Chelsie Priestley

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Chelsie Priestley is a Registered Psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours Class I) from Deakin University in Melbourne, Victoria. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan and is passionate about helping people develop the skills and confidence to navigate life and create meaningful change.

Chelsie’s therapeutic style is warm, authentic and collaborative. She is dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming space where clients feel heard, understood and supported. She works alongside clients to recognise their strengths, connect with their values, and work towards their individual goals.

Mariam Cetin

• Prtovisional Psychologist

Mariam is a provisional psychologist. She holds a Master’s degree in Personality Psychology and is currently completing a Master of Professional Psychology, further developing her clinical assessment and therapeutic skills. She previously worked as a psychologist overseas and has gained professional experience in Australia as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families with diverse emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs. 

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Morgana Robinson

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist
• B.Ed. B. Psych. (Hons.) MProfPsych. MAPS

Morgana Robinson is a warm, client-centred registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting individuals of all ages through life’s challenges.

She has a special interest in neurodiversity and anxiety disorders, offering evidence-based support within a compassionate and collaborative space. Morgana takes the time to understand each person’s unique story, helping them build insight, resilience, and confidence. She also works with depression, adjustment difficulties, school refusal, and self-esteem concerns, and supports individuals and families as they navigate complex life transitions and emotional stressors.

Marelise Basson

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Marelise is a registered psychologist with over twenty years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in private practice and school settings.

Marelise has recently moved from Sydney, where she was working in private practice since 2009. In her practice, she worked with Mood and Adjustment disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorders and various risk behaviours.

Loretta Manuel

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Originally from rural NSW, Loretta then moved to the city, spending her early 20s in Melbourne. She then backpacked through over ten countries before returning to Australia and settling on the Gold Coast to complete her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at Griffith University.

Loretta then gained experience in research within autism and suicide before completing her psychological internship within complex youth mental health. This work, combined with other roles (including private practice at headspace) provided experience working with people and their support networks with alcohol and other substance use, trauma, psychosis, depression, anxiety, bipolar, OCD, PTSD, sexual assault, suicidality, non-suicidal self-injury, crisis intervention, somatic concerns, interpersonal difficulties, domestic and family violence, return to work or school, recovery planning, and grief and loss counselling with children, among others.

Sophie Kruger

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Sophie is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with children and their families. She has experience across private practice, school settings, and early intervention services.

Sophie takes a warm, holistic approach to therapy. She utilises a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP). She enjoys incorporating play, movement and art into her sessions to support engagement and connection.

Joshua O’Hara

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist

Josh is a registered psychologist who began his career in Central West NSW, working in a primary school in Mudgee in 2016. His focus was on behavioural management, ADHD and ASD presentations. He moved to Bathurst in 2018 after transitioning into workplace rehabilitation, where much of his work revolved around PTSD, Adjustment Disorder, Depression, Anxiety and Trauma. In 2020 he relocated to the Gold Coast to work as a clinician for headspace Early Psychosis in the Mobile Assessment and Treatment Team.

Candice Aouad

• AHPRA Registered Psychologist
• Bpsych sci, Grad Dip psych, Adv Grad Dip Psych
• Candice does not accept any new referrals at this stage.

Candice is a registered psychologist who has worked with people from a broad range of backgrounds to support their wellbeing and mental health goals. Candice began her career working with children to develop social skills through play. Candice has worked with people who use substances in both residential and community settings, and then transitioned to working with young people with severe and complex mental health concerns, including neurodevelopmental issues, substance use, psychosis, and complex trauma. These experiences led to developing an interest in neuroscience and neural processes. Candice loves talking about the brain and its functions!

Aaron Wallbank

• BSc (Psych Hons) UNSW.
• Aaron retired on 28/11/2024.

Aaron’s retirement on November 28, 2024, marks the culmination of an illustrious career spanning over four decades in the field of clinical psychology. His extensive experience working with children and families in both public and private services on the Gold Coast has left an indelible mark on the community. Aaron’s dedication to his profession and his compassionate approach have helped countless individuals navigate the complexities of mental health, fostering resilience and well-being in those he served.

Throughout his career, Aaron has been a beacon of support and guidance, consistently demonstrating a deep commitment to improving the lives of others. His expertise and empathetic nature have not only benefited his clients but have also inspired colleagues and emerging professionals in the field. As Aaron steps into retirement, his legacy of care and excellence will undoubtedly continue to influence and shape the practice of clinical psychology on the Gold Coast for years to come.