Meet our team
Our Psychologists, and our Client Support Team have been carefully selected, not just for their qualifications and skill sets, but for their compassion who they are as humans. Bluebird Psychology is a living expression of our team’s compassion, respect for individuals and valuing the role of community.
Research tells us that the most significant predictor of a positive outcome for therapy is the relationship someone has with their therapist. Our front desk team are available to assist you to choose the clinician best suited to your situation. If you would like to get to know the Bluebird team you can read more below.
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Joanna Bailey
DIRECTOR AND CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Josie Winter (Mace)
PSYCHOLOGIST
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Dior de Souza
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Rachel Chen
PSYCHOLOGIST AND CLINICAL REGISTRAR
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Kate Peters
REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
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Suzi Cauchi
PSYCHOLOGIST
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Sarah Sewell
PSYCHOLOGIST
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James Duguid
PSYCHOLOGIST
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Ejaz Karimyar
PSYCHOLOGIST
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Amber Edmonds
PRACTICE MANAGER
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Adele Diaz
SENIOR ADMIN
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India Barnhill
ADMIN AND PSYCHOLOGIST ASSIST
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Josie Kurnia
ADMINISTRATION
Joanna Bailey
Joanna Bailey
Clinical Psychologist and Director
Working collaboratively with her clients, Joanna utilises a range of evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness based therapies chosen to suit the individual needs of her clients. Joanna’s special interest areas of practice include ADHD assessment and supports, particularly for women with late diagnosis and peri-natal mental health issues. She enjoys opportunities to speak with schools, workplaces and other organisations on a range of topics including neurodiversity, ADHD and ADHD in women. Joanna facilitates the ‘Bright Birds’ Womens ADHD support group.
With a family of her own, Joanna understands the stress involved with parenting and family life. She has worked extensively with adults, adolescents and children across a number of settings, including public and private organisations.
Josie Winter (Mace)
Josie Winter (Mace)
Psychologist
Josie is a warm and empathic psychologist. She integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive-behavioural therapy. With experience spanning across children, adolescents, and adults, she is dedicated to fostering authentic and collaborative relationships with clients to assist them in identifying goals and initiating meaningful change. Josie has a special interest in exploring and identifying a client’s neurotype and supporting them in navigating supports and accommodations, whilst learning to embrace their unique brain wiring.
Dior de Souza
Dior de Souza
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Dior works with school aged children, adolescents and young adults. She engages through a variety of therapeutic modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy and play based therapies. Dior is passionate about building positive and collaborative relationships with clients to assist them in moving towards meaningful change. Dior is a provisionally registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and holds an associate membership with the Australian Psychological Society. She completed a Bachelor of Science – Psychology at Macquarie University and Graduate Diploma of Psychology – Advanced at Monash University.
Rachel Chen
Rachel Chen
Psychologist and Clinical Registrar
Rachel is a warm and empathic psychologist. She integrates a variety of therapeutic modalities. With experience working with children (age 4 and up), and adults, she is dedicated to providing a safe space for clients to identify goals and initiate meaningful change.
Rachel conducts ADHD, Autism, Cognitive and Learning assessment for children and adults. She works with a range of individual presentations to navigate life’s struggles including: ADHD, Autism, Adjustment to change, Anxiety and phobias, Depression and low mood, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-esteem, Separation anxiety, Shyness and social anxiety, Stress, Study and school related stress and Workplace stress.
KATE PETERS
Kate Peters
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Kate is a warm and empathic Registered Provisional Psychologist. With a history of working as a primary school teacher, as part of learning support teams and as a school counsellor she has experience with supporting children’s wellbeing and leaning goals. With experience working with children (age 4 - 16), she is dedicated to providing a safe space for young people to initiate meaningful change.
Kate conducts ADHD, Autism, Cognitive and Learning assessment for children and teens. She works with a range of individual presentations to navigate life’s struggles including: ADHD, Autism, Adjustment to change, Anxiety and phobias, Perfectionism, Procrastination, Self-esteem, Separation anxiety, Shyness and social anxiety, Stress and Study and school related stress.
Suzi Cauchi
Suzi Cauchi
Psychologist
Suzi is a friendly and approachable psychologist with extensive experience working with adults in both public and private settings. She works with adults with a range of life stressors and mental health concerns. As a parent, Suzi also understands the stress that can be involved with family life.
Suzi utilises a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness-based therapies chosen to suit the individual needs of her clients.
Sarah Sewell
Sarah Sewell
Psychologist
Sarah has experience working in private, public, and education settings. She uses a variety of therapy types, primarily cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness based therapies. Sarah aims to work collaboratively with clients to develop an individualised treatment plan to help them achieve their goals.
Sarah works with both adolescents and adults. She is particularly passionate about working with young people and their parents to assist with navigating the unique challenges that adolescence and young adulthood can bring. With a family of her own, Sarah understands the stress involved with parenting and family life.
James Duguid
James Duguid
Psychologist
James utilises a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural activation, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness based therapies chosen to suit the individual needs of his clients.
James has experience working in private and public organisations with adolescents and adults. James’ special interest areas of practice include depression, anxiety, social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic health concerns and sports psychology.
Ejaz Karimyar
Ejaz Karimyar
Psychologist
Ejaz takes a warm, collaborative and holistic approach to working with his clients. He develops and implements tailored treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each individual. Ejaz believes that therapy should be practical. He draws upon a variety of evidence-based therapeutic strategies to empower his clients to facilitate change and move toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life. Along the way, clients can expect to learn effective strategies to manage their behaviours, thoughts and feelings.
Ejaz has an interest in working with individuals across the lifespan (10+) and with various populations. He has as a particular interest in working with clients with anxiety disorders, depression, autism and trauma.