Jennifer Stephensen

meet our team jennifer stephensen Social Worker Location South Sydney PTSSuite 2, 2A/16 Boyle StSutherland 2232 Hours Fridays CONTACT INFORMATION 0405 308 801 jenstephensen@outlook.com Meet Jennifer Jennifer is a warm and compassionate clinician with over 19 years’ experience as a Social Worker providing counselling and support to people on a wide range of issues including […]

Patricia Lee

meet our team Patricia (Patty) Lee Psychologist Location 16/296 Marrickville Road, Marrickville NSW 2204 Hours Please contact Patty for appointment availability CONTACT INFORMATION 0448 753 629 Pattylee95@gmail.com Meet Patty I am registered to practice as a Psychologist in NSW. I have been registered and working as a Psychologist since 1995. I am a full member […]

Tony Phiskie

Tony is experienced in working with people from various backgrounds and circumstances.

These include people with mental health issues such as anxiety and depression and mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder as well as people struggling with drug and alcohol use, and relationship difficulties. He has over 30 years’ experience in working with victims/survivors of trauma and has worked extensively with adult survivors of historic child emotional, physical and sexual assault and adult victims of recent sexual assault. He is very aware of how the issues mentioned above can impact on relationships with others and our relationship with ourselves.

Tony also has considerable experience in working with people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Tienne Simons​

I currently have a part-time private practice, work part-time as a counsellor in a Sydney university and run 8-week mindfulness programs to reduce stress and distress in the community.

Tammy Rosman​

Since establishing her private practice, Tammy continues to work with children, adolescents and adults. She provides therapeutic counselling around issues relating to anxiety, depression, parenting issues, child sexual assault, domestic violence, family conflict, relationship issues, eating disorders, bullying and peer relationships, grief and loss, challenging behaviours and more!

Tammy practices from a holistic and systemic perspective. She utilises a number of theoretical frameworks in her work including cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, strengths based approaches, mindfulness, psycho-education, play therapy, family therapy and skills based techniques for addressing concerns. Tammy is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers.

Priscilla McCorriston​

meet our team Priscilla McCorriston Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Location Therapy @ NewtownNewtown Business CentreSuite 107 / 1 Erskineville Road, Newtown 2042 Hours Please contact Priscilla for appointment availability CONTACT INFORMATION p.mccorriston@optusnet.com.au0412 765 166 Meet Priscilla Priscilla McCorriston is an accredited mental health social worker with more than 30 years of experience. She works […]

Karen Duncan​

I am a Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with people across the lifespan, including children. I work with clients on a broad range of issues, including self-development, anxiety, mental health, PTSD, anger, addiction, childhood trauma, work, study and school issues, sexuality and gender identity. I am committed to justice for our first nations people and for others who have experienced inequality.

I have extensive post-graduate training including a Diploma in Narrative Therapy, workshops on Brief and Solution Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma Informed Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Children’s Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and in working across cultures.

Karen Doherty​

I am an accredited mental health social worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers and a Director of Lilly Pilly Counselling Incorporated. I have over 20 years experience working with children, young people and adults with a wide range of issues. I have knowledge and experience working with mental health issues, sexual abuse, trauma, child abuse and neglect and therapeutic counselling.

I have a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Work from Sydney University and have completed post graduate training and workshops in child and adolescent mental health, peri natal metal health, narrative therapy and CBT.

Jonathan Derkenne​

Jonathan Derkenne is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who has experience supporting young people, adults and families through Community Mental Health Services, Acute Care, Child Protection / Housing Support in Sydney and London.

Working collaboratively, clients will gain insight into how their past is impacting upon their present. Drawing from and being made aware of clients strengths, the therapeutic process will empower the client to take greater control of their life and help improve awareness and coping strategies.

Jonathan works from a strengths, trauma informed, solution focused approach with Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) underpinning his therapeutic work.

Johnny Kieran​-Black

Johnny is a qualified Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) Practitioner. CAT is a mode of psychotherapy that looks at the way people think, feel and act, and the events and relationships that underlie these experiences. Through this therapy modality, Johnny helps clients make links between how past relationships with others have impacted on the way they relate to their sense of self. In addition to CAT, Johnny has trained in Dialectic Behavioural Therapy, Open Dialogue and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Johnny is very experienced and passionate in working with trauma, grief and loss, survivors of childhood abuse, alcohol and substance problems, self-harm and relationship difficulties. He has assessment skills and knowledge in identifying and working with depression, anxiety, psychotic and bipolar spectrum disorders.