Psychologist Camp Hill – Expert & Compassionate Mental Health Care

Provider number: 6297753Y

Alana is an experienced psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Alana provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics and leads our Clinical Team at Hively Health.

Alana accepts both private and NDIS clients, at our East Brisbane Clinic and in the community.  A referral is not required to see Alana; however, referrals can be made under the following Care Plans:

• Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

Alana’s interest in mental health started in performing arts and curiosity about the stories that make up our lives. She strives to cultivate a welcoming, inclusive space in session.

Since completing Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) in 2019, Alana has worked in inpatient and community settings providing assessment and treatment for a range of presenting concerns with a focus on empathetic and compassionate care.

Alana is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming. Her professional journey includes working with individuals throughout the lifespan, including early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and older adults in a safe and collaborative space.

Alana’s passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:

• Women’s Health
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Adverse childhood experiences
• Relationship issues
• Chronic health management
• Adjustment to life changes
• Stress and burnout
• ADHD
• Autism

Therapeutic Toolkit

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Provider number: 6685482J

Danni is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology Hons), and a Master of Clinical Psychology. Danni provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.

Danni accepts both private and NDIS participants at our East Brisbane Clinic and a referral is not required. However, referrals can be made to Danni under the following Care Plans:

• Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
• Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP)
• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan

Danni is highly experienced in therapy and assessment for those with complex physical and mental health conditions, including therapeutic and diagnostic intervention for children and young adults in hospital settings and private practice.

Danni is a compassionate and empathic clinician, dedicated to fostering a warm and secure therapeutic environment where individuals can openly explore and comprehend the challenges they face, striving for transformative change. Her passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:

• Women’s health
• Disordered eating
• Weight loss/bariatric surgery
• Chronic health management
• Complex/developmental trauma
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Perfectionism
• Grief and loss
• Relationship issues
• Personality vulnerabilities
• ADHD
• Autism
• Sleep issues

Danni is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming. Her professional journey includes working with individuals throughout the lifespan, including early childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and older adults. She enjoys working with diverse cultural backgrounds and embracing the uniqueness of each person’s experience.

Working from an attachment, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach, Danni draws upon a range of evidence-based interventions. Her toolkit includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Compassion-focused Therapy (CFT). By tailoring these approaches to individual needs, Danni empowers her clients to reach their therapeutic goals and make meaningful strides in their lives. Danni is also experienced in diagnostic and psychometric assessments.

• Current research:
  • Research trial – Evaluation of a Novel Eating Disorder Prevention Program (Australian Diabetes Body Project) for Young Women with Type 1 Diabetes in a Clinic Setting: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
• Publications:
  • Wright, C., Dawson, D., Parkinson, J., & Hamilton, K. (2023). A qualitative study investigating users’ perspective of bariatric surgery online health communities in facilitating social support, Australian Journal of Psychology. 76. 10.1080/00049530.2023.2292022
  • Dawson, D., Strodl, E., & Kitamura, H. (2022). Childhood maltreatment and disordered eating: The mediating role of emotion regulation. Appetite, 172, 105952. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.appet.2022.105952

Amy is a General Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Amy holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons) and a Master of Clinical Psychology and is a Clinical Psychology Registrar. Amy provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.

Amy loves working with all ages, including adults, young adults and children. Amy also accepts complex referrals, including Dissociative Identity Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.

In addition to 1:1 therapy, Amy also runs regular group programs, including:

• Pillars Group – for men ages 30 – 65 focusing on real conversations about mental health and shared well-being
• Complex Mental Health Therapy Group – Coming soon

Amy accepts both private and NDIS clients, at our East Brisbane Clinic and in the community. A referral is not required to see Amy; however, referrals can be made under the following Care Plans:

• Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP)
• Chronic Disease Management (CDM) Plan
• Eating Disorder Treatment and Management Plan (EDP)

Amy’s therapeutic style is warm, authentic, and relaxed, with the ultimate goal of modelling imperfection and celebrating vulnerability. Amy adopts a strengths-based approach, using positive reinforcement to encourage growth and resilience. Trauma-informed care is central to Amy’s practice, and she is dedicated to working collaboratively to create a space where those she supports see feel truly seen and understood.

Amy is LGBTQAI+ and neurodivergent affirming, preferring a person-centered approach to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

Amy’s passion lies in supporting people through various issues, including:

• Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Behavioural concerns
• Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
• Women’s Health
• Complex mental health (including Schizophrenia and Psychosis)
• Complex/developmental trauma
• Chronic health management
• Weight loss
• Disordered eating
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Grief and loss
• Adverse childhood experiences
• Relationship issues
• Adjustment to life changes
• Stress and burnout

Therapeutic Toolkit

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
• Play Therapy

Rae is an experienced Child Psychologist with General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Rae provides a safe, welcoming and neuroaffirming space for those she supports, including taking a play based approach therapy sessions. Rae accepts both private and NDIS clients at our East Brisbane Clinic and community visits.

Rae is community-driven, highly empathetic and passionate about working with children, adults and families living with a disability or mental health illness, and working with them to understand their strengths, support needs, and how to interpret and process the world around them.

Rae has experience and a passion in working with presentations such as Behavioural & Emotional Regulation, Neurodiversity, Symptoms of Trauma, Attention and Concentration Difficulties, Sleep and Sleep Hygiene, Social and Play Skills and Parenting Support. Rae is committed to working with each individual child and family, taking a play-based approach to working with younger children in a safe and supportive therapy environment.

In addition to 1:1 therapy, Rae runs regular group therapy programs for children throughout the school year. These programs are designed to provide a safe and nurturing space where children can practice social-emotional skills, gain confidence and foster friendships.

Rae’s passion lies in supporting individuals through various issues, including:

• Autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental conditions
• Behavioural concerns
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Emotional Regulation/Sensory Approaches
• Identity
• Life transitions
• Stress and Burnout

Therapeutic Toolkit

• Play Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy