Our Therapists

On this page you will find a brief description of the wonderful therapists who work here at ​4thought.
If you would like more information please click on the Practitioner's image or name.  
Alternatively, or to make an appointment, please ring reception on: 03 9530 8773.

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Louise Johnson​

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.
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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

Kerry is a registered psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience who brings a background in Neuro-psychology to the therapeutic realm,
Kerry 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. Ages 4 and up.

Zoi Penoglou

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Zoi is a registered psychologist with 25 years experience. She specialises in working with couples, adults, adolescents and their families. She has completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Graduate Diploma of Educational Psychology: and a Masters of Psychology (Counselling).
Zoi specialises in couples, families, and adolescents. She has worked in community settings dealing with presenting issues such as addictions, couple conflict, anxiety and depression, grief and trauma. 
​​Zoi works in a holistic way with clients, tailoring her approach to their individual needs. ​She sees adolescents, adults, families and couples. Ages 13 and up.

Maddy Fernando

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.

Melanie Strang

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​Melanie is a registered psychologist and qualified counsellor. Prior to working in psychology, she completed a medical degree and worked for several years in acute and community psychiatry. Melanie has  over 15 years of  practitioner experience. She helps clients with mood and anxiety symptoms, attachment, self-esteem, trauma, adjustment disorder, grief and loss, transition to parenthood and parenting.

Graeme Baird

​​Graeme has experience working with children, adolescents, 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).

                          Shoshana Blagin

Shoshana has 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults in a variety of public mental health and private settings. Shoshana works holistically and collaboratively with each client, tailoring her approach to each unique individual. She works from a strength-based approach and provides a safe and compassionate space for clients to process personal narratives, access internal resources and work towards achieving their personal goals.

Sundus Burhan

Sundus is a Provisional Psychologist who specialises in working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She has completed Masters of philosophy in Clinical Psychology, and Bachelor of Studies Degree in Clinical Psychology. ​Sundus has over 7 years’ clinical experience working with client groups across the lifespan in a variety of settings. She is proficient in four languages; English, Urdu, Punjabi and Hindi Sundus has a wide range of experience working across various mental health sectors and specialises in community child and adolescent mental health.