Cathy Hayes
Principal Psychologist/Director - All locations
Wollongong and Campbelltown Offices
"I am passionate about mental health and helping people to grow. My aim is to create autonomy, to build clients up and teach skills that ensures progress that can be maintained long term."
Cathy (she/her) has experience across a variety of sectors and presentations. Known for her passion, positive attitude, and ability to motivate others, she is eager to be on your team.
Cathy works with adults, children and young adults, using a variety of methods such as CBT, CPT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Therapy. She works with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender.
Cathy uses techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar, adjustment disorder and many more.
She feels passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills and working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
Cathy is currently on the track to become a Certified Gottman Therapist and uses the Gottman Method in all of her relationship counselling, both with individuals as well as couples. She also runs several group programs for relationships and just loves helping others to connect in healthy ways.
Cathy is also an AHPRA board approved supervisor and provides individual and group supervision to provisional psychologists, early and late career psychologists, as well as others who work in the mental health industry.
Sarah Hough
Clinical Psychotherapist and Counsellor - Wollongong
"I enjoy working with clients in a holistic and client-centred way, acknowledging that we all have our own values, goals, priorities in life. I like to appreciate the individuality within people."
Sarah (she/her) is a Clinical Psychotherapist who says she is "driven to help people overcome and empower themselves in their lives."
Sarah has an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a Masters in Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as a Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has clinical registration with PACFA and an extensive background working with complex client's with a history of trauma and addiction.
Sarah has also completed level 3 of the Gottman Couples Counselling method and is eager to work with couples to overcome difficulties and strengthen relationships through practical strategies. Sarah also has extensive experience in counselling those with Cognitive Impairment.
Sarah likes to create an individualised approach to each client and has experience counselling people with a range of diagnoses including; anxiety, depression, personality disorders, etc. (see our services page). Sarah works as a trauma-informed therapist and it is important to her that the therapy work is collaborative and promotes safety and autonomy.
Sarah is also a PACFA accredited Supervisor with over 5 years experience in the supervision of practitioners. She has availabilities for supervisees and can offer out of hours appointments for supervision as needed.
Sarah works Monday-Friday, with some Saturday availabilities as needed. Please be aware that sessions with Sarah do not attract a Medicare rebate; however, her services can be covered under Worker's Compensation, Victims Services, NDIS, and a number of Private Health Providers including Bupa, AHM, ARHG, Medibank and HCF
Helena Johnston
Registered Psychologist – Wollongong & Dapto
Helena (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist at Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness and is currently accepting new referrals, with immediate availability.
Helena has a special interest in anxiety, stress, emotional overwhelm, risk management, grief and loss, emotional regulation, self-esteem, personal growth, and developing healthy coping strategies. She also provides couples counselling and is Gottman Method trained, supporting couples to strengthen communication, connection and their relationships.
Helena is a SIRA-registered Psychologist and works with clients experiencing psychological difficulties in the context of workplace injury and workers compensation.
Taking a compassionate and client-centred approach, Helena provides a safe and supportive space to help individuals and couples navigate challenges, develop practical strategies and build lasting, healthy change.
Whether you're working through a difficult life transition, processing grief, managing anxiety or stress, or looking to strengthen your relationship, Helena works collaboratively with clients to support their individual goals and wellbeing.
Megan Wood
Clinical Psychologist - Campbelltown
Megan (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist with a background providing psychological support and intervention for anxiety disorders (obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social and generalised anxiety, panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, specific phobias), PTSD and complex trauma, depression, grief and loss and adjustment concerns.
She is passionate about client-centred, trauma-informed treatment and believes creating a strong, trusting and collaborative therapeutic relationship is an integral part of therapy.
Megan predominantly works with adolescents (13+) and adults and draws from various evidence-based approaches based on each individual's needs and goals.
Including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Schema therapy.
Nick Minch
Registered Psychologist & Clinical Psychology Registrar - Wollongong
Nick (he/him) is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar at Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness, currently completing his Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology). He provides a warm, curious and non-judgemental space where clients can feel safe to explore their experiences, develop greater self-understanding and work towards meaningful change.
Nick works with individuals across the lifespan and draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and psychodynamic therapy. His approach is trauma-informed and person-centred, with therapy tailored to each individual’s needs, strengths and goals.
Nick brings experience from private practice, as well as working with families, carers and children in out-of-home care. He has also worked within NSW inpatient mental health settings, supporting adults experiencing a broad range of psychological and emotional difficulties.
Nick values building a genuine, collaborative therapeutic relationship with each person he works with. He aims to create a space where clients feel heard, respected and supported to better understand themselves, navigate challenges and develop practical strategies for positive and lasting change.
Patrick Taylor
Psychologist - All locations
Meet Patrick (he/him), an experienced psychologist with over a decade of dedicated service in the disability support field. Patrick adopts a neuro-affirmative, non-judgmental, and compassionate approach, working empathetically and holistically. The primary goal is to establish a safe and trusted environment that empowers individuals to achieve their goals and overcome life's challenges.
Patrick offers a comprehensive array of evidence-based treatments and assessments, drawing from well-established therapeutic modalities, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Specialized expertise is extended to meditation, mindfulness, motivation, and attachment, ensuring a well-rounded approach to support your well-being.
Patricks experience has been predominantly working with children and adolescents with behavioural and developmental concerns. Patrick has special interest and skill in working with Autism, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Anxiety, Depression, Existential anxiety/crises, Social Skills, Trauma, Grief, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anger management, and Parenting Skills Development.
Quality of care is of paramount consideration to Patrick, and he is here to accompany you on your journey towards growth, recovery, and self-discovery.
Ailsa Graham
Psychologist - Wollongong
"Kindness is more important than wisdom, and the recognition of this is the beginning of wisdom” – Theodore Isaac Rubin
Ailsa (she/her) is registered with AHPRA as a generalist psychologist. She moved to Wollongong a few years ago after working in remote regional NSW for 10 years . Ailsa works with adults and adopts a holistic Humanistic approach utilising a biopsychosocial practice model.
Ailsa’s skill set encompasses trauma-related therapies within the context of sexual assault, family and domestic violence, drug and alcohol, mindfulness and self-compassion. She enjoys working with older adults, and those transitioning into retirement. Ailsa uses a range of therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing , Exposure Therapy, Schema Therapy and EMDR.
Ailsa provides individual services for a number of presenting concerns under the Medicare, NDIS and Open Arms schemes.
Christie Picken
Psychologist & Clinical Registrar - Campbelltown
“The greatness of humanity is not in being human, but in being humane.”
- Mahatma Gandhi
Christie (she/her) is a registered psychologist and has completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical). She is currently completing her registrar program and is well on her way to be endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist. Christie works from a place of curiosity and non-judgement. She believes in working as a team with her client's and approaches every session with a tailored approach.
Christie has a history of working in crisis management, as well as in the neurodiverse space. She practices evidence-based therapy using mostly Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Psychodynamic Therapy.
Christie works with neurodiverse adults, as well as parents of children with challenging behaviours. She has a background in addiction counselling, anger management and working with veterans.
Christie is available to provide individual services under the Medicare and NDIS schemes.
Marie-Clare Biddle
Psychologist - Wollongong
"We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them"
Marie-Clare (she/her) is an AHPRA Registered Psychologist who uses evidence based treatments tailored to an individual client's needs. She draws from various therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Mindfulness.
Marie-Clare has experience in the delivery of both individual and group psychological interventions and is passionate in supporting people presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns including mood disorders, grief, and interpersonal problems.
She provides a non-judgmental and supportive space to explore a client's internal world. Her approach is client centred and she works collaboratively with clients to accomplish their goals and create rich, meaningful lives.
Annalise Tenhave
Clinical Psychologist - Wollongong
Annalise (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist and is currently accepting new referrals. She aims to provide a compassionate, safe and curious space to foster understanding, growth and meaningful change. Annalise would love to get to know you, learning your strengths, interests and therapeutic goals.
Annalise works with individuals over 18 years of age and with couples. She has particular interest in relationship concerns, trauma, navigating acute and chronic health conditions, and couples counselling. Annalise also draws from her experience working in medical rehabilitation settings throughout the local health district.
Annalise uses a trauma-informed approach and draws from several evidence-based therapies to tailor therapy to each individual. Her therapeutic approaches include Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EDMR), Motivational Interviewing and Gottman couples therapy.
Annalise works with individuals or couples who are privately funded and individuals with Medicare and Work Cover referrals.
Angela du Bois
Registered Psychologist & Clinical Psychology Registrar - Campbelltown and Wollongong
Angela (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist at Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness, currently working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist through the Clinical Psychology Registrar program. She brings warmth, curiosity and respect for each person’s unique experiences to her therapeutic work.
Angela has experience supporting people across the lifespan with emotional, psychological and relational challenges. She has a particular interest in neurodivergence, including ADHD and Autism, as well as trauma, emotional regulation and self-esteem. She values each person’s insight into their own mind and body and works collaboratively to build understanding, resilience and confidence.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practice, drawing from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT). Angela aims to create a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood, and where they can develop practical strategies to navigate challenges and move towards lives that feel more balanced, meaningful and aligned.
Kelly Molloy
Psychologist - Campbelltown
Kelly (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist with AHPRA. She works with clients aged 18 and above, from any cultural background or gender. Kelly is motivated to provide a safe and supportive environment for all of her clients and it is important to her that she work alongside you in achieving your goals.
Kelly believes that each individual is unique, and therefore, deserving of individualised treatment. Kelly has experience with evidence-based approaches such as Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy. She utilises skills from treatment methods to support clients struggling with a range of mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, complex trauma, personality disorders, ADHD and eating disorders.
Kelly's favourite thing about being a psychologist is the sense of contentment she feels when creating a safe environment for client's where they have the room to feel heard and supported in their journey.
Sky Smetanin Spiers
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Holistic Counsellor
“In my 20 years of supporting people, I’ve learned that most of us want the same things from our relationships — to feel safe, respected, heard, valued and genuinely cared for.”
Sky (she/her) has over 20 years’ experience providing individual and group therapy. She is known for her authentic, non-judgemental approach and her ability to quickly build the trust and safety that strong therapeutic relationships need. Sky believes that when people feel understood and supported, meaningful change becomes possible.
Sky has a particular passion for supporting individuals healing from relationship trauma, abuse, and difficult family dynamics. She works with people who may have experienced psychological, physical or sexual harm, or who have found themselves in relationships that left them feeling diminished or fearful of trusting again. Her goal is to help clients move from surviving to thriving — creating relationships where they can feel safe, be themselves, and live a life that feels meaningful.
Sky draws from a range of evidence-based approaches including Person-Centred Therapy, Somatic Trauma Therapy, 3 phase approach for trauma therapy, DBT, Schema Therapy, CBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, roach. She also provides reflective supervision and works with clients from all backgrounds and genders.
Sky can provide support under Medicare, Workers Compensation, DVA, Open Arms, Victim Services and NDIS, and accepts private health funds including Bupa, HCF, Teachers Health, UniHealth, Nurses & Midwives Health and St Lukes Health.
Madeline Davis
Registered Psychologist & Clinical Psychology Registrar – Wollongong & Dapto
Madeline (she/her) is a Registered Psychologist at Mind Mode Psychology & Wellness and has completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical). She is currently completing her registrar program to be endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist.
Madeline provides a warm, supportive and non-judgmental environment that fosters self-expression, understanding and personal growth. Her approach is strengths-based, compassionate and grounded in authenticity and professionalism. She works collaboratively with each client to understand their individual experiences, strengths and goals, tailoring therapy to their unique needs.
Madeline draws from a range of evidence-based and informed therapeutic approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Schema Therapy. She integrates these approaches to provide personalised, practical and meaningful support.
Madeline has a special interest in perinatal mental health, Autism, ADHD, gender identity, self-esteem, OCD and emotional regulation. She works with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents and adults, and supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, social and emotional challenges, life transitions and difficulties with self-esteem and emotional regulation.
Madeline is passionate about creating a safe and inclusive therapeutic space where clients feel heard, respected and empowered to develop greater self-understanding and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Chanelle Caires
Provisional Psychologist - Wollongong
“Owning our story can be hard, but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.” — Brené Brown
Chanelle (she/her) takes a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert in their own inner world. She works collaboratively with clients, focusing on their strengths and creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard and supported.
Chanelle is a provisional psychologist with experience working with children and their families, adolescents, and adults across a range of concerns including anxiety, mood difficulties, stress, trauma, self-esteem, and interpersonal challenges. She has a particular interest in the mind–body connection, especially when working with trauma, and values listening to and trusting the wisdom of the body as part of the healing process.
In her work, Chanelle draws on evidence-based therapies such as CBT and ACT, while integrating elements of Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, and somatic approaches to tailor therapy to each client. What she enjoys most about being a clinician is helping clients recognise their own strengths and walking alongside them as they move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Denelle Cosier
Accredited Practicing Dietitian - Wollongong
Denelle (she/her) is an Accredited Practising Dietitian specialising in the treatment of eating disorders. Denelle’s dietetic approach is informed by the non-diet framework. She provides person-centred nutritional therapy that enhances the physical and mental wellbeing of her clients. Denelle is passionate about empowering her clients with the knowledge to confidently nourish themselves and to feel comfortable in their bodies. Denelle is a neuroaffirming dietitian and provides nutrition therapy that is suitable for Autistic and ADHD clients.
Denelle is also completing a PhD in nutrition, exploring diet and gut health in Inflammatory Bowel Disease. She is committed to providing evidence-based and up-to-date nutrition therapy for her clients and is always learning more so she can better support her clients.
The Admin Team
Dannielle and our wonderful admin team.
Meet the Mind Mode Admin Team!
These lovely humans do everything to ensure your bookings run smoothly and a whole bunch of background stuff you wouldn't expect.
They are in charge of making bookings, taking payments, getting your rebates through and stocking up the waiting room with hand sanitiser, Mentos, tea and coffee!
They are also the wonderful people here to greet you, make you feel comfortable while you wait for your clinician and help you with any enquiry. Each of our team are focused on being friendly and professional, to ensure you feel safe and can trust that they will do the best they can by you.
These are the people to contact if you have any questions or concerns, just call or email and they will happily help you as much as they can.
Our admin team are available to assist you with any questions you may have. You can contact them by emailing admin@mindmode.com.au or by calling 02 4288 4667.