Principal Psychologist, Director
Languages Spoken: English and Arabic
Carol Hayek is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults across a wide range of mental health concerns. She works from a psychoanalytic framework, aiming to bring balance and harmony between the conscious and unconscious mind.
Carol has a particular focus on trauma and grief, and extensive experience supporting clients with complex trauma, complicated grief, and neurodivergent presentations. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and her clinical expertise also includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and psychodynamic therapy.
Fluent in Arabic, Carol is deeply committed to inclusivity and cultural diversity, having worked extensively with Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities. Her personal style is warm, friendly, and compassionate, fostering a strong sense of trust and genuine connection within the therapeutic relationship.
Additional credentials:
Provisional Psychologist
Languages Spoken: English
Odessa is a Provisional Psychologist with extensive experience in behaviour support and therapeutic interventions for individuals of all ages. She has a strong background working with neurodivergent children and adolescents, as well as young people involved in foster care and child protection systems. Odessa is also experienced in supporting clients from CALD communities.
Her approach is warm, client-centred, and solution-focused, creating a safe and supportive environment that fosters growth and resilience. Odessa draws on evidence-based practices, tailoring her methods to each client’s unique needs and goals. She provides therapy for children, teens, and adults, along with psychological testing and behavioural support.
Therapy Assistant and Operations Manager
Languages Spoken: English
Ellysha is the Head of Administration and Office Operations. The smooth running of the practice is a testament to her dedication, organisational skills, and friendly client-centred approach.
She holds a Bachelor of Psychology and is currently completing her Honours in Psychology, with plans to pursue a Master of Clinical Psychology.
Ellysha has experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults in her roles as an NDIS Therapy Assistant, Psychosocial Recovery Coach, and Behaviour Therapist. She has also undergone training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Known for her warm, friendly, and client-centred approach, Ellysha plays a vital role in ensuring every client feels supported and valued.
Therapy Cat
Boots is our fluffy orange bundle of joy and the heart of the practice. As a Persian cat, he brings calm, comfort, and a touch of playfulness to our space. You’ll often find him napping on the front desk, greeting clients with a gentle purr, or chasing his favourite toys around the office.
Depending on his mood, Boots may even make a surprise visit to therapy sessions, always spreading warmth and smiles wherever he goes.
Registered Psychologist
Languages Spoken: English and Arabic
Christine is a Registered Psychologist with over 10 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults to overcome a wide range of emotional and mental health concerns. She provides individualised, evidence-based therapy to help clients navigate challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and significant life transitions. Christine has a particular passion for working with children and young people. She has extensive experience in school settings, where she delivered individual and group interventions, conducted cognitive, educational, and behavioural assessments, and collaborated closely with teachers and families. This holistic and family-centred approach continues to guide her work in private practice, ensuring that young people receive coordinated and meaningful support across their environments. Christine is also highly experienced working with the veteran community, including Department of Veterans’ Affairs clients, as well as police and emergency service personnel. She is recognised for her compassionate understanding of the pressures faced by those in service roles and is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, process trauma, and improve wellbeing. Her therapeutic style is warm, grounded, and person-centred, creating a safe environment for clients to feel supported, empowered, and heard.
Registered Psychologist
Languages Spoken: English and Croatian
Mira Azar is a warm and compassionate psychologist dedicated to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of individuals across all ages. She creates a supportive and non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable exploring challenges, strengthening relationships, and developing healthier coping strategies. Mira is committed to tailoring her therapeutic approach to each person’s unique needs. She focuses on practical, achievable steps that can be readily applied in daily life, whether at home, school, or in the workplace. Through a collaborative and goal-focused style, she empowers clients to build resilience, enhance self-understanding, and make meaningful, lasting changes. Deeply dedicated to ongoing growth and evidence-based practice, Mira strives to ensure therapy feels accessible, empowering, and grounded in genuine care. – SIRA – approved psychologist
Clinical Psychologist
Libby owns and operates Libby Menadue Psychology and works from Psychlinx once a week.
Libby’s approach is warm, collaborative and strengths based. Libby aims to empower clients by providing a safe space where clients can be curious about their experiences, understand their impact on the present moment, and develop skills to improve wellbeing.
Libby’s therapeutic style is responsive to the specific needs of each client and is strongly influenced by attachment theory and interpersonal neurobiology. Libby draws on a range of evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Libby has worked with clients across the lifespan in private practice, non for profit and hospital settings. Libby has a special interest in supporting adult and adolescent clients experiencing difficulties associated with, Complex trauma, PTSD, Perinatal mental health, Anxiety and depression, Autism spectrum disorders, Relationship and family issues, Life stage transitions and Grief
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