OUR TEAM
At Healthy Mind Centre, we understand the importance of finding the perfect match for your needs. While our personalised triaging process ensures you're connected with the most suitable clinician with the soonest availability, take a moment to get acquainted with our dedicated team below. Click here to learn more about our process.
SOPHIE HILLIER
Sophie is a Provisional Psychologist currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology. She is passionate about empowering her clients to take action as the experts in their own lives to facilitate increased well-being. She has experience working with people experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, personality disorders, stress, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder. She also conducts comprehensive cognitive and academic assessments under the supervision of senior clinical psychologists.
Sophie likes to adapt her therapy modality to what the client is presenting, often incorporating Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-based therapy, and so on. She currently does not offer Medicare rebates, meaning that her fees have been lowered and are more affordable.
ISABELLE GOODWIN
Isabelle is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (CEDC) who studied at The University of Tasmania and Deakin University. She is committed to helping her clients feel empowered to become fearless eaters and confident in their own skin.
She is experienced in supporting clients with eating disorders, particularly binge eating disorder (BED), as well as food intolerance, strong food preferences and emotional eating.
Isabelle practices with a non-diet, weight neutral approach and supports her clients to build intuitive eating skills. She recognises that weight is a small piece of the puzzle when it comes to health and instead focusses on building healthy, sustainable habits with her clients. Isabelle welcomes clients from all backgrounds.
Isabelle can offer Medicare rebates with a valid GP TCA/ GPMP referral, or Eating Disorder referral.
JANET DARROCH
Janet is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a diverse background. Janet has a passion for palliative and end-of-life bereavement care. She has extensive experience delivering perinatal mental health services and pre- and post-birth support. She also has expertise working with returned veterans.
Janet can provide support with relaxation, anxiety and depression management, self-compassion, mindfulness, and emotional regulation. Janet employs a trauma-informed and recovery-focused approach, drawing from various therapeutic models including ACT, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and attachment-based therapy. She supports clients, both individually and in groups, face-to-face and via telehealth.
Janet can offer Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
AMANDA WESTCOTT
Amanda is a Social Worker, accredited with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and has over 15 years’ experience working with people. Amanda has an interest in working with the impact of trauma and works in a person centred and trauma informed way.
Amanda brings curiosity to her work with adults and children and uses Narrative, Acceptance and Commitment therapy and EMDR to assist people overcome the impact of trauma.
Outside of Health Mind Centre, Amanda enjoys being in nature, cooking, exercising and being with her dog, Teddy.
Amanda currently doesn't offer Medicare rebates, which means his fees have been lowered to make his services more affordable for everyone.
WARWICK GREEN
Warwick is a Provisionally Registered Psychologist currently completing his Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Tasmania. Warwick brings a wealth of life experience to his role at HMC. Prior to his psychology journey, Warwick completed a Bachelor of Commerce, gained extensive experience in Outdoor Advertising management, and worked as an adventure caving and multi-pitch rock climbing instructor.
Warwick has an empathetic approach, and he likes to bring the best out in people. His current focus is on assessments for neurodivergence, such as ADHD, autism, and learning differences. He is also eager to develop skills in Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
In his spare time, Warwick participates in ocean swimming races and various volunteer roles.
Warwick currently doesn't offer Medicare rebates, which means his fees have been lowered to make his services more affordable for everyone.
EVANGELINE LILLEY-HALE
Evangeline is a Psychologist who enjoys working with pre-teens, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, significant life changes or relationship difficulties. Evangeline uses a range of therapeutic approaches, particularly CBT, ACT and EFT.
When not at HMC, Evangeline can be found outdoors exploring or catching up with friends over coffee.
Evangeline supports her clients exclusively through the convenience of telehealth (online). She can offer Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
STEPH VIALLE
Steph is a Provisional Psychologist with a Masters of Professional Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Counselling, and experience in the Community Sector working with people experiencing homelessness and family violence. Steph works from a client-centred and trauma-informed approach and uses a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She is passionate about providing a safe and affirming therapeutic space and using evidence-based practices to assist people to find meaning and well-being.
Steph works with people of all ages and can provide therapy and assessment services under the supervision of a clinical psychologist.
Steph currently doesn't offer Medicare rebates, which means her fees have been lowered to make her services more affordable for everyone.
AMY FARRELL
Amy is a Psychologist who works with children and adults in numerous areas of psychology including depression, anxiety, stress and life issues. Amy has special interests in healthy relationships, communication, sexuality, sexual health, and gender. She is passionate about diversity affirming care and aims to create a safe and non-judgmental environment where people can be themselves. Amy’s expertise also extends to psychometric assessment of cognitive, developmental and academic performance.
You can find out more about Amy here.
LAURA COWLEY
Laura is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has a special interest in working with young people and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, school-based challenges, and trauma. Laura has previously worked in the field of education, addiction, and youth mental health.
Laura has a strengths-based framework and uses a range of therapeutic interventions including, ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and Narrative approaches. When she is not at work, Laura enjoys the outdoors and spending time with friends.
Laura offers Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
Read Laura’s latest blog HERE.
REBECCA REID
Bec is a Provisional Psychologist who enjoys working across the lifespan with a range of different client presentations. Bec also has experience in assessing and diagnosing developmental disorders including global developmental delay, intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, ADHD and Autism. When not at HMC, Bec enjoys baking and spending time in her veggie garden.
Bec currently doesn't offer Medicare rebates, which means her fees have been lowered to make her services more affordable for everyone.
SAM SHAND
Sam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with a background working with adolescents and families. He has extensive experience in working with Aboriginal adolescents and has a passion for working with individuals through a holistic model that is tailored to their needs. Sam has undertaken EMDR training, to work with those experiencing trauma.
Sam is our Senior Social Worker at Healthy Mind Centre Launceston. Sam is also offering Professional Supervision to other Social Workers.
Read more about Sam’s background and approaches here.
TUA AGAIAVA
Tua is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years experience. With a Masters in Forensic Mental Health, Tua has particular interest in male anxiety and aggression. He enjoys working with adults experiencing stress, anxiety and depression, addiction, grief and significant life changes. Tua mainly uses CBT, ACT and narrative-informed approaches to treatment.
When he’s not at HMC, Tua works as a fitness instructor, and is interested in researching the integration of physical movement with CBT to treat mood disorders and improve general wellbeing.
Tua offers Medicare rebates with a valid GP referral.
CATHERINE BISHOP
Catherine is one of our Senior Clinical Psychologist at HMC. She works with clients across the lifespan, however particularly enjoys working with adults and older adults. Catherine uses a range of therapeutic modalities, particularly ACT, CBT, and DBT informed approaches. She is able to work with clients with a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety and phobias, depression, PTSD, OCD, and eating disorders. Catherine is especially passionate about assisting people to recover from trauma and supporting people experiencing grief and loss. She also enjoys working with people to improve their self-image, including body image and relationship with food. Catherine is also able to provide assessment services and especially enjoys assessments for neurodivergence. She is passionate about helping neurodivergent individuals to better understand themselves and to be able to embrace their unique qualities.
You can read more about Catherine here.
ANGE BERTRAM
Ange is a PTPA registered Play Therapist NDIS Early Years Practitioner with a background in early childhood intervention. She is passionate about empowering children through play, facilitating tools for self-agency and supporting social emotional capacities. Ange works with children 2-9 years old developmentally, supporting play skills, development, wellbeing, regulation and neurodiversity.
She is happy to see clients in the playroom at Healthy Mind Centre, in home or education and care settings. She uses an integrative approach to working with her clients, drawing on principles of directive and nondirective play therapy, child development, wellbeing, DIR and Learn to Play.
She is a mother to three superheros and lives on a farm just outside of Launceston.
Ange does not offer Medicare rebates.
Read Ange’s latest blog HERE.
RACHEL MURRAY
Dr Rachel Murray is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in the treatment of eating disorders, disordered eating, and body-image concerns. She primarily works with adolescents and adults with eating disorders, depression, anxiety, relationship, school, and work-related concerns.
Rachel has a client-centred, warm, and compassionate approach and uses a range of therapeutic approaches including CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing. She has specialised training in eating disorder treatment approaches including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Enhanced for Eating Disorders (CBT-e) and Family-Based Therapy (FBT).
EMMA LANGLEY
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in government, NGO, charity, and private practice settings. Emma works with clients across the lifespan and particularly enjoys working with pre-teens and adults. She likes to help clients who are experiencing anxiety, depression, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, stress, and burn out. Drawing from a variety of evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy, Emma creatively tailors therapy to suit each client. She has a person-centred and connection-focused approach and is especially passionate about helping neurodivergent people to discover and embrace their authentic identities. As the Clinical Lead at Healthy Mind Centre Launceston, Emma also assists our Director, Olivia, in ensuring accessible and high-quality service provision.
You can find out more about Emma here.
ANNA CLARKE
Anna is a Psychologist with a background in social work, supporting children and young people living in out-of-home care. At HMC, Anna supports adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, suicidal ideation, addiction, trauma, and aggression. They are also passionate about Neurodivergent-Affirming practices for Autism and ADHD.
Anna has pursued additional training in several areas of interest. Anna is an EMDRAA Accredited Consultant, an AAPTA Registered Play Therapist, and is certified in delivering the Safe and Sound Protocol.
You can read more about Anna here.
ANNIE FITZGERALD
Annie is a Psychologist experienced in school, forensic and private settings. She is committed to providing evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming assessment and therapy. Annie aims to create a validating and safe environment for clients, with comfy pillows, fidget items, and shoes off if you want!
Annie supports clients with a range of mental health concerns including mood disorders, anxiety, stress, social and interpersonal difficulties, and general wellbeing. Annie is currently focusing on providing diagnostic assessments for mental health and neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, specific learning disorders, FASD etc.).
Outside of the office, Annie enjoys cooking up a mean feast, mountain biking, reading a good fantasy book, and maybe even writing one.
Annie is not currently accepting therapy referrals.
LAURA DINGEMANSE
Laura is a Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. Laura conducts assessments of cognition, academic achievement, and neurodivergence. Laura also provides therapeutic support for a range of challenges including trauma, adjustment, interpersonal difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, school-based difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and executive dysfunction.
Laura takes a warm, empathetic, and holistic approach to assessment and therapy. She is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to build a trusting therapeutic relationship and to improve their overall wellbeing. She aims to help clients to better understand their strengths and differences and advocate for their needs.
When not at the HMC, Laura enjoys working on projects with her husband and climbing any mountain she can find the time for.
Laura is not accepting new referrals at this time.
MICHAELA YOUNG
Michaela is one of our Senior Clinical Psychologists, with over 10 years experience working in the public and private sector in Tasmania and abroad. She has worked in the fields of addictions, trauma, mental health, schools and private practice. She has a particular interest in adolescent and young adult anxiety and depression, relationships, attachment, parenting, addictions, adjustment and trauma.
Michaela works with adolescents and adults and uses a variety of approaches, particularly EMDR, Schema Therapy, ACT, Interpersonal Therapy and CBT. Michaela works with her clients online through telehealth. Michaela runs the Circle of Security parenting program for Healthy Mind Centre Launceston and enjoys helping parents understand and strengthen their relationships with their children. Michaela likes helping clients reach their full potential by improving their understanding of the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. Michaela is passionate about providing a safe, accepting non-judgmental space for clients to explore being their true, authentic selves.
Michaela is not accepting new referrals at this time.
OLIVIA BOER
Olivia Boer is the Director and Principal Psychologist at Healthy Mind Centre Launceston. Olivia is a Clinical Psychologist with a background in child psychology and community mental health. She has a specific interest in childhood anxiety and helping parents and caregivers manage oppositional and defiant behaviours in children.
You can find out more about Olivia here.
Olivia is not accepting new referrals at this time.
ELLY WINWOOD
Elly is a Psychology Assistant at Healthy Mind Centre Launceston where she assists clinicians with any clinical-related activity. She is currently studying Psychology at UTAS and hopes to become a Clinical Neuropsychologist within the next few years. Elly loves interacting with all people and is passionate about developing her skills in assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of neuropsychological disorders that affect learning, memory, attention, and decision-making.
In her spare time, Elly loves spending time with her dog, going on walks, and eating tacos.
ALEX McCORMACK
Alex is the Practice Lead at Healthy Mind Centre Launceston, where she works alongside the Director, Olivia, and Clinical Lead, Emma, in ensuring the practice runs with ease and efficiency. Alex has a keen interest in business operations and ensuring the team feels supported to be their best selves.
Alex is currently studying Psychology at UTAS with a strong interest in Early Childhood Interventions and Neurodiversity. She loves dogs, being outdoors, and drinking good coffee!
GABRIELLE WADLEY
Gabrielle is an Administrative Assistant at Healthy Mind Centre. With an extensive background in assistant based roles, Gabrielle is a wonderful part of the HMC team. Gabrielle loves seeking the best outcome for all clients and provides a friendly face within the clinic. When she’s not at HMC, Gabrielle is caring for her two little boys.
GEORGIA HILLIER
Georgia is a Medical Receptionist here at Healthy Mind Centre. She is currently studying psychology and hopes to pursue a career working with children, particularly in supporting those with complex trauma.
When not at work, Georgia loves playing her violin, swimming at the beach, adventuring outdoors, or planning her next travel adventure.
MAISIE EDWARDS
Maisie is a Medical Receptionist at Healthy Mind Centre. Stay tuned to learn more about Maisie soon!