Lindisfarne Psychology &
Wellbeing Centre

Ali has worked with children and adolescents for over two decades in the educational setting. She works as a College Psychologist (with students between 8 and 16 years old, their families and teaching staff) and also in private practice. Ali’s particular interests include child and adolescent mental health, parenting skills, positive behaviour support and self-harm. ​

Ali is skilled in assessment (cognitive, educational, behavioural, personality and autism) and can provide therapy to individuals and families. She is able to assess and treat a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, stress and depression. Ali is registered to provide services to clients under the Helping Children With Autism and Better Start Initiative and the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Lesley was a School Psychologist for thirty years and has experience in helping children with learning and emotional problems. She has a particular interest in assessment and educational support for all children and adolescents, including gifted students and students with disabilities, and those with depression and anxiety and suffering trauma. ​

Lesley is able to assist parents with managing children's behavioural problems and developing parenting skills. Lesley can provide support to adults on a range of topics including managing stress, depression and anxiety as well as relationship difficulties.

She is a Fellow of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists and a life member of Australian Psychologists and Counsellors in Schools.

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.

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.

Bethany has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and is able to offer a wide range of clinical services including assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of psychological difficulties. Bethany is skilled and knowledgeable in treating a range of psychological issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, and pain management. ​

Bethany has a particular interest in working with clients experiencing sexual problems, grief , loss, and trauma. Bethany uses a range of evidence-based treatment approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychosexual Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Bethany has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults either in an individual, couple, or family therapy setting. Bethany is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

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.