &/or ID)
• Chronic Pain Management
• OCD, Anxiety, and Specific Phobias
• Self-esteem, Assertiveness, Interpersonal Relationships

Steven also enjoys working with the following demographics:

• Senior School Students (particularly those with ADHD/ASD)
• Young Adults (Male and Female)
• Older Adults (Particularly Female)

Brooke has decades of experience as a psychologist and has completed her masters in the field of Health Psychology.

Key areas of interest:

• Providing mental health support to adolescents and young adults navigating stress, anxiety, bullying, school refusal, and life transitions.

• Perinatal and postnatal support – pregnancy-related mental health, birth trauma, and early parenting challenges.
• Chronic illness support – helping patients navigate difficulties associated with diagnoses such as arthritis, diabetes, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue.

• Oncology support – psychological care for patients and carers affected by cancer.

• Eating disorders, body image difficulties, and associated health concerns
• OCD, Anxiety, Stress, and Adjustment disorder

Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician

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Talking Heads Psychology is led by Bonnie German.

Bonnie is a Registered Psychologist who recently completed her Master of Clinical Psychology and is currently completing her endorsement program as a clinical psychologist.

Bonnie works across the lifespan, with a strong focus on children, adolescents, emerging adults, and neurodivergent people. She brings experience from both community and hospital mental health settings and is confident supporting complex presentations involving trauma, emotional dysregulation, and neurodevelopmental differences.

Bonnie also recently completed further training in the assessment and treatment of adolescents and adults with eating disorders, and is keen to expand her work supporting people affected by disordered eating. She takes a family-inclusive, neuroaffirming approach, particularly valuable for adolescent presentations, where involving parents and carers throughout treatment is well supported by the evidence base.

To book in with Bonnie, call our team or visit Talking Heads Psychology.

CBTi Level 1 Practitioner

Australasian Sleep Association

Serenah is a passionate psychologist, currently completing her endorsement in clinical psychology. Serenah has worked across a broad range of settings, including NGO, community hospitals, rural and regional, specialist schools, youth mental health, and multi-disciplinary settings.

She is committed to building a collaborative, authentic and supportive space for her clients, to help them navigate their internal experiences in a safe and client-informed way. Serenah tailors evidence-based therapies to the individual needs of her clients, as informed by psychoeducation, cognitive behavioural therapies, solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT), and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR). Serenah is known well for her receptivity towards feedback, and assisting her clients with re-establishing a sense of identity and/or purpose within themselves, when life feels challenging and “stuck”.

As a treating psychologist, Serenah values a culturally-sensitive, neuro-affirming, trauma-focused and inclusive perspective towards mental health.

She has recently completed further training for Tourette’s Syndrome, and is taking on new adolescent and adult clients interested in Comprehensive Behavioural Intervention for Tics (CBIT) / Habit Reversal Training (HRT).

Her special interests include:

• Chronic health issues (e.g. autoimmunity, grief, aging, poor self-esteem)
• Sleep and mood-related presentations
• Anxiety (e.g. social anxiety, OCD)
• Trauma and PTSD

Serenah is fluent in English and Bengali

Member

Centre for Perinatal Psychology

Thanh has a special interest in supporting individuals, couples and families throughout the perinatal period, helping them prepare for and adjust to the transition into parenthood. She brings experience across a range of settings, including community health, not-for-profit organisations and educational environments. Thanh provides individual therapy tailored to both short-term support and longer-term psychological care, supporting clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, stress, life transitions and interpersonal challenges. Her areas of particular interest include fertility and reproductive difficulties, IVF and assisted reproductive treatment, antenatal and postnatal anxiety and depression, perinatal loss, birth trauma, premature birth, parent-infant attachment, parenting, supporting fathers and couple relationships.

Thanh has completed advanced training in perinatal mental health and perinatal loss through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE), as well as non-directive pregnancy counselling, qualifying her to provide services under Pregnancy Support. She has also completed the Perinatal Infant Mental Health Intensive through the Perinatal Training Centre, further strengthening her knowledge and skills in supporting infants, parents and families during the early years. As a Circle of Security Facilitator, Thanh supports the development of secure parent-child attachment. She also incorporates the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy (Levels 1 and 2) into her work with couples.

Thanh is deeply committed to empowering individuals to reach their full potential through a person-centred and strengths-based approach. She tailors therapy to each client’s unique needs, drawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness and compassion-focused approaches. Her practice is also informed by attachment theory and psychodynamic principles, which she integrates to support individuals, couples and families.

Known for her warm, genuine and compassionate presence, Thanh creates a safe and supportive therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected and understood. She views therapy as a collaborative and personalised process, grounded in a strong and trusting therapeutic relationship.

To book an appointment with Thanh, please contact Thanh Lee Psychology directly on (03) 7500 5073 or at thanhleepsychology@gmail.com.

Hannah takes a warm, client-centred and collaborative therapeutic approach, aiming to create a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel comfortable sharing their experiences at their own pace. She recognises that no single approach works for everyone and tailors therapy to each client’s individual needs, goals and circumstances.

Hannah works with older adolescents and adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief, relationship issues and adjustment to life changes. She draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing.

In addition to her counselling work, Hannah has experience conducting forensic psychological assessments and preparing psychological reports for the courts. Her forensic experience includes working with individuals with complex offending histories, including family violence, sexual offences, violent offences and other serious or repeat offences.

Outside of psychology, Hannah enjoys reading fiction, watching films and TV series, listening to rock music and going to concerts, and practising circus arts to stay fit.

Julian is a Clinical Psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Monash University, where he continues to teach and conduct research. He brings current research into the therapy room in a practical, accessible way.

Julian works with adults of all genders experiencing a wide range of difficulties, and has a particular interest in anxiety and men’s health and wellbeing. He enjoys working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities, including those navigating life between cultures, and brings both professional and personal insight to this work. He also offers an affirming, inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ clients.

Julian helps people make sense of patterns that have developed over time and continue to shape how they relate to others and to themselves. He works with clients to understand where these patterns come from and to find new ways of responding.

Julian is warm and down-to-earth, and values honest, open conversations. He offers a non-judgemental space where clients can be themselves, recognising that each person brings their own experience, strengths, and sense of what matters to them. He encourages clients to take an active role in their therapy. His aim is for clients to feel understood, build confidence in themselves, and leave with a real sense that things can change.

Julian tailors therapy to each client’s needs and goals, drawing on Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI). Alongside deeper work on understanding where difficulties come from, he helps clients build practical strategies for managing intense emotions and everyday challenges.

Julian’s areas of interest include:

• Anxiety, depression, chronic stress, and sleep difficulties
• Men’s health and wellbeing
• Cultural identity, migration, and belonging
• Work and professional pressures, burnout, perfectionism, and self-criticism
• Trauma, grief, loss, and life transitions
• Emotion dysregulation, anger, and reactivity
• Relationship difficulties, communication, and boundaries
• Identity and self-esteem
• Bipolar affective disorder and psychotic disorders, for clients who are stable and under the care of a psychiatrist

Julian is fluent in English and speaks conversational Levantine Arabic.

Outside of work, Julian loves to travel, reads voraciously, and enjoys spending time with his ragdoll cats.

Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician

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Blair is a registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting her clients to address core wounds, break negative patterns, thrive, and live authentically. She understands that reaching out for psychological support can feel daunting, and is committed to creating a warm, accepting, and compassionate space where clients feel safe to begin their journey.

Blair works with adolescents (16+) and adults, and has a particular interest in anxiety, trauma, body image, and eating disorders. As a credentialed eating disorder clinician, she supports clients with eating and feeding challenges, while also working with a wide range of concerns, including depression, OCD, personality difficulties, family and relationship issues, and adjustment to life stressors.

Blair is especially interested in helping clients explore how past experiences may shape the way they respond to current life challenges. She values working collaboratively, empowering clients to move towards the changes and goals that matter most to them.

Blair also works with neurodivergent clients and is passionate about supporting her ADHD and Autistic clients to appreciate their identity, draw on their own self-wisdom, and move towards greater self-acceptance.

Her approach is highly individualised and integrative, drawing on evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT and CBT-E), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Schema therapy.