Meet The Team
A Carefully Selected Team, Dedicated to Your Care
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we proudly bring together a team of experienced, compassionate professionals who truly ‘get it’. Each of our therapists are carefully selected for their expertise, warmth, and commitment to delivering exceptional care.
Whether you see a Psychologist or an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, you can expect a person-centred, evidence-based approach tailored to your individual needs. Our team works from a holistic, trauma-informed framework and is committed to ongoing supervision, training, and professional development to ensure the highest standards of care.
We believe that true healing happens in a space where both clients and therapists feel supported. That’s why we value self-care, reflective practice, and wellness within our team—ensuring that the care you receive is grounded, genuine, and effective.
All of our clinicians are fully registered with AHPRA, the AASW, or other relevant professional bodies, and are passionate about walking alongside you in your journey towards greater well-being.
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Tracey Dale
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Adolescent & Adults
Hello! I’m Tracey, an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in counselling, therapy, and psychotherapy. I work with clients of all ages, supporting them through major life transitions such as pregnancy and motherhood, as well as challenges like anxiety, depression, burnout, trauma (including complex PTSD using EMDR therapy), grief, sleep difficulties, disordered eating, and recovery from violence or substance use.
Matthew Persello
Registered Psychologist
Adolescents & Adults
Matthew is a Registered Psychologist specialising in therapy for adolescents (13+ years) and adults, with a strong focus on men’s mental health and the LGBTQIA+ community.
His expertise spans anxiety, depression, stress, gender identity and sexuality concerns, relationship challenges, self-esteem, emotional regulation, neurodiversity, and social skills development.
Samantha Courtney
Registered Psychologist
Adolescents & Adults
Sam is a passionate psychologist who is committed to providing client-centred and trauma- informed care, in a safe and supportive environment. Sam primarily works with adults, with teen referrals aged 13+ considered.
Sam’s primary clinical areas of interest are eating disorders, perinatal mental health, mental health concerns with co-occurring physiological health consideration, LGBTQIA+ community support, and trauma disorders
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Heather McAuliffe
Registered Psychologist
Neurodivergent affirming clinical psychologist
Hello there! I am Heather, a neurodivergent Clinical Psychologist Registrar with particular interest in neurodevelopment. My background includes private and community practice, where she has engaged in detailed assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, and collaborative care coordination.
I strive to ensure that the assessment process provides warmth, safety, and supportive recommendations, valuing the individual as the expert of their own experiences. My approach is collaborative, and I often consult with paediatricians, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other allied health professionals to ensure a holistic approach to understanding the individual's needs and informing support recommendations.
Andri Christoforou
Registered Psychologist
Children and Adolescents
Andri is a registered psychologist in Australia with an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Essex in the UK, as well as clinical psychology registration in Cyprus.
She is passionate about supporting children (5+) and adolescents facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, behavioural difficulties, bedwetting, bullying, as well as those with ASD and ADHD.
Nzubechi Oguoma
Registered Psychologist
Children, Adolescents & Adults
Nzubechi is a Registered Psychologist with experience working with individuals and families from age 5+ and across the lifespan presenting with a range of mental health conditions, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders.
Emma
Client Support
I am committed to providing the highest quality of care to our clients here at Nurtured Thoughts Psychology. I understand the importance of building strong relationships and provide a high level of professionalism and compassion to our clients whilst striving to create a welcoming, safe and comfortable environment for all.
Bianca
Practice Manager
I'm passionate about advocating for mental health and overall well-being, and I strongly believe that positive mental health is a shared responsibility. By fostering inclusive, protective, and supportive families, peers, colleagues, and communities, I believe we can empower individuals to live happy and healthy lives.
As Practice Manager, I take pride in being a friendly and supportive presence, ensuring that every client’s therapy journey feels safe and comfortable. From your first point of contact to reaching your goals,
Nurtured Thoughts Psychology
We pride ourselves on using evidence-based interventions.
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we pride ourselves on using evidence-based interventions that have been proven effective in helping clients achieve their desired outcomes. Our approach is client-centred, which means that we will collaborate with you to ensure that your treatment aligns with your values, beliefs, and preferences.
We understand that the therapeutic process can be challenging at times, but we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need to make progress towards your goals. Our team of psychologists is dedicated to creating a safe and non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts and feelings, and work towards greater insight and understanding.
We believe that everyone has the capacity for growth and change, and we are committed to helping you tap into your inner strengths and resources to overcome obstacles and lead a more fulfilling life. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their full potential, and we would be honoured to be a part of your journey towards better mental health.
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Thank you for considering Nurtured Thoughts Psychology. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you and support you in achieving your mental health goals.
