Our Psychologists
Grace McMurtrie
Senior Psychologist (Consultant) | Couples Therapist | Clinic-based Supervisor
GradDip (Psychology) GradDip (Advanced Psych) BAcc
Grace has previously worked as an Accountant in a top tier firm before finding her passion for psychology. A graduate of the internship program at You Matter Psychologists, Grace uses an evidence and attachment-based EFT approach to provide both individual and couple's therapy. Gracie works across many presentations including relationship distress; depression; anxiety; mentoring; PTSD and adjustment disorders. Gracie specialises in working with individuals and couples within all relationship contexts, whether it be the relationship with themselves; monogamous; polyamorous; heterosexual or homosexual; parent-child; or platonic. She supports her clients to reconnect with their deeper attachment needs and values; engage more meaningfully with the significant people in their lives; and identify and move past "stuck" points in their lives.
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She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy; Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; and a range of other therapeutic interventions to support her clients in living more meaningful lives.
Daniela Raeth
Clinical Psychologist (Consultant) | Toowoomba
BSW MPsych (Clin)
Daniela completed her training in Germany in Clinical Psychology. Daniela has worked for non-government organisations as a Team Leader/Case Manager, social worker and worked in Psychiatric Clinics. Daniela has published research on the treatment of Panic Disorder and Agoraphobia.
Peter Amundsen
Psychologist (Consultant)
Bsc(Psych) Hons, MPsych(Prof), MPsych(Clin)
Peter has over 20 years’ experience in management and business development where he worked with a wide variety of people from school-leavers entering the workforce, Business Owners, and Corporate Stakeholders. During his clinical psychology training, Peter gained experience providing evidence-based psychological interventions and testing across the lifespan. Peter has a particular interest in men’s health and integrates a strengths-based approach with evidence-based treatment to support clients to reach their therapeutic goals and live meaningful lives.
Adrian Fix
Psychologist
​BA, BPsychSci, GradDipPsychSci, MProfPsych
Adrian completed his psychology training through the You Matter/childpsych internship program. Adrian has experience working with children and their families presenting with a range of mental health challenges, such as anxiety and depression, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD, Autism and Specific Learning Disorders. Adrian is skilled in the assessment of neurodevelopmental disorders and he utilises a range of evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as a part of his therapeutic practice.
Norman Ramos
Psychologist (Consultant)
BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Coun)
Norman has worked in various psychological settings such as pain management rehabilitation, with youth suffering from anxiety and depression and in a paediatric outpatient clinic in a major Brisbane hospital where he assessed and treated a range of conditions such as ADHD, Autism, behavioural difficulties and anxiety.
Bonnie Mackay
Psychologist (Consultant)
BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Coun)
Bonnie is experienced in working working with anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, ADHD and Autism, and a special interest in assessment. She has a person centred approach which uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) based therapeutic interventions. Bonnie enjoys a warm empathetic therapeutic approach that considers all aspects of a persons life and focuses on each client’s individual goals, values and needs, tailoring therapeutic approaches to fit the client. She focuses on creating a safe space for clients to share, and to provide a service that is warm and person-centred, working to provide the highest quality of treatment and care to every client
Philip Gosschalk
Senior Clinical Psychologist | Board Approved Supervisor
BA PGradDip (Psych) MPsych (Clin)
Philip is a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists and College of Educational & Developmental Psychologists. He has extensive experience with the assessment of neuro developmental difficulties such as AD/HD and learning difficulties. Philip works works with a range of adult issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD and clients seeking self growth. Phil uses a variety of therapeutic approaches drawing from Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Therapy, Compassion focussed Therapy and depth psychology. Phil believes that it is important to go beyond treating the symptoms, such as anxiety, and to uncover and heal the underlying "wounds" or painful beliefs we hold.
Angela O'Neale
Psychologist (Consultant)
BPsych (Hons) MPsych (Clin) BTeach (Primary) Bd (APD)
Angela brings many years of experience working in an education role and enjoys working with women during the perinatal period and has experience treating anxiety, depression and the transition to parenting. She is offering Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), ACT and general counselling to assist with this period.
Jeremy Sharp
Senior Psychologist (Consultant)
BSci (Psychology) GradDip (Psychology)
Jeremy has worked with a wide range of adult difficulties such as Anxiety and Depression as well as employee assistance counselling. Jeremy is passionate about the provision of Evidence-Based Psychological services and trauma recovery, recruitment, mentoring and Supervision. Jeremy has an interest in mens mental health.
Megan Puckering
Psychologist
BPsycSci (Hons), 4+2 Professional Training
Megan enjoys working with clients seeking to better understand themselves. She has experience working with individuals presenting with anxiety, relationship difficulties, depression, work stress, career changes, grief and loss. She has a particular interest in working with young professionals and university students. She enjoys helping clients to better understand how their past experiences and current circumstances impact on their view of self and maintain their beliefs about others, the world and themselves. Megan draws from evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She enjoys learning about her client’s background and working with them to identify areas of strength and providing strategies to support them in areas of change.
Lovica Sharma
Psychologist (Consultant)
BPsychSci(Hons), MPsych(Clin)
Lovica is passionate in assisting individuals to overcome their mental health challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression and trauma. She employs a warm, authentic, non-judgemental approach, with a focus on creating a safe space for you to explore, gain self-awareness and become empowered to make meaningful change. Lovica has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in both private practice and inpatient hospital settings. She tailors her therapeutic interventions to meet the unique needs of each client, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing.
Yana Tushingham
Psychologist
BPsych, MSci(Hons) AppPsych(Clin)
Yana aims to create a space where you feel comfortable and supported so you can share your experiences and work through them during your therapy journey. My therapeutic style is warm, empathetic and enables you to think holistically and deeply about yourself, striving for treatment to provide you with personal growth and development. Yana has previously worked across the lifespan in the United Kingdom and Australia, and has a passion for working with adults, specifically those with a range of anxiety and depressive disorders. From Yana’s personal experiences and professional development, she understands the impact people’s environment and adverse experiences can have upon their overall wellbeing in which she uses meaningful and reflective questioning to help you discover these elements and provide ideas for change.
Consultant Psychologists work with, and not for our clinic, but share the same values and commitment to quality psychology services.