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. Jo mainly sees adults 17 and up.

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.

Graeme Baird
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​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. Graeme sees children, adolescents, adults and couples ages 3 and up.

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. ​Bianca sees children and adults ages 8-30.

Tyson Sharpe

​Tyson is a registered psychologist who has worked in various settings including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, disabilities, forensic psychology, health psychology and general private practice.  These experiences have awarded Tyson with a comprehensive insight and understanding into an extensive range of mental health difficulties and necessary treatment options. Tyson sees adults 17+. ​

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. Sarah sees children and adults ages 4-25.

Peter Barta

Peter believes that psychological intervention can provide life changing strategies that can dramatically improve a person’s quality of life and relationships, His expertise lies in his ability to build rapport with clients and help them understand the nature of their issue through the assessment phase. By being better able to understand the problem and the contributing factors, clients can begin to demystify and focus on solutions, Peter likes to work with clients to develop a plan that can be monitored, evaluated and modified if required. Peter sees adolescents 12 +, adults and specialises in couples counselling.

Melanie Strang

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​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. ​