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).

Shoshana Blagin
child, adolescent & parent specialist

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.

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. 

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.