Louise Johnson
child, family & adult specialist

Louise is the founder, creator and managing director of 4thought educational psychology. Louise has worked with children, adolescents and families for over twenty years, within the Educational, Clinical and Hospital domain. As a Senior Psychologist her expertise is clinically based, specializing in anxiety related disorders, trauma and child related therapeutic interventions. Louise has a specialist interest in Family court prevention. She believes strongly in preventative intervention and supporting parents through separation with respect, dignity and a child focus.

Dr. Kerry Jones
child, family & adult specialist

Kerry is a registered psychologist with 25 years of clinical experience who brings a background in Neuro-psychology to the therapeutic realm. She ensures her therapeutic approaches are targeted individually to clients’ cognitive capacity and thinking biases, and are presented in ways that maximize the brain’s ability to apply learned skills in a meaningful way.
​Kerry sees children, adolescents, adults, families, couples.

Dr. Maddy Fernando
child, family & adult specialist

Maddy is registered psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has completed a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours in Psychology. Maddy has over 5 years clinical experience and specialises in community child and adolescent mental health. Maddy was a co-creator of the Parenting Resilient Kids online parenting intervention to prevent depression and anxiety in young children, and is passionate about prevention and early intervention.

Sally Kenney
educational & developmental specialist

Sally is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who specialises in working with children and adolescents. She holds a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, a Fellow of the College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, and a member of the APS Psychologists in Schools Interest Group. Sally has over 16 years of experience working in schools and has supported students with a range of learning, social, and emotional challenges. 

Graeme Baird
adolescent, adult, & trauma specialist

Graeme has experience working with adults, parents, and families within a range of settings; including community, education, clinical, disability and the juvenile justice and child protection systems. He has a particular interest in working with adults who are suffering from PTSD, anxiety, depression and with parents whose children have been diagnosed with developmental disorders (i.e. Autism, ADHD and behaviour disorders (i.e. oppositional defiant disorder).

Emma Gillespie
child, adolescent & family specialist

Emma is a Psychologist who enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She is currently enrolled in a Master of Clinical Psychology (advanced entry) and has completed a post-graduate diploma of psychological practice and has an Honours Degree in Psychology. Emma’s experience as a psychologist includes working with people from various cultural backgrounds, socio-economic groups, and across all ages. Emma is a proud LGBTIQA+ ally and has completed ‘True Colours: Inclusive Practice’ training and worked as a member of  ’Better Pride’ team. Emma enjoys working with a broad range of presentations. Emma has continued to work with culturally and linguistically diverse and indigenous populations through employment in residential rehabilitation facilities for mental illness and in community child and family mental health services. ​

Namrata Makhijani 
Child, adolescent, adolescent & family specialist

Namrata is a Registered Psychologist who specialises in working with adolescents, adults, and families. She has completed a Masters in Applied Psychology,   Bachelor of Science Psychology, and a Bachelor of Science – double major in Psychology and minor in Human Biology. Namrata has over 5 years’ clinical experience working with client groups across the lifespan in a variety of settings. Namrata employs a holistic approach when working with clients, considering the role and impact of sleep, diet, exercise, and other lifestyle factors.

Manuela Heise
counsellor & life coach

Manuela is a counsellor and life coach who works with children, adolescents, their families and adults. She holds a Graduate Certificate of Counselling and Psychotherapy, is an accredited telephone crisis supporter with Lifeline, and currently in the process of completing her Master in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Manuela is also a Life Coach.

Sarah O'Connell
provisional psychologist: child & adolescent specialist

Sarah is a Provisional Psychologist who has a real passion for working with young people and has a depth of experience working with primary school children through to young adults in their early 20's as she finds client's in this age range really respond to her therapeutic approach. Sarah has a keen interest in working collaboratively with clients to tackle developmental challenges that present themselves at different life stages such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, identity concerns, self-esteem, body image concerns, and academic stress. She is also passionate about providing safe and affirming mental health care to members of the LGBTIQA+ community.