Meet our staff
Our Management Team
Philip Gosschalk MAPS, FCCLP, FCEDP
BA, GradDipEd, MEdSt, PGDipPsych, MPsychClin
Director
Clinical & Educational Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
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Philip is the Director of childpsych. He is a full member of the College of Clinical Psychologists and College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists. He has extensive experience with children as a teacher, school psychologist and child psychologist. Philip has advanced training in clinical psychology and education. His particular expertise is with the treatment of anxiety and mood disorders in children and adolescents, assessment of learning and developmental problems and the management of behaviour problems. He has conducted research on the nature of anxiety and personality in children and published research about children who refuse to attend school because of anxiety. Philip has a particular passion about the involvement of parents as co-therapists in treating their child's problems, which is reflected in the practice's core value of interdependence.
Dr Katie Thompson MAPS
BA(Psych)(Hons), DPsych(Clin)
Senior Clinical Psychologist (Clinic Manager)
Board Approved Supervisor
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Katie is a clinical psychologist with over a decades experience working with children and adolescents. She has a strong background in the treatment of anxiety disorders. Katie has worked in government and private sectors as a psychologist delivering group and individual programs.
Katie has been an international programs director of an internationally renowned psychology practice and is responsible for the operations of childpsych that includes management of childpsych administration staff and supervision and training of psychologists and our psychologists-in-training.
Lisa Lynn MAPS, FCEDP
BBehSc, BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Ed & Dev)
Senior Educational & Developmental Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
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Lisa specialises in the area of developmental psychology and educational psychology. She studied psychology as a mature age student where she took a strong interest in the mental health problems of children as well as the learning problems in children. Lisa has worked with children-in-care, children with autism and general developmental problems of childhood. In addtion, Lisa specialises in assessing children with learning problems and is interested in the learning and developmental problems of children born premature. Lisa is a full member of the College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists.
Maria Jones
BHlthSci(HIM), GradDipAcctg(Prof)
Manager, accounts and payroll
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Maria has worked in a variety of health and legal settings in administrative roles. Originally trained as a Health Information Manager, Maria re-trained in accountancy. She oversees the accounts with third party payers such as DoCS, federal government programs such as NDIS and non-government organisations as well as employee payroll.
Our Psychologists
Dr Emma Ruddock MAPS, FCCLP
BA(Psych)(Hons), DPsychClin
Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
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Emma has extensive experience working with a variety of childhood difficulties. She has advanced training in clinical psychology and is a full member of the College of Clinical Psychologists. Emma has worked in both private practice and as a Senior Clinical Psychologist at various levels of the government; most recently at EVOLVE Therapeutic Services working with children living in out-of-home care with complex needs and trauma histories. Emma has particular expertise in crisis management and the treatment of abuse, trauma and attachment difficulties in children and young people. Emma is also an experienced systemic practitioner.
Jessica Haney MAPS
BPsychSc(Hons), MPsychClin
Clinical Psychologist
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Jessica has completed training in clinical psychology. She has experience working with children with autism and implementing Applied Behavioural Analysis. In addition, Jessica has worked in peadiatric outpatient and child mental health settings as well as with adults. Jessica has completed research on the effects of trauma on refugees resettling in Australia. Jessica has presented at conferences on parenting children with trauma.
Jodie Johnstone
BA, GradDipAppPsych, MPsychEd&Dev
Psychologist
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Jodie has worked as a psychologist with complex cases in the health and disabilities sector through the EVOLVE Team. She has worked in a single-sex school conducting counselling and educational psychology services. Jodie has a particular interest in working with young children and with anxiety and depression in children and youth.
Daniela Raeth
DipPsych (MPsychClin equiv.)
Psychologist
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Daniela completed her training in German in clinical psychology. Daniela has worked for non-government organisations as a Team Leader/Case Manager, social worker and worked in psychiatric clinics. Daniela has published research on the treatment of panic disorder and agoraphobia.
Jeremy Sharp
BSci(Psych), GradDipPsych
Psychologist
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Jeremy has over 20 years experience in child protection as a child safety officer, supervisor and as a manager. Jeremy has a demonstrated history of working in the government and private sectors. Jeremy is passionate about the provision of evidence-based psychological services and trauma recovery, critical incident debriefing, recruitment, mentoring and supervision.
Lauren Callow
BComm, GradDipPsych, GradDipPsychSci, MPsychClin
Psychologist
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Lauren has a wide range of experience with children with developmental disorders such as Autism and AD/HD, where she has conducted specialised assessments as part of her role. Lauren has also worked in a specialist child sexual abuse clinic treating children who have suffered abuse traumas. Lauren has worked in Non-Government Organisations as well as State government child services departments.
Lea Ser
BPsychSci(Hons)
Psychologist
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Lea has worked in childpsych's innovative School-based Intensive Mental Health Program, delivering psychological services to students in disadvtanged communities. In addition, Lea has worked with challenging youth with complex issues and children with developmental disabilities. Lea has a passion for supporting children in care as well as working with children and youth with anxiety and depression.
Amy Milner
BPsychSc(Hons)
Psychologist
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Amy has a keen interest in working with children with learning and neuro developmental disorders such as ADHD and Autism. She uses a mix of child-friendly cognitive behavioural therapy and play based therapy approaches. Amy conducts specialist learning assessments and enjoys working with children and youth of all ages.
Intern Psychologists
Tara Hamilton, BPsychSc(Hons), MCoun
Carmeline Augustine, BSocSc(Hons)(Psych)
Grace Ellis, BAcc, GradDipPsych (Adv)
Our Teachers
Belinda Martin
BEd(Prim)
Learning Support Teacher
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Belinda has over 7 years experience as a primary school teacher working in the state school system. Belinda has a passion for education and teaching literacy and numeracy.
Our Admin Team
Emma Bergin
Senior Administration Assistant
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Emma has worked in various administration positions in Brisbane and North Queensland. Emma holds a Bachelor of Graphic Design to complement her range of skills.
Jodi Schaaffhausen
Senior Administration Assistant
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Jodi has over 20 years experience in office environments. Jodi has worked for Air New Zealand in customer service and as a sales coordinator, as well as a manager of Flight Centre's online presence. Jodi has also worked in various roles as a Personal Assistant and Office Manager for other corporate organisations.
Administration Assistants
Jessica Renkin
Brittney Weller
Sophie Zammit
