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 just click on the corresponding image or on the therapist's name.  Alternatively, or to make an appointment, please ring reception on: 03 9530 8773.

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. Louise believes strongly in preventative intervention and supporting parents through separation with respect, dignity and a child focus.

Jo Ryan

Jo is a registered psychologist and qualified life coach with additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy and healing and holistic therapies.
Jo is passionate about assisting clients to discover and achieve their true potential and ultimately experience peace and contentment. Jo believes that each person has everything that they need, however accumulated fears and negative belief patterns prevent us from being the person we are meant to be.

Dr. Kerry Jones

Kerry is a registered psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience who brings a background in Neuropsychology to the therapeutic realm, to ensure clinical 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.

Georgie Troon

​Georgie is a registered psychologist with a background in Educational and Developmental Psychology. She has worked in both primary and secondary schools and is in tune with the challenges children and adolescents face in the classroom and playground, as well as at home. Georgie ensures that she tailors her approach to the individual client and their developmental level. Where possible, she aims to involve the parents and schools in finding appropriate and achievable strategies so clients are supported consistently in all aspects of their life.

Graeme Baird

​Graeme is a registered psychologist. He has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) and a Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology. He 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.

Sarah-Jane Bottomley

Sarah works from a solution-focused approach that is client centered and eco-systemic. She specialises in facilitating the learning and development of children and adolescents. This includes individual therapy, play therapy, family therapy, psychometric and psychological assessments, career guidance and the implementation of independent education plans for students who struggle with learning barriers.

Bianca Lebenholc

Bianca has worked in private practice, schools and in non-profit organisations with children who are experiencing difficulties as well as their families. She has also worked with adults who have major psychiatric disorders in a public health setting. 
Bianca is passionate about providing developmentally appropriate therapy and tailoring assessment and intervention to the individual. ​

Elizabeth Davis

​Elizabeth Elizabeth has 25 plus years of experience working in government, corporate and private practice organisations. This has provided her with professional experience in a wide range of settings and opportunities to provide psychotherapy to people from diverse backgrounds. 
Elizabeth works with adolescents and adults as individuals, couples and groups. She has experience with people recovering from serious trauma including providing counselling services to military veterans with the Veteran and Veteran’s Family Counselling Service (VVCS). ​

Melanie Strang

​Melanie is a counsellor who specialises in working with new and expectant parents. She completed a Bachelor of Medicine and worked as a Medical Practitioner in General Medicine, Psychiatry and Public Health. She has practised as a Registered Doctor in several Psychiatric Hospitals around Melbourne. Melanie has experience treating adults of all ages with mood and anxiety issues. Melanie also specialises in Animal Assisted Therapy.