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Psychology and counselling Services Perth

All our Psychologists are required to be formally registered to practice. Our services are provided in accordance with the Australian Psychological Society Code of Ethics and Professional Practice to protect confidentiality, and quality of service.

Our fabulous team put language, insight and expertise around aspects of mental health and overall wellbeing knowing that the mind and spirit is the birthplace of renewal.

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  • Rochelle Masters, Principal Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor

    As Managing Director of M&Co, Rochelle seeks to provide fresh approaches to mental health care treating a vast range of mental health presentations in children, teens and adults. Rochelle brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and piercing insight into the emotional and physiological dimensions of wellness. She has been widely recognised for her work bringing tangible, meaningful change to the mental health of thousands of West Australians. Rochelle is a highly sought after speaker and frequently presents to other practitioners as well as community stakeholders in a variety of forums. Rochelle is a generous leader in the arena of mental health and is passionate about early career psychologists, offering various opportunities to those in this phase of career development. More on Rochelle

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  • Jessica Gorman, Registered Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor

    Portfolio: Kids & Families

    Jess is an incredible asset to the Masters & Co. team and carries the Kids & Family Portfolio within our organisation. She is a CPS certified provider and an engaging clinician wIth a warm and insightful approach to clinical needs. Jess is passionate about seeing healthy families and children emerge across our city. She has taken special focus in her work to attend to the needs of children, teens and parenting alike. Jess considers the aspects of attachment, biological factors and sociology-emotional factors that come to bare on family life. Jess works across our Como and Wangara locations and is a highly sought after voice to concerns regarding children and parenting. She is a hard working therapist who will educate with strategies and resources to allow learning to come to life.

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  • Dr Melissa Tan, Clinical Psychologist Registrar

    Melissa is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar who is nearing the completion of her Masters/PhD in Clinical Psychology at the University of Western Australia. She utilizes evidence-based therapeutic methods, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Her experience encompasses working with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults in both individual and group settings.

    With a person-centred approach, Melissa aims to foster a safe environment where her clients feel valued and supported. She enjoys collaborating with clients of all ages to help them navigate their challenges, customizing strategies to meet their unique needs while leveraging their strengths.

    Currently, Melissa’s research is focused on understanding specific cognitive processes related to working memory and exploring how anxiety may influence these processes and affect working memory performance.

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  • Josh Van Zuylen, Registered Psychologist

    Portfolio: Pop Up Clinics

    Josh is a warm friendly face, a big heart, and a captivating voice for those of all ages and various mental health concerns. He has been broadly recognised for contributions to music, citizenship and community service outside his focus on psychological science. During his Honours Dissertation, his research team reported him to be the approachable guy with a great sense of humour! Josh is an asset to our team enjoying working with all ages across the lifespan, including children and teens, adults and older adults alike. Josh has previously worked in the disability and non for profit sectors in various roles. His unique contribution to our team is that he is interested in establishing firm foundations in those he consults to see them thrive. The way he links value systems, identity, cognitive beliefs and good lifestyle habits into the fabric of ‘whatever life may bring’ sets him apart as a clinician.

  • Courtney Lander, is a Registered Clinical Psychologist within our team and has a desire to identify the most important things to those she meets; equipping them with the tools and resources to catalyse these into positive and affirming action. Often we disqualify ourselves from the outcomes we most desire and Courtney believes one can learn about their potential to optimise it. Courtney has worked broadly in the public and NFP sector and has taken particular career focus in working with trauma, children and youth/young adults. She has worked with complex cases of suffering with those who often present with an array of difficulties whereby a path forward can be difficult to realise. Courtney is an Independent Consultant within our team who works across the lifespan with a variety of treatment modalities to evidence based care. She holds a reputation as a safe and supportive clinician who is dedicated to holding space for a therapeutic relationship until breakthrough emerges.

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  • Katherine Shanhun, Registered Senior Psychologist

    Katherine, is a seasoned psychologist and EMDR therapist, who boasts over 15 years of experience attending to a vast array of mental health conditions. During her extensive career, she has dedicated herself to helping children, teenagers, and adults navigate a wide range of challenges, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, and stress. Her professional journey has seen her contribute her expertise to various non-government organizations before transitioning into private practice. Her colleagues describe her as hard working, empathic and well respected by her clients. Whether a circumstance be simple, or complex, Katherine attends to her clients with sincerity and attention to evidenced gains.

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  • Kate Stynes, Registered Psychologist

    Kate is a longstanding and valued member of our team with exceptional insight into attending to others in need. Kate has completed a Masters of Professional Psychology and is endorsed as a Registered Psychologist. Her warm, sincere and gentle approach, coupled with her tenacious pursuit of wholeness makes working with her therapeutically meaningful. Kate has a background in criminological psychology and provides focussed psychological strategies for young adults and adults to address stuck and problematic cycles of thinking and behaviour.

    Kate wrote her Honours dissertation on aspects of cognition; and, wrote additional research at a Masters level linking interpersonal effectiveness to self esteem. Kate utilises science to understand the mental processes involved in the distortions of thought, emotion and perception addressing these with treatment modalities such as CBT and Schema Therapy.

    Breaking the moulds that bind clients to old patterns of thinking informs so much of her work; yet in working with trauma presentations, she utilises a Schema informed and EMDR approach to reduce the suffering associated with injury. Kate has functioned in various leadership roles in the broader community and enjoys building and championing health across multiple domains.

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  • Tiasha Puvimanasinghe, Registered Provisional Psychologist

    Portfolio: Kids & Families

    Tiasha’s generous care and work ethic as a clinician sets her apart within our team. As a Registered Provisional Psychologist she has spent time assisting individuals and couples experiencing fertility treatment and associated stressors. She provides compassionate and individualised care for children, adolescents and adults and has the ability to communicate cross culturally with sensitivity. Tiasha provides evidence based psychological therapies for a range of mental health issues and also works with our EAP and NDIS clients. Viewing therapy as a shared journey, Tiasha guides clients to explore their strengths and navigate challenges with confidence. Her client-centred approach ensures people feel valued and empowered towards better mental health and wellbeing.

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  • Kristin Tovey, Senior Social Worker

    Kristin is an Independent Consultant within the Masters Team, bringing with her a wealth of experience and a genuine commitment to the well-being of individuals and families. As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, Kristin has an extensive background as a Senior Social Worker and team leader in community and palliative care.

    With compassion at the forefront, Kristin has dedicated her career to caring for families and individuals nearing the end of their lives. Her expertise extends to the nuanced realm of grief and bereavement, where she passionately addresses the many facets of life impacted during these challenging times.

    Beyond her commitments with Masters, Kristin serves as a facilitator for the Lion Heart Camp for Kids Charity, focusing on children aged 5-12 and their families. In this role, she provides invaluable support to children who have experienced significant loss, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact beyond the professional realm.

    Kristin's passion is evident in her goal to help people strengthen relationships and build meaningful, purposeful lives. She firmly believes in ensuring that no one faces the intensity of their needs alone and utilising a diverse range of approaches, Kristin guides clients in developing a renewed sense of self and effective coping strategies, regardless of life's difficulties.

    A dedicated professional, Kristin extends her expertise by providing professional supervision, supporting social workers and counsellors and is passionate about being part of this support network for other professionals. 

    Kristin's client-centred approach is evident in her work with adults, couples, and families. Her focus is on supporting their learning journey in dealing with complex needs and histories, reflecting her commitment to fostering resilience and well-being in diverse settings.

    In summary, Kristin's multifaceted contributions underscore her passion for making a positive impact on individuals, families, and professionals alike.

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  • Beth Howsley, Clinical Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor

    Beth operates within a holistic framework and recognizes the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. Her fervor lies in aiding individuals in surmounting their personal challenges. Beth utilises Telehealth as an Independent Consultant with our team to guide clients towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with their core values and aspirations.

    Beth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her client sessions, drawing from her extensive background. She earned her Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology in Perth, Western Australia. Fostering a supportive and nurturing atmosphere for clients to explore their personal challenges paves the way for personal growth, facilitates positive transformations, and ultimately elevates their overall well-being and quality of life.

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10 McNabb Loop - Opposite Lifestreams
COMO, PERTH WA

 

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