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Meet us

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Jeremy Sharp

Senior  Psychologist (Consultant)

BSci (Psychology) GradDip (Psychology)

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, recruitment, mentoring and supervision.

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Grace McMurtrie

Senior Psychologist (Consultant) Clinic-based Supervisor | Couples Therapist

GradDip (Psychology) GradDip (Advanced Psych) (Hons) BAcc

Gracie is experienced in working with adults, children, adolescents, and their families across a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and AD/HD. She has extensive experience working with complex presentations, including individuals experiencing significant emotional or behavioral challenges, and is skilled in providing tailored interventions for such cases. Gracie is also proficient in couple therapy, assisting partners in navigating relationship dynamics, communication issues, and emotional intimacy challenges. She offers Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), general counselling, and a variety of other therapeutic interventions to support her clients.

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Peter Amundsen

Senior Clinical Psychologist (Consultant)

BSci(Psych) Hons, MPsych(Prof), MPsych(Clin)

Peter specialises in working with children aged 8 and up, with a particular interest in supporting boys and men’s mental health. He helps children and adolescents navigate challenges related to anxiety, ADHD, ASD, emotional regulation, and learning difficulties.   
 
Using evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) strategies, he tailors interventions to each child’s strengths and needs. His approach is practical and engaging, incorporating visual supports, step-by-step skill-building, and hands-on activities. Through this approach, children develop resilience, problem-solving skills, and a growth mindset, helping them respond to challenging situations with greater confidence and flexibility.   
 
Peter also works closely with parents—both as part of their child’s journey and in individual parent sessions—to help them better understand their child’s needs and develop strategies to navigate challenging moments with confidence. His approach equips parents with practical, evidence-based tools to foster connection, emotional regulation, and positive family dynamics. He believes that when parents feel supported, children are more likely to thrive.   
 
In addition to therapy, he provides psychoeducational assessments to help families better understand their child’s learning profile, strengths, and areas for support. His assessments offer clear, actionable recommendations for home and school settings to ensure children receive the right strategies to succeed.   

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Norman Ramos

Senior Psychologist (Consultant)

BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Coun)

Norman has worked in various psychological settings such as pain management rehabilitation, with youth suffering from anxiety and depression and in a paediatric outpatient clinic in a major Brisbane hospital where he assessed and treated a range of childhood conditions such as ADHD, Autism, behavioural difficulties and anxiety.

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Bonnie Mackay

Psychologist (Consultant)

BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Coun)

Bonnie is experienced in working with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, ADHD and Autism, and a special interest in assessment. She has a person centred approach which uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based therapeutic interventions. Bonnie enjoys a warm empathetic therapeutic approach that considers all aspects of a persons life and focuses on each client’s individual goals, values and needs, tailoring therapeutic approaches to fit the client. She focuses on creating a safe space for clients to share, and to provide a service that is warm and person-centred, working to provide the highest quality of treatment and care to every client

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Dean Neighbour

Psychologist (Consultant)

BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Clin)

With over 13 years of service in the Air Force, Dean brings a unique perspective to psychology, using his diverse experiences to inform his therapeutic approach. Now, as a psychologist, he is able to leverage his background, education, and lived experience to provide practical, empathetic, and effective support. He is passionate about making a tangible difference in the lives of young people and fostering positive change through evidence-based psychological care. Throughout his clinical training, Dean gained experience working with children and adolescents facing severe and complex mental health challenges. He has supported young clients struggling with emotional regulation, trauma, anxiety, and family dynamics, using developmentally appropriate, evidence-based interventions. His work involved collaborating with families to provide holistic, tailored care for each young person. Passionate about working with children, adolescents, and young adults, Dean takes an evidence-based and practical approach to therapy, incorporating CBT, ACT, and trauma-focused interventions. He values humour, connection, and collaboration to create a supportive environment where young clients feel understood and empowered.

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Bharti Gitay

Child and Adolescent Specialist and Family Therapist (Consultant)

BA(Psych/Sociology), MSWStudies, ProfGradCertPositivePsych

Bharti is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges. She works with clients of all ages from 3 years old through to adulthood and has a particular passion for working with children, families, and individuals navigating trauma, grief, loss, bereavement, and relationship difficulties.
Bharti draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Motivational Counselling

  • EMDR

  • Family Therapy

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Her approach is compassionate, caring, and tailored, because Bharti believes therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all. She believes all children are unique, and works collaboratively with children and their families to create a safe space where everyone is heard, and their goals are supported in a way that feels right for all.
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Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your family, Bharti is here to help you navigate challenges and move toward healing and growth at your own pace.
Bharti earned her degree from the University of Queensland and began her career in child and adolescent trauma support. Bharty's journey has included roles in end-of-life care, refugee work, working in youth homelessness, recovery based acute mental health & Headspace, to name a few. 
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In addition to her professional work, Bharti is passionate about voluntary community work, where she focuses on raising awareness and providing education around mental health issues within diverse communities. She is an advocate for people with lived experiences and strives to amplify their voices within a multicultural context.
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Outside of work, Bharti enjoys spending time with her family, reading, listening to music, and contributing to her community through various volunteer initiatives.

Philip Gosschalk

Principal Clinical & Educational Psychologist | Teacher | Director

BA(Psy), PGDipPsych, MPsychClin, GradDipEd(Prim), MEdSt(Guid&SpecEd)

Philip is the founder and Director of childpsych, as well as a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists and College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists. Phil has worked as a classroom teacher, school psychologist and clinical psychologist in schools, mental health clinics and private practice. He has extensive experience with the assessment of neuro developmental difficulties such as AD/HD and learning difficulties. Philip works works with a range of  issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD and trauma. Phil uses a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing from Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Compassion focussed Therapy and depth psychology. 

 

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Tina Laird

Principal Clinical Neuropsychologist (Consultant)

BSc(Hons), MPsychClin

Tina has been a psychologist since 1996.  She is registered with AHPRA with practice endorsements in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology.     
 
Tina has spent over 20 years assessing and diagnosing patients of all ages in private practices.  Tina has worked with patients to enhance their mental health using her skills in CBT, EMDR, and neuropsychology.  She has a special interest in paediatrics, particularly in assessment and diagnosis. 
 
Tina has also worked in hospitals (e.g. RBH, Prince Charles, Ipswich Hospital).  She has assessed, diagnosed, and treated patients.  She has written and delivered programs to rehabilitate brain injury and even researched memory, specifically the effects of peadiatric brain injury on memory.  She was awarded a government grant for this research. 
 
Tina has a keen interest in assessing people's psychological functioning and thinking. She is particularly good at diagnosing complex cases. Due to her experience in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology, Tina can tease out factors involved in complex difficulties. 
 
Tina is used to working as an experienced independent expert. Her enthusiasm for working with children has guided her research and private practice work.  Her goal is to assist children, adolescents, and their families using her professional skills, and lived experience.  Tina is familiar with the impact of neurodivergence or mental health challenges and is accustomed to liaising with other professionals (GPs, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, teachers, support workers, etc) and systems (e.g. schools, NDIA, etc) to advocate for the children and families she assists. Tina finds this work personally rewarding. 
 
Tina is committed to ongoing professional development to further develop her skills, stay current, and best service her clients. 

 

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Angela Stewart (O'Neale)

Senior Psychologist (Consultant) | Teacher

BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) BTeach (Primary) 

Angela has come from a primary education background, having spent 14 years as a classroom teacher. Angela has a special interest in treating childhood anxiety and medical phobias. She offers Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), positive parenting strategies and assessment of learning and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as Speech and Language Disorder and ADHD.

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Daniela Raeth

Clinical Psychologist (Consultant)| Toowoomba

BSW MPsych (Clin)

Daniela completed her training in Germany 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.

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Megan Puckering

Psychologist 

BPsychSc(Hons)

Megan has experience working with children and teens presenting with a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, bullying, OCD, self-esteem and perfectionism, as well as strategies to support individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD. She predominantly practices through the frameworks of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Schema Therapy. Megan has a passion for working with teens managing the stressors of schooling, high standards and peer difficulties. She understands that this age group brings a unique set of challenges, deciding future careers, exploring new relationships and managing conflicts with friends. She finds great value in providing her clients with strategies to manage these areas, as well as working with them to understand their expectations of themselves and how this can impact on their self-esteem.

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Emma Martinot

Senior Counselling Psychologist (Consultant) | Board Approved Supervisor

BPsychSc, GradDipPsych,  MCounsPsych

Emma is a Counselling Psychologist with over 10 years of experience supporting young people in community and educational settings. She is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing space where children, adolescents, and young adults can explore their emotional worlds.
Emma’s approach is warm, compassionate, and curious. She provides neuroaffirming and trauma-informed care to children and their caregivers, recognising the importance of understanding each individual’s unique context. Emma works with children aged 8 years and older, supporting a range of presenting concerns including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, and complex relationship dynamics. Central to her practice is building a strong therapeutic relationship, grounded in empathy and wholehearted listening.

Drawing from an integrative framework, Emma incorporates evidence-based interventions such as Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy. She is also a trained Circle of Security–Parenting facilitator and enjoys weaving principles of attachment theory into her therapeutic work to strengthen the bond between children and their caregivers.
Emma is also a board-approved supervisor, providing guidance and support to early-career psychologists and provisional psychologists as they develop their clinical skills and professional identity.

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Consultant Psychologists work with, and not for our clinic, but share the same values and commitment to quality psychology services.

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