TELEHEALTH

Director, Clinical Psychologist, and Board Approved Supervisor

MClinPsych, BPsych (Hons)

Joel is our Principal Supervising Psychologist at Ivy Psychology. He has a specialist endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist and is a Board Approved Supervisor (PsyBa).

He has over fourteen years of experience working in Disability, Child Protection, Out of Home Care and in forensic and therapeutic settings, including private practice. Joel has experience with children, adolescents, adults and older adults in the areas of behaviour support and clinical psychology.

Joel currently works with Ivy's Sydney and Melbourne teams.

Joel is not available for new clients.

TELEHEALTH

Director, and Provisional Psychologist

MPsych(Clinical) In Progress, GradDipProfPsych, GradDipPsych, BA, Assoc MAPS

Chad works with children, adolescents, and adults, bringing a collaborative approach to his work with clients and their support networks. He is passionate about enhancing quality of life and considers this the most rewarding aspect of his role.

Chad is completing a Master of Psychology (Clinical) part-time. As Co-Director of Ivy Psychology, an NDIS-registered provider, he manages business operations, leads the behaviour support team, and maintains a caseload of clients. He has extensive experience supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs and has worked in both NDIS and private practice settings. Chad has ample knowledge of NDIS systems and processes, enabling him to navigate funding frameworks effectively and advocate for the best outcomes for clients. He has a keen interest in complex disability, neurodivergence, and the intersection of these with forensic contexts.

Chad is an active member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and has contributed to multiple APS committees over the past five years, including the Sydney Branch Student Sub-Committee and the ACT Branch Committee. He is currently a committee member of the APS Interest Group for Psychology of Intellectual Disability and Autism and is undertaking the APS Emerging Leaders Program in 2025.

Chad has limited availability for new clients at the Randwick clinic.

RANDWICK CLINIC & TELEHEALTH

Registered Psychologist

MClinPsych, MProfPsych, BPsych(Hons),

Francesca is a registered Psychologist who holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Master of Professional Psychology. She works across the lifespan adults (including older adults), adolescents, and children, and utilises a blend of therapy modalities to support clients throughout their therapeutic journey.

Francesca has also completed additional training in schema therapy, DBT, and ACT.

With a warm and empathic person-centred approach, Francesca is passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges and flourish. She is driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference and contribute to a healthier and more inclusive society.

Languages: English and Italian

Francesca is currently available for new clients, and works from our Randwick clinic on Thursdays.

SYDNEY & TELEHEALTH

Psychologist

MPsych, GradCertAutism, PhD Candidate

Bozena has been a practising Psychologist for over two decades. She enjoys helping clients navigate a range of mental health challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, as well as socio-emotional and relationship challenges. Bozena employs an eclectic mix of therapeutic techniques, including mindfulness, cognitive behavior therapy, and emotion-focused therapy.

She also holds additional qualifications in Autism. Bozena is available nationally via telehealth and in Sydney for in-home psychology sessions.

Bozena is currently accepting new assessments in Sydney and via telehealth.

SYDNEY & TELEHEALTH

Clinical Psychologist

MSc(ClinPsych), BPsych, PhD Candidate

Moni’s work is centred on helping individuals gain clarity, self-awareness, and the tools needed to overcome these obstacles.

She believes mental health goes beyond the mere absence of symptoms—it’s about fostering resilience, nurturing emotional well-being, and enabling individuals to thrive in all areas of life, including relationships, personal growth, and creativity.

As a clinical psychologist, Moni collaborates with individuals to explore the deeper dynamics of their emotions, thoughts, and behaviours. By fostering a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment, she guides clients in understanding the influences of their unconscious mind and developing strategies to achieve meaningful change. Moni’s approach combines evidence based techniques with a compassionate and tailored perspective, empowering clients to build healthier relationships and live more fulfilling lives.

Languages: English and Farsi

Areas of Focus: Depression, Anxiety, Personality Issues, Immigration-Related Issues, Trauma, and Cultural Issues.

Moni has current availability for telehealth clients.

SYDNEY & TELEHEALTH

Provisional Psychologist

BSocSc(Psych), GradDipRehabCouns, GradDipPsych(Adv), MProfPsych

Lisa is a Provisional Psychologist and Behaviour Support Practitioner with experience supporting people of all ages with complex and co-occurring needs.

She has worked alongside individuals experiencing psychosocial disability, trauma, substance use, homelessness, and workplace injuries.

Lisa provides therapy, and cognitive and vocational assessments. She also integrates child protection training and LEGO®-Based Therapy in her work with children and families.

Lisa is passionate about delivering ethical, person-centred and evidence-based care.

Lisa have availability to support telehealth clients, and in-home NDIS clients.

RANDWICK CLINIC & TELEHEALTH

Clinical Psychologist

MPsych(Clinical), PGDPsych, BA

Alex is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, and consultation on contemporary mental health issues. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults presenting with diverse psychological concerns.

Alex's clinical approach integrates cognitive-behavioural and contemporary psychological frameworks with a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. He is particularly interested in how modern societal factors—digital technology, workplace demands, social change—intersect with psychological wellbeing and mental health outcomes.

This research interest has naturally extended into public education, where he is an active member of the academic team at Torrens University Australia, teaching psychology subjects and serving as Course Chair for undergraduate psychology programs. A maintains a strong commitment to evidence-based practice and professional development, completing a Doctor of Psychology in the coming months and advancing in his studies toward a Professional Doctorate in Applied Research and a PhD in counterterrorism and deradicalisation.

Specialisations: Psychological assessment, evidence-based therapy, contemporary adult mental health issues, workplace psychology, depression, anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Alex has availability and sees clients on Saturdays from the Randwick clinic.

RANDWICK CLINIC & TELEHEALTH

Registered Psychologist

PGDipSci, BA(Psych)

With over 20 years of experience as a psychologist, Anna is passionate about supporting individuals through life’s most challenging moments. She has extensive expertise in helping people overcome issues such as PTSD and trauma, grief and loss, chronic pain, workplace issues, alcohol and substance use, difficulties with emotion regulation, and parenting challenges.

Her practice draws on a range of evidence-based approaches—including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Compassion Focused Therapy.

Anna’s approach is collaborative, compassionate, and client-centred, and she is committed to creating a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard and understood as we work together towards healing and positive change. No matter what you’re facing, Anna believes it is possible to build resilience, develop new skills, and rediscover hope. 

Anna is a member of the APS and has undertaken further training inCognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Anna has current availability and sees clients on Tuesday and Wednesday from the Randwick clinic. 

RANDWICK CLINIC

Registered Psychologist

MProfPsych, BPsych(Hons)

Kerolos is a warm and approachable psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and families. He is passionate about helping people better understand themselves and believes that developing practical thinking strategies that translate into constructive behaviours is the cornerstone of lasting change in our lives.

Kerolos takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to therapy. He works closely with clients to understand their goals, values, and challenges, and supports them in building skills that strengthen resilience, improve relationships, and help them experience greater fulfilment and purpose in their lives. He places strong importance on the therapeutic relationship and works to create a space where clients feel understood and supported to reflect on difficult experiences, develop insight, and move forward with confidence.

His therapeutic work is primarily informed by Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while integrating elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic principles. Kerolos tailors his approach to each client’s needs, recognising that every individual’s experiences and goals are unique.

Kerolos has experience supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, anxiety, mood difficulties, learning challenges, and obsessive compulsive difficulties. He also provides psychological assessments including cognitive, academic, behavioural, and autism assessments using tools such as the WISC V, WIAT III, ADOS 2, Conners 4, and ABAS 3.

Kerolos is fluent in Arabic and values culturally sensitive practice. He believes strong rapport and collaboration are key foundations for effective therapy and helping people live in alignment with what matters most to them.

Kerolos has current availability for therapy and assessments, and see clients on Monday and Wednesday from the Randwick clinic.