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. Lesley is registered to provide services to clients under the Helping Children With Autism and Better Start Initiatives.

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.

Carolyn has recently joined the practice and is able to assess, diagnose and treat a broad range of mental health problems including mood and anxiety disorders, addictions, trauma, adjustment difficulties as well as helping to improve communication, self-esteem and behaviour concerns in children, adolescents and adults. ​Carolyn is an accredited Smoking Cessation Professional and works with people interested in quitting smoking and other substances. She is also experienced in treating people impacted by chronic pain, kidney disease and cancer. Carolyn uses a variety of therapy styles appropriate to the presenting problem and targets treatment with practical strategies. Carolyn is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Clinical Psychology, MPsych (Clin) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, (MAPS).

Jo is an experienced Psychologist who specialises in working with families in areas of relationship counselling, grief, loss, depression, anxiety, mediation and advocacy. Jo has a flexible approach, a wide skill set and practises positive psychology. She works with adults managing strong emotions, relationship difficulties, addictive behaviours and the challenges of change. She is experienced in Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and in critical incident management. Jo is registered to provide services to DVA clients.​

Jo has experience in child and adolescent development, including counselling children who are dealing with emotional or behavioural difficulties, assisting with developing skills to manage loss and grief and supporting parents in the development of their parenting skills. She has a keen interest in psychology over the life span and change management.

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.

Meg Baron has her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology. Meg is experienced in conducting assessments and delivering therapy with children, adolescents, and adults and uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, with a particular focus on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).​

With a keen interest in anxiety and depression, Meg enjoys working collaboratively with her clients to regulate unhelpful thought processes and behaviours, and help clients to incorporate and practise psychological techniques to facilitate engagement in positive, life-enhancing actions. Meg is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), as well as the APS Psychology and Yoga Interest Group. She is passionate about holistic health, nature and the outdoors, and music and creativity.