Team
Ana is a warm and compassionate Registered Psychologist with extensive experience supporting neurodivergent clients, including individuals on the autism spectrum, those with intellectual disabilities, ADHD, and global developmental delays. With a strong foundation in evidence-based practice, Ana specialises in trauma-informed care and is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a highly effective modality for processing traumatic experiences and enhancing emotional wellbeing.
Ana has a deep understanding of the complex needs of children and families, particularly those involved in the child protection system or impacted by family violence. She is skilled in navigating these sensitive contexts, offering therapeutic interventions that are both nurturing and empowering. Her approach is client-centred, ensuring every individual and family is met with respect, empathy, and tailored support.
Ana fosters a safe, welcoming, and inclusive therapeutic environment where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Her commitment to delivering high-quality psychological care is evident in her collaborative and strengths-based approach, designed to build resilience, capacity, and long-term wellbeing.
Ana is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is currently accepting new clients. She offers face-to-face appointments in Geelong and is available nationally via telehealth, providing flexible access to care for individuals and families across Australia.
Irene is a qualified and passionate Positive behaviour support practitioner who is trained in developing individualised functional behaviour assessment and implementation for individuals with complex behaviour support needs. This includes person centred PBS plans and strategies for children and young people with intellectual disability, developmental delays and on the autism spectrum.
Irene is also a qualified social worker with a master’s degree in social work. She possesses extensive experience and knowledge working with children, young people and families that present with complex needs both abroad and in Australia, within the child protection system and community services.
Irene has worked with the local government in the maternal and child health space to provide targeted support for parents with infants and young children 0- 3 years old to ensure early intervention and achieve better life outcomes.
Irene delights in her capacity to provide a safe space for clients and families that promotes individual values. The focus is always to increase a person’s quality of life and their community participation.
Irene is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and a member of Australian
Association of Social workers.
Irene has immediate availability for in person sessions in Ballarat and nationally via telehealth.
Fran is a provisional psychologist with degrees in psychology from the US and Argentina. Fran is exceptional at building rapport with children and adults.
Fran uses evidence-based psychological interventions that make a huge impact on people’s lives including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), play therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). Fran also draws from other modalities so he can flexibly work with clients and creates an individualised approach that fits each person’s needs.
Fran has experience working with neurodivergent children and adults, including people with autism, ADHD and PDA, and integrates his passion for soccer when working with young people.
Fran has immediate availability for in person sessions in south east Melbourne and nationally via telehealth.
Provisional Psychologist | Youth Mental Health Researcher
Andres Camargo is a warm, evidence-based Provisional Psychologist passionate about helping individuals build emotional balance, strengthen social connections, and enhance their overall wellbeing. With over three years of clinical experience, he specialises in emotional regulation, social skills development, and the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to support people navigating psychological and wellbeing challenges.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Youth Mental Health at the University of Melbourne, Andres integrates clinical expertise with research to deliver client-centred, culturally sensitive support. He has experience working in both face-to-face and telehealth settings, offering flexible care that adapts to each person’s needs.
Andres is committed to creating a safe, collaborative therapeutic space where clients can explore their experiences, build self-awareness, and develop practical tools to thrive in everyday life.
Andres has immediate availability for in person sessions in Melbourne and nationally via telehealth.