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Ben has worked on major leadership interventions and organisational health reviews across public and private sector agencies both in Queensland and South Australia including major law firms, banking and finance, mining and resources, local government, state government and Job Network Agencies. Ben is a consultant with a Masters degree in Organisational Psychology and specialist training and extensive experience in: Executive Coaching; Organisational Leadership Interventions; Organisational Health and Psychosocial Hazards including workplace health and safety assessments and interventions; Mediation, conflict and industrial issues. Ben is the Executive Chairman of the PsyCare Group and has extensive experience in facilitation within public sector and private agencies and is familiar with challenges and needs of engaging teams in proactive approaches to organisational health and wellbeing and managing barriers and resistance within groups to foster an open and united approach.
Simone specialises in the field of workers’ compensation and rehabilitation and has extensive experience in conducting independent clinical psychological assessments, workplace factual investigations and combined comprehensive assessments. She also provides expert advice on complex rehabilitation and case management issues for leaders. Simone’s expertise also encompasses comprehensive clinical psychological and neuropsychological fitness for duty assessments and she has a special interest in safety critical workers within the transport, utilities and mining services industries. Additionally, Simone has extensive knowledge and experience in the identification and management of psychosocial risk profiles within teams and organisations and has an in-depth understanding of group dynamics and facilitation skills, enabling her to implement group interventions to improve these profiles.
Jo practices across both the corporate and counselling domains of psychology. She has extensive experience in the treatment of a range of common psychological problems, specialising in the use of cognitive behavioural therapy and solution focused therapy for anxiety and mood disorders, with a specific interest in work-life balance, stress and time management, relationships and self-esteem and confidence building. Jo's consulting work within the corporate domain includes executive and leadership coaching, team building and wellness, conflict resolution, organisational health and hazard management. She is currently completing her PhD, investigating Organisational Health and Psychosocial Hazards in Australian workplaces.
Dr Alison Bocquee is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders that impact on children, adolescents, and families. Alison has worked in mental health services both in the community and inpatient settings, educational settings, and general practice services, and provides treatment from cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment (ACT), and family therapy frameworks. Alison has experience in writing comprehensive family assessment reports, comprehensive assessment of mental health reports, court reports, and providing evidence in court.
Leith practices in the domains of both corporate and counselling psychology. Areas of consulting expertise for business include employment selection processes, training and development, group facilitation, mediation, coaching, organisational research, human factors, workplace reviews, and managing change. Leith has completed a Ph.D. in Organisational Psychology specialising in work-life stress and coping. Leith also provides individual counselling with particular interests in general health and wellbeing, chronic health management, CFS / ME, women’s health, weight management, depression and anxiety, and work related stress. In additional to her professional practice, Leith maintains close affiliations with the University of Queensland. She coordinates and lectures one subject a semester in the Organisational Psychology Masters / Ph.D. program in subjects such as Personnel Psychology, Professional Skills Development, and Group Facilitation. Leith also works as a professional supervisor for trainee psychologists.
Simone is a Clinical Psychologist and Neuropsychologist with over 25 years experience in delivering high quality psychological and psychometric assessment, treatment and supervision across education, health and disability sectors. Simone specialises in the assessment of capacity and complex case management. Simone has expertise in the assessment and treatment of child, adolescent, adult and geriatric mental health and neuro-behavioural disorders in community, hospital and forensic settings. Simone has worked in statewide programs to deliver psychological and disability services in remote, rural and indigenous communities. Simone specialises in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, adjustment issues), pain management and cognitive rehabilitation (e.g., memory, planning, problem solving).
Matt is a psychologist with experience consulting to a range of public and private organisations in the areas of leadership development, organisational health, team building, work-related stress management, conflict resolution and safety psychology. Matt is experienced facilitating group-based interventions and working one-on-one with individuals and he is passionate about helping people and organisations maximise their potential. Matt has completed a Master of Organisational Psychology at University of Queensland, specialising in the opportunities and challenges presented by workplace diversity.
Cameron is a registered psychologist with specialist training in occupational and rehabilitation psychology, assessment and treatment of clinical disorders, relationships and family issues and interventions with disability and special needs clients. Cameron has had extensive experience in complex case management, managing multiple stakeholders, negotiation and training in delivering interventions within a team based environment in the public sector environment.
Joanne is a Psychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of a range of psychological and behavioural problems in children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. She uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy. Joanne is experienced in clinical, intellectual, vocational, and drug and alcohol specialist assessments. She also specialises in workplace rehabilitation including return-to-work coordination, workplace mediation, and worker’s compensation management education. Joanne is currently completing her PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland with her thesis examining vocational rehabilitation of individuals with psychiatric disorders.
Penny Mackay is a registered psychologist with a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and membership with the Australian Psychological Society. Penny has experience in a variety of settings including hospital mental health, chronic pain treatment programs and counselling with children and families. Penny specialises in cognitive behavioural techniques for the treatment of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. Penny has a particular interest in the treatment of adjustment disorders in the context of medical illness and recovery from injury.
Sarah is a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist with experience in the assessment and intervention of mental illness and cognitive functioning. She specialises in providing assessment and treatment for adults and children with acquired brain injury and neurological conditions including epilepsy. Sarah has experience in conducting child and family behavioural assessments and interventions. She also has experience in treating a range of mental health issues and has specialised in treating anxiety disorders, depression, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, stress and behavioural problems.
Aleisha is a registered psychologist, holding a Professional Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has worked in forensic, adult, child and adolescent mental health in both community and hospital settings. Aleisha specialises in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of adult psychological conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, stress, anger, grief and loss, adjustment difficulties, trauma and psychotic disorders. Within adult mental health, Aleisha has a particular interest in recovery from traumatic events and anxiety disorders. In child and adolescent mental health, Aleisha specialises in both emotional (e.g. depression, anxiety, self-harm) and behavioural (e.g. aggression, oppositional) conditions. Aleisha has expertise in assisting parents to overcome difficulties in raising children. This interest has taken her overseas to train other mental health professionals in the Triple P Parenting Program. Aleisha’s treatment approach utilises the evidence based models of cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness, and schema therapy.
Jasmine is a registered psychologist who practices across both public and private sector organisations. Jasmine specialises in organisational health and team facilitation, leadership development, training design and delivery, change management, and work-related stress management. Jasmine is currently completing her PhD in organisational psychology at the University of Queensland. Her thesis is examining organisational health and the effects of dissent in team decision-making on staff wellbeing and organisational effectiveness.
Simon has many years experience in the investigation, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of psychological injury/ stress claims as well as physical injury claims where pain and stress are a factor. Simon has developed and extensive understanding of both medico-legal issues and occupational rehabilitation issues for worker’s compensation claims in regional, rural and remote settings. Simon also provides CBT treatment to clients with a range of personal issues and work related injuries and has also provided individual and group treatment programs and workshops in both corporate and community settings.
Kristy has completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology and works in both areas of clinical and organisational psychology. Kristy has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of a range of common psychological problems, specialising in the use of cognitive behavioural therapy for PTSD, anxiety, and mood disorders. Kristy also specialises in the area of work-related stress disorders, organisational health consulting, work-life balance issues and specialist assessments. Kristy has also worked extensively in workplace rehabilitation, adjustment to injury counseling and family and child assessments.
Nicole is a psychologist based on the Gold Coast and provides clinical treatment services of a range of common psychological problems impacting upon adults, couples, families and children including depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Nicole also has experience in clinical assessment services, vocational rehabilitation and job seeking support, employee assistance counselling, early intervention and medico legal assessments.
Adrian completed his Bachelor of Psychology and Honours at Griffith University in 2006 and is currently completing a Doctor of Clinical Psychology at Griffith University. Adrian has experience with organisations inluding; Child and Youth Mental Health Outpatient Unit, Disability Services Queensland, and Aged Care Services. Adrian has experience working with children, adolescents, adults and the elderly; assisting difficulties related to: Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Grief, and Suicidal ideation, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, specific phobias, and bulimia nervosa, stress and adjustment.
Rachel is a registered psychologist who has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. She has extensive experience and expertise in assessing and treating a wide range of psychological disorders using cognitive behavior (CBT) and schema therapy. Rachel is experienced in occupational psychology and treating work-related stress disorders, adjustment to injury, vocational assessments, mediation and conflict resolution. Rachel has worked in both government and the private sector.
Lauren is a registered psychologist practicing across the clinical and corporate psychology portfolios. Lauren has extensive experience in both clinical and corporate settings within the government sector. Lauren specialises in child and youth mental health and has experience in writing comprehensive family, social and mental health assessment reports for court and child protection services. Lauren has extensive experience in the development and implementation of statewide strategic plans, policies, resources and programs, particularly in the areas of suicide prevention, mental health reform, mental health literacy, as well as mental health promotion, illness prevention and early intervention. Lauren has worked closely with a range of government, non-government and private organisations in clinical and corporate settings, and has experience in training, education and group facilitation with a wide range of stakeholders.