Psychologists

John Jakupi

Clinical Psychologist, Clinical and Coaching Psychologist, Principal Psychologist at South Eastern Counselling and Psychology

John has spent over 20 years specialising in treating anxiety disorders across all ages, in addition to school and work-related stress/burnout. He works with individuals and organisations in managing stress, challenge and difficult personalities within the workplace. John also specialises in treating and educating friends/relatives of people with Personality Disorders. John has spent several years working in Vocational Rehabilitation, helping people to return to work and maximising their potential as employees. He is passionate about training and mentoring people, having lectured at Monash University and providing supervision to aspiring psychologists.

John is available Monday – Friday.

Effie Chen

Clinical Psychologist

Effie works with adults. She works with depression, anxiety disorders (phobias and OCD), addiction (alcohol and substances), stress management, anger issues, chronic pain, grief, trauma (single trauma, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, childhood/sexual trauma), relationship issues, and individuals with personality difficulties / disorders. Her therapeutic approach is oriented towards each individual’s unique needs. She has skills in Trauma-Informed Treatment (EMDR, Internal Family System, Schema Therapy, and Attached-Informed Treatment), Cognitive Behavioural Modalities (CBT, DBT, and ACT), and Solution-Focused Treatment. She is passionate about helping people to improve their lives, and genuinely enjoys the privilege of working with them.

Effie also works with couples, assisting them in addressing communication issues, conflict resolution, emotion distance, and various mental health concerns in the context of their relationships. She is dedicated to providing a safe and empathetic environment for healing and growth.

Effie is available Thursdays for individual clients, and Thursday evenings for couples sessions.
**Effie has limited availability ongoing**

Roslyn Delrayne

Clinical Psychologist

Roslyn is a clinical psychologist who works with adults individually. She has experience working with a variety of issues including depression, post natal depression, anxiety, trauma, dissociation, substance abuse, stress management, anger management, sleep problems, personality disorders, relationship and family problems, chronic pain, weight loss and eating disorders. Roslyn uses a number of evidence based therapies and likes to utilise approaches that are tailormade for the clients’ needs.

Roslyn is available Monday – Saturday via Telehealth.

Kendrick (Chia-Ming) Hsu

Clinical Psychologist

Kendrick is a client-centred psychologist who works with adolescents and adults on a range of psychological issues, including trauma-related stresses, depression, anxiety, parenting, relationship issues, communication, grief, stress, autism and anger. He has conducted research into the impacts of trauma on victims’ memory and the effects of brain stimulation on cognitive functioning. Kendrick uses a variety of evidence-based interventions, including CBT, ACT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy and motivational interview.

Kendrick is available Mondays (alternating), Wednesdays and Fridays.

Jane Versoza

Psychologist

Jane is a Filipino (Tagalog) speaking Psychologist. She has worked with clients from CALD backgrounds across all ages and particularly enjoys working with adults. Jane’s areas of interest include loss and grief, relationship difficulties, trauma related to family violence, stress, depression and anxiety, self-esteem/confidence, adjustment to change, parenting and family concerns. Jane uses a variety of evidence-based intervention approaches including CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Grief and Loss, ACT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy and Trauma Therapy. Jane believes that counselling provides an opportunity for clients to gain a greater and better understanding of themselves and the factors that may be contributing to their concerns/issues which would assist them to explore options and possible solutions and re-establish a better control of their life.

Jane is available Mondays via Telehealth.

Craig Sanderson

Psychologist

Craig holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and is a fully registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practioner Regulation Agency and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Craig has been a practicing psychologist for over 17 years.
Craig utilises a combination of therapeutic modalities to assist clients get the outcomes they seek through counselling therapy. He uses a client centred approach, thus being guided by the client’s needs, goals and aspirations.
In addition to helping clients deal with the here-and-now, Craig seeks to look deeper into, and understand the psychology behind a client’s feelings and behaviours. This is a deeper form of therapy undertaken with the client, exploring past experiences and traumas that continue to impact the client, and their life choices.
Areas of experience include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, spirituality, and anger management. Craig has an interest in men’s mental health, helping men understand, regulate and express their emotions more confidently.
Craig also supports and helps clients navigate WorkCover and Transport Accident Commission (TAC) claims. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clients are also amongst the client group that Craig supports.

Craig is available Tuesdays and Fridays.

Hina Waqas

Psychologist

Hina holds an international Master’s degree in Applied Psychology. She has over nine years’ combined overseas and domestic experience. Hina works with clients of all ages including children, adults and the elderly. She works with individuals as well as families.
Her areas of interest include stress and anxiety management, including school anxiety and separation anxiety disorder in children, school and workplace stress and bullying, trauma, personality disorders, chronic pain, addictions, OCD and phobias, grief, self-esteem, parenting and relationship issues.
She aims to create a safe and supportive environment to enable clients to feel confident working towards their goals.
Hina has worked in hospital, school and college settings, and now joins us in private practice using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotion Focussed Therapy, Trauma Focussed CBT, Family Therapy, Solution-Focussed Therapy Interpersonal Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
With her empathetic and collaborative approach, Hina is passionate about equipping her clients with the tools they need to improve their emotional and mental wellbeing at various stages in their lives.

Hina is available Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays – evenings only.

Lyn Minter

Psychologist

Lyn works with adolescents, adults and the elderly and has a particular interest in adult development (age and stage of life issues). Other areas of interest include stress and anxiety management, trauma, depression, grief/loss, adjustment to disability, pain management, vocational counselling and women’s issues. Lyn has a person-centred, pragmatic approach, working with clients to build understanding and insight whilst maintaining a strong focus on skill development and practical strategies. Lyn uses a variety of evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

Lyn is available Tuesdays via Telehealth.
(Lyn is not taking new clients indefinitely)