Clinical Psychologist
Paula Lewis
Clinical Psychologist
BSc Hons (Psych) MPsych (Clin) MAPS MCCLP
P: 0407 312 338
Paula works uniquely and intuitively with each individual, combining her clinical psychology skills within a holistic approach. She believes that all people have the potential within to create a life that is more meaningful and fulfilling, as well as to increase their psychological flexibiity. Paula’s warm, sensitive and accepting presence has a way of making people feel comfortable, safe and supported. She combines a range of approaches and has a particular interest in Interpersonal Neurobiology, neuropsychotherapy, somatically based approaches (which explore the mind-body connection), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness and Compassion Focused Therapy. Paula also utilizes biofeedback (Emwave) in her therapy.
Paula has experience in a range of areas including anxiety and stress, trauma (including PTSD), depression, family of origin issues, parenting, grief and loss, personal development, relationship issues, eating disorders, health related concerns, postnatal depression and drug and alcohol problems. She is currently working primarily with adults (including young adults).
Dr Matt Currie
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) DPsych Clin MAPS
P: 0413 137 028
E: matt@innovativeminds.com.au
I am a clinical psychologist and psychotherapist working with adults and youth. For the past 20-years I have worked in diverse roles and settings, including: academic lecturer, trainer, researcher, consultant, and clinical psychologist in private practice. I work across community, clinical and forensic settings. I was previously employed as the Lead Psychologist at ACON (Aids Council of NSW) Australia’s largest community-based LGBTI and HIV health promotion agency. I continue to work closely with the LGBTIQ community in Northern NSW, including expertise in working within a sex and gender positive framework.
My approach to therapy is integrative drawing on contemporary cognitive and behavioural therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness principles. Additionally, my practice is grounded in psychodynamic and relational systems. The foundation of the therapeutic relationship is a human interaction that offers the potential for greater insight and acceptance of our shared human experience, including the highs and lows of this. Therapy can teach us to hold our stories of self and other more lightly.
“The curious paradox of life is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change” (Rogers, 1961)
Anna McKay
Clinical Psychologist
BA Hons (Psych) M Psych (Clin) MAPS
P: 0490 058 703
Anna offers a warm and respectful approach to helping people explore and address a range of issues, including life transitions, grief and loss, family and parenting issues, relationship challenges, trauma, and drug and alcohol problems. Anna has experience treating and providing support for a number of mental health presentations including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders and personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder.
Anna uses an eclectic approach to therapy based upon collaborative goals and the presenting needs of the client, and includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and attachment based approaches as well as using mindfulness and psychodynamic theories. A person-centered and compassionate approach to therapy underpins all the work that Anna does with clients.
Anna is trained in clinical psychology (currently working as a clinical psychology registrar) and has worked in a number of settings including community mental health and drug and alcohol services, child and family work and occupational rehabilitation. Prior to training as a psychologist, Anna worked as a naturopath for many years and therefore has an interest in the impact of nutrition and lifestyle upon mental health. Anna currently sees adolescents and adults.
Medicare rebates are available.