About Us

Christina is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She has 20+ years experience working with children and young people across a range of settings including government, non-government, schools, residential facilities, and counselling services.

Christina understands that coming to therapy can be overwhelming for kids (and parents!) Her strength is her ability to very quickly create a safe and comfortable space for the family.

She is passionate about supporting clients 5 - 25 years across a broad range of mental health issues and neurodiverse presentations. She works collaboratively with the key people in each client's life, including schools, GPs, paediatricians, and other support people, to maximise the outcomes for clients. 

Christina is trained in EMDR Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents, and the Circle of Security Parenting Program. She works with children, adolescents, and young adults.

Christina is accredited in the Autism Diagnostic Observational  Assessment (ADOS) for assessment of Autism. Christina is also able to complete comprehensive gender identity assessments prior to consideration of gender transition.

Christina is a board-approved supervisor for 4+2, 5+1, and Clinical Registrar programs.

Full member registration with EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)

Heather is a Registered Psychologist providing intervention and assessment for children and young adults, with a particular focus on Autism and ADHD assessment. 

With experience in both educational settings and private practice, Heather has honed her skills in offering comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions for a wide range of psychological challenges, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, trauma, and attachment difficulties.

Heather strongly advocates for early intervention and is skilled in using evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and play-based interventions. She is dedicated to helping young people develop essential coping skills, manage their emotions, and build resilience. 

Understanding the important role of family in a child's well-being, Heather emphasises the involvement of parents in the therapeutic process. She provides support to parents and families, helping them navigate parenting challenges and ensuring they are equipped to advocate for and support their child's needs. 

Heather collaborates closely with parents, teachers, and other stakeholders to ensure that each client receives holistic, individualised treatment. Her empathetic, client-centred approach is grounded in the latest research, ensuring effective and personalised care for every child.

Ana Maria Catton is a registered psychologist with over a decade of experience in the field of mental health. Having worked within the public and private sectors, Ana has developed a wide range of therapeutic skills, relevant to the treatment of an array of mental health presentations such as eating disorders, OCD, PTSD, personality, mood, anxiety disorders and dissociative disorders. Ana is also experienced in the management of behavioural issues resulting from neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and ASD.

Ana has had extensive experience in working with adults, children, young people, and their families and strongly believes that a strength based and systemic approach is the best way to empower people to take meaningful action towards the life they want for themselves.

Ana is a strong believer in personal and professional growth which is why she is passionate about ongoing professional development. She is skilled in the delivery of evidenced based psychological treatment such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Attachment Based Therapy (ABT).

Ana completed her qualifications as a psychologist in Colombia, South America and subsequently moved to the UK and Australia in 2002.

Roles & Qualifications

· Bachelor of Psychology – Honours (Andes University, Colombia). Accredited by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as an Australian Honours degree equivalent

· Full registration as a Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia

· Australia & New Zealand Academy for Eating Disorders (ANZAED) Credentialed Clinician

· Full member registration with EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia)