Julie-Anne is a warm, down-to-earth Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience supporting adolescents and adults through a wide range of life challenges. Based in Victoria, she takes a genuine, practical approach to therapy that is grounded in evidence-based treatments and a strong, collaborative therapeutic relationship.

With additional training in psychophysiology, Julie-Anne has a good understanding of psychopharmacology, neurophysiology, biology, and mental illness.  Her biopsychosocial approach, allows her to identify what may be keeping people stuck and helps them to find solutions to their problems. She has trained extensively in CBT, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches, tailoring treatment to each individual’s needs to maximise treatment outcomes.

Julie-Anne has particular expertise in the cumulative effects of trauma and has supported many first responders, veterans, and healthcare workers who have experienced psychological and/or physical injury associated with their high-risk roles. This includes various psychosocial hazards that may occur in their workplaces.  She offers individual and group telehealth services and is registered with Medicare, DVA, WorkSafe Victoria, TAC, and other funding bodies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology & Psychophysiology
• Bachelor of Applied Science, Psychophysiology Honours
• Master of Clinical Psychology
  
  

Professional Affiliations

• Member – Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
• Fellow – APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCClinP)
• Member – APS Military & Emergency Services Interest Group (MESIG)
  
• Member - APS Disaster Response Network (DRN)
• Associate Member – EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
  
  

Other

• Board Approved Supervisor (2012-2022)
• EMDR Therapy Level 1 & 2 training
• Practice Certificate in Disaster Response
• Psychological First Aid Training
• Previous Accreditation as a Defence Force Recruiting Psychology Officer

Unrelated to her role as a clinical psychologist, Julie-Anne has been a committed volunteer for over 30 years for various sporting clubs, community organisations and governement agencies. She recieved a volunteer's scholarship and completed a Diploma of Public Safety (Emergency Management) in 2021 and, in 2023, was awarded the National Emergency Medal for her emergency service work during the 2019–2020 Black Summer Bushfires.  Julie-Anne continues to enjoy her volunteer work but has recently scaled back to focus on her clinical work and health.