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 works Monday-Friday every day. 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, a number of Private Health Providers and under the NDIS.
Miriam Chin
Psychologist and Clinical Registrar
Miriam (she/her) is an AHPRA registered psychologist who achieved her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Sydney. She is currently completing her registrar program to be endorsed as a clinical psychologist. She aims to provide a safe, compassionate, and collaborative space to help clients recognise their strengths, overcome their challenges, and affect long-term changes.
Miriam draws from her experience with evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, and Schema Therapy to tailor an individualised treatment plan for her clients. She works with adults and adolescents from all backgrounds with a range of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, stress, phobias, relationship difficulties, suicidality, PTSD, and emotion dysregulation. She trained at the Child Behaviour Research Centre and worked with parents of young children with behavioural issues such as oppositional defiance disorder, ADHD, conduct disorder, and autism.
Miriam is a curious and empathetic listener, and her therapeutic approach is non-judgemental, respectful and client centred. She is available to provide individual services under the Medicare and NDIS schemes.
Jennifer Lee
Psychologist Registrar - Campbelltown
Jennifer (she/her) is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who has completed a Master in Psychology (Clinical). Jennifer acknowledges that therapy is a personal journey and works collaboratively with clients to achieve their treatment goals in a way that works for them. With every client, she strives to foster a warm and empathetic environment for people to feel safe to discuss and address challenging topics.
Jennifer has experience working with clients of all ages in public and private inpatient settings, forensic mental health, and disability support. She has worked with presentations including depression, anxiety, suicidality, anger, autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and schizophrenia. Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Jennifer tailors her treatment approach to suit each client’s needs.
Jennifer has a special interest in conducting cognitive assessments for ADHD and learning disorders, utilising a comprehensive battery of tests to support diagnosis and recommendations for further support. Additionally, Jennifer is also passionate about and experienced in working with clients from different cultural backgrounds, valuing cultural diversity and promoting inclusivity in her therapeutic approach.
Megan Wood
Psychologist and Clinical Registrar - Campbelltown
Megan (she/her) is a registered psychologist who has completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical). She is currently completing her registrar program, working toward endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
Megan has a background working with individuals and their families across government and non-government mental health/drug and alcohol treatment teams. Providing psychological support and intervention for concerns such as anxiety (OCD, social and generalised anxiety, specific phobias), depression, personality disorder, grief and loss, substance dependence and childhood/intergenerational trauma.
Megan is passionate about client-centered, trauma-informed treatment and believes creating a strong therapeutic relationship with each client is an integral part of therapy.
Megan predominantly works with adolescents (12+) and adults and draws from various evidence-based approaches based on each individual's needs and goals. Including, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
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.
Emily Okros
Clinical Counsellor - Wollongong
Emily (she/they) has completed a Masters in Counselling and is registered with PACFA as a Clinical Counsellor. She works with adults with a range of concerns including stress, loss, mood and anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. She has a special interest in gender and sexual identity, trauma, addiction and grief, and works from a trauma and violence informed, client centred approach.
Emily's approach to therapy is comprehensive and client-centered. She is dedicated to tailoring treatments to meet the unique needs and goals of each individual. With a focus on building authentic relationships, she helps clients navigate past and present challenges, guiding them towards meaningful lives. Emily's expertise spans various therapeutic modalities, including Emotions-Focused Therapy (MEFT), transpersonal therapies, and specialized care for victims and survivors of domestic and family violence. She is adept in mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), approved by various health funds and organizations like VS/NDIS. Additionally, she incorporates techniques such as Internal Family Systems, Systemic Family Constellations, the Conversational Model, and Narrative/Art therapy into her practice. This comprehensive approach allows Emily to provide effective support tailored to each client's needs.
Emily is passionate about working with and in the LGBTQ+ community and offers gender-affirming counselling to individuals who may identify as gender-diverse. Emily is also qualified in accordance with best practice guidelines under WPATH and ACON to provide written referrals for those experiencing the effects of gender incongruence and wanting trans-affirming hormone/surgical treatment. Emily seeks to help clients recognise their own strengths and build self-advocacy, prioritising safety and health, whilst acting as an advocate for them, their experiences and their voices.
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.
Jeremy Maksour
Psychologist - Wollongong
“Be curious, not judgmental” - Ted Lasso
Jeremy Maksour (he/him) is passionate about helping adults and adolescents (16+) gain a deeper, more meaningful understanding of themselves and their experiences. His approach is often conversational yet direct, and thoughtful yet playful — grounded in curiosity and focused less on symptom reduction, and more on understanding the whole person in their context.
Jeremy blends a range of evidence-based therapies (you might recognise some acronyms — ACT, CBT, DBT, and more), in a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach, always tailored to the individual in front of him.
Jeremy takes pride in compassionately supporting and empowering his clients as they work through experiences of stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and/or difficulties in relationships — though many begin unsure of how to name what’s going on, only that something doesn’t feel quite right.
Jeremy finds great meaning in working with themes of trauma, identity, shame, and neurodivergence, and he is committed to a practice that affirms each person’s context and complexity.
At the heart of his work is the belief that therapy should feel like a space where you can be open, honest, curious, and fully human — not something to be fixed, but someone to be understood.
Katie Magambo
Psychologist - Wollongong
“We must see in every person a universe with its own secrets, with its own treasures, with its own sources of anguish, and with some measure of triumph.
In each person, a universe.” – Elie Wiesel
Katie (she/her) is a warm and gentle psychologist who has experience across a range of settings, from AOD & gambling, to refugee mental health and private practice. She holds an Honours Degree in Psychology, a Masters of Health & International Development, a Diploma of Counselling and a Certificate IV in Alcohol & Other Drugs. Katie is passionate about providing high-quality psychological services to adults and her particular areas of interest include trauma, anxiety, depression, perinatal mental health, AOD, existential concerns and how psychology can be practiced across different cultures and contexts. She has an interest in schema therapy, ADHD and Autism, the perinatal period, and alcohol and other drugs.
Katie's approach to psychological practice is informed by a Schema-Therapy Framework, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)and the principles of Motivational Interviewing (MI). She believes there is incredible depth and complexity in each individual and that the therapeutic journey we take together – should honour this. She seeks to understand the way the client sees the world with empathy and gentleness. To embark upon therapy with an individual - is a great privilege and Katie views it as a client-led, collaborative process.
Candice Nicholls
Psychologist - Wollongong
“Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind” - Dodinsky
Candice (they/she) offers a compassionate and trauma-informed approach, grounded in attachment-based therapy to support clients through life’s challenges. With a gentle and down-to-earth style, they prioritise your safety and autonomy to help you feel empowered throughout the healing process. In a non-judgemental space, Candice works with a diverse range of clients, specialising in eating disorders, trauma, and neurodiversity. Candice offers personalised care that that honours your unique experiences and fosters growth at your own pace.
Candice is currently registered as a psychologist with AHPRA, and is a Certified Eating Disorder Mental Health Clinician with ANZAED (Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders).
Hilary Key
Psychologist - Wollongong
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou
Hilary (she/her) works with adults, couples and adolescents to help build their skills and confidence to achieve their goals. By creating a comfortable and judgement free environment, Hilary prides herself on making it easy to talk about difficult topics.
Hilary specializes in providing Psychosexual Therapy and Gottman Method Couples Counselling, as well as using methods such as CBT, ACT, DBT and Attachment theory.
Hilary uses these techniques to help people struggling with relationship difficulty, sexual concerns and mental health issues including communication breakdowns, sexual dysfunction, sexuality and gender, anxiety, depression, stress and neurodiversity (see our Clinical Services page for more).
Hilary aims to empower clients to take control of their mental health and improve the health and satisfaction of their relationships.
Annalise Tenhave
Psychologist - Wollongong
Annalise is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar, having completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical). She is motivated to provide a calm, compassionate and genuine space to work collaboratively with her clients to explore their experiences and achieve their therapeutic goals.
She has experience working with individuals in public hospital and private settings. She is particularly interested in relationship concerns, the impact of chronic health conditions, self-esteem and body image concerns.
Annalise uses a trauma-informed approach and draws from a variety of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Schema Therapy.
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.
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.
Emma Ware-Maloney
Dietitian - Wollongong
Emma (she/her) is a compassionate and dedicated dietitian with a specialisation in eating disorders. With a wealth of expertise and a genuine commitment to holistic well-being, Emma brings a unique blend of nutritional knowledge and empathetic understanding to support individuals on their journey to recovery.
Through personalized counselling and evidence-based interventions, Emma hopes to empower clients to cultivate a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. With a passion for dismantling stigmas surrounding eating disorders, she strives to create a nurturing space where individuals can find healing, resilience, and rediscover the joy of nourishing both body and mind.
Guided by a belief in the transformative power of nutrition, Emma believes in being a trusted ally for those seeking a compassionate and knowledgeable partner on the path to recovery.
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
Jasmine, Patrick, Anna, Maddie, Taylah and our wonderful casual admin team.
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