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OUR PRACTICE STAFF

 

At WPS we have a diverse range of professionals to assist with your needs. This can include, Clinicial clinical, educational and developmental or counselling psychologists, day, evening or weekend appointments. Specialist interests include those related to depression and anxiety, child and adolescent counselling and assessment, relationship, body image, trauma, adolescence, pain and injury, serious mental ill health, work stress, domestic violence, aged and other issues.

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To assist your individual needs, WPS request that you contact our friendly administration team via phone, email or in person to discuss making a suitable appointment. Our experienced team will triage your referral to assist in finding the best Psychologist for you. 

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Psychologists

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Dr Angelo Pagano

Clinical Psychologist

BA, MBSc. (Prel), DPsych (Clin, Child, Adol & Fam), MAPS, McCLIN

Age: 15+ years

Melton |Monday-Thursday

Angelo is the Director of Western Psychological Services and has 30 years of experience working with people with a broad range of mental health issues. 

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Rebecca Lyons

Clinical Psychologist

BA, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clincal), MAPS

Age: 16+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked with in private practice, community mental health and educational settings. 

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Liana Brasacchio

Clinical Psychologist

BAppSC, GradDipCS, GradDipPsych, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clincal)

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Liana is a Clinical Psychologist 

working with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of challenges.

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Diane Bulman

Psychologist

B.A., B.Ed. (Counselling) MAPS

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Diane is a registered psychologist with many years of experience working collaboratively with adults.

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Josh Byrne

Clinical Psychologist

BA, Psych (ABPC), BPsySt (Hons), MPsych (Clincal), MAPS

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Friday

Josh is a Clinical Psychologist providing support to clients aged 18 years and over. 

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Jessica Chidgey

Psychologist

B.A. Sc., Grad. Dip. Psych., M. Couns. psych

Age: 16+ years

Melton |Wednesday- Friday

Jessica is a Registered Psychologist who holds a Master of Counselling Psychology qualification. She has experience and enjoys working with adolescents and adults.

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Lyndon Medina

Counselling Psychologist & Psychodramatist

Assoc. Dip. Welfare, BA (psychology), Grad. Dip. Applied Psych. (Counselling), MAPS, FCCOUNP

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Saturday (Fortnightly)

Lyndon is a Counselling Psychologist and a Psychodramatist. He has been a psychologist for over twenty years and has worked with young people and families.

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Rozalia Hecht

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

B.Sci. Psych. (Hons), M.Psych. MAPS, MCEDP

Age: 14+ years

Melton |Monday, Friday

Rozalia is a Psychologist with specialist training in Educational and Developmental Psychology. 

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Anja Copelj

Clinical Psychologist

B.Sci. (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Age: Pregnancy to 12 years

Melton |Monday (After hours) , Friday, Saturday (Fortnightly)

Anja is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with children and their families across various settings, clinical presentations and difficulties. 

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Suzanne Magtanong

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

BPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)

Age: 4 - 16 years

Melton |Thursday

Suzanne (she/her) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience working in early intervention, primary and secondary schools and community services. 

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Amanda Abbruzzese

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

BA, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Monday, Wednesday

Amanda is a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience in both primary and secondary education settings, as well as private practice. 

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Elly Rashidi

Clinical Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Monday, Tuesday

Elly is a registered psychologist who has completed her Master of Clinical Psychology. 

Elly works with children, adolescents and their families with various presentations.

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Katherine Gayton

Psychologist

Melton |Assessment clinic, Friday

Available now

Available for Autism, Cognitive, ADHD and Educational assessments.

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Erin Smith

*Maternity Leave* Psychologist

BS Psych, BS (Hons)(Psych), M. Psych (Clin)

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Wednesday- Friday

Erin is a registered psychologist who has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology. Erin has experience working with a diverse range of client populations, and has previously worked with young people and their families.

Provsional Psychologists

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Mischa Hutchinson

Provisional Psychologist

BPsych (Hons)

Age: 25+ years

Melton |Tuesday, Wednesday

Mischa is a registered Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA) currently completing their Clinical Masters in psychology. Mischa has experience working with a range of psychological concerns.

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Daniel Zarate

Provisional Psychologist

BPsych (Hons)

Age: 12+ years

Melton |Monday, Friday

Daniel is a registered Provisional Psychologist (AHPRA) with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. He has worked in several settings including community and education sectors.

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Sara Raby

Provisional Psychologist

BPsych (Hons)

Age: 15+ years

Melton |Monday, Tuesday

Sara is a Provisional Psychologist who is committed to offering a space to explore life challenges with support and without fear of judgement.

Child Psychologists

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Anja Copelj

Clinical Psychologist

B.Sci. (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Age: Pregnancy to 12 years

Melton |Monday (After hours) , Friday, Saturday (Fortnightly)

Anja is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with children and their families across various settings, clinical presentations and difficulties. 

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Liana Brasacchio

Clinical Psychologist

BAppSC, GradDipCS, GradDipPsych, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clincal)

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Liana is a Clinical Psychologist 

working with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of challenges.

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Elly Rashidi

Clinical Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Monday, Tuesday

Elly is a registered psychologist who has completed her Master of Clinical Psychology. 

Elly works with children, adolescents and their families with various presentations.

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Amanda Abbruzzese

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

BA, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Monday, Wednesday

Amanda is a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience in both primary and secondary education settings, as well as private practice. 

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Suzanne Magtanong

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

BPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)

Age: 4 - 16 years

Melton |Thursday

Suzanne (she/her) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience working in early intervention, primary and secondary schools and community services. 

Mental Health Social Workers

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Antonious Hennes

Mental Health Social Worker

AMHSW

Age: 15+ years

Melton |Monday (After hours), Saturday (Fortnightly)

Antonious is a skilled psychotherapist with extensive experience in Dynamic Psychotherapy and specialises in providing clinical support for indivduals.

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Zera Walpole

Mental Health Social Worker

AMHSW

Age: 15+ years

Telehealth |Monday- Friday (After hours)

Zera has significant experience supporting some of our most vulnerable community members, from children and youth in foster-care, incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities and war veterans.

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Jonathan Grady

Mental Health Social Worker

MSW, MBA, BAppSc (Cons & Park Mgmt)

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Monday 

Jonathan is a warm and compassionate therapist with over 20 years of experience providing client-centred and trauma informed support.

Online Practitioners

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Joseph Gagliano

Counselling Psychologist

B.A., B. Litt. P.G. Dip., M. Psych. MAPS

Age: 17+ years

Telehealth |Monday (Monthly), Wednesday

Joseph is a counselling psychologist who has worked in private practice within small and large organisations and a variety of psychology practices including University counselling.

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Jenny McColl

Counselling Psychologist

B.A., B. Ed. (Counselling) MAPS & Fam, McCLIN

Age: 18+ years

Telehealth |Tuesday

Jenny is a counselling psychologist specialising in relationship counselling and marital and family therapy. She is an accredited supervisor and member of the College of Counselling Psychologists

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Zera Walpole

Mental Health Social Worker

AMHSW

Age: 15+ years

Telehealth |Monday- Friday (After hours)

Zera has significant experience supporting some of our most vulnerable community members, from children and youth in foster-care, incarcerated individuals, people with disabilities and war veterans.

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Nikola Sterling

Psychologist

BBsc(Psych) GradDip(Psych)

Age: 13+ years

Telehealth |Thursday

 Nikola is a general psychologist who has completed her master’s degree in counselling psychology. Nikola comes from a background of working with young people in various community and educational services in Australia and the U.K.

Supervisors

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Dr Angelo Pagano

Clinical Psychologist

BA, MBSc. (Prel), DPsych (Clin, Child, Adol & Fam), MAPS, McCLIN

Age: 15+ years

Melton |Monday-Thursday

Angelo is the Director of Western Psychological Services and offers Clinical Supervision. 

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Rebecca Lyons

Clinical Psychologist

BA, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clincal), MAPS

Age: 16+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist and provides Clinical Supervision

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Further information to come

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Liana Brasacchio

Clinical Psychologist

BAppSC, GradDipCS, GradDipPsych, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clincal)

Age: 5+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Liana is a Clinical Psychologist 

working with children, adolescents and adults. Liana offer Clinical Supervision.

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Further information to come.

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Diane Bulman

Psychologist

B.A., B.Ed. (Counselling) MAPS

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Tuesday -Thursday

Diane is a registered psychologist with many years of experience working collaboratively with adults. Diane offers Professional Supervision.

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Further information to come.

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Rozalia Hecht

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

B.Sci. Psych. (Hons), M.Psych. MAPS, MCEDP

Age: 14+ years

Melton |Monday, Friday

Rozalia is a Psychologist with specialist training in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Rozalia offers Professional Supervision. 

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Further information to come.

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Lyndon Medina

Counselling Psychologist & Psychodramatist

Assoc. Dip. Welfare, BA (psychology), Grad. Dip. Applied Psych. (Counselling), MAPS, FCCOUNP

Age: 18+ years

Melton |Saturday (Fortnightly)

Lyndon is a Counselling Psychologist and a Psychodramatist. He has been a psychologist for over twenty years and has worked with young people and families. Lyndon offers Professional Supervision.

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Further information to come.

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Jessica Chidgey

Psychologist

B.A. Sc., Grad. Dip. Psych., M. Couns. psych

Age: 16+ years

Melton |Wednesday- Friday

Jessica is a Registered Psychologist who holds a Master of Counselling Psychology qualification. Jessica offers Professional Supervision

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Suzanne Magtanong

Educational & Developmental Psychologist

BPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)

Age: 4 - 16 years

Melton |Thursday

Suzanne (she/her) is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience working in early intervention, primary and secondary schools and community services. 

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Anja Copelj

Clinical Psychologist

B.Sci. (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Age: Pregnancy to 12 years

Melton |Monday (After hours) , Friday, Saturday (Fortnightly)

Anja is a Clinical Psychologist who specialises in working with children and their families across various settings, clinical presentations and difficulties. Anja offers Clinical Supervision.

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Further information to come.

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