Our Practitioners

Dr. Anil V Reddy

MBBS, MD, FRANZCP

Consultant Psychiatrist - Founding Director

Dr Anil Reddy is a senior specialist Psychiatrist with 20 years of experience in the field of Psychiatry.

Dr Philippa Cannan

BA (Hons), DPsych (Clin.), Grad Dip YMH, Master of YMH, MAPS.

Clinical Psychologist - Founding Director

Philippa is a clinical psychologist who works with both adolescents and adults. She works with with individuals who present with major mental illnesses such as borderline personality disorder, schizophrenia, depression and anxiety using a range of therapies including CBT, ACT and DBT. 

Dr Anca Corbu

MBBS, MD, FRANZCP

Psychiatrist

Anca was born in Eastern Europe but came to Australia 26 years ago. She trained here as a Psychiatrist and calls Australia home.

Dr Amaryah Paul

MBBS BA MPM FRANZCP CERTCAP

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Dr Amaryah Paul is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who works with children, youth and adults. She attended the University of Melbourne and completed psychiatry training at Alfred Health, Melbourne.

Dr Elizabeth Walker

MBBS FRANZCP Cert Child Adol Psych

Liz has worked across public and private spheres with special interests in perinatal and child and adolescent practice and has extensive experience with a wide range of mental health conditions affecting children,young people and adults.

Dr Kipling Walker

Psychiatrist

Dr Sharad Tamrakar

MBBS, MD, FRANZCP

Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Sharad Tamrakar is an experienced psychiatrist with over two decades of clinical practice, specializing in a wide array of mental health conditions. He received his MBBS followed by Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Psychiatry from Nepal in 2004, and since then, he has dedicated his career to advancing the field of psychiatry. Following his relocation to Australia, he achieved Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 2018. Throughout his extensive career, Dr Tamrakar has developed a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of adults experiencing a range of complex psychiatric disorders, including psychotic disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorders. He is also well-versed in managing conditions such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and various personality disorders. His commitment to improving the care and quality of life for individuals with lived experiences and their caregivers is at the forefront of his practice.

Dr Theresa Naidoo

BMedSci, MBBS (Hons), FRACP

Paediatrician – Community and Child Health

Books currently closed - Theresa has a strong commitment to child-centred practice and a practical and collaborative approach in her work. She aims to facilitate communication within families, informed decision-making and working together with other medical and allied health professionals to support children.

Aleksandra (Ally) Olekalns (she/her)

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Health)

HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST

Ally is a Health Psychologist, and works with people to manage the impact of health conditions including chronic disease, allergies and persistent pain on their mental health and wellbeing. She also has an interest and experience working with people presenting with anxiety disorders, trauma, grief and loss, and challenges to mental health during the perinatal period.

Alex Jolly

BPsych(Hons),MPsych(Clinical)

Clinical Psychologist

Alex is experienced in working with people across the life span (ranging from adolescence through to older age) to address mental health concerns such as: anxiety and mood disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, personality disorders, and adjustment difficulties.

Alexandra Hunn

BPsych (Hons.), MPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist, MAPS

Alex is a Clinical Psychologist and a board-approved supervisor for provisional psychologists and clinical psychology registrars. She has a special interest in PTSD, perinatal mental health, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, grief and loss and trauma. She is also trained in infant sleep and settling and sleep problems in adolescents and adults.

Claire Collie

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

CURRENTLY ON LEAVE - Claire is a Clinical Psychologist with experience providing therapeutic support to children, adolescents, parents, and adults. Claire utilises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to work with individuals with a variety of mental health conditions including anxiety disorders, neurodivergent diagnoses, and complex trauma. In addition to therapy, Claire has experience in conducting comprehensive assessments of autism, ADHD, and cognitive and learning difficulties.

Elisabeth CLAIRE Graham

MAPS; FCCLP, BA, Grad Dip Counselling Psychology, Master of Psychology (Mon)

Clinical Psychologist

Claire is a Clinical Psychologist who hashad a career in Child and Adolescent Mental Health in Melbourne, where she worked with children and adolescents presenting with complex mental health and developmental disorders.

Clare Lord

BA(Hon), MPsych (Clin)

Clinical Psychologist

Clare is a clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns. She has a compassionate and flexible approach to therapy, guided by her client's values and beliefs. She has experience supporting clients through challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, trauma, perinatal mental health concerns, persistent pain, stress, and grief.

Daniel Moore

B.psych (hons.) MPsych (clin.) MAPS.

Clinical Psychologist, MAPS

Daniel Moore is a Registered Clinical Psychologist and Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Daniel is experienced in treating adults with anxiety disorders, stress, sleep problems, mood disorders, trauma, substance use and personality vulnerabilities.

Dr David Bakker

DPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

David works collaboratively with his clients to develop a shared, tailored, and holistic understanding of their problems and goals. He uses strongly evidence-based techniques, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy, to help clients find achievable, practical strategies to overcome their issues.

Eleanor Ryder

Clinical Psychology Registrar

Registered Psychologist 

Ellie is a registered psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She has worked with a variety of presenting problems and a diverse range of clients across public and private mental health settings.

Emilie Burgess

Dietitian

Emilie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Accredited Sports Dietitian. Emilie has aspecial interest and experience in sports nutrition, women’s health and individuals experiencing a troubled relationship with food.

Gemma Dance

BBS, MPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

Gemma has extensive experience working with trauma, family violence, sexual abuse, personality disorders, and a wide range of anxiety and depressive disorders

Helen Shann

BASc, GradDipPsych (Adv), HonsPsych, MProfPsych

Psychologist

Helen is a general psychologist who has held full registration for over seven years. She is currently studying to become clinically endorsed. Helen works with adolescents and adults. She offers a collaborative approach and tailors therapy to individual needs. She uses evidence-based interventions including CBT, ACT, DBT, and schema therapy.

Hilary Smith

Psychologist - Clinical Registrar

Hilary aims to provide an authentic,warm, and collaborative therapeutic space for clients to work towards theirgoals. She is passionate about working with individuals across the lifespan toaddress a range of concerns including anxiety and mood disorders, grief andloss, and relationship challenges. Hilary uses therapeutic techniques fromCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness, and works with clients to find out what best suits them..

Janine House

BA (Hons) MPsych (Clin)

Clinical Psychologist

Janine has a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and has experience providing psychological treatment for adults with a range of mental health presentations such as anxiety and stress management, depression, trauma, workplace stress, grief and personality vulnerabilities.

Jeremy Cowden

BA (Psychology), MSc. (Psychology), MAAPi

Psychologist

Jeremy has particular interests in working with people who have experienced trauma and people who have experienced workplace bullying/harrassment.

Jessica Hartley

BPsych(Hons) MPsych(Clin)

Clinical Psychologist

CURRENTLY ON LEAVE - Jessica is a clinical psychologist who provides psychological intervention to adolescents and adults

Jessie Smith

BAppSci (Psychology), GradDipPsych, MProfPsych.

PSYCHOLOGIST

Jessie brings respect, warmth,empathy, and a holistic lens to therapy; she is considerate of your past experiences and overall well-being. Her goal is to create a safe space where you can express yourself freely. Jessie combines humour and kindness to foster a trusting, non-judgmental connection with her clients, collaborating to tailor treatment plans that address their unique needs and lead towards improved well-being.

Katie Ling

BPsych (Hons.), MPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

Katie is a clinical psychologist who works with adults. She takes a collaborative and compassionate approach to treatment. Katie works with a variety of presenting concerns including, but not limited to, anxiety, trauma, PTSD, grief and loss, perinatal, and OCD.

Kezia Wasdell

MPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

CURRENTLY ON LEAVE - Kezia is a clinical psychologist and values working with adults with chronic mental health difficulties. Kezia’s areas of interest include obsessive-compulsive disorders, personality disorders, anxiety and panic disorders, mood disorders including depression and bi-polar affective disorder, adjustment disorders and stress management strategies, among others. 

Dr Kym Nutting

Clinical Psychologist

information to come

Lachlan Bell

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)

Clinical Psychologist

Lachlan is committed to providing collaborative therapy for each person's unique mental health needs. He believes that a warm, friendly, and adaptable approach underpins therapeutic progress. Lachlan applies skills from a variety of evidence-based treatment frameworks including – but not limited to – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Lachlan also has a keen interest in psychometric assessment and strongly believes in using all tools available to develop a thorough understanding of his clients' concerns.

Lauren Tremayne

BA (Hons.), MPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

Lauren has a keen interest in perinatal and infant mental health, infertility, parenting, anxiety and depression, workplace-related injuries

Liz Antel

Clinical Psychologist

Liz is a Clinical Psychologist who has extensive experience in working with adults who present with a variety of mental health concerns. Liz has a special interest in working with people who have experienced psychological trauma, as well as those who have addiction difficulties. Other areas of interest include anxiety and mood disorders.

Megan Waugh (she/her)

Clinical Psychologist

Megan works almost exclusively with neurodivergent children and adults. She has a particular passion for Autism: she offers Autism assessments for children and adults, and therapy/support for neurodivergent children and adults. Megan is keen to support families, and welcomes family members to attend with their young person. Megan is passionate about neurodiversity-affirming care and she is a strong ally of the Autisticand LGBTQIA+ communities.

Dr Sama Colquhoun

BSc (Hons), DPsych (Clin.)

Clinical Psychologist

Sama is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience in working with adults, adolescents, and children. She provides a wide range of psychological interventions for all general mental health conditions.

Anita Barrett

Practice Manager

Anita has worked in Management in Mental Health for 10 years. She has also worked in General Medical Practices and Insurance Companies.Anita is approachable and friendly and always happy to help. She is keen to assist all clients and their families to access top quality mental health care in Hobart.