Our Clinicians

Cristian has experience working with a variety of presentations and has worked with adults and adolescents on issues including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, self-esteem, resilience, assertiveness, coping, sleep issues, drug and alcohol issues, and addictive behaviours.

Deborah is a registered provisional psychologist currently completing the Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at the Cairnmillar Institute.

Alex is an experienced clinician and researcher who is particularly passionate about healthy cognitive ageing, and the treatment of people with or at risk of dementia. He is a leading Australian and international authority on cognitive interventions for older people, and his work informed clinical practice guidelines in Australia and beyond.

Terry sees adults and couples. He has experience working with relationship/work/psycho-legal difficulties and transitions, family challenges, depression, trauma, identity struggles, men’s issues, self-harm, psychosis and substance use/addiction.

Michael is a Clinical Psychologist with a commitment to helping people find contentment and happiness within themselves. Michael is compassionate and understanding and is very supportive of his clients.

Dr Donnelly earned his Master’s and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Human Development with extensive training in psychotherapy, developmental disabilities, dementia and neuropsychology at Vanderbilt University.

Michelle is a Counselling Psychologist and Clinical Family Therapist who works with children, adults, couples, and families.  Michelle tailors her approach and supports clients to connect with their strengths as they work towards their goals.

Yeva Dyakova is a student counsellor pursuing her Bachelor of Psychology and Counselling at The Cairnmillar Institute.

Stacey is a psychologist with professional passions across developmental research and teaching, as well the applied clinical support of her child clients and their families.

Dee is an experienced social work counselor, couple counselor and family therapist with a varied background and a passion for working with children, adults, couples, and families.

Archana is a Clinical Psychologist and AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor. She has experience working with people of all ages from children to older adults.

Min completed her Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at Monash University in 2011. She is a registered psychologist and an Educational and Developmental psychology registrar.

Matthew is a Counsellor in Training with a background in corporate and not for profit sectors.

Matthew Nissenbaum is a registered psychologist who has worked with individuals from a wide variety of ages and backgrounds.

Dr Joseph Sakdalan is an AHPRA Registered Psychologist with endorsements in clinical psychology, counselling psychology and clinical neuropsychology. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and Clinical Neuropsychologists.

Melissa has worked in both public hospital and private practice settings for over 20 years.  She enjoys working with individuals and conducting group therapy.

Imogene is an AHPRA registered clinical psychologist. She works to create a safe space for clients by being compassionate, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. Imogene tailors her approach and draws on a range of evidence-based therapy modalities to support clients in working toward their goals.

Larisa has previously worked in a social work capacity with mental health consumers.

Neil is an experienced psychologist who has worked in clinical and private settings over the past decade. He works collaboratively with his clients to create realistic goals for treatment.

Vivienne is a warm and compassionate therapist. Her focus is on helping individuals to gain insight into and curiosity to explore their emotions. Vivienne’s therapeutic practice is driven by humanistic and person-centered principals.