Ajdin is a registered psychologist with experience in community outreach mental health, and further study in transnational neuroscience. Ajdin is passionate about providing personalized approaches to psychotherapy in the child-adolescent-family context. Ajdin works with a focus on evolutionary psychology, bio-psychology, attachment theory, trauma informed and strengths-based approaches. Ajdin also has an interest in Canine Assisted Psychotherapy.

Cooper (A.K.A Boopy) is golden retriever, a fully qualified assistance dog, and a very good boy. Cooper was in training with Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) from the age of 8 weeks, including 6 months of advanced training. His skills are up to international standards as outlined by Assistance Dogs International. Cooper’s co-therapists, Ajdin and Stevie, completed handler training with Cooper, and are qualified to work with him in public.

Cooper has a passion for Canine Assisted Intervention and has previously helped in OT sessions with ADA. His interests include; pats, belly rubs, liver treats, bumping his head on things, tug, and sleeping.  

Kate is a registered psychologist with a warm and empathetic approach. She is passionate about providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can work towards creating a meaningful life. Kate has an unconditional positive regard for clients and works from an evidenced based, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma informed approach. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, neurodiverse populations, behaviour management, grief, attachment disruption, suicidal and self-harming behaviours, and interpersonal difficulties. Kate utilises training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and parenting programs such as Confident Carers Cooperative Kids (CCCK) to empower her clients facilitate positive change.

Daisy is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and adults, and adopts and warm and friendly approach to therapy. Daisy‘s way of working with clients has a strong emphasis on exploring how early life experiences contribute to the development and maintenance of current mental health concerns. Daisy has worked with a broad range of mental health concerns, though has particular interests in behavioural issues, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the lasting impact of early trauma and attachment disruption. She uses specific therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Destinee is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with children and young people.  Destinee has previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy.

Yasmin is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate the complexities of mental health. Yasmin has a particular interest in anxious and neurodiverse populations and adopts a neuro-affirming approach to therapy. Yasmin strives to ensure that her clients feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic space and feels strongly about prioritising a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy that is tailored to each individuals needs.

Stephen has worked in the psychology field for 20 years. He is passionate about helping people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and existential dilemma learn to manage their mental health and enhance their overall quality of life. He uses a range of counselling modalities, including psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, exposure therapy, brief solution therapy, skills training, activity scheduling, behaviour interventions and modification, mindfulness, acceptance commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, happiness and positive psychology, stress management and relaxation techniques, including controlled breathing, deep muscle relaxation and guided imagery.

Cherie is a registered psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting problems. Cherie works from a varied framework of therapies including CBT, ACT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Circle of Security, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy and Art/Craft Therapy. She is a qualified Mindfulness and Meditation Therapist. Cherie has completed further training in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid and Resilience. Cherie is working on becoming a credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. She is passionate about psychology, diversity and inclusivity.

Emma is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and their families. Emma completed her thesis examining hooks within popular music from a cognitive psychology perspective at the University of Wollongong. Emma has a particular interest in working with children and families effected by anxiety disorders, low mood, behavioural difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Emma is passionate about early intervention and creating a warm and safe place for clients and their families.

Simone is a Provisional Psychologist with a warm and strengths-based approach to therapy. She is passionate about providing a supportive environment and in working collaboratively with children, young people, and families. With specific interests in perinatal mental health, parenting approaches, attachment theories, and the impact of trauma on individuals. Simone has a background in a variety of settings including Telephone Crisis Support, Mental Health First Aid, the Circle of Security program, working with Life Insurance claims, and researching developmental delays. Simone is trained in a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, and Play Therapy.  

Meet Lara, a dedicated Peer Worker at the Goulburn Mental Health Hub. With over six years of experience in the community sector, Lara is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in social work to further enhance her ability to help others. A passionate advocate for mental health, substance issues, neurodiversity, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Lara approaches their work with a warm and non-judgmental attitude to create a supportive environment for those in need.

Phoebe is a Registered Counsellor and Certified Human Resources Practitioner. With broad past professional experience including Federal and State Government roles (involving crisis management/emergency services response work, leadership, HR and rehabilitation case management), Phoebe has also worked across various organisations in the private and not-for-profit sectors. Focussing more intently on her work as an Allied Health professional for the past 8 years, Phoebe has gained valuable experience in crisis support service provision with Lifeline, Men’s Line Australia and Suicide Call Back Service. While growing her private practice, Phoebe has also since expanded her scope of practice to include trauma counselling via her critical incident response work and employee assistance program services.

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Skilled in a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, relationships, suicide prevention & bereavement plus loss and grief support, Phoebe takes individual client circumstances into account to tailor and apply a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Rogerian, Solutions Based Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Phoebe’s special interests include critical incident response best practice, suicide research, theories and prevention, animal assisted therapy and activities plus loss and grief techniques and interventions.

Jane is an accredited mental health social worker and a PACFA certified practising counsellor. She has worked as a social worker in an inpatient mental health facility (Chisholm Ross Centre, Goulburn) and currently works in private practice with adults and young adults.

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Jane works with people experiencing depression, anxiety, stress, and personality disorders, and has a particular interest in helping people recover from the impacts of trauma. Jane’s approach is authentic, compassionate, and curious. Her work is also informed by values work and a strengths-based approach.

Jane is trained in CBT, EMDR and art psychotherapy. She also uses internal family systems, mindfulness, focusing and creative visualisation to enhance her therapeutic work. She is informed by Jungian psychology and holistic therapeutic approaches including engaging in nature and promoting good nutrition.

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Jane provides supervision for social workers and is continually pursuing learning opportunities to deepen her understanding and increase her skills.

Before choosing a career pathway in Counselling, Noel had 35 years working in various aspects of the Creative Industries. There he gained experience working with others navigating the ever-changing circumstances of life found in this Industry of insecure work, stress, relationships, identity, and purpose. He is drawn to the stories and life journeys that we share – stories that are common to our society and those stories that are kept in the privacy of individual lives. As a Counsellor he focuses on what these stories mean to those who are travelling through life’s changes, struggles, and questions, and how we adapt and cope with these changes. He has experience in working in both personal and community Crisis situations, providing support in grief and loss, suicide prevention, life transitions, anxiety, depression, relationships, spirituality (religion), concerns for teens and questions of life meaning and purpose.

He is trained and continues to develop his skills in Person-centred therapies, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Solutions focussed, Motivational Interviewing, Somatic Experiencing and Spiritual Direction.

Maddy is a provisional psychologist with a friendly and empathetic approach to therapy. Maddy has experience in providing psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. Maddy is passionate about providing a safe space for clients and working in an evidence-based way. Maddy focuses on a person-centred and reflective approach. Maddy has experience working with anxiety, depression, neurodiverse populations, attachment disruption, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Maddy has previous experience working with individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities.

Tom is a provisional psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Tom is experienced in working with mental health across individual, group, and residential settings, where he has personalised his approach to suit the unique needs of his clients, ensuring they feel comfortable. Tom’s client presentations have included mood, anxiety, emotional dysregulation, and addiction.

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Tom has experience with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), developing distress tolerance, Motivational Interviewing (MI), crisis support, developing skills in emotional regulation, and mindfulness. Tom believes the therapy process is collaborative and aims to establish a trusting rapport with clients and parents to develop client skills, and support systems surrounding the client. 

Dayne is an accredited member of PACFA and practising counsellor. Collectively, Dayne has 7 years of experience within Mental Health working with; alcohol and other drugs, at-risk Youth, situational distress, grief and loss, walk and talk, neuro-affirming practices, and trauma-informed practices.

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Dayne has training and understanding in the Rogerian approach, Affect Regulation Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solutions Focused Therapy, Existentialism, as well as a handful of other forms of Therapies.

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Dayne works with a focus on attachment theory and with an understanding of nervous system activation.

Emma is our new Senior Peer Worker at Goulburn Mental Health Hub with 10+ years of experience in mental health, disability, and childcare. A Goulburn local that is passionate about supporting others in their recovery journey and seeing them smash their goals. She has a strong interest in suicide prevention and is currently pursuing studies in counselling and is looking forward to expanding her skills in this area.