OUR PRACTICE STAFF
At WPS clients and referrers can choose from male or female, 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.
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.
NB: From time to time, some Psychologists may have waiting periods. If so, you will be offered the option to see another Psychologist at an earlier time, or be placed on a waiting list for your preferred Psychologist.
Amanda Abbruzzese
BA, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Melton | Age: 5+ years
Monday - Wednesday
Amanda has her endorsement in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has experience in both primary and secondary education settings, as well as private practice. Amanda enjoys working collaboratively with children...
Diane Bulman
B.A., B.Ed. (Counselling) MAPS)
Melton | Age: Min. 18 years
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Diane is a general psychologist who has worked in both public and private settings. She has worked in Crisis Care, sexual abuse recovery and domestic violence agencies.Her special interests are working with adolescents and adults; self development; women’s health; issues of ...
Liana Brasacchio
BAppSc, GradDipCS, GradDipPsych, BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical)
Age: Min. 5+ years
Melton | Tuesday, Wednesday
Telehealth Only | Thursday
Liana is a psychologist completing her clinical registrar program to receive her clinical endorsement. She has worked with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a variety of challenges including anxiety, depression...
Josh Byrne
Provisional Psychologist
Melton | Age: Min. 12 years
Tuesday - Thursday
Josh is a registered psychologist who has completed his Master's of Clinical Psychology. Josh endeavours to create a warm and safe environment while collaboratively working with you. He has a friendly approach towards ...
Jacqui Coughlan
BA, Grad Dip Psych, BPsySt(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MAPS
Melton | Age: Min. 16 years
Monday - Wednesday
Jacqui is a Registered Psychologist who is currently completing a registrar program for clinical endorsement. Jacqui has experience working with a diverse client population. She has previously practiced in an educational setting with adolescents and in private practice...
Niamh Dowling
BSc(Psych), GradDipPsych, M.Psych (Clin)
Age: 4 - 30 years
Melton: Monday
(Not taking new clients)
Niamh is a registered clinical psychologist. Niamh has experience working in early intervention, community mental health, private practice and education settings ...
Joseph Gagliano
B.A., B.Litt. P.G. Dip., M. Psych. MAPS
Telehealth Only | Age: Min. 17 years
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. His special interests are working with people ...
Rozalia Hecht
B.Sci.Psych. (Hons.),M.Psych. MAPS, MCEDP
Melton | Age: Min. 14 years
Friday
Rozalia is a Psychologist with specialist training in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Rozalia has worked as a registered Psychologist since 2005, within educational settings at primary & secondary level, and in private ...
Rebecca Lyons
BA, Grad Dip Psych, BPsySt(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), MAPS
Melton | Age: Min. 16 years
Monday, Wednesday - Friday
Rebecca is an early career psychologist completing her clinical registrar program to receive her clinical endorsement. Rebecca has previously worked with young people and their families in early intervention, community mental health and educational settings. Rebecca ...
Suzanne Magtanong
BPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Ed & Dev)
Age: 4 - 16 years
Melton: Thursday - Friday | Essendon: Tuesday
Suzanne has specialist training in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has experience working in early intervention, primary and secondary schools and community services. Suzanne is passionate about early detection ...
Jenny McColl
B.A., B.Ed. (Counselling) MAPS & Fam, McCLIN
Telehealth Only | Age: Min. 18 years
Monday, Tuesday (Telehealth Only)
Jenny is a counselling psychologist specifically trained in relationship counselling and marital and family therapy. She is an accredited supervisor and member of the College of Counselling Psychologists. Her special interests are relationship and couples issues; working ...
Lyndon Medina
Assoc. Dip. Welfare, BA (psychology), Grad. Dip. Applied Psych. (Counselling), MAPS, FCCOUNP
Melton | Age: Min. 18 years
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 in community organisation setting, adults studying in university and ...
Dr. Angelo Pagano
BA, MBSc.(Prel), DPsych (Clin, Child, Adol & Fam), MAPS, McCLIN
Age: Min. 15 years
Melton: Monday - Thursday | Essendon: Friday (Fortnightly)
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. Angelo is passionate about his work, likes to be thorough and is...
Sarah Rostron
BPsych(Hons.), MPsych(Ed. & Dev.), MPsych(Clinical), MAAPi
Melton | Age: Min. 12 years
Currently on Maternity Leave
Sarah is a psychologist with experience working with people of all ages experiencing difficulties with their mental health. She has experience working with children and families in early intervention settings, as well as in youth mental health, adult and older-adult mental health...
Erin Smith
BS Psych, BS (Hons)(Psych), M.Psych (Clin)
Melton | Age: Min. 13 years
Monday, Wednesday - Friday
Erin is a registered psychologist who has completed her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Federation University. Erin has experience working with a diverse range of client populations, and has previously worked with young people and their families in community...
Nikola Sterling
BBsc(Psych) GradDip(Psych) MPsych(Coun)
Melton | Age: Min. 13 years
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Nikola is a psychologist with provisional registration who is undertaking her final placement as part of her master’s in counselling psychology. Nikola is focused on developing a warm collaborative space from which to work ...
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Ricki Knoetze
Psychologist
Telehealth Only | Age: Min. 18 years
Wednesday, Friday
(Not taking new clients)
Ricki is a provisional psychologist who works collaboratively with clients to explore, understand and navigate the challenges they are experiencing in a safe and empathetic environment. She draws from therapies including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and ...
Zera Walpole
AMHSW
Telehealth Only | Age: Min. 15 years
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. As a nationally accredited Mental Health Social Worker working predominantly...
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