Our Team

Larina Bromley Psychologist

Larina Bromley

Psychologist

Bachelor in Psychology, Masters Degree in Health Counselling Member of Australian Association of Psychologists Inc

Larina is not taking on any new clients at this time. She will open her books again in December 2023.

Larina is a passionate and committed psychologist with extensive experience in clinical and community settings, providing high quality and caring therapeutic services to clients from diverse backgrounds.

She spent many years as a counsellor working with blood borne viruses, alcohol and drug support, and suicide postvention. Larina has also experienced working in the field of torture and trauma with refugees, as well as providing support to people who have had a loss to suicide and other traumatic bereavements.

Larina is passionate about being a psychologist, due to the ability to meet so many different people, each with their own story, struggles, and strengths.

Areas of Interest

  • Trauma (PTSD) and Complex Trauma (cPTSD)

  • Suicide Bereavement

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Panic

  • Stress

  • Family relationships

  • Veterans and active Defence Force personnel and First Responders

  • Life transition and adjustment

Therapeutic Approach

Larina adopts a client-centred approach using a range of techniques including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Family of Origin and Attachment Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Mindfulness Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Psychotherapy

Branda Newton

Psychologist

Bachelor in Psychology, Gradudate Diploma in Psychology, MAppPsych (Professional) & MAPS

Branda is a Registered Psychologist with experience in the assessment and treatment of mood disorders, personality disorders, adjustment disorders, trauma, family of origin issues, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties.

She also works with psychological concerns including low self-esteem and self-worth, body image issues, stress and burnout, and emotion dysregulation. Whilst working with children and families, she recognises the importance of holistic thinking, and collaborating and strengthening the family system.

Branda uses an empathic and curious stance in the therapeutic space to help build rapport and trust with clients. Branda believes all who enters her room deserve a warm, authentic, tailored, and compassionate psychological approach, and intend to create space and walk alongside them in their therapeutic journey.

Areas of Interest

  • mood, personality and adjustment disorders

  • trauma

  • family of origin issues

  • interpersonal and relationship difficulties

  • self-esteem and self-wroth

  • body image

  • stress and burnout

  • emotional dysregulation

Therapeutic Approach

Branda employs a variety of evidence-based psychological interventions including:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy

  • Schema Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Mary-Anne Wallace

Counselling Psychologist

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Masters in psychology (Counselling), MAPS, EMDRAA

Mary-Anne has a passion for working with individuals, couples, and groups. She has extensive experience as a psychologist in the mental care industry.

Utilising evidence-based practise, Mary-Anne is flexible in her approach and happy to work with people on a short, medium, or long-term basis. She enjoys watching people resolve their difficulties and move towards a more positive future.

Although trained in traditional psychology, Mary-Anne is trained and passionate about hypnosis and Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. This is particularly helpful for PTSD, anxiety, depression, insomnia and addictions.

Mary-Anne tailors her approach to suit the individual needs of each client, and strongly believes in supporting and empowering people to make positive long-term changes.

Areas of Interest

  • Relationships and Couples

  • Anger and Conflict Issues

  • Grief and loss

  • Life Transition and Adjustment Issues

  • Personal Development

  • Depression and Anxiety

  • Stress Management

  • Trauma

Therapeutic Approach

  • Couples Counselling

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy