New Clients
Please call on 9817 1993 / 0431 843 173 or complete the Contact Us form. We look forward to hearing from you.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS HAVE CLOSED THEIR BOOKS AS WE DO NOT CURRENTLY HAVE THE CAPACITY TO SEE NEW CLIENTS. Please contact us in the new year when we re-open on 8 January 2024. We’re sorry that we don’t have immediate availability.
Our Psychologists are highly trained and experienced in treating adults and adolescents. They are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are registered Medicare providers.
TRACEY FELTHAM
Director & Principal Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psychology), MA (Psychology), MPsy (ClinPsy)
Special interest in:
- Supervision & Mentoring
- Accredited Supervisor with the NSW Psychologists Registration Board
I opened Core Psychology in 2007 with the vision of creating a warm, and welcoming practice where our clients can access expert help with highly qualified and trained Psychologists. With over two decades of experience working as a Clinical Psychologist within the public health system, University research settings, and in private practice I am now specialising in supervising and mentoring our highly qualified team. I am passionate about helping the next generation of Psychologists grow their expertise so that our clients can not only get well and stay well, but live a life more fulfilling than they could have imagined.
I am no longer taking on new clients as I focus on the supervision and training of our fantastic team, implementing Feedback Informed Treatment so we can track the gains our clients are making, and developing ways to improve the way we deliver treatment. I’m also engaged as a Senior Lecturer at the University of Technology for the Masters of Clinical Psychology degree and work as a Clinical Supervisor for these students. Additionally, I supervise clinicians from Headspace.
Dominic Oen
Clinical Psychologist
MClinPsy, BPsych(Hons)
Special interest in:
- Mental health across the lifespan
- Grief and loss
- Adjustment difficulties, including physical health
- Transitioning to early adulthood
I graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University. My therapeutic style is influenced by evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), genuine curiosity, warmth, collaboration, and the importance of valuing the stories of each person I have the opportunity to work with.
I have experience in both private and not-for-profit sectors, working with people across the lifespan experiencing a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety and mood disorders, bereavement, cancer-related distress, and substance use. In addition to my private practice role, I work in the public health sector, providing psychological intervention to people diagnosed with cancer and haematological disorders, their families and carers.
FREYA WRIGHT
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
M.Psy (Clin Psy), B. Sc. (PSY) B.A. (HSY), GDPA
Special interest in:
- Anxiety disorders
- Depression and mood disorders
- Self-esteem issues
- Adolescent mental health
- Sexuality and gender issues
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
I completed my Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. I work with clients across the lifespan, exploring their needs and assisting them to identify and achieve their therapy goals. I am committed to creating a warm and safe environment and see therapy as a collaborative and supportive process.
My therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema therapy. As well as seeing adult and adolescent clients in private practice at Core Psychology, I work part-time with the Department of Education as a High School Psychologist.
Freya is currently on extended leave
BIANCA GROSSO
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
M. Psy (Clin Psy), B. Psy Sc. (Hons)
Special interest in:
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Adolescent mental health
- Psychotic disorders
I completed my Masters of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology after graduating from my undergraduate studies at the Australian Catholic University. My experience ranges across both public and private sectors, and I have worked with a wide variety of client presentations including anxiety and mood disorders, career and study stress, trauma, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, substance use and adjustment difficulties.
I have worked extensively within government and non-government roles, supporting young people and adults with complex diagnoses and trauma histories, which has shaped my trauma-informed practice. My therapy style is warm, collaborative, supportive and genuine. I am passionate about creating a safe space for clients to share, while we work collaboratively to develop targeted goals and skills, to ultimately empower the client.
I utilise several evidence-based modalities in therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
MORGAN PARSONS
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
M. Psy (Clin Psy)
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood difficulties
- Adolescent mental health
- Perinatal mental health
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Relationship and family issues
I attained my Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney after completing my undergraduate studies with Sydney University. Engaging with people across the life span I have worked with a variety of client presentations including anxiety and mood difficulties, parenting, stress, trauma, addiction and personality disorders.
I’m passionate about working collaboratively with individuals and would describe my therapy style as warm and genuine. I work from a range of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Integrated CBT.
Morgan is currently on extended leave
ANISSA NAELI
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
MClinPsych, BPsych(Hons)
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood difficulties
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Work and life stress
- Attachment and relationship difficulties
- Working with individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar with a warm and welcoming therapeutic style who enjoys seeing clients from all walks of life. I am passionate about trauma-informed practice that combines evidence-based therapy with a client’s strengths, interests, values and culture. You can expect authenticity and a dose of humour in therapy sessions with me.
I completed my undergraduate psychology training at the University of Wollongong, followed by a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology. I’ve worked in a range of roles in the private, public and not-for profit sector with people of all ages as both a psychologist and community mental health worker. I am at Core Psychology part-time and on my other days, I work as a psychologist in schools helping education staff to support children and families from refugee backgrounds.
In sessions I use a range of therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Schema Therapy. I aim to work collaboratively with clients to develop a therapy plan that best suits their needs and goals. The first session can often feel daunting, and I aim to create a safe, friendly and non-judgmental space in the therapy room to ease this process and allow us to work out together how I may best be able to help.
CARLEY MENDONCA
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
MClinPsych, BPsych(Hons)
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood difficulties
- Adolescent mental health
- PTSD and Complex Trauma
- Psychosocial difficulties related to sexual health
I attained a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Wollongong, followed by a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology, Sydney. I have worked in the private and public health sectors providing care to adolescents and adults in individual and group therapy settings. I have experience treating a diverse range of clinical presentations including mood and anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, complex trauma, substance use difficulties and psychosocial difficulties related to sexual health. I have also supported people with complex medical backgrounds including people living with HIV.
My therapeutic style is authentic, client-centred, collaborative, and non-judgmental. I have experience working from a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness-Integrated CBT. However, I aim to tailor each therapeutic intervention to meet the individual needs of each client, utilising client strengths, values, and goals.
CHRISTINA YOUSIF
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
M.Psy (Clin Psy), B.A. Psy Sc.
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Family and relationship issues
- Substance use disorders
- Transcultural mental health
I completed my Master of Clinical Psychology at Griffith University. I have experience treating children, adolescents and adults in public and private settings, and have worked with a wide variety of client presentations including anxiety and mood disorders, adjustment difficulties, drug and alcohol dependence, obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias.
I use several evidence-based modalities in therapy, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing.
ADAM DALTON
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
M.ClinPsych
Special interest in:
- Anxiety disorders
- Improving rigid and unhelpful patterns of thinking, behaviour and functioning
- Relationship and family issues
- LGBTQIA+ mental health
- Navigating non-traditional relationship structures
- Sexual health and intimacy for all genders
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Pre-cosmetic surgery consults
My name is Adam and I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar with a relaxed, good humoured and curious therapeutic style. I have experience working in both public and private settings with clients across the lifespan. Specifically, I have worked with individuals who have struggled with mental health challenges related to low mood, anxiety, substance misuse, emotion dysregulation, inflexible thinking, and work, study and relationship stress.
I have received training in a number of therapeutic modalities and most commonly use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. That said, it is important to me that therapy is tailored to the individual and their specific therapeutic goals. As such, I will always endeavour to explain the type of therapy that I believe will be helpful for you and why, and answer any questions you may have about it.
JADE BURLEY
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
MClinPsy, BPsych(Hons)
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Relationship and family issues
- Adolescent and young adult mental health
I completed my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at the University of Wollongong. I attained a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney, where I completed a research thesis on the effectiveness of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for adolescent anxiety. I have worked with children, families, adolescents and adults in a diverse range of settings and across a wide range of psychological difficulties.
My therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and authentic. I prioritise creating a safe, open, and accepting environment, and building strong therapeutic relationships where clients feel heard and understood. Therapy is always individualised. I focus on assisting clients to better understand the challenges they are experiencing, drawing from modalities of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to build a therapy plan that meets their unique needs and goals.
In addition to my role at Core Psychology, I work for a not-for-profit organisation providing therapeutic case management for women and children in need.
KATE BALLESTY
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
M.ClinPsy
Special interest in:
- Mood and anxiety disorders
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Adolescent mental health
- Complex trauma
I enjoy supporting both adults and young people. Working within the public and private sectors I have gained experience helping clients with school and work-related stress, emotion dysregulation, interpersonal difficulties, mood and anxiety disorders and complex trauma.
I advocate for a trauma-informed, person-centred approach, and have undertaken training across several evidence-based modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
I aim to create a supportive environment where clients feel comfortable to explore, understand and address challenges interfering with daily life. I have a genuine, warm and compassionate therapeutic style, and collaborate with clients to develop a treatment plan suited to their goals.
ASHLEIGH MACKIE
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
M.Psy (Clin Psy), B. Psych Sc, B. Soc Sc (Psych) (Hons I)
Special interest in:
- Anxiety and mood disorders
- Relationship difficulties
- Self-esteem and identity concerns
- Adolescent and young adult mental health
I graduated with a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Technology Sydney after completing my undergraduate studies at the University of New South Wales and Charles Sturt University. I have experience providing individual and group therapy in a range of private and non-for-profit settings. I have worked with children, families, adolescents, and adults with a range of presentations including, mood and anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders, trauma-related presentations, perfectionism, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, adjustment difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. I have also worked with people across the lifespan with disabilities and co-occurring mental health concerns and their support networks.
My therapeutic style is warm, genuine, collaborative, and client-centered. I always endeavour to create a safe, non-judgmental, and supportive space for my clients to feel heard and valued. I prioritise helping clients improve their mental health and wellbeing by capitalising on their strengths and values, building insight and understanding into their experiences, and reclaiming control and responsibility over their lives.
I take an individualised approach with each client and draw from several evidence-based therapeutic modalities in treatment planning including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing.
Ashleigh will be taking on new clients from February 2024
EMMA
Practice Manager
BA (Psych) LLB
After a career in the legal profession I have worked in managerial positions in the mental health sector for 10 years. I joined Core Psychology in 2015 and am responsible for the general management of the practice, the implementation of strategies to improve the care and experiences of our clients, as well as business development.
BELLA
Administrative Assistant
BPsychSC
I recently completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science with a minor in Communications at Australian Catholic University.
I have a passionate interest in Psychology and Mental Health issues. I provide administrative support at Core Psychology and am committed to providing a positive experience for our clients. I am always on hand to ensure you get the most out of your visit!
JESS
Administrative Assistant
DipCouns
I have a Diploma of Counselling and am currently completing a Bachelor of Psychology at Western Sydney University.
I’m here to give you a warm welcome to our clinic and ensure that you have a comfortable and smooth visit. I’m always happy to help if you have any questions.