Meet Our Team
Dedication. Expertise. Compassion
Office Administration
Mandy
Mandy is a long time Psych806 administrator with experience across a wide wonderful world of industries. She has known Jody for many years also studying Psychology subjects in her undergraduate degree.
Mandy enjoys helping and answering tricky questions whilst keeping things running smoothly, and hopes you feel supported when in the Practice. Mandy loves travel anywhere, age-appropriate adventuring, and precious time with family and friends.
Office Administration
Angela
Angela provides administrative support to the team at Psychology 806. She holds a Postgraduate Degree in Psychology and has experience working in Occupational Rehabilitation and customer service.
Angela lives a country lifestyle and loves spending time with her husband, three children and cavoodle, Dougal. She considers life's simple pleasures to be good food, good books, good company and good weekends away. Angela is passionate about mental health and well-being and enjoys welcoming clients at reception.
Office Administration
Lynn Ann
Lynn Ann is part of the the admin team with a swag of experiences; many years of admin/secretarial work, a background in corporate events and project management and even worked at a cheese shop. She enjoys decorating her home for the holidays, cooking, entertaining friends, jig saw puzzles, boardgames, and being friendly. She is parent to her young adult son and the love of her life - her Spoodle, Ava!
Clinical Director
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Jody Jones
B.A., Grad.Dip.Ed., Post Grad.Dip.Psych., M.Ed.,M.Psych. (Clinical) MAPS
Registered Psychologist PSY0001621890
Jody is the Clinical Director and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families across education and psychological treatment settings.
She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She provides evidenced based psychological assessment and intervention for a range of mental health conditions and has specialist training in Family Based Therapy, CBT-E, CBT-AR and Beyond Diets for the treatment of Eating Disorders.
She is a credited facilitator for the Tuning into Kids and Circle of Security for emotional regulation difficulties and attachment based difficulties with toddlers and children and the PPP positive parenting program.
Jody is also an experienced and trained user of ADOS and MIGDAS-2 for the assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorder and has completed additional training to identify Autism in very young children. She is committed to providing affirming care to clients who identify as LGBTQIA+.
She is passionate about empowering individuals with strategies to learn to better manage their own difficulties and to assist calm and confident parenting through practical support and therapy.
Jody offers appointments Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Clinical Psychologist
Gabrielle French
B.Psych., BA(Hons) (Psych), M.Psych. (Clinical)
Gabrielle is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about identifying clients’ strengths and engaging families in a safe and respectful manner. She will collaboratively develop a unique treatment plan that empowers clients and families to achieve their goals.
Prior to Psychology 806, Gabrielle previously worked with infants, children and adolescents in the public mental health setting for 7 years. She brings with her specialist skills in the assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders with a strong interest in Obsessive Compulsive disorder, mood disorders, sleep problems, and social, emotional and behavioural concerns.
Gabrielle utilises a range of evidence based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is an accredited facilitator of the Tuning in to kids program, PPP Positive Parenting Program and Circle of Security program. These programs assist with children’s emotion regulation and behavioural difficulties and enhance children attachments with care givers. Gabrielle is trained in Family Based Therapy for the treatment of eating disorders.
Gabrielle is available for appointments Tuesday to Friday.
Clinical Psychologist
Kate Judd
B.Psych., BA(Hons) (Psych), M.Psych. Clinical
Kate is a Clinical Psychologist. Prior to working at Psychology 806 Kate has previously worked with children, adolescents and their families within the education department and public mental health settings. Prior to this she provided home and community based support to clients of all ages experiencing behavioural challenges, mental health difficulties or living with a disability.
Kate has a gentle approach and is mindful of creating an open and safe environment where her clients can feel comfortable and supported in a non-judgemental and relaxed manner. She utilises evidence based interventions including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and incorporates mindfulness and strength based support into her sessions.
Kate works with the client as well as those within their support network to promote psychological and emotional understanding, while addressing concerns such as anxiety and mood disorders, poor self esteem and self worth, challenging behaviours and difficulties managing emotions.
Kate enjoys working with adolescents, the LGBTI community and individuals on the autism spectrum.
Kate has experience in completing cognitive assessments and supporting clients with learning and school based challenges.
Kate is an accredited facilitator of the Tuning into Kids Program providing support to parents and caregivers in managing emotion regulation and behavioural difficulties in children.
Kate is currently available for appointments Tuesday to Thursday.
Clinical Psychologist
Marcelle Gray
BA(Psych), PGradDip Psych, M.Psych Clinical
Marcelle is a clinical psychologist and is a member of the Australian Psychological society. She has previously worked with children, adolescents, families and adults in a variety of public mental health settings over the last 10 years.
She specialises in helping people with a range of mental health issues including depression, anxiety, sleep issues, behavioural concerns, difficulties managing emotions, low self esteem, grief and adjustments to major life events. Marcelle has a special interest in helping young people navigate changes brought on by complex medical conditions.
Marcelle works with her clients to establish shared understanding of their strengths and difficulties to collaboratively develop goals. Using the therapeutic alliance she draws from a range of evidence based approaches, including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing to implement change.
Marcelle is a credited facilitator for the ‘Tuning into Kids’ program which provides support to parents and caregivers in managing emotion regulation and behavioural difficulties in children. She is also trained in Family Based Therapy for the treatment of eating disorders.
Marcelle is currently available for appointments Tuesday and Friday.
Clinical Psychologist
Kylie Erwin
BBus, GradDipPsych, BA (Psychology) (Honours), GradDipCounsell, M.Psych. Clinical, MAPS
Kylie is a clinical psychologist and is a member of the Australian Psychological society. Kylie has been working with children, adolescents, young adults and their families within an education setting for over five years. She has developed experience in the diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and mood disorders, stress management and resilience, and nurturing the development of a positive sense of self.
Kylie works from a client centred and strengths-based perspective, assisting clients to recognise their strengths and develop their skills in self managing their difficulties, while engaging their support network to develop understanding. Kylie enjoys working with children, adolescents, young adults and the LGBTIQA+ community who may be experiencing school based challenges including VCE stress and behavioural and learning challenges.
Kylie draws on evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI) in her work. She is committed to ensuring a trusting, supportive and honest relationship is formed between herself and those she works with.
She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists is committed to continual professional development and developing skills in new evidenced-based approaches.
Kylie is available for appointments on Monday and Tuesday
Clinical Psychologist
Kate Hearn
BA(Psych)(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MAPS.
Kate is a clinical psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. Her main areas of interest include the parent-child relationship, pre and post-natal care, infant (0-3 years), child, and adolescent mental health.
Kate is experienced at working with children and families who have often experienced significant trauma and mental health difficulties in their lives.
Utilising evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment and play based therapies, Kate provides respectful and developmentally appropriate interventions to help parents and children achieve their goals.
Kate is currently available for appointments Wednesday to Friday.
Psychologist - Clinical Registrar
Emma Naughten
B. Psych, B.Psych (Hons), M.Psych(Professional), MPsych (Clinical)
Emma is a registered Psychologist and Clinical Registrar with experience working across the life span. Prior to working at Psychology 806 Emma has previously worked with children, adolescents and their families within schools and private practice., she has also worked with older adults and their families within residential aged care facilities. Emma has experience in completing cognitive assessments and a strong interest in working with children, adolescents and young adults.
Emma's work is informed by Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy and she utilises these frameworks to guide clients in building self-awareness and self-compassion.
Emma tailors evidence-based therapies to each client and understands the importance of developing a strong rapport with her clients. She aims to create an honest and open space where they can safely explore both their current and past experiences, ensuring a trauma informed and neuro-affirming environment. She works collaboratively with clients to build their understanding of themselves, and resilience for future challenges that may arise.
Emma is available for appointments Monday to Thursday