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Matthew Stanton
Matthew StantonDirector, Clinical Psychologist (Newcastle/Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Children, Adolescents.
Expertise: anxiety, adjustment disorder, anger management, depression, chronic illness, bipolar, domestic violence, grief and loss, pain syndromes, panic disorder, parenting, phobias, sleep disorders, stress, trauma.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, Group Therapy, Meditation, Workplace Counselling.
Lynn Jenkins
Lynn JenkinsDirector, Clinical Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Children, Teens, Parents.
Expertise: Anxiety, Parenting, Development, Issues affecting Children.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT, Narrative, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness.
Kaine Griffith
Kaine GriffithRegistered Psychologist (Telehealth Only)
Can See: Children, Adolescents and Young Persons
Expertise: Anxiety, Trauma, Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as ASD and ADHD, Learning and Behaviour Difficulties.
Therapy Modalities: ACT, CBT, IFS

Elizabeth Walsh
Elizabeth Walsh Clinical & Couples Psychologist (Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Couples, Children, Families.
Expertise: Adjustment disorder, anger management, borderline personality disorder, chronic illness and pain disorders, bipolar, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief and loss.
Therapy Modalities: ACT, CBT, group therapy, Mediation, Gottman therapy, narrative therapy and motivational interviewing
Jay Richards (Books Closed)
Jay Richards (Books Closed)Clinical Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth)
Can See: Adults
Expertise: Complex Trauma, Dissociation, Personality
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Solution-Focused approaches.
Alison Sykiotis
Alison Sykiotis Registered Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth, Nature-Based)
Can See: Adults and couples
Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment, Stress Management, Sleep Issues, Relationship Difficulties, and Adult ADHD Assessment
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT, Schema therapy, Gottman Couples Counselling, Interpersonal psychotherapy

Mitchell Pinchbeck
Mitchell Pinchbeck Registered Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth, Walk 'n' Talk)
Can See: Kids (7+), Adolescents, Adults.
Expertise: Complex Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders, Bi-Polar Spectrum Disorders, Mood and Anxiety Disorders (including OCD), Sleep Disorders, ADHD, and addiction-based disorders.
Therapy Modalities: EMDR, Schema Therapy, CBT, DBT, RO-DBT, ACT, SFT.
Paula Bridge
Paula BridgeRegistered Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth)
Can See: Children, Adolescents, Young Adults (up to 21yrs), Parents.
Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Stress management, Emotion regulation challenges, Parenting stress, Autistic and ADHD clients.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness.
Karren Robertson
Karren RobertsonClinical Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth)
Can See: Adults
Expertise: Anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder, generalised anxiety, and social anxiety), mood/depression disorders, stress, adjustment disorder, grief/loss, sleep issues and trauma.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy, DBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.

Sinead Day
Sinead DayClinical Psychologist (Face to Face & Telehealth)
Can See: Adolescents, Adults.
Expertise: Anxiety, depression, trauma, eating disorders, body image, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-esteem issues, and stress.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, DBT, CPT, CBT-E, FBT.
Lydia Sandosam
Lydia SandosamProvisional Psychologist
Can See: Adults, Children and Adolescents
Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Personality Disorders, Assessments for ADHD and ASD.
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Alana Walker
Alana WalkerProvisional Psychologist
Can See: Adults, Children and Adolescents
Expertise: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Parenting Difficulties, Attachment
Therapy Modalities: Person Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems Therapy

Simonette Vaja
Simonette VajaRegistered Psychologist (Telehealth)
Can See: Adults
Expertise: Trauma, Anxiety, Stress, Depression
Therapy Modalities: EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness & Compassion Meditation.
Vincent Fimmano
Vincent FimmanoRegistered Psychologist (Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Adolescents, Children and Families.
Expertise: Anxiety and Stress, Depression, Relationships, Anger Management, BPD, Bipolar.
Therapy Modalities:CBT, EFT, Schema Therapy and ACT.
Linda Harrison
Linda HarrisonRegistered Psychologist (Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Couples, Children.
Expertise: Recent immigrants and refugees, LGBTIQA+, transgender/gender identity, neurodiverse populations, anxiety, work/life balance, self-care, meditation/mindfulness, women’s health.
Therapy Modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Mindfulness/Meditation.

Irini El-Mohamad
Irini El-Mohamad Registered Psychologist (Sydney & Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Teens.
Expertise: anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, suicide, grief and loss, post traumatic stress, and relationships.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, Psychodynamic, Schema, Dialectical and Mindfulness Therapies.
Barry Brien
Barry BrienRegistered Psychologist (Newcastle, Telehealth, Walk 'n' Talk)
Can See: Kids (7+), Adolescents, Adults
Expertise: Mood Disorders including anxiety, depression, OCD and adjustment disorder, Neurodevelopmental Disorders such as ASD and ADHD, Complex Trauma and PTSD, Personality Disorders, addiction-based disorders.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, DBT, RO-DBT, SFT.
Yalda Salameh
Yalda SalamehRegistered Psychologist (Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Adolescents, & Children.
Expertise: Perinatal Health, Mothers, Relationships, anxiety disorders, ADHD, teen stress.
Therapy Modalities:CBT, AC, CFT, Narrative Therapy, Art Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Play Therapy & DB.

Kim Freeman
Kim FreemanClinical Psychologist (Face to Face, Telehealth)
Can See: Adults, Teens.
Expertise: Anxiety, Trauma, Bereavement, Depression, Disability, Workplace Issues, Relationships, Sexuality.
Therapy Modalities: ACT, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness
Pravania Sharma
Pravania Sharma Counselling Psychologist (Sydney, Telehealth & Face to Face)
Can See: Adults, Teens, and High Achievers.
Expertise: Attachment Disorders, Anxiety, Relationships, Self-Development, Trauma and Eating/Weight Disorders.
Therapy Modalities: CBT, ACT, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Family Systems Therapy, Couples Therapy, Psychodynamic Self Psychology for longer-term presentations and Self-Development work.

Our Support Staff

Jasmine
JasminePractice Lead
Creative and empathetic, Jasmine has over 15 years’ experience in administration and is client focused. Jasmine is a fast mover and hard worker – adept at understanding and operating all functions across the Administration and Client Care areas of Life Matters. With a genuine passion for people and connections, Jasmine brings warmth and positivity to both clients and our team and ensures the day to day of the practice is run efficiently.
Anais
AnaisSenior Administrator & Client Care
Passionate about mental health and all things holistic Anais is a gentle communicator who prides herself on organisation and resilience. A calming presence along with over 10 years’ experience in administration ensures Anais is able to effectively support the Practice Lead and other members of the team.
Jade
JadeJunior Administrator
Jade is a valuable addition to our administrative team. With a warm personality Jade brings a refreshing and welcoming atmosphere to our workplace.

Jade’s previous experience as a tennis coach demonstrates her exceptional ability to connect with and support individuals, especially children. Her passion for nurturing young minds and fostering their growth shines through in her interactions. Jade is studying Psychology and hopes to continue growing within the industry.

Elly
EllyAssessments Administrator
Elly is currently studying psychology and is passionate about removing the stigma surrounding mental health. Empathetic and gentle, Elly (along with Eliza) plays a crucial role throughout our clients assessments journey, primarily coordinating and scheduling assessments.

With a meticulous eye for detail, Elly ensures that psychologists have all the necessary tools and information to make accurate diagnoses and personalised treatment plans.

Eliza
ElizaAssessments Administrator
Eliza has recently completed a double degree in psychological science and criminology, graduating last year. Bubbly and nurturing, Eliza (along with Elly) plays a crucial role throughout our clients assessments journey, primarily coordinating and scheduling assessments.

With a passion for all things mental health, Eliza ensures that our clients are guided along their assessments journey with empathy and kindness.

Alyssa
AlyssaAdministration & Client Care
Alyssa is currently studying psychology and is passionate about providing quality patient care. With extensive experience in customer service and a caring, nurturing approach Alyssa is able to help clients on their journey with us from the initial phone call as a referral through to being one of the friendly faces at reception when you arrive for your appointment.

Our Marketing and Programs Team

Catherine
CatherineBusiness Development Lead
Cath is the ninja in our leadership team – with over 17 years experience in marketing and communications, and a strong acumen for strategic planning. Building relationships and optimising service delivery in ways beneficial to everyone is what she is all about. Cath believes that clear communication is at the heart of successful business practice and uses this to guide her work at Life Matters.
Brad
BradCreative Lead
Brad has a deep interest in mental health and wellbeing, and feels privileged to be part of the behind-the-scenes team at Life Matters. After spending 20 years at startups and charities in Europe, he returned to Australia to study meditation, counselling and recovery coaching. He loves to combine his interests and experience to help connect people to our local practice and online programs.

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