Meet the Team
Joshua Bekker
Principal Psychologist
Josh is a generally registered psychologist with extensive experience working with a wide variety of issues across the lifespan, including anxiety, depression, child behaviour problems, difficulty managing emotions, stress, relationship and family issues.
Josh assists his clients with a range of issues by delivering highly effective, therapies and assessments. He ensures his services are tailored to the client’s individual needs so that they can achieve their goals and feel confident to overcome difficulties.
Josh utilises a range of evidence-based psychological treatment approaches including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Analytical Psychology, Narrative Therapy and Family Focused Therapy (FFT). He has a particular specialisation in treating anxiety and conducting psychometric assessments.
Josh has significant relevant clinical experience with exposure working across a broad range of settings including: hospitals, paediatrics, sleep clinics, men's mental health, forensics, military, education, employment services, and private consulting. Josh is also a board approved supervisor.
Josh understands the importance of creating and maintaining a safe environment that brings comfort and assurance to clients and he prides himself on a collaborative and caring client-centred approach to therapy.
Venessa Nadolnik
Psychologist
Venessa is a generally registered psychologist who has completed a master’s degree in Psychology in Poland. She has worked with adolescents and adults across a range of services, including AOD treatment/prevention and harm reduction, NDIS, psychological intervention, and assessment. Moreover, Venessa has experience working with a range of mental health presentations including anxiety/panic, depression, eating disorders, suicidal ideations and self-harm behaviours, trauma, anger, addiction, and personality disorders. She is particularly interested in Borderline Personality Disorder while working within Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Venessa is also a credentialed eating disorder clinician.
Venessa believes in a flexible, individualised and client-centred therapeutic approach, seeing uniqueness in each client. In her work, she draws from and incorporates different evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Venessa is a compassionate and open-minded therapist, who can create a safe and non-judgmental space for all clients. Venessa describes her therapeutic work as an art of balancing acceptance with change. She works collaboratively with clients, enhancing transparency and open communication. Venessa is truly passionate about a holistic psychology that explores and integrates mind, body and soul. Her aim is to support each person’s true potential by applying strength-based approach in her practice.
Venessa ensures each client feels comfortable and safe to share their individual experience, and the therapeutic relationship is built upon mutual respect and trust.
Deon Tullett-Prado
Provisional Psychologist
Deon is a skilled and compassionate psychologist with an extensive background in both clinical practice and research. With both a master’s degree and PhD in psychology, Deon brings an evidence-based, inquisitive and warm approach to therapy.
Deon has significant experience researching and treating addictive behaviours; in particular, those related to social media and video game usage in young people. Deon’s research has contributed to advancing knowledge in this growing field and equips him to address issues related to the digital world that increasingly impact mental health.
Deon ensures a thorough and thoughtful approach to each of his clients. He’ll take the time to deeply understand your challenges, exploring all the factors that influence your well-being, and communicating them to you.
Deon has experience in treating a diverse range of clients: children, adults, and groups. He specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Additionally, he professionally integrates play-based psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) modalities. Deon is particularly interested in working with behavioural issues in children, men’s mental health, depression, and stress.
With his blend of therapeutic expertise, research experience, and passion for helping people, Deon is committed to supporting you on your journey to mental well-being. Whether you’re struggling with a specific issue or general emotional challenges, Deon’s approach will empower you to make lasting, positive changes in your life.
Kristian Wright
Play Therapist
Kristian is a play therapist and case manager who has a studied a bachelor’s degree in arts/psychology at the Australian Catholic University, as well as a post graduate certificate in play therapy.
Kristian has previously worked as a support worker with children living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), trauma presentations, genetic disorders, and other problematic behaviours.
Kristian also consults with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) as a complex support needs planner and has extensive experience working with clients presenting with complex mental health and trauma backgrounds across various demographics.
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Kristian is passionate about creating authentic relationships with children and families to support their therapeutic journey and aims to support each child’s potential through a combination of Child Centred and Directed Play Therapy modalities.
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Kristian employs a flexible approach to therapy that adapts to the needs of each individual child. His exceptional warmth and communication skills ensure that clients are understood, supported and involved in the therapeutic process; so that they can achieve their therapeutic goals.
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Kristian believes we all hold within us the capacity for positive change and strongly advocates for the power of play in healing and growth.
Kasey Conder
Play Therapist
Kasey is a play therapist who has completed a bachelor’s degree in psychology, majoring in child and family development; as well as a post graduate certificate in play therapy. Kasey is currently completing her honours in psychology to continue her goal of becoming a clinical psychologist.
Kasey works with children and their families to provide therapy in a way that is engaging and effective. She helps children develop new skills by integrating therapy into a playful and positive experience.
Kasey has previously worked as an Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) therapist for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Kasey has also worked as a Mental Health Key worker, where she gained valuable experience working with adults living with complex mental disorders like schizophrenia, bipolar and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Kasey is passionate about creating a safe and calming environment for children and their families in their therapeutic journey. She ensures that each child feels comfortable to express their emotions through establishing a high level of trust to ensure quality care is provided.
Kasey is a kind, energetic, and compassionate therapist that utilises play therapy and ABA techniques to support children to reach their full potential. Kasey understands the importance of play in human lives and believes each individual has the capacity to flourish through play.