Lindisfarne Psychology &
Wellbeing Centre

Caroline has a Master's degree in Counselling Psychology and has more than 30 years experience working in a range of environments. Caroline has a particular interest in relationship and couples counselling and has worked in the area of family violence. She also has extensive experience in assisting individuals address workplace problems due to recent employment in EPA environment where she worked with staff and mangers through counselling and management consultancy.Caroline also has past experience working with young people in school and university settings. Caroline can assist adolescents and adults in building resilience and managing stress, depression and anxiety.

She uses a range of evidence based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational interviewing, Positive Psychology

Kirby is a Registered Psychologist and Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has a particular interest in assessment (cognitive, educational and behavioural) and support for children and adolescents, including gifted students and students with disabilities. Kirby can also provide therapy to children and families, including parenting skills. Kirby currently works as a School Psychologist with primary school students, and is registered to provide services under Medicare.

Karen is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, and has been working in educational environments for the past fifteen years and has experience supporting children and young people with social, academic and emotional difficulties. Karen is experienced in a range of assessment and intervention techniques and is registered to provide services to clients under the Helping Children With Autism

Karen is interested in facilitating group programs to help young people develop resilience to more effectively cope with the challenges of daily living, and is trained in facilitating groups for a social and emotional skills development program specifically designed for children with High Functioning Autism. Karen also works with adults experiencing mental health issues with particular emphasis on anxiety and depression.

Jodie is a Clinical Psychologist who describes her therapeutic style as evidence-based yet down-to-earth. She is passionate about collaboratively working with clients to increase their sense of empowerment, resilience, and self-compassion using personalised and enduring strategies. Jodie is skilled at treating a wide range of mental health issues, drawing from therapeutic models including

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Schema Therapy. Jodie has a particular interest in working with individuals struggling with depression, anxiety, self-esteem and body image issues, and eating disorders.

Kimberley is a registered psychologist with a Masters degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology, and a PhD in psychology. She has experience working with children, teenagers, and families. She is passionate about supporting the emotional and social development of children and young people. Kimberley has experience, a keen interest and training in psychological assessments of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Andrea Breen PhD is a registered therapist and
supervisor with PACFA (Psychotherapy and
Counselling Federation of Australia). She
specialises in grief and loss counselling, trauma
recovery, play therapy and creative arts therapy
with children, couples counselling and family
therapy.
Andrea has had broad experience as a teacher
in primary, secondary and tertiary education
(including counselling practice) and in music and
special education.
Her experience as a counsellor and creative arts
therapist over 20 years includes a range of
services: aged care and dementia care (music
and arts therapy), mental health, children’s
therapy, family therapy, relationship counselling,
grief and loss therapy, trauma recovery with
former refugees and family violence counselling.
She leans towards eclectic approaches in
therapy and enabling expression through the
arts.

Deb is a registered psychologist who has practised all over Australia in regional, rural and remote communities. Deb specialises in adults and teenagers with a range of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, and substance use disorders, in addition to relationship, sexuality, and other life time transitional issues. Deb uses a range of different therapeutic treatments, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and motivational interviewing to support clients to build skills in managing and dealing with their issues and symptoms to live a full life

Aneliese is a registered psychologist who is experienced in working with people with a range of mental health concerns, in individual and group settings. Aneliese has a particular interest in anxiety disorders, emotion dysregulation, and alcohol and substance use disorders. She is skilled in delivering various evidenced based treatments, including Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Aneliese uses strategies that treat the whole mind and body, in order to help clients live a happier, healthier life.

Jane has had over 25 years experience as a Psychologist in a variety of school settings in Tasmania and Asia. Jane promotes the development, learning and well being of students from pre- kindergarten to senior secondary level. This includes psychometric and educational assessments to diagnose and support educational interventions as well as providing counselling and therapeutic interventions for students individually and in groups. Jane works in a consultative way to assist teachers and parents in devising appropriate interventions for children with specific learning difficulties, overall developmental delay, anxiety issues, social and emotional difficulties, exceptional talents and specific psychological disorders. Jane also works with families to assist in resolving family difficulties which impact on personal growth and relationships. Jane is registered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Susan is a retired Registered Nurse who has continued in the area of health and wellbeing by becoming a Remedial Massage Therapist. Susan has been a massage therapist for over 10 years and enjoys helping people to maintain good health by using a number of techniques. These techniques include deep tissue, remedial, hot stone, trigger point and reflexology. A treatment can be either a 30, 60 or 90 minutes in duration. If you have private health you will be able to claim some of your treatment back. Susan works Mondays at the centre but if you would like another day this may be able to be arranged depending on a room availability.