Jenny Jacobs - Thursdays

Jenny Jacobs has been registered with Psychologist Registration Board of Victoria since 2005. Since then, she has obtained specialist training and experience in working with couples experiencing marital difficulties. Jenny has extensive experience in drug and alcohol assessment and counseling and has worked for several public and private agencies - including SEADS, DHS – Protectice Services, NEODAS, Direct Line, Relationships Australia, Salvation Army and the Brotherhood of St Laurence. Jenny has a background in cognitive behavioral therapy, especially aimed at depression and anxiety. Jenny is also a trainer and group educator.

Email: jenny_jacobs@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0408 667 702

    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 worked in the public sector mental health system for over 4 years now and recently has also set up practice in the private practice arena. Hema specialises in 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 happy to work across mostly adults and the geriatric population. She is also keen on multi-cultural issues and therefore open to migrant groups with acculturation issues.

Email: hemasiva@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0418 695 161

    Ms Wendy Brodribb - Fridays

Wendy Brodribb is a practising registered Psychologist and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Wendy has worked with adults and children for over 10 years, within the Educational, Clinical, Hospital and Community domain. Wendy has extensive experience treating a broad range of mild to severe psychological disorders. Wendy employs a strong theoretical framework founded on Cognitive Behavioural Techniques (CBT) and Behaviour Therapy. She is also a skilled practitioner in the new field of Energy Psychology and incorporates the recent advances in psychological treatments such as Thought Field Therapy (TFT) and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). This treatment is trauma based therapy to treat anxiety related disorders (such as Phobias and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and other emotional distress. Wendy has employed these techniques successfully to treat many emotional disorders.
Wendy has attained advanced training and experience in psychological assessments, including IQ assessments and achievement testing for school age children. Wendy also has experience working with Workcover, Transport Accident Commission (TAC), DHS and Vietnam Veteran Clients. Wendy is committed to ensuring that quality care services are delivered to clients through continuous quality improvement activities and updating her knowledge in the advancements of both theory and practice of psychological treatments.
Medicare rebates are now available (conditions apply). Private Health Cover rebates are available. Wendy is also a Workcover and TAC provider. Wendy is able to offer an extensive range of psychological assistance and specialises in Acute Mental Health, Suicidal Intervention, Crisis Management, Depression, Anxiety Related Disorders and Behaviour Management.

Email: wendybrodribb@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0411 336 325

    Kursley J. Bernard – Mondays & Tuesdays

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. 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 counseling. His experience also includes couples counseling, relationship issues and divorce/ separation counseling. 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.

Email: kursleybernard@bigpond.com

Mobile: 0410 960 494

    Julie-Anne Peake – Saturday mornings

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 currently works at a group psychology practice in Cranbourne full-time, helping school-aged children, adolescents and adults. 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. She occasionally conducts consultations at Psychology 4 Change on Saturday mornings. She can be contacted for appointments at the Sladen Street Practice on 5995 5588.

Email: jlpeake@bigpond.net.au

Mobile: 0410 637 486