Meet the team

Psychologists

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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) 

  • Ego State Therapy (Parts Work)

  • 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 Brenda 

Ms Brenda Fenton
Senior Clinical Psychologist

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

I enjoy working with clients of all ages and I believe that good connection and rapport is the key to a successful therapeutic relationship. My approach is warm, relaxed, playful, and collaborative. 

When working with adults I enjoy supporting individuals to live a fulfilling, balanced, and valued life. I often help individuals explore how past experiences may play into their present life and address patterns that can leave people feeling stuck or overwhelmed. 

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. 

Areas of interest include trauma, EMDR, relationship challenges, sleep difficulties, neurodivergence, 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

  • 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 Psychologist

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 the adversity one may face. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults who may experience concerns related to anxiety/phobias, depression, PTSD, bipolar, borderline personality disorder, OCD, grief/loss, relationship, family and interpersonal difficulty, self-esteem concerns, and life adjustment stress.

Additionally, I strongly believe in working within a neuro-affirming framework and can conduct assessments and therapy for learning disorders, intellectual disabilities and ADHD. I also provide neuroaffirming and therapeutic support for autism. 

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

  • 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 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)

Meet Elisa 

Ms Elisa Yildiz
Clinical Psychology Registrar

BPsych(Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

I am a clinical psychology registrar who values a therapeutic journey where my clients feel safe, understood and supported. I adopt a non-judgmental and empathetic approach to therapy, fostering an environment that is built on trust, collaboration and authenticity.

I work with clients across the lifespan (children, adolescents and adults) experiencing challenges relating to anxiety, mood, trauma, relationships and interpersonal difficulties, grief/loss, adjustment and life transitions, stress and self-esteem. My therapeutic work is grounded in evidence-based practice, tailoring interventions based on each client’s unique needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. I find it deeply rewarding to support my clients as they develop insight, emotional clarity and meaningful change that aligns with their values.

I have supported clients with a wide range of presentations, including emotional regulation, anxiety and mood concerns, relationship and family difficulties, adjustment-related concerns, grief/loss and trauma. I also have experience conducting child cognitive assessments and adult personality assessments.

THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • 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

  • Generally registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency

  • NDIS Worker’s Screening Check

Speech Pathologists

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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)

Meet Alexandra 

Alexandra Gooding
Speech Pathologist

BSpPath (Hons)

I am a certified New Graduate Speech Pathologist and member of Speech Pathology Australia. I graduated from La Trobe University, Melbourne, with a Bachelor of Speech Pathology with Honours- BSpPath (Hons), which involved developing a communication resource database for clinicians in hospital settings.  

I am eager to apply my clinical, theoretical and industry knowledge to my work, as well as my passion in supporting and empowering children. I have had a diverse clinical placement experience across a special education school, a paediatric communication clinic, and in hospital settings. Through these amazing opportunities, I have developed a strong appreciation for an individualised, collaborative and family-centred approach to best support each client.

I highly value relationship building and believe rapport is fundamental to effective therapy. I enjoy utilising a holistic approach to care in a way that is meaningful, engaging and fun.

ACCREDITATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

  • Member of Speech Pathology Australia

  • NDIS Worker’s Screening Check

Office Support

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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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