Our supervision and leadership team

Professional experience

Interests

• Gardening
• Reading

What David loves about working in mental health

“I love to support and empower clients to change entrenched patterns of thinking and behaving that are causing them distress. It is rewarding to assist clients to develop their skills and strengths so they can reclaim a sense of control in the midst of their challenges, and self confidence to manage future ones.”

Belinda is a Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. Belinda completed her undergraduate degree in 2001 and since this time has worked in a variety of settings, including local mental health services, headspace, CanTeen, Hunter Primary Care as well as lecturing at the University of Newcastle. Currently, Belinda is working as a Supervisor with Access Psych while also continuing to see clients in a private practice setting where she provides psychological therapy to members from the Department of Defence and Medicare clients with a wide range of presenting issues.

Leila is an experienced Psychologist in supervision, psychotherapy, counselling and coaching, psychological assessment, individual engagement, research, training and facilitation. Exposure has included health, first responder, forensic, government, not-for-profit community, service, telecommunications, manufacturing, education and retail industries, working on complex and diverse issues (individual, group and organisation) across the breadth of lifespan and the social spectrum.

Janine is a Mental Health Social Worker, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan. Janine is an experienced trauma and grief counsellor of over 11 years with extensive experience, skills and knowledge in a very broad range of needs and diverse client backgrounds. Throughout her career, Janine has worked with first responders, CEO’s, doctors, psychologists, counsellors, medical and allied health professionals.

Professional experience

Lenore has over 25 years of experience in Psychological and Family Counselling, supporting adolescents, adults and the elderly. She has worked in a range of agencies, including local government, health, Headspace and educational institutions, as well as Private Practice.

When supporting clients, Lenore draws on her strengths-based, solution-focused perspective and years of training in ACT, DBT, CBT, Trauma-Informed and Interpersonal Therapies. This includes the Nurtured Heart Approach, which is very supportive for parents.

Lenore also employs Evidence-Based EFT (Tapping), mindfulness, breathing and relaxation exercises to assist with stress release, trauma, anxiety and anger, grief, depression, concentration, self esteem, relationship issues, insomnia and fatigue.

Lenore speaks German.

Interests

• Yoga, meditation, and Pilates
• Energy and sound therapies
• Walking her dog
• Gardening
• Singing

What Lenore loves about working in mental health

“I love to meet people on their journey, being present with them and noticing their unique qualities, sharing tools and strategies to help lighten their load and free up inner healing, new perspectives and goals. It is a privilege to work in this space.”

Professional experience

An Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over a decade of experience, Kate is qualified to practice eight types of psychotherapy and is certified in the resilience work of Dr Brené Brown (USA).

She has trained in developmental psychiatry, worked in acute mental health settings and has extensive experience in teaching the benefits of mindfulness and mind-body connection. Her professional experience has included clinical roles at The Royal Children’s Hospital, Eastern Health, Headspace and CanTeen Australia.

Kate’s compassionate care, adaptive and insightful approach has supported many clients facing difficult challenges. Her therapeutic strengths include advanced assessment skills, empathy and attunement to client need, which translate into high levels of engagement and successful treatment outcomes at her clinics. Kate supports adults and adolescents in the areas of trauma recovery, grief and loss, eating disorders, adjustment and relationship issues. Kate also helps people to manage stress and to overcome depression and anxiety.

Interests

• Yoga
• Music
• Being out in the bush

What Kate loves about working in mental health

“I am passionate about helping people overcome distressing events to build resilience and reach positive mental health outcomes. I also enjoy creating a supportive space to help people feel at ease and witnessing my clients make lasting change.”