Kindness begins with the understanding that we all struggle.”

Jodie and Michael, our psychologists, are a long-standing couple living locally with their family. Their home is an intergenerational, neurodiverse, and LGBTIQ+ household, brimming with animals, books, plants, paintings, pop-culture figurines, movie memorabilia, vinyl, CDs, plushies, art supplies, and teacups.

Pronouns: She/her/hers (or no pronouns at all!) 

Jodie is an AHPRA registered Clinical Psychologist and Board-Approved Supervisor with over 20 years of experience in mental health and disability services. Her journey began in education—teaching medical bioethics to university undergraduates and supporting young carers in their academic pursuits. Since then, her career has spanned government and community sectors, where she’s provided frontline care, trained mental health professionals, mentored students, supervised clinicians, and shaped policy to enhance service quality. She has also conducted trauma research and presented her work at national and international conferences.

Today, Jodie focuses on private practice, offering therapy and assessments for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. She is a passionate advocate for equity and social justice, and her clinical approach is flexible, responsive, and grounded in a deep respect for each client’s unique journey.

Jodie supports a wide range of client concerns and tailors her therapeutic approach using a variety of evidence-based techniques. She brings a lived experience of neurodiversity to her work.

Jodie's therapy interests include neurodivergence (such as OCD, ASD, and ADHD); pain management and medical adversity; trauma, grief and loss, and post-traumatic growth; identity and values; life transitions—including end-of-life exploration; relationship and parenting challenges; psychosis; women’s health; working with veterans; domestic violence survival; and LGBTIQ+ wellbeing. 

Known for her grounded, non-judgmental, quirky, and accessible style, Jodie creates a warm and safe environment where people can explore, reflect, and grow. She works alongside clients to help uncover inner connections in their experiences and support meaningful progress. When needed, she will provide a supportive and validating environment to 'hold space' and 'bear witness'.

When she's not in session, Jodie loves to read, paint, write, and learn. She finds peace in rainy days, with a half-finished cup of tea in one hand and a book in the other. She's a fan of sci-fi marathons and relishes time outdoors hiking and camping. Her latest adventures include learning to play the violin and diving deeper into photography. As a busy working mum, she also enjoys sleeping!

Pronouns: He/him/his

Michael is an AHPRA registered Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working across the refugee, disability, and mental health sectors. His career spans community services, government roles, and private practice. His work is shaped by a deep commitment to culturally responsive care.

Michael has a strong interest in multicultural mental health and brings extensive experience working with bilingual and bicultural clients—often in partnership with interpreters. He adopts an eclectic therapeutic approach, tailored to each individual’s unique needs. His clinical focus includes supporting clients through trauma, psychosis, and anxiety disorders.

Warm, empathetic, and down-to-earth (and yes, 6'3" tall!), Michael is known for building genuine, trusting relationships with the people he supports.

When he’s not working or spending time with his family, you'll likely find him immersed in his vinyl music collection, tending to his garden, exploring the outdoors on a hike or camping trip, or enjoying the quiet company of a good book.