Our Staff

Tanya is currently a lecturer with the Cairnmillar Institute.

Jodie is an integrative practitioner with a person-centred, compassion focused therapeutic approach, and has a  particular passion for supporting those with body image and self-worth concerns.

Dr Michele Bell is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor working with students at CMI undertaking their Doctorate or Master of Clinical Psychology programs.

Zohar is a course and unit coordinator, counsellor, psychotherapist and group facilitator with over 20 years of experience in group leadership and facilitation and over 15 years as a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Jo is passionate about inclusivity and diversity research and is currently involved in qualitative studies on the psychosocial wellbeing of refugees and gender diverse people.

Christine is a registered psychologist, facilitator and coach. Christine specialises in a range of managerial and leadership skills including communication, innovation, personal brand, resilience, presentation skills, leading change and workplace wellbeing.

Greg completed his undergraduate and higher degree training in psychology over the course of a decade whilst working as a full-time secondary school teacher.

Laura has a background in clinical psychology and program co-ordination, working across private, public, and NGO mental health settings.

Jennifer has worked at The Cairnmillar Institute since 2018. She is passionate about learning, teaching and the experience of being a reflective practitioner.

Dr James Collard is a clinical psychologist and academic. He has expertise in areas of clinical and health psychology.

Cat is a mid-career research fellow and health psychologist who has worked part-time in research, clinical practice, teaching, and in consultancy roles for private and public organisations since graduation in 2012.

Storm is a clinical and forensic psychologist with experience within both the public and private sectors in a range of settings including acute mental health, community mental health, corrective services, and adolescent forensic mental health.

Ms Biliana Dearly is a psychotherapist, registered clinical counsellor and supervisor with extensive experience working with people presenting with various mental health problems, traumas, life transitions and relationship difficulties.

Russell is a lecturer and research supervisor covering a range of mental health conditions and integrative interventions, with a focus on individualised formulation, as well as trauma, loss and grief, and addiction (especially problem gambling).

Michael is a senior lecturer and counselling psychologist with more than two decades of experience, across clinical practice, teaching and research.

Jacqui is an experienced and dedicated Psychologist who is passionate about the mental health needs of all members of our community.

Dr Karen Hendricks is a clinical psychologist who has worked with clients in a broad range of settings including public mental health, psycho-oncology, and private practice.

Anthony is a psychologist and consultant, with experience working as a lecturer, trainer, and clinician. He works therapeutically with individuals, relationships and families using a range of psychological therapies.

Alexa received her PhD in 2008 from Monash University. She is a registered psychologist with over 30 years of experience within tertiary education and the adult mental health sector.

Chris is the Associate Head of School for Learning and Teaching. Chris employs innovative teaching strategies for online and face-to-face classes in statistics and research methods that focus on problem-focused learning, emotion-focused learning, and narrative-based learning.

Mira is a senior clinical psychologist and board approved supervisor. She has extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders.

Zoë Krupka is currently a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in private practice and a senior lecturer and research supervisor at The Cairnmillar Institute

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.

Jon is the Course Coordinator for the Level 4 Master of Clinical Psychology (post-registration) and co-director of the Centre for Health, Wellbeing and Disability.

Dr Janine McGuinness (formerly Dr Janine Webb) is a Social Psychologist with numerous years of teaching, research and service experience who has served on the Executive of the Australasian Social Psychologists.

RoseAnne’s key areas of research include quality of life and subjective wellbeing, particularly, health-related quality of life, as well as subjective wellbeing in diverse populations, particularly minority groups and marginalised populations.

Dr Moulding is an Associate Professor and course coordinator of the Master of Psychology (Clinical). He has a BSc(Hons) in psychology, as well as a Masters and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

A registered Clinical Psychologist and the founder of a flourishing private practice, Theo has been immersed in the field of Psychology for well over a decade.

Professor Norton is the Associate Head of School (Research) at Carinmillar, research supervisor and Director of Cairnmillar’s Anxiety and Depression Clinic.

Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist who has practised in the field for over a decade, primarily in intervention roles. She completed her clinical training and early work in Canberra, ACT

Julie is interested in facilitating high quality learning experiences via a range of learning and teaching methods. Julie encourages participants to connect their experiences and knowledge with the training content, and she is passionate about promoting good practice and self-care.

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.

Teresa is an endorsed educational and developmental psychologist who has worked extensively in clinical settings.

Steve gained his Psychology PhD in 2006 from the Human Psychopharmacology Unit at the University of Sussex, UK. After that he spent over ten years working on a diverse range of applied projects in the UK and Ireland.

Kelly is a clinical psychologist with 30 years experience.  Her roles at Cairnmillar Institute include Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator of the Master of Professional Psychology program.

Ash is a Counselling Psychologist in private practice, seeing predominantly adults and teens for individual therapy.

Gerke is a clinical psychologist with well over 15 years of clinical experience since completing her doctorate and a Board Approved Supervisor with AHPRA. Gerke is passionate about supporting and training the next generation of psychologists.