Provisional Psychologist
BSc Psych., MProfPsych.

Grace is a caring and dedicated provisional psychologist who enjoys working with clients of all ages. She uses evidence-based therapies like CBT and DBT to help clients manage challenges including anxiety, depression and stress. Grace takes a person-centered, collaborative approach to help clients develop strategies that fit their unique needs and achieve their personal goals. She also enjoys completing cognitive assessments. Outside of work, Grace loves playing soccer, watching any kind of sport, going to the beach and the movies, and travelling.

Psychologist
BSc Psych., MProfPsych.

Mickalla is a dedicated psychologist committed to supporting clients of all ages through a wide range of challenges, including ADHD, autism, trauma, personality disorders, and chronic health conditions. She is experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), trauma-focused approaches, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and cognitive assessments. Mickalla enjoys working collaboratively with clients to achieve their desired goals and outcomes. She provides affirming care for LGBTQIA+ clients, values a client-centred approach, welcomes feedback, and is available four days a week. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her dogs and family.

Psychologist
B. Psych. (Hons.), MAAPi.

Isabel is a dedicated psychologist who loves working with clients of all ages. She has an interest in helping individuals overcome anxiety, trauma and eating disorders and is passionate about working with PTSD and Complex PTSD. With a compassionate and holistic approach, she utilises her expertise in EMDR, CBT, DBT, and parts work to create a safe and supportive environment for her clients. Isabel is committed to working collaboratively with her clients to empower them in their healing journey.

Psychologist
B. Psych. (Hons.), B. Min., Assoc. MAPS

Ruth works with older children (aged 8-12), adolescents, adults and families. In her work, Ruth’s areas of interest include assisting clients who struggle with stress, anxiety, depression, loss and transitions, as well as supporting people through the impact of trauma or family concerns. Further, Ruth has a keen interest in supporting prenatal and postnatal wellbeing and mental health.

Therapeutically, Ruth works with a range of therapies, including CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, mindfulness and solution-focused approaches. She values seeking feedback from clients to ensure they are progressing towards their intended goals.

Clinical Psychologist
BPsych (Hon), MPsych (Clinical), MACPA'

Carla joined our clinic in 2023 and brings a warm, compassionate approach to supporting adults through life’s challenges. She works with people experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, low mood, self-esteem issues, perfectionism, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.

Carla has experience helping clients with social anxiety, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), health anxiety, depression, and trauma-related difficulties. She has also worked in hospital mental health settings, supporting adults with more complex presentations such as mood disorders, personality disorders, psychosis, and substance use.

Carla uses evidence-based therapies to help clients make meaningful progress in a way that feels supportive and empowering. She is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), both of which are effective approaches for treating PTSD and a wide range of psychological concerns. She also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and motivational interviewing to tailor her approach to each individual.

Known for her calm, thoughtful, and down-to-earth style, Carla creates a safe space where clients feel truly heard and supported. She values working with people from all walks of life and finds it incredibly rewarding to help them navigate challenges and build the lives they want.

Outside of work, Carla enjoys tap dancing and ballet. She brings that same energy and joy to her work and appreciates being part of a psychology team that is kind, supportive, and focused on making a real difference in people’s lives.

Psychologist
B.A.Psych., Grad. Dip. Sci. (Psych)., MAAPi

Elissa has been part of the Health in Mind team since 2016, working as a registered Psychologist with a strong focus on both therapy and assessment. She supports teens and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and the complexities of neurodivergence—and is passionate about sitting with people in the thick of things, not rushing to ‘fix’, but staying curious, compassionate, and collaborative.

Alongside counselling, Elissa conducts psychological and cognitive assessments for children through to adults, exploring neurodivergence, Intellectual Disability, and Specific Learning Disorders. She is particularly passionate about advocating for those who often go unseen or are missed by traditional systems—especially brilliant maskers and those who live in the grey space between diagnoses.

With a flexible and intuitive approach, Elissa draws on evidence-based modalities including CBT, TF-CBT, Schema Therapy, EMDR, and DBT. She’s also on the cusp of becoming a registered supervisor and brings lived neurodivergent experience, a strong sense of humour, and a deep belief in people’s capacity to grow.

Before joining Health in Mind, Elissa worked across a range of roles including return-to-work rehabilitation, vocational assessments, OOHC counselling, and assessment/case management in non-profit community services—experiences that deepened her understanding of the systems people navigate and the need for truly person-centred care.

She loves being part of the Health in Mind team—especially the shared warmth, respect, and integrity—and finds joy in helping clients feel truly seen, understood, and supported.

When not in the therapy room, Elissa lives on a small property with her family and a menagerie of therapets: a cat who uses the toilet, two neurodivergent dogs, chickens, sheep, and horses. She’s an avid gardener and amateur photographer, with a penchant for long podcasts about neurodivergence and parenting, and a charming ability to be both socially insightful and totally awkward.

Clinical Psychologist
B. Soc. Sc. (Psych.) (Hons.), M. Clin. Psych., B. Bus., Assoc. MAPS

Sarah creates a compassionate therapy environment which recognises each client’s unique needs, values, and strengths. Sarah has extensive experience in a range of evidence-based therapeutic methods in treating OCD, eating disorders, PTSD, anxiety, and depression. These include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, and CBT-E for eating disorders. Sarah joins you on your therapeutic journey with a warm, collaborative and insightful approach and a dash of good humour. Sarah is an AHPRA-registered Supervisor for Psychologists.

Psychologist
B.A.(Hons) Psych., B.Sc. (Hons) Comp. Science, Dip. Ed., Cert IV TAE., Grad. Dip. Pastoral Counselling, Grad. Cert. Psych. Prac., M EMDRAA, M AAPi.

Susan works with adults in an empathic, individualised and goal-oriented manner, with particular interest and experience in the impact of trauma and abuse, PTSD and C-PTSD, dissociative disorders including DID, and loss

and grief. She is trained in EMDR, Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR), working with structural dissociation and parts, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Pastoral Counselling, CBT, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), neurofeedback training, and a range of other modalities. She also has experience in neurodiversity and supporting parents of children with ASD, ADHD and a range of disabilities.

Clinical Psychologist
B.Sc.Psych., Hons., Grad. Dip. Psych. Prac., DPsych (Clinical), MAPS FCCLIN, M EMDRAA, M ANZAED.

Belinda is a doctor of Clinical Psychology with over 20 years experience, and is the Director of Health in Mind Orange. She works primarily with adults with severe mental health presentations, including dissociation, eating disorders, trauma and personality disorders. Belinda is an EMDR Practitioner and EMDR Facilitator In Training, in addition to enjoying work with parts based therapy, neurofeedback, CBT and DBT. With a passion for training and supervision, Belinda is an AHPRA registered supervisor for all psychologists, up to and including Clinical Psychologist Registrars. Winner of the 2023 Australian Allied Health Awards for Excellence in Rural and Remote Services, Belinda is motivated by excellence in the profession of psychology, training and supervision of mental health professionals, and in assisting clients to reach their potential