Meet the team

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Meet Christina 

Dr Christina Stefanou
Director – Clinical Psychologist

BA(Psych)(Hons), DPsych (Clinical)

I am a clinical psychologist with over 10 years experience in both clinical and forensic settings (including Royal Children’s Hospital and Department of Justice). I enjoy seeing clients across the lifespan - from infancy through to adulthood. In the clinic, I wear many different hats including supervision, lecturing, and leading our neuroaffirming assessments.

 I take a flexible, client-centered approach to therapy, drawing on a range of evidence-based techniques tailored to your needs. I believe in the importance of creating a warm, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore their concerns. My goal is to work collaboratively with you to understand the underlying causes of your challenges and to develop practical strategies that support lasting change.

 I have a special interest in working with neurodiversity, anxiety disorders, OCD, personality disorders, dual diagnosis, and trauma.

(Not currently taking new clients) 

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) 

  • Schema Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy 

  • Play Therapy

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of the Australian Psychological Society and College of Clinical Psychologists (MAPS FCCLP)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA) Associate Member 

  • Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor 

  • Registered Service Provider with WorkSafe Victoria and TAC 

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Meet Demi 

Demi Krstevski 
Director – Speech Pathologist

MSPA, CPSP

I am a certified practising speech pathologist with a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Speech Pathology degree, as well as being a member of Speech Pathology Australia. I have rich experience across multiple settings, including working in a special school with children with disabilities and in private practice.  

I am passionate about supporting children to develop independent communication skills and to empower them to reach their full potential. I am a big believer in using a family-centred approach, ensuring that both children and their families are supported throughout the journey. I am committed to tailoring my approach to meet a child’s specific needs while ensuring that I provide neuroaffirming care to create a warm and supportive space that respects and values each individual’s unique ways of thinking.

My areas of interest include working with children with speech sound disorders, language and literacy delays, and early intervention.

(Not currently taking new clients)

Additional training:

  • The Hanen Program - It Takes Two to Talk

  • The Hanen Program - More Than Words

  • Key Word Sign Australia

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Meet Larissa

Larissa Curtin
Speech Pathologist

MSPA, CPSP

I am a certified practising Speech Pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia. I graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne with a Master of Speech Pathology and Bachelor of Applied Science. 

I have experience working with children of all ages, in private, school and kindergarten settings. My professional areas of interest include early language development, literacy and social communication skills.

I am passionate about providing neurodiverse affirming care and empowering children to advocate for their communication preferences. I enjoy working in a holistic, personalized way with an emphasis on fun and engaging through play.

I have completed additional formal training in:

  • Hanen: It Takes Two to Talk and DIR Floortime (early language and 'late talker' programs)

  • Sounds-Write phonics-based literacy intervention.

  • Lidcombe Program for Stuttering

  • Rapid Syllable Transition Treatment (ReST)

  • Gestalt Language Processing - The Meaningful Speech Course

  • Autism and ADHD (ongoing learning, including the annual ADHD and Yellow Ladybugs Conferences, Dr Ross Greene's CPS Model, Novopsych Webinar: Identifying Autism and ADHD in Adults, Emily Hanlon: ADHD in Females)

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Meet Danielle 

Ms Danielle Grano
Psychologist

BA(Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Professional)

After having completed my Masters of Professional Psychology degree I have had experience working with clients across the lifespan with a range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, adjustment issues, personality disorders, anger, trauma and substance abuse. I also have experience conducting child cognitive assessments, facilitating social skills groups and supporting neurodiversity.

I am a generally registered psychologist and predominantly use an empathic strengths-based and solution-focused approach. I prioritise developing a strong therapeutic relationship to establish a safe space fostering collaboration and empowering each client to achieve their goals.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Level 1 training completed

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Registered Service Provider with WorkSafe Victoria and TAC

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Meet Danielle 

Ms Danielle Anderson
Clinical Psychology Registrar

BASc(Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

I am passionate about helping people in the community gain coping strategies to live a fulfilling and satisfying life, despite adversity. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who may experience problems related to anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, phobias, relationship and interpersonal emotional difficulty, self-esteem issues, and stress-related issues. 

I can also conduct assessments and therapy for learning disorders, intellectual disabilities, and ADHD.  

I enjoy working collaboratively with each client and creating a non-judgemental safe-space where clients can feel at ease to discuss their concerns.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Mindfulness Based Interventions

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Currently completing the registrar program to become clinically endorsed

  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • NDIS Worker’s Screening Check

  • Registered Service Provider with WorkSafe Victoria and TAC

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Meet Brenda 

Ms Brenda Fenton
Clinical Psychology Registrar

BSS(Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

I am a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar that enjoys working with clients of all ages. I believe that good rapport and connection is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, playful, and individualised. 

When working with children and young people, I am passionate about helping them navigate life's challenges, better understand themselves, and, where needed, support their families to better understand them too. When working with adults I enjoy supporting individuals to live a fulfilling and valued life. Areas of interest include neurodivergence, trauma, sleep difficulties, perfectionism, and childhood/developmental trauma

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Level 1 training completed

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Currently completing the registrar program to become clinically endorsed

  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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Meet Lauren 

Ms Lauren Rizzo
Clinical Psychology Registrar

BSS(Psych)(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

I am a clinical psychology registrar who works with clients of all ages to address a wide range of presenting problems. I have a passion for working with neurodivergent individuals and strongly believe in neuro-affirming practice. My goal is to help clients feel comfortable in their own skin while providing holistic and collaborative care that empowers them to navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence.

I also work with clients experiencing challenges related to anxiety, mood, motivation, emotional regulation, stress, eating and feeding issues, anger, and self-esteem. 

I use a variety of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each client’s unique needs.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Currently completing the registrar program to become clinically endorsed

  • Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

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Meet Angela 

Angela George 
Office Manager

I absolutely love learning the foundations of a business and supporting both staff and clients with their needs. I have worked in various administrative roles for more than 20 years. What I enjoy most about working in allied health is spending time with clients and making sure that their journey is optimal.

We’d love to meet you.

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