Meet the team

Zoe is a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist. She has worked in mental health for 18 years, including 12 years of practice as a registered psychologist. Zoe works with adults and young people experiencing a broad range of challenges. She places great importance on working with people in a respectful, honest and collaborative way to manage challenges and feel better. Zoe has worked with clients in Darwin, Katherine, Alice Springs, Mt Isa, Tennant Creek and Kununurra, as well as many remote communities across the Top End.

Christine is a clinical and educational psychologist who has trained and worked in the UK, South Africa and Sydney. She has worked in Alice Springs and Tennant Creek for 15 years. She has wide range of experience with all age groups addressing a range of emotional and behavioural issues. These include treatments for anxiety, depression (including postnatal depression), pain and trauma management. She now works with clients in Darwin, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine.

Jariah is a Djugun Yawuru and Nyul Nyul woman from the Kimberley, Western Australia. She was born in Darwin and now calls Broome home. She works using an eclectic approach of evidence based psychological interventions, including SEWB practices, couples counselling, EMDR, narrative therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and psychoeducation. She has worked in forensic settings, community mental health, couples counselling and relationship mediation.

Derek has worked as a psychologist for 14 years and has a wide range of clinical experience encompassing working with First Nations people. education, justice and community health. He has completed post-graduate studies in psychotherapy and holds a Masters in Indigenous Health. Derek has worked in Central Australia, both in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and many remote communities. Derek Is trained In CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and diagnostic assessment.  He specialises in trauma, stress, grief/loss, learning difficulties, behavioural concerns and eating disorders. Derek takes a strength-based approach towards therapy.

Heather has been in private practice for over 20 years, including 15 years in Darwin. She provides diagnosis, assessment and treatment for adults with a wide range of presentations including depression, anxiety/panic, adjustment disorder, PTSD and grief and loss. She also provides relationship counselling and assists with work-related issues. Heather’s therapeutic framework is strongly grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy,  motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapy, mindfulness and ACT. She has clients in Darwin, Humpty Doo, Berry Springs, Palmerston, Alice Springs, Tennant Creek, Katherine, Arnhem Land and remote communities. 

Amalia is a trained somatic therapist and has a PhD in trauma. She is trained in CBT, ACT, DBT, Clinical Hypnosis and Narrative Therapy. She is a warm and collaborative therapist who works with people experiencing symptoms of mood, anxiety, trauma, grief, relational issues, and distress/adjustment associated with physiological conditions.  Amalia combines her knowledge for physical, mental, and emotional wellness. She draws on compassion-focused practices to support clients in living a meaningful life. She sees clients in Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine and Tennant Creek.

Marissa has worked for the last 15 years in a number of areas including community health, juvenile justice, drug and alcohol, child and family and education. Marissa has lived in Tennant Creek and worked in both the Barkly and Alice Springs regions. Marissa has worked with children, young people and their families on a broad range of challenges and believes in the importance of collaboration and respect when working with people. Marissa uses therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT mindfulness and trauma focused therapy and has experience in cognitive and developmental assessments.

Tammy is based in Darwin and takes pride in her First Nations heritage. She respects her Palawa/Pakana ancestors from Tasmania and the Anindilyakwa community on Groote, where she grew up speaking the local language. Tammy is dedicated to helping people cope with trauma. She incorporates evidence-based modalities such as EMDR, SEWB, clinical hypnosis (imagery and storytelling), and CBT. Tammy is pursuing a PhD on Aboriginal Traditional Healing and the psychological well-being of First Nations people. She aims to integrate traditional and Western knowledge to achieve the best psychological outcomes for Indigenous communities.

Jennifer works with teenagers and adults experiencing a broad range of presenting challenges including anxiety, depression, stress, PTSD, complex trauma, challenges with eating, grief, emotion regulation and relationship issues. Jennifer employs a warm, accepting and person-centred approach based in CBT and tailored to each client’s situation. Jennifer has advanced training in EMDR and Schema Therapy. Jennifer has worked extensively with Aboriginal communities as part of the SEWB team at Central Australian Aboriginal Congress, headspace Alice Springs and Relationships Australia.

Siobhan is a clinical psychologist who was raised in the Northern Territory and completed her post-graduate training at CDU. She has worked across multiple settings including clinical, university, residential rehabilitation for alcohol and other drugs, and adolescent mental health. Siobhan aims to provide a warm and supportive therapeutic environment all, including being neurodiverse affirming and LGBTIQA+ friendly. She offers a compassion-focused therapeutic approach, utilising a range of modalities to work collaboratively with individuals to manage their symptoms and enhance wellbeing.