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.

Sol has experience supporting adolescents and adults across a range of settings, including as a Crisis Supporter and as a Youth Mentor for secondary school students. Sol is particularly interested in supporting individuals with ADHD and those who identify as neurodivergent, having conducted research in these areas.

Anita is a provisional psychologist who offers an empathetic, collaborative and non-judgemental approach to help clients develop meaningful change in alignment with their values and identity.

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.

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.

Marieke is a trainee psychotherapist at Cairnmillar with experience in grief and suicide bereavement

Katia is a first-year Master of Clinical Psychology student. Her clinical interests include supporting individuals across the lifespan that have difficulties with anxiety disorders, mood disorders and eating disorders.

Chorky is a registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals across the lifespan, with a special heart for supporting children, adolescents, and their families.

Prudy has a background in medical administration and has worked closely with clients to support a person-centered and trauma-informed approach to care. She has also worked with children with neurodevelopmental diversities to deliver early intervention in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

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.

Will is a student counsellor whose background is in the arts, meditation, and communities of peer practice.

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.

Ryannah is a registered provisional psychologist and has experience working in the community providing emotional support to individuals and their families. Her practice is client-led and embedded with compassion, warmth and kindness.

Oliver (he/him) is an AHPRA-registered provisional psychologist with a calm, collaborative approach to therapy.

Param is an ACA registered Counsellor, having experience as a therapist for 5-years across various institutions such as private clinic, university and hospital, and is currently the Co-Ordinator for placement students at Cairnmillar Institute.

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

Shaped by a career creating opportunities for meaningful connection, and by personal experiences of grief, loss, and life transition, Laura brings warmth, curiosity, and compassion to her work with people navigating change, uncertainty, and personal growth.

Meghana is a provisional psychologist completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical) at the Cairnmillar Institute. She has experience across community mental health and crisis support and is committed to creating a warm and culturally-responsive space where all clients feel safe, heard, and understood.

Min is an Educational and Developmental endorsed psychologist and provides supervision for registrar programs.

David is a Clinical Psychology Master’s student currently completing his placement. He has a particular interest in working with individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, and interpersonal difficulties, and is passionate about supporting people from culturally diverse communities.

Candela is an Argentine-trained registered provisional psychologist currently completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology). She aims to provide a safe space, where clients from all walks of life can feel heard and respected, and to work collaboratively to achieve personal growth.

Monique adopts a strengths-based approach to supporting psychological well-being across the lifespan. Monique is passionate about working with individuals experiencing multifaceted presentations and facilitating meaningful, functional change through evidence-based psychological practice.

Theo Naidoo is a Clinical Psychologist and Deputy Director of Clinical Services at The Cairnmillar Institute. He’s passionate about helping people live lives that feel authentic, connected, and meaningful.

Younsoo is a provisional psychologist completing postgraduate training in clinical psychology.

Jess is a provisional psychologist known for her warmth and authenticity. She aims to create a safe and inclusive space for clients to feel heard, to better understand themselves, and to work collaboratively towards meaningful change.

Saskia is passionate about creating affirming and inclusive spaces where clients feel safe to explore their experiences, develop greater self-understanding, and work towards meaningful change in ways that feel right for them.

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.

Zoe is a provisional psychologist completing the AHPRA Overseas Transition Programme at Cairnmillar, having originally trained as a counselling psychologist in the UK. She provides individual therapy for adults.

Brigid is completing a Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She aims to provide a warm and supportive space for people to safely explore their unique life experiences

Josh is a counsellor-in-training completing his postgraduate studies in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Cairnmillar Institute.

Kenneth is a provisional psychologist who strives to offer a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapeutic space where people feel accepted as they are.

Erica is a provisional psychologist who is a skilled and thoughtful listener. She brings warmth and compassion to her work.

A Psychology and Counselling student, Grace is committed to facilitating a warm and compassionate space to explore a client’s challenges.

Charlotte takes a collaborative approach to therapy, tailoring therapy to individuals’ needs and goals.

Yixia is a psychologist who is genuinely interested in understanding people, not only what they are experiencing, but how they have come to experience themselves, others, and the world in the way they do.