Julie Stanley

My name is Julie Stanley and I am the founding Director of Choice Psychology. My role is to support all our Choice clients by working full time running the business. I, therefore, no longer see clients myself. We have many other Psychologists here at Choice who provide a quality service and I would encourage you to look at their bio’s on our website to find one that may be a good fit for you. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychology degree with Honours. I am registered to practice psychology under the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA), I am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and I am a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists.

• BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)

Dr Victoria Allen

In providing assessment, therapy and other clinical services, I adopt an inclusive and genuine approach which recognises the importance of developing a strong working relationship with my clients. My priority is to create a supportive and non-judgemental space which allows people feel safe to express themselves and discuss any difficulties they might be experiencing. I am an advocate for evidence-based and person-centred treatment approaches which empower and support people to achieve their individual goals. I have experience working with children, youth, adults and older persons from diverse backgrounds. My previous roles have spanned work in inpatient and community treatment settings, across individual, family, and group modalities. I am familiar with a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, and cognitive processing therapy. I have experience and an ongoing interest in working with people experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, psychosis, grief and loss, panic, low self-esteem, dementia, adjustment related to acquired brain injury, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. I also have a special interest in positive psychology and approaches aimed at building resilience and emotional wellbeing. I studied at Flinders University of South Australia, completing a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Psychology. I currently hold general registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, with endorsement in the practice of Clinical Psychology. I have also done my board-approved supervisor training through the Australian Psychological Society.

• BPsych (Hons), PhD (Clinical Psychology)

Karina Grundy

I am passionate about my role as a Clinical Psychologist and work to create a safe, respectful and collaborative environment. Guided by your personal goals, I provide evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health conditions, entrenched life patterns, grief and loss, or can help to navigate difficult transitions and improve interpersonal relationships, esteem and wellbeing. I have worked extensively with trauma, complex trauma and PTSD and have a special interest in this area. I have training in Cognitive Processing Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I have a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology (University of Adelaide), Bachelor of Arts (Honours Psychology) (Flinders University). I am registered with the Australian Health Practitioner’s Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

• BA (Hons) Psych, MPsych (Clin)

Catherine Keeping

I am passionate about supporting people to overcome any difficulties they may be experiencing and provide a warm and non-judgemental space to ensure clients feel supported. I am familiar with and draw upon various evidence-based therapies, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and enjoy using a positive and collaborative approach to help people achieve their goals. I also have additional training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for posttraumatic stress disorder. I have experience working with children and their families for various emotional and behavioural challenges, and experience working with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, suicide and self-harm, and trauma. I have a Bachelor of Psychology degree with Honours and completed my Master of Psychology (Clinical) program at Flinders University. I am a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner’s regulation Agency (AHPRA) and am a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

• BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)

Josh Mattiske

I prioritise a friendly, welcoming, collaborative, and strength based approach to my practice and enjoy working with individuals to assist them in achieving their goals. I have experience working with school aged children and their families providing support for various behavioural and emotional challenges, including neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism. I also have experience working with adults presenting with depression, anxiety, suicide and self-harm, trauma, psychosis, grief and loss, substance use, sleep disturbance, and gender and sexual identity transitions. I trained in psychology at the University of South Australia where I completed the Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, and the University of Newcastle where I completed my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I use a range of evidence-based approaches to my practice integrating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness, Interpersonal, and Systemic therapies to support people with complex emotional difficulties.

• BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)

Andrew Livingstone

Moving away from therapy and building on my passion to support and coach Psychologists, as an experienced Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor, my current focus is to work with Psychologists through Choice Psychology fostering an environment of ongoing professional development for the Choice Psychology team. It has been my privilege to assist clients with many different difficulties including anxiety, depression, trauma-related issues, grief and loss, and generally managing stressors and transitions in life. While I use evidence-based therapies, my approach is positive and collaborative, and based on a respectful understanding of the wishes and needs of each individual client. I trained in psychology at the University of Adelaide, where I hold titleholder status as a Clinical Senior Lecturer, and at the Australian National University (Canberra). I’ve worked as a clinical psychologist in a wide variety of settings in Adelaide and Canberra including community health centres and mental health teams, inpatient mental health services and hospitals, and was for many years the Advanced Clinical Lead for psychology services in Country Health SA. I’m also a Psychology Board approved supervisor in clinical psychology and have supervised many psychologists and trainees during my career.

• BA (Hons), MA

Samuel Antoniades

I am currently completing a PhD in clinical psychology at Flinders University. My research explores the intergenerational transmission of stress, investigating epigenetic mechanisms of transmission. I have experience with various assessment tools, including cognitive and academic assessments, and have worked at the Department for Education conducting assessments for children with learning and behavioural difficulties in schools. In addition, I have recently completed a placement at the Statewide Eating Disorder Service, where I utilised, multiple therapeutic frameworks including cognitive-behavioural therapy, metacognitive therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and mindfulness skills. In my spare time, I practice Aikido – a traditional Japanese martial art – and enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking, camping, and swimming. I am available for appointments Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at the Hazelwood Park location and Thursdays at Hove.

• BPsych (Hons)