Please note: not all booking options are available online. Contact the clinic for extra options.
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Denise HandSenior Psychologist, PBA approved Supervisor
Denise works with gentle expertise with teenagers, adults, and older adults experiencing stress, complex grief, and mental illness. Denise is skilled with using relaxation and mindfulness based approaches for pain management. She is a senior psychologist and PsyBA Approved Supervisor, with 22 years of experience in the field. |
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Dr. Julie HodgesSenior Clinical Psychologist, PBA approved supervisor
Julie is a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who also holds a research position at the Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland. After many years in Brisbane, she’s now enjoying life closer to the beach. Julie has supported countless parents, helping them navigate the challenges of raising children and fostering strong family connections. She’s also passionate about working with individuals to help them live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Julie’s research focuses on the wellbeing and self-regulation of children and adolescents, and how strong partnerships between schools and families can improve both educational outcomes and overall wellbeing for young people, as well as supporting teacher wellbeing. |
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Annette D'AvilaD'Avila Clinical Psychology, Senior Clinical Psychologist, PBA approved supervisor
Annette is dedicated to providing quality therapy, assessment, and report writing to Fraser Coast residents. Annette uses evidence based interventions to provide effective and thoughtful therapy for clients of all ages. Annette also supervises provisional and early career psychologists. Follow this link to D'Avila Clinical Psychology Website |
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Dr. May ChiSenior Clinical Psychologist, PBA approved supervisor
May provides supervision for mental health professionals who (1) want to stay vitally and effectively engaged in their profession and (2) want to learn more about reflective practice, functional contextual approaches, and psychological principles. May sees therapy and assessment clients at her clinic, the Made it Clinic. |
Psychologists, in person
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James BiertonPsychologist
James is a registered psychologist who completed an undergraduate degree with honours at the University of the Sunshine Coast, followed by an internship. Since 2020, James has provided mental health services in disability, community, and employment settings. He has a strong interest in working with Complex PTSD and trauma developed from adverse childhood experiences, as well as the neuroscience of mental health and how this informs development and psychological intervention of mental health disorders. |
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Lewis WilliamsSenior Psychologist
Lewis has experience working with veterans, and adults in general. Lewis uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) techniques to help those suffering from trauma to reduce the distress of re-experiencing memories. |
Psychologists, telehealth
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Greg CurrieSenior Clinical Psychologist
Greg is a clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings. He has extensive experience working with clients with PTSD, as well as working with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. Greg believes the most important aspect of any therapy is the therapeutic relationship. Greg works with adults. |
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Sonja JamesonClinical Psychologist
Sonja enjoys working with adults and older adults with issues including anxiety, depression, self esteem, assertive communication, building healthy relationships and bereavement. Sonja works from a bio-psycho-social perspective, with a focus on how the nervous system responds to perceived threat. She has a special interest in women's health, and works to support women through the lifespan. |
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Yvette Kerr
Psychologist, Clinical Registrar
Yvette Kerr is a registered psychologist who is currently undertaking the clinical registrar program. She has professional experience working with mental health, disabilities, child protection, prison populations, and vocational services. She has provided assessments, interventions, and care to both youth and adult clients. Yvette enjoys cooking, Korean drama’s, and spending time with her boisterous labradors. |
Counsellors
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Kevin HancockCounsellor
Kevin provides person-centered counselling to men who are dealing with stress, chronic health issues, anxiety and low mood. He helps his clients talk through their issues and develop healthy life habits. Kevin also works with children and adolescents to develop their communication and self confidence. |
Provisional Psychologists
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Brigitte JensenProvisional Psychologist
Brigitte helps adults undergoing rehabilitation in managing their depression, anxiety, and pain. She also works collaboratively and calmly with adolescents and adults to maintain good mental health. Brigitte is passionate about psychological service access for small communities. |
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Paula BoyleProvisional Psychologist
Paula enjoys working effectively with clients across the lifespan. She considers each person's unique goals and helps them focus on taking steps forward. Paula is proficient at assessment and therapy for children and adults. She has experience working with children who have developmental differences and she is developing a confidence-building social-skills program for children with anxiety and autism. |
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Tian WiwohoProvisional Psychologist
Tian is a lived experience provisional psychologist who is community oriented and has a strong interest in gender diverse issues. He works from a recovery-based framework to support clients in their lives. |
Additional Team
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Rebecca LutshabaAllied Health Assistant
Bec is a psychology student who works under the guidance of a psychologist or provisional psychologist to deliver evidence-based interventions to children and adults. Bec's approach is flexible, friendly, and fun. |
Admin Team
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TrevorReceptionist
Trevor comes with a wealth of experience in administration from the National Health Service in the UK. We would be lost and swamped without his expertise at our front desk. |
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TashReceptionist
Tash completes 'Team TNT'. She enjoys following up with every inquiry and keeps an eye out for incoming referrals. |
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DanielPractice Manager
Daniel has a background in science and software testing (which is science-adjacent). Daniel makes sure that PsychLab runs smoothly and that staff get paid on time. |
Previously working at PsychLab
Bronwyn Smith is at Wide Bay Psychology
Natalie McKinnon is at Natalie McKinnon Psychology
Shannon Saville is at headspace Hervey Bay
Photocredit for beaches: Ethan Dow, Patrick Ryan, Reinis Birzn, Syd Sujuaan from Unsplash
PBA = Psychology Board of Australia, part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Senior psychologists have 10+ years of practice experience.
PBA = Psychology Board of Australia, part of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Senior psychologists have 10+ years of practice experience.
Updated 03 March 2025