Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar, Cognitive Assessments Team Leader, B.Sc (Psych)(Hons), B.A, MPsych (Clin), M.AAPi, M. EMDRAA, M. ANSA

With over a decade of experience as a psychologist, Nicole brings a deep understanding of mental health, trauma, and addiction, and is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care to help individuals navigate their mental health journey. Her background in case management spans child protection, out-of-home care, youth homelessness, and drug and alcohol services, equipping her with a unique perspective on complex psychological needs. Committed to ongoing professional growth, Nicole recently earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology and is currently practicing as a Clinical Psychology Registrar. 

Nicole specializes in working with adolescents and adults, with a strong focus on trauma, complex trauma, addiction, anxiety, dissociation, and depression. She utilizes evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (Level 2), Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy, Ego State Therapy, Biofeedback (Neurofeedback and Heart Rate Variability), and Deep Brain Reorienting (Level 1), alongside other trauma-focused approaches. 

As an AHPRA board-approved supervisor, Nicole is passionate about training and mentoring the next generation of psychologists, particularly in diagnostic and cognitive assessments for ADHD, autism, intellectual disabilities, learning disorders, and memory-related challenges. Nicole enjoys balancing her complex therapeutic work with clinical supervision and cognitive assessments, and is open to providing supervision to mental health professionals seeking support for professional, clinical, and/or assessment concerns. 

Outside of work, Nicole enjoys cuddling up to her dogs, binge reading escapist novels, and spending time with the important people in her life.

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
BA (Psych); MA (Psych).

Joanna engages a holistic and compassionate approach to treatment of mental health presentations, with comprehensive experience and training in working with the impacts of trauma and dissociation.

Joanna utilises Schema Therapy and its principals in addition to CBT, parts work, structural dissociation, mindfulness, solutions focused approaches and motivational interviewing. Joanna also enjoys offering supervision.

Joanna currently works two days per week. Joanna works with adults. Joanna is a Board Approved Supervisor with AHPRA and has been working as a psychologist in the Central West region of NSW for more than 20 years.

Psychologist
B.Sc (Psych), Assoc MAPS

Jodie is a Child Psychologist who has been practising in Child and Adolescent Mental Health for 9 years.

Whilst Jodie is able to work with clients across the lifespan, she particularly enjoys working with children and adolescents.

Jodie is currently working 3 days a week.

Clinical Psychologist
B.Psych (Hons), MCP, Ph.D., MACPA

Greg works primarily with adults, helping to empower them to develop skills to effectively manage challenging and stressful life events. He is an experienced clinician offering specialised treatment and support for mental health recovery, with a particular interest in mood and anxiety-related difficulties, trauma, and sleep disturbances. With a range of life and work experiences beyond the profession of psychology, Greg brings a compassionate, non-judgmental, and understanding approach to his practice, making him accessible to a wide-range of people.  He is currently available one day per week.

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