Hively Health
Meet the Team
At Hively Health we employ highly capable psychologists, social workers and behaviour support practitioners who care deeply about their work.
Our clinicians strive to go above and beyond for those we support, with each member of the team chosen for their qualifications and experience. We focus on highly qualified therapists who are also good humans, with amazing passion and commitment to improving lives.
Our team of therapists are fully qualified professionals who have completed their training and registration programs at Universities across Australia. We are dedicated to keeping our professional knowledge up to date so that we can provide the highest possible level of care and support.
Our team are highly experienced in the NDIS and work together with extended care teams to ensure quality support, best practice assessment and reporting within the NDIS framework.
Meet the team!
Psychology
Alana Hawkins
General Psychologist / Clinical Team Lead
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)
Danielle Dawson
Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar
Provider number: 6685482J
Danni is a Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar, 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’s area of research was in bariatric surgery, and she has an interest in working with people with disordered eating, including assisting with navigating emotional and behavioral adjustments and helping patients integrate new routines while working on any residual or emerging challenges related to body image and food.
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 Doust
Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar
Amy is a General Psychologist, registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Amy holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) and a Master of Clinical Psychology and will soon commence her Clinical Psychology Registrar program. Amy provides both therapy and assessment and diagnostic services, including paediatrics.
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:
- Women’s Health
- 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
- ADHD
- Autism
Therapeutic Toolkit
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
Rae Barker
Child Psychologist
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 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
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
Positive Behaviour Support + Social Work
Alexandra Radley
Team Leader / Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Alex is a registered Proficient Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with extensive experience supporting participants of all ages.
She holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Master’s of Counselling from the University of Queensland and is registered with the Australian Counselling Association.
Alex enjoys supporting participants of all ages and has a special interest in complex mental health presentations. Her experience as a support worker sparked her passion for behaviour support, giving her valuable insight into the caring role and fostering her empathetic approach towards both participants and their carers.
In her free time, Alex enjoys walking in nature, reading books, and spending time with friends and family.
Therapeutic Toolkit
Known for her warm, friendly, and empathetic nature, Alex works from a person-centered, strengths-based approach with a trauma-informed lens.
Sara Fattahian
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Sara is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, with extensive experience in the disability sector, including several years supporting participants as a PBSP in Brisbane.
Sara holds a Bachelor’s Degree (Hons) in Behavioural Science (Psychology) and has a strong interest in psychology and complex presentations.
Sara enjoys supporting all ages, with a special interest in working with children and young adults. Sara is passionate about supporting and educating families and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes.
Sara is also highly experienced in supporting children, families and carers, having previously worked as a behavioural therapist supporting children.
Sara is available to provide Positive Behaviour Support across the Wider Brisbane region, including Logan, Ipswich and North Brisbane.
Therapeutic Toolkit
- Passionate and friendly
- Person-centered trauma informed lens
- Assisting in reaching goals and potentials
- Culturally sensitive – CALD backgrounds
Languages
- English
- Persian/Farsi
Louise Hodder
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Louise is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner, with extensive experience in the disability sector. Louise holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Louise enjoys supporting all ages, including complex presentations / restrictive practices with a special interest in complex mental health and trauma. Louise is also highly experienced in supporting children, families and carers, having supported those in youth justice with mental health challenges.
Louise is available to provide Positive Behaviour Support across the Wider Brisbane region, including Logan, Ipswich and north to Caboolture.
Outside of work and when working from home Louise loves snuggling Murphy (her cute kitty!), although Murphy, not so much!!
Therapeutic Toolkit
Louise is a down to earth and friendly practitioner, utilising a person centered approach to empower individuals and make positive changes for the future.
Valentina Alvarez
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Valentina is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and a registered Social Worker with the AASW.
Valentina has an extensive background in the disability sector, holds a Master of Social Work from Griffth University and a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine from Colombia.
Valentina enjoys supporting all ages, including complex presentations / restrictive practices. Valentina also highly enjoys working with children, families and carers to make changes for the better.
Valentina is available to provide Positive Behaviour Support across the Wider Brisbane, Gold Coast and Northern NSW regions.
Therapeutic Toolkit
Valentina is a warm and friendly practitioner, utilising a person-centered approach to empower individuals and foster positive change.
Languages
- English
- Spanish
- Portuguese
Tory Gill
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Tory is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner on the team at Hively!
Tory has a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Counselling, from the Australian College of Applied Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychological Science with Honours, from the Australian College of Applied Professions. Tory is currently studying a Masters of Professional Psychology at Griffith University.
Tory has worked in health and community disability settings, providing treatment for a range of presenting concerns with a focus on empathetic and compassionate care. Tory supports all ages and presentations, with a special in interest in supporting children and families.
Therapeutic Toolkit
Tory is a warm and friendly practitioner, utilising a person-centered approach to empower individuals and foster positive change.
- Play Therapy
- Art Therapy
Czarina Ofrecio
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner + Social Worker
We are delighted to have highly experienced social worker Czarina Ofrecio as part of the Hively Health team.
Czarina is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner and registered Social Worker with the AASW and holds a Master of Social Work. Czarina has years of experience supporting others in the community sector, with extensive knowledge when it comes to working with people with complex needs and in the area of mental health.
This includes social work support in the areas of disability (NDIS), ageing, homelessness, and mental health in the wider Brisbane region. Czarina utilises a strengths-based, person-centered approach to build capacity to make a difference to the lives of others.
Czarina is available to provide Positive Behaviour Support and NDIS Social Work services across both the Wider Brisbane and Gold Coast regions.
Thomas Meggitt
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Tom is a registered Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with broad experience in the disability sector. Tom holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) from the University of Queensland and has a fascination with how the mind works!
Tom has supported a wide variety of participants, particularly young adults and adolescents with ASD. Tom enjoys working to build rapport and connection with clients and their support network, with a strong focus on person-centred support to help individuals achieve their goals. His prior experience as a peer mentor helped him recognise the significance of adopting an empathetic approach when working with participants.
In his free time Tom loves seeing friends, reading, travelling and going on outdoor adventures.
Tom is available to provide Positive Behaviour Support across the Greater Brisbane Region.
Leadership & Support
Nicolette Rusling
Managing Director/Founder
Nicolette is an experienced managing director, with a background in human rights law.
This includes advisory roles government and the not-for-profit sector.
Nicolette is a strong disability advocate, providing advocacy support and legal advice for those participating in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal process.
As a mother of three young children, two with disability, Nicolette brings unique perspective and experience to Hively and is passionate about working with people to achieve positive outcomes.
Taylor Clarke
Administration
Our administrator Taylor provides support Monday – Friday for the Hively Health team, and for those we support.
Taylor is a previous experienced salon manager with a strong background in customer service. Taylor is dedicated to improving efficiency while maintaining a welcoming and professional atmosphere.
Joshua Todd
Administration
Joshua is part of our administrative team at Hively Health, where he combines his experience in support work for those accessing this NDIS with a commitment to helping others. He is currently studying a psychology degree, bringing valuable insights to his role.
Outside of work, Josh enjoys applying his studies to better understand human behaviour and improve workplace dynamics.
Arissara Kantapura
Administration
Arissara (Sheena) is a valued member of the administrative team at Hively Health. She holds an honours degree in Psychological Science and has experience as a children’s yoga teacher.
Sheena is dedicated to grow her career within the field of psychology and has a keen interest in paediatric psychology.
