Dr Hema Siva - Wednesdays

Dr Hemalatha Sivakumaran (Hema Siva) completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Science and a Bachelor of Science Honours Degree at Monash University in Victoria. She went on to complete her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Newcastle in NSW. Hema has been working both in the public mental health system and in the private practice arena mostly with adults and the geriatric population. She specialises in acute mental health issues such as depression and anxiety disorders (including phobias and panic attacks), with special interests also in grief and bereavement issues, chronic illness management, post traumatic stress disorder, relationship issues and conflict management. Hema is highly interested in multi-cultural issues and is therefore open to migrant groups with acculturation concerns. Hema is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. She applies a variety of therapy approaches and is very keen on professional development activities, teaching and research. Hema overall enjoys every opportunity to serve and make a meaningful difference.

Email: hemasiva@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0433 066 662

    Kursley J. Bernard – Tuesdays & Thursdays

Kursley is trained in many methods of psychological assessment and treatment and specializes in CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), REBT (Rational Emotive Behavioral therapy), and Interpersonal Counselling. He has extensive experience working with all age groups (children, adolescents, and adults) through a variety of issues including stress management, depression, anxiety, OCD, self esteem, and grief counselling. His experience also includes couples counselling, relationship issues and divorce/ separation counselling. Kursley regularly participates in professional development and continuing education to keep up to date with the latest effective therapies and techniques. Kursley believes that humans have an innate drive to improve and is honoured to have the opportunity to be part of that change. Kursley Bernard is registered with the Psychologist Registration Board of Victoria and is a full member of the Australian Psychology Society. He is registered with Medicare as a provider and is offering fully bulk-billed sessions for most patients. Kursley is also a registered provider of psychological services by all major health insurance companies.

Email: kursley.bernard@yahoo.com

Mobile: 0410 960 494

    Julie-Anne Peake – 9am-5.30pm Monday to Friday

Julie-Anne Peake, owner and managing director of Psychology 4 Change, completed a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in psychology and psychophysiology at Swinburne University of Technology in 1999. She went on to complete a Bachelor of Applied Science degree, Psychophysiology Honours, also at Swinburne. In 2003, she finished a Master of Clinical Psychology degree at Deakin University. Before becoming registered as a psychologist and starting up Psychology 4 Change in 2004, she gained experience working with people in community mental health organisations, inpatient and outpatient settings, as well as government agencies. She uses cognitive-behavioural therapies to treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, pain and injury, trauma and abuse, bullying, bulimia nervosa and intellectual disabilities. She regularly attends professional development activities to keep up to date with the latest therapies and techniques that have been shown to be effective.

Email: jlpeake@bigpond.net.au

Mobile: 0410 637 486

    Cindi Hinch – Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays

Cindi completed her Bachelor Degree (Psychology/Psychophysiology) with Honours at Swinburne University of Technology and her Masters in Clinical Psychology at La Trobe University, and is registered with the Psychologists Registration Board of Victoria. The focus of her work is high-prevalence mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety conditions, and issues related to pain, grief, trauma and bullying. She uses a variety of well established treatments, which focus on alleviating the burden of current symptoms, as well as understanding, accepting and acting upon the factors that contributed to these difficulties. In her work she tries to understand the role of stress in mental health as well as the impact of mental health disorders on family, friends, and work life. She also works on issues related to living with longer-term mental health difficulties, including those related to psychiatric medication. Cindi has experience in a variety of health fields, including public mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, as well as sleep disorder and diabetes management. Her life experience has also given her a deep sense of empathy towards the difficulties that those living with mental health conditions face in day-to-day life. She has a deep commitment to improving the lives of people with mental health disorders and offers bulk-billed services to most clients through Medicare.

Email: cindihinch@gmail.com