Our Team

Dr Ellen McKenzie

Ellen has worked as a mental health professional for a number of years in a variety of settings including NGO and community-based organisations. Ellen has worked primarily with people (all ages) who have experienced trauma.

Areas of interest are mild to moderate mental health presentations, the delivery of IFS and DBR therapy, and working with people who have experienced trauma for brief, targeted interventions.

Ellen is not currently accepting new client referrals.

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

PhD in Clinical Psychology
Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society
Board Approved Supervisor

Therapeutic Approaches

Ellen is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Internal Family Systems (IFS, Level 3)
Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR, Level 1)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR, Level 2 - trained)
Schema Therapy (Level 2, Advanced)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT, trained)

Gregg Chapman

Gregg is an experienced senior psychologist. He is passionate about helping clients to be more the person they wish to be and to live the life they wish to lead in accordance with what is important to them.

Throughout his career he has worked as a child and adolescent psychologist; school psychologist; rehabilitation provider; organisational psychologist; teacher; university lecturer; clinical manager of a psychology practice; and therapist. He has run several small businesses.

Gregg is trained in several therapeutic approaches. He favours Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Process Based Therapy.

Gregg is currently accepting new referrals.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact Gregg

directly:

Phone: (02) 6258 2000 (please leave clear message for a call back)

Text message: 0434 241 724

Email: reception1.cmprc@gmail.com

Website: https://www.cmprc.com.au

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Australian Psychological Society, American Psychological Society
Australian Association of Psychologists Inc, American Counselling Association
Australian College of Educators, Association for Contextual Behavioural Science
Australasian AD/HD Professional Association, Australian Sleep Association
International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Therapeutic Approaches

Gregg is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Individual Therapies:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Applied Behaviour Analysis
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Focused Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (FACT)
Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET)
Reality Therapy
Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Supportive Counselling (Rogerian Therapy)
Motivational Interviewing

Couples and Family Therapies:

Gottman Method , Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy

Dr Gilbert Mak

Dr Gilbert Mak is a Registered Psychologist with a unique background in Anthropology, which enriches his clinical practice in providing culturally sensitive and trauma-informed care. He has extensive experience in working with diverse clients across lifespan (14–70+), including refugees and asylum seekers, marginalised groups, LGBTQIA+ queer community, neurodivergent individuals, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. Gilbert is also experienced in supporting caregivers and patients managing chronic illnesses such as Parkinson’s disease, stroke, and diabetes.

Gilbert believes in each individual’s potential to lead a fulfilling life. He employs a strengths-based approach to therapy, rooted in Positive Psychology, to empower clients in overcoming life adversities and accomplish goals. He emphasises creating affirming spaces for exploring identities and leveraging clients’ strength to foster resilience and personal growth.

He is committed to ongoing professional development to continually enhance his clinical practice and skills, ensuring that he provides effective and evidence-based care for his clients.

Gilbert is currently accepting new clients with a short waitlist.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact Gilbert

directly:

Phone: 0474 087 268 (text preferred)

Fax: (02) 91295488

Email: info@makpsychology.com.au

Website: https://www.makpsychology.com.au

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Therapeutic Approaches

Gilbert is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT for insomnia (CBTi)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Schema Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-based therapy
Interpersonal Therapy

BA in Psychology (Extended Major) and Criminology
BA in Psychology (Honours)
PhD in Anthropology
Monash Ally Network member
Elected member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc

Myndie Bungbrakearti

Myndie is a clinical psychologist who graduated from her Master of Clinical Psychology degree in 2017. She has worked with a variety of age ranges (from perinatal to older adults), mental health conditions and uses evidence-based therapies in her practice. Myndie is passionate about what she does, which is reflected in her continuous professional development, supervision and encouragement of feedback to improve and provide the best service possible.

Areas of interest

Depression and anxiety
Parenting support
Complex trauma
Perinatal and postpartum anxiety and depression
Relationships

Please contact to discuss availability and suitability of new client referrals.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact

Myndie directly:

Phone: 0492 940 556

Email: info@psychreach.com

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Master of Clinical Psychology

Therapeutic Approaches

Myndie is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Circle of Security (COS)
Schema Therapy
Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP)

Michelle Driscoll

Michelle has worked as an Allied Health Professional for over twenty years, predominately as a Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist.

She specialises in working with trauma related conditions including anxiety and chronic pain.

Through her work she empowers people to resolve their trauma, become more embodied, and have a greater sense of aliveness and wellbeing.

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy can complement Psychology by addressing physical manifestations of emotional and psychological issues, promoting nervous system regulation, and enhancing self-awareness. This integrative approach can support clients in achieving deeper levels of healing and personal transformation.

Michelle is currently accepting new clients.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact Michelle directly:

Phone: 0411 281 586

Email: info@michelle-driscoll.com.au

Website: http://www.michelle-driscoll.com.au

Therapeutic Approaches

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Michelle is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Remedial Massage Therapy
TRE® Provider (Individuals)

Diploma in Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy
Ongoing Post-Graduate BCST Studies
Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy
Certificate of Completion TRE® Clinical Training Program
Member of Pacific Association of Craniosacral Therapists (PACT) (Chairperson 2012-2019)
Member of Association of Massage Therapists (AMT)

Kelly Arundel

Kelly is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years’ experience working across both government and non-government settings, including Child and Adolescent Mental Health, School Counselling, and Eating Disorder Programs. She offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy for individuals and families, taking a holistic, person-in-environment and strengths based approach.

Kelly has a special interest in supporting people experiencing eating disorders, body image concerns, anxiety, depression, life transitions/adjustments and trauma. She works with people of all ages.

Kelly is currently accepting new clients for face-to-face (Thursdays) and Telehealth.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact Kelly directly:

Phone: 0491 797 581

Email: theholdingnook@outlook.com

Website: https://theholdingnook.com.au

Therapeutic Approaches

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Kelly is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) for
Eating Disorders
Family Based Therapy for Anorexia (Maudsley)
Maudsley Model of Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) - informed
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
Couples Counselling - Gottman Method (Level 1)

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Member of Australian & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders.

Sarah Miller (nee Inglis)

Sarah has been working as a speech pathologist in hospital, clinic, home and educational settings for over a decade. She has a passion for working alongside families to promote their child’s communication skills.

Areas of interest include early language promotion, speech sound difficulties, fluency,
augmentative and alternative communication prescription and implementation support, and literacy. She works with children 0-12 years of age and has specific expertise in working with children with disabilities.

Sarah is currently accepting new clients for face-to-face and mobile services on Saturdays.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact Sarah directly:

Phone: 0466 397 080

Email: admin@gwwsp.com.au

Website: Good With Words Speech Pathology

Therapeutic Approaches

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Sarah is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Hanen More Than Words
Hanen It Takes Two to Talk
The Lidcombe Program
Motivational Interviewing
Routines-Based Interview
Key Word Sign
Lamp Words for Life
Sensational Mealtimes

Masters of Speech-Language Pathology
Certified Practicing Speech Pathologist and Member of Speech Pathology Australia.

Amy Rugendyke

Amy has worked as a mental health professional for a number of years, in a variety of settings. Amy has extensive experience, working with clients from a range of diverse backgrounds. Amy has worked primarily with adults experiencing mental illness, personality vulnerabilities, addiction, family violence, and trauma-related mental health issues. Amy has also worked with children and adolescents experiencing behavioural challenges, learning difficulties and mental health issues.

She is passionate about working with people of all ages experiencing a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, behavioural change and addiction, family-related conflict, trauma, sleep and interpersonal problems.

Amy is not currently accepting new client referrals.

Amy can be contacted via email:

amy.rugendyke@canberrapsychologyservices.com.au

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Master of Clinical Psychology

Therapeutic Approaches

Amy is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Schema Therapy

Jessica Minchin

Jessica has extensive postgraduate training and experience in the field of mental health and family violence and has worked as a mental health professional for over 10 years with people across the lifespan in a variety of settings. This includes forensic mental health, child and adolescent mental health, specialist youth outreach mental health “early psychosis”, women’s health and private practice.

Jessica specialises in working with adolescents and young adults (14 years to 25 years) experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, psychosis, school/work related problems, general distress and difficulty coping.

In working with her clients, Jessica uses a strengths base relational model to help clients recognise and utilise their innate strengths. She works in a warm, friendly and relatable manner.

Jessica is currently on maternity leave and not accepting new clients.

If you wish to make an enquiry about an appointment, please contact

Jessica directly:

Phone: 0422 285 602
Email: jm.holistictherapy@gmail.com

Qualifications | Affiliations | Member

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
Member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Therapeutic Approaches

Jessica is trained in a range of therapeutic techniques including (not limited to) the following:

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Trauma-Focused CBT
Schema Therapy
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Mindfulness
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Natasha Leevers

My role at Canberra Psychology Services is as a part-time administrative assistant. You may see me at the reception desk, or speak with me on the phone or via email.

Outside of work, I am a student completing a Bachelor of Business at the University of Canberra. I have a keen interest in mental and physical wellbeing, making sure I take care of myself and others. As a result, I'm focused on creating a calm and supportive workplace for every client who walks through our doors.