Brionie is a huge animal lover and enjoys going on weekend adventures with her husband and 2 dogs Sophie and Barbara. She recently added a new addition to her family, her son Ivar, and is appreciating the many priceless moments of motherhood. She enjoys listening to hip hop music and binging reality TV shows on more quiet days!

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***Currently not accepting new clients
 
Brionie is a registered Psychologist and APS Board Approved Supervisor. She has 3 degrees in Psychology including a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Prior to private practice, Brionie spent years in the WorkCover and insurance industry supporting members of the community with complex physical and psychological injuries.

Her main focus is to develop a strong therapeutic alliance with clients, using her genuinely warm, friendly and easy-going personality. Brionie works with Adults and sees herself as an 'allrounder', however she is passionate about working with clients with trauma and PTSD, and is a trained Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist. She has other special interest areas that include anxiety, workplace stress and burnout, relationship difficulties, perfectionism, assertiveness, psychotic symptoms and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) support. 

Brionie uses an eclectic approach towards treatment and prefers to target the 'deeper roots' of core issues. She finds that modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) and Schema Therapy are most helpful for clients who intellectually understand their vulnerabilities but don't 'feel it'. She also incorporates DBT, CBT and attachment theory into her practice.

Brionie will be with you every step on your journey towards positive wellbeing!

director/ Clinical Psychologist registrar

Brionie Fryer 

Meet Our Team

Michelle Scott

***Currently not accepting new clients

 Michelle has 13 years of experience in providing psychotherapy in South Africa and more recently in Australia. Michelle is aware that the decision to start therapy may not be easy; it takes courage to face painful feelings. This is why she places great importance on creating a confidential and safe space for clients and she believes a person who enters therapy should be able to express all their emotional feelings, doubts and questions. Michelle will normally base the type of therapy on each individual need of the client. Sometimes a person may just want a person to talk to who is neutral and non-judgemental.

Michelle uses well established evidence-based modalities including Person Centered Psychotherapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. The aim of these therapies is to assist in creating conscious awareness of all parts of the self so that we can live a life with awareness, empathy and access to different parts of ourselves. Michelle also has had training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focussed Therapy.

Michelle has worked in different contexts with clients from a variety of cultural backgrounds and socio-economic contexts. She has a lot of experience in helping clients with depression, anxiety, bereavement, loss, family relationship issues, self-esteem, trauma, attachment difficulties, sexual abuse, HIV related concerns and difficulties managing mood.

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Michelle grew up inland in the city of Johannesburg, South Africa and is finding living at the beautiful Sunshine Coast near the beaches quite a treat. She has a passion for music (especially live music and the blues), dancing, reading and a love of animals. She also has a passion for learning and is interested in learning about the mind, people, culture, communities and social psychology.

Dr Barbara Haddon

***Accepting new clients from December

Dr Barbara Haddon’s long and varied career path has taken her into the travel, legal, accounting, mining, construction, medical and cancer research, education, human resource management, Australian Defence Force recruiting and human services sectors. She has been a private practitioner for seventeen years. Barbara is registered with AHPRA and Medicare and is also an Assure Employee Assistance Program accredited Psychologist.

Barbara takes a compassionate, practical, evidence-based, client-centred and solution-focused approach in her practice, focusing on facilitating adult (18 years +) clients' personal and professional development. As an integrative Psychologist, Barbara draws on Cognitive Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment therapy frameworks, including mindfulness-based strategies and Focused Acceptance and Commitment therapy where brief intervention is appropriate. She takes the view that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to the therapeutic experience and uses theories and different models to create a framework that values each modality and each Client uniquely.

Barbara’s scope of practice includes anxiety, depression and mood disorders, adjustment, stress management/burnout, self-esteem, sleep issues, anger management, interpersonal relationships/assertiveness, perfectionism, managing health and chronic pain conditions, career and employment support.

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Barbara enjoys spending time with her husband of thirty-one years and her two daughters. She is happiest any place where there is water and/or trees. Barbara likes to keep up to date with current affairs and popular culture and her guilty pleasure is TV show, Survivor. A believer in lifelong learning, Barbara has recently completed her qualifications in yoga/meditation teacher training.

Madeline Karklis

***Not accepting new clients

Madeline is a registered Psychologist with a Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology. She has completed part 1 of her EMDR Training and is currently able to assist clients with single incident traumas.  
 
Madeline uses a collaborative, client-centered approach, actively utilising client feedback to inform treatment and improve therapy outcomes. Madeline strives to create a safe, welcoming environment where clients feel heard and valued. Madeline practices from a stance of cultural humility and is proud to be an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician. 
 
Madeline has a passion for supporting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children, adolescents, young adults, couples, and families, providing treatment of many issues, but in particular, focusing on developmental and personality disorders, trauma, issues with mood, anxiety, behaviour problems, parenting support, perinatal and women’s mental health, relationship difficulties, stress and burnout.  
 
Madeline draws from a wide range of evidence-based psychological strategies to assist people of all ages in reaching their goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, systems and attachment frameworks, and Positive Psychology.

SENIOR CLINICAL LEAD/
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST REGISTRAR

Suzanne grew up on the Sunshine Coast and loves spending time in nature such as going to the beach, scuba diving and camping. She also has a passion for travelling, cooking and playing with her cocker spaniel, Freya.

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Madeline loves traveling, the beach, good food, and spending time with her fiancé, friends and family. She has two Ragdoll cats and loves all animals, big or small

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST

Suzanne Robertson

**Currently accepting new clients

With over 25 years of experience in the field of psychology, Suzanne has a background in working in employment and work rehabilitation services, disability services, private practice and employee assistance program (EAP) services. She brings her good sense of humour and kind nature to her sessions which have a collaborative focus.

In addition to her psychology qualifications, Suzanne holds a Bachelor of Biomedical Science degree, enriching her practice with a comprehensive understanding of the biological underpinnings of mental health. This unique combination allows her to offer a holistic perspective on mental well-being, recognising the intricate connections between mind and body.

Suzanne’s practice is centered on helping individuals navigate life’s challenges to build healthier, more fulfilling lives. She has an eclectic and tailored approach to treatment and draws from therapeutic approaches including Strength-Based Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Compassion Focussed Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) frameworks. Suzanne’s special interests include workplace injuries; workplace stress, bullying and burnout; trauma & PTSD; managing chronic illness; anxiety management; low self-esteem, ADHD, ASD and assertiveness training.