Tariro Sibanda

Our Team of Professionals Deb Parker MSocWork (Mental Health), BBehavSc (Psych), BComm, AMHSW Medicare registered Mental Health Social Worker Deb is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW) who works with adults over 16 years old and couples experiencing relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, workplace stress and burnout, psychological injury, grief and loss, life transitions, eating disorders, and persistent patterns of negative thinking. Deb believes that meaningful change begins with feeling heard and understood. She provides a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental space where clients can make sense of their experiences, build resilience, and develop practical strategies to move forward with greater confidence and emotional wellbeing. Read more... Dianne Wheare BSocSc (Psych) Post Grad Dip (Psych) Medicare registered Psychologist Dianne is an experienced psychologist who provides warm, compassionate therapy to help teens 14+ and adults to manage obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), autism, ADHD, anxiety and depression. She has experience working with families, supporting parents in their early years, adjustment difficulties, post natal depression/anxiety and child behaviour problems. She utilises Psychodynamic Therapy and Schema Therapy to explore relationship patterns and strategies associated with Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Read more... Sebastian Barbero MPsych (Clin) BPsych BPhil Medicare registered Clinical Psychologist Sebastian is a Clinical Psychologist providing compassionate, collaborative psychotherapy for adults, couples and teens experiencing trauma and PTSD, anxiety, mood disorders, low motivation, burnout, substance misuse, grief, sleep problems, anger and emotional dysregulation. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Psychodynamic therapy and Attachment theory along with Existential and Mindfulness approaches. He is fluent in English and Spanish and can also communicate in Italian and Portuguese. Read more... Don Jayasekera MProfPsych GradDipPsych BPsySci DipPhil MAPS Medicare registered Psychologist Don is a friendly, empathetic psychologist with a genuine passion for supporting individuals aged 12+ through a range of life challenges including ADHD, ASD, sleeping issues, social skills, anxiety, depression, grief, alcohol use, motivation, trauma, addiction, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, cross cultural issues, personality disorders, communication and relationship difficulties. He draws from a range of therapies including ACT, DBT and Emotional-Focused Therapy. Don is also fluent in Sinhalese, offering culturally sensitive support to clients from Sri Lanka and other cultural backgrounds. Read more... Angelica Bussa MSocWork GradDipPsych BPsyScience MAASW Medicare registered Mental Health Social Worker Angelica is an experienced and compassionate Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports teens and adults with challenges including trauma, perinatal issues, Borderline Personality, alcohol use, ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, attachment difficulties, anger management, relationship conflict, separation, parenting, and grief. She applies evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and CBT among others, tailoring her approach to each client’s individual needs and therapeutic goals. Read more... Megumi Hassan BA (Sociology/Psychology) MSW AMHSW Medicare registered Mental Health Social Worker Meg is an experienced Accredited Mental Health Social Worker supporting children, teens and adults with trauma, intellectual and cognitive disabilities, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, emotional overwhelm, relationship challenges, and complex life circumstances. Meg draws from evidence-based approaches including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Narrative Therapy, CBT and, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She provides a person-centred space where clients feel heard and supported. Read more... Stephen Cornish BPsych (Hons) MAAPI Medicare registered Psychologist Stephen is an empathetic Psychologist who applies a collaborative, person-centred approach to support adults working towards their life goals. His experience includes supporting people experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, performance concerns, career concerns and vocational transitions. Stephen particularly utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with clients to identify their strengths and develop strategies, tools and processes aimed at promoting their well-being, resilience and general functioning. Read more... Benjamin Crooks BJust Gottman Lvl 1 Specialised Therapist Benjamin is a compassionate therapist with extensive experience supporting children, teens, couples and adults with trauma, anger, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, domestic and family violence, work stressors, anxiety, depression, insecurity and hopelessness. He supports couples to thrive using the world renowned evidence-based Gottman Method. In addition, Ben uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindful Self-Compassion. Read more... Jessica King BSocWorkMentalHealth(Hons) MMH (Psychotherapy) AASW Medicare registered Social Worker Jess is a gentle mental health social worker who supports individuals ages 13+ with complex challenges, including trauma, dissociation / Dissociative Identity Disorder, ADHD, anger issues, grief, and chronic pain. She uses interpersonal psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Schema therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She has worked with a wide range of clients including university students, in-patients, veterans, and people in residential care. Read more... Olivia Braemar MSW Gottman L1 DipCouns BBus (HRM) Cert IV T&A QJA Medicare registered Social Worker Olivia is a warm-hearted Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports people 9 years and older to manage ADHD, ASD, anger issues, trauma, personality difficulties, substance use, relationship concerns, sleep issues, school avoidance, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, emotion dysregulation, bullying, and procrastination. She offers a collaborative and purposeful approach focussed on your needs and goals, ensuring therapy is relevant, practical and supportive. She uses Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and more. Read more... Philip Onasu BA MSocialWork MBA MAASW Medicare registered Social Worker Phil is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with 18 years’ experience supporting individuals aged 16 years and older with addictions, trauma, anger, veteran issues, ADHD, behavioural regulation, and family violence. His professional interests include workforce mental health, trauma-informed care, prevention and response to family violence and DV, and the development of sustainable wellbeing programs for government and international development agencies. Phil has worked with a range of clients, including Melanesian and Indigenous clients and communities. Read more... Sai Yermsetty BBehavSc (Psych)(Hons) MAAPi Medicare registered Psychologist Sai is committed to creating a warm, safe, and collaborative environment where adults, young people and families feel genuinely heard, and understood throughout their therapeutic journey. She supports people experiencing a range of challenges, including anger management, ADHD, autism, depression, stress and anxiety, adjustment, grief and loss, and life transitions. Sai has a Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology and is a registered General Psychologist with AHPRA and Medicare, now completing her internship in Clinical Psychology Read more... Kayla Wilson MClinPsych MPH GDipPsych (Adv) BPsych AMAPS Medicare registered Psychologist Kayla is a friendly, compassionate Psychologist who supports people aged 8 + with anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder, binge eating, disordered eating, body image, perfectionism and burnout. When working with disordered eating and body image concerns, Kayla takes a health-at-every-size approach. She helps you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours without judgement, helping you figure out what’s serving you or not in pursuit of your short- and long-term goals. Kayla draws from a range of evidence-based modalities including CBT, ACT and DBT. Read more... Graham Barlow MSW (Qual) AMHSW AS (AASW) MCTI Medicare registered Social Worker Graham is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who supports adults experiencing trauma, PTSD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, chronic stress, depression, phobias, social anxiety, overwhelm, and sleep difficulties. He also assists clients navigating workplace challenges, avoidance, and procrastination. Graham is a Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) therapist, helping clients reshape unhelpful thinking patterns. He also integrates Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Read more... James Noon MPsychOrg BPsychSci(Hons) BBus MAPS Medicare registered Psychologist James is a compassionate, collaborative Psychologist. He embraces a person-centred, trauma-informed approach to therapy, supporting adults through challenges such as anxiety, stress and burnout, neurodivergence, career development and transitions, relationship issues, and adjusting to life changes. James is passionate about helping clients build psychological flexibility, empowering them to navigate life’s complexities with resilience and confidence. He draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as well as solution-focussed therapy and CBT. Read more... Anthony Edwards MCounselling GradCertMinistry BMinistry CertIV TrainingAsst Registered Counsellor - Private Health only Anthony is a highly experienced and deeply compassionate couples and individual therapist. With over 15 years’ experience and a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy, he has broad experience working with relationship problems, anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, addictions. distress, low self-confidence, shame and loss. Anthony uses Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT) Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Therapy. Read more... Tariro Sibanda BScience (Psych) GradDipPsych MAPS Medicare registered Psychologist Tariro is a gentle, compassionate Psychologist who is fluent in four different languages and sees adults and children aged 6 and over. She enjoys helping people see different perspectives and find creative solutions to their problems. She is skilled at helping clients with anxiety, trauma, depression, stress, Aspergers’s and ASD, ADHD, grief and loss. She draws from several evidence-based therapies and regularly engages in professional development to ensure her practice is current. Tariro is fluent in four languages.