Ian is a clinical psychologist with many years experience in private practice. He is also a child and educational psychologist and was previously a senior psychologist with the education department as well as officer in charge of several psychology and counselling, guidance and clinical service centres.

Ian is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the International Council of Psychologists. He is also a fellow of the Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists and also the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists.

Ian is also a family therapist and sex therapist.

Ian is an experienced and talented hypnotherapist who achieves exceptional outcomes for his clients. He is a member of the Australian Society of Hypnosis and also the International Society of Hypnosis.

Ian has a keen interest in flying and is an associate member of the Aerospace Medical Society. He is also an avid fly fisherman and Rotarian.

Ian works with adults, families, teenagers and children, across all areas of psychology. Ian was formally a consultant clinical psychologist with the Australian Defence Force and is currently a consultant clinical psychologist with Ambulance Victoria.

Ian has had many years experience working with clients using the full range of therapeutic strategies and behavioural interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), hypnotherapy, counselling, and solution focused therapies based on mindfulness and wellbeing.

Ian has an easy rapport and a belief based on experience that all people can change and achieve their goals with the help of psychological insight spelled out in the adage “you’ll see it when you believe it”.

We are very pleased that Rachel has now joined the team of experienced psychologists at Bayside Psychology commencing on 13 April 2021.

Rachel is an experienced clinical psychologist who works across all areas of clinical psychology. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families.

Rachel has an extensive background in both private practice and mental health organisations with adults, adolescents and children. Rachel has particular expertise working with behaviour problems and social emotional issues.

Rachel is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Fellow of the Australian Psychological College of Clinical Psychologists.

Rachel is highly trained and experienced in utilising a wide range of assessment measures and therapeutic strategies including cognitive Behaviour therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Positive Psychology, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Family Therapy, Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, non-directive Play Therapy, Circle of Security, family based therapy and others.

Rachel has an extensive history of working with children, adolescents, teenagers, adults and families affected by psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, school refusal, stress, grief, trauma, autism, eating disorders, personality disorders, relationship issues, obsessive-compulsive disorders (OCD) and low self-esteem.

Rachel’s approach to treatment is evidence based, client centred and flexible. She has an approachable style that provides  support and understanding to support her clients during difficult times fostering behaviour change and lifelong learning and development.

Christie is a highly experienced psychologist who brings a mature approach to treating a wide range of DSM-5 presenting problems. Christie has worked in private practice for 15 years and takes a holistic approach to therapy.

Christie uses a variety of therapeutic interventions to assess, diagnose and treat the broad spectrum of presenting psychological problems.

These include:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPL), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness and Mindful CBT, Self-Compassion Therapy and Solution Focussed Therapy (SFT).

Christie works with Adults, couples and adolescents.

Christie has particular training and experience in relationship counselling and couples therapy. She has a special interest in attachment disorders and how these playout over a persons lifetime and have a significant impact on forming and maintaining cohesive relationships.

Christie is also highly experienced in treating other areas of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, phobias, addictions, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety, lonliness, self-esteem and personality disorders.

Christie works with issues involving domestic violence, anger management, problem solving and communication skills. She has an approachable, friendly therapeutic style and is committed to helping her clients achieve positive outcomes.

Peter is an experienced psychologist with extensive experience in private practice and Community Health.

Peter’s areas of practice include: 

Personality disorder, identity issues and low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), sexual abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emotional and behavioural problems, family violence, anger management, stress management, assertiveness, as well as psychopathology assessments.

Peter has a Master’s degree in Professional Psychology from Monash University and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychological Science (Honours) from Deakin University. He has also completed numerous other qualifications in psychology, including qualifications in counselling, family violence counselling, and group facilitation from Swinburne University and an Advanced Diploma in Gestalt Therapy. He has also trained in a wide range of therapeutic modalities that he incorporates in his treatment sessions.

These include:

• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
• Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (Psychodynamic)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Gestalt therapy
• Clinical Hypnosis 
• Family Violence Men’s Behaviour Change Programs

Peter works with adults (18+). His holistic approach to therapy involves actively and collaboratively working with clients in a safe and supportive environment to achieve their goals. Peter is available for Face-to-Face and Telehealth (Video) sessions.

Candice has a background in private practice and school settings. Her expertise is in providing assessments, diagnoses and therapeutic interventions across a broad range of educational and behavioural problems with children, adolescents and adults.  These include intellectual and educational assessments, ADHD for children and adults, autism, educational and schooling issues, behaviour problems, bullying, school refusal, gender issues, performance anxiety, giftedness, study techniques, memory improvement, parenting, stress management, sibling rivalry, adolescent counselling, anger, oppositional behaviour, making friends, sleep issues, grief and loss, social anxiety, eating disorders and trauma.

Candice takes an integrative, holistic approach to her clinical intervention practice and she uses a wide range of psychotherapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Clinical Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brief Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing and Triple P Parenting. She also applies this holistic approach to her psychological and psychoeducation evaluations which are comprehensive and person-centred.

Psychology is a second career for Candice. She has previously had extensive experience working as a principal advisor in governance and compliance. After accruing more than 20 years of corporate work experience, as well as education in areas such as law, economics, linguistics and various languages, she has realised her vocational dream to serve the community as a psychologist.

With her focus on education, Candice believes in life-long learning, from gaining knowledge about the world around us to developing personal insight. One of her favourite quotes is from a poem by Walt Whitman, “I am large. I contain multitudes”. Candice can help you identify, acknowledge, and cultivate your strengths, so that you can live up to your potential and lead a joyous and fulfilling life.

Jacqueline is a Psychologist who has experience working with people of all ages to reduce feelings of dissatisfaction, distress, anxiety or depression and improve self-esteem.

Jacqueline draws upon evidence based therapeutic interventions effective for a variety of presentations / circumstances including: performance/social anxiety, general anxiety, depression, attachment issues, relationship challenges, neurodiverse conditions, changes to health or life circumstances incl. grief and loss, personal development, victims of crime/traumatic events and self-destructive behaviours. Jacqueline utilises psychometric tools and processes to assist an individual, couple or family to identify and understand problems, perpetuating factors and core beliefs that hinder true potential, ability to achieve desired goals or live their best lives.

Jacqueline draws upon evidence based therapeutic interventions including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing and solution focussed therapy. Jacqueline works in a non-judgmental, collaborative and individualised manner to support her clients in achieving healthy balanced relationships with themselves and others.

Rita has been a registered Psychologist for over 20 years.  During this time, she has worked in corporate environments in senior HR, Learning, Organisational Development and Psychology roles.  During this time, she has provided counselling and coaching to a range of individuals across multiple organisations.  She has also deep expertise in a range of psychometric tools and has led various teams in managing psychometric practices.  Her approach is evidence based, client centred and flexible helping support people during difficult times fostering behaviour change and lifelong learning and development.  This includes trauma and grief, relationship and family challenges, anxiety and depression, anger management and violence.

She is a member of the Psychology Board of Australia and Victoria College of Organisational Psychologists and has also completed executive coaching training with the Institute of Executive Coaching and Leadership.  She was also the recent Chair of the College of Organisational Psychologists and National Committee member, committed to progressing the psychology profession in Australia.

Rita has a warm and empathic style and is committed to helping her clients achieve positive outcomes.

Nele is an experienced clinical psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults across all ages and backgrounds. Nele has a warm and empathetic approach to supporting her clients. She values creating a safe space and trusting therapeutic relationship so that her clients are heard and supported during difficult times facilitating positive change and to help them, deepen their understanding of themselves and find solutions to move forward, and increase their overall well being. Nele loves working collaboratively with people to draw upon their strengths and assist them to overcome problems and create a better future.

Nele has gained experience over many years working with adolescents and adults, and their families, across various settings within public mental health and in community mental health organisations, providing psychological therapy, assessments, and parent-child interventions. She has expertise in diagnosing, assessing, and treating various psychological problems, including depression, anxiety disorders (e.g. social anxiety, phobias, general anxiety), trauma-related conditions (including PTSD, complex PTSD, developmental trauma), stress, grief, relationship difficulties, life transitions, parent-child conflict, low self-esteem, difficulties in regulating emotions, and behavioural difficulties.

Nele is passionate about providing assessment and therapy that is evidence-based, flexible, and personalised, drawing upon a number of approaches including Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and family-based therapies.

Nele is also a trained practitioner in Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), which is an evidence-based therapy modality that focuses on supporting individuals and families to recognise and work towards shifting unhelpful patterns that are present in their lives and relationships which often present a barrier in moving forward.

Outside of work, Nele enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family, going on bike tours, hikes, or spending a day at the beach.