Meet Our Team

At Ballarat Women’s Psychology, our team is made up of experienced and dedicated female psychologists and therapists who are passionate about supporting women’s mental health at every stage of life. Each member of our team brings their own expertise, therapeutic approaches, and personal style, creating a diverse and collaborative environment that allows us to meet the unique needs of each client. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and confidential space where clients can explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with professionalism, empathy, and understanding. Scroll down to learn more about our clinicians, their areas of focus, and how they can support you on your journey to wellbeing.

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    Stacey Allison: Clinical Psychologist

    Stacey Allison is a Clinical Psychologist who provides a warm, compassionate and collaborative therapeutic space, working from a client-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. Stacey is passionate about supporting women to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, develop self-compassion and improve their emotional wellbeing.

    Areas of interest

    Postpartum mental health

    Body image concerns

    Life transitions

    Anxiety

    Low to moderate depression

    Stress, self-esteem, and interpersonal difficulties

    Client age range: 18+

    Not accepting referrals for

    Active eating disorders requiring multidisciplinary care

    Active psychosis or schizophrenia

    Personality disorders with high-risk behaviours

    Severe or complex mental health presentations requiring intensive or crisis support

    Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

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    Kimberley Tuohey: Psychologist

    Kimberley is a registered psychologist who supports women and adolescent girls across all stages of life. She provides a compassionate, supportive space to help clients develop insight, resilience, and self-understanding, tailoring therapy to individual needs.

    Areas of interest

    Adolescent mental health

    Perinatal mental health

    Fertility and IVF-related psychological support

    Anxiety, Depression and mood concerns

    Schema-based patterns and emotional regulation

    Menopause and life transitions

    Client age range: 10+

    Not accepting referrals for

    NDIS

    WorkCover

    Third-party funded clients

    Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

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    Linda Murphy: Psychologist - Clinical Registrar

    Linda is a registered psychologist with a strong interest in trauma and neurodivergence. She offers a warm, empathic, and collaborative therapeutic space, informed by her background as a nurse and midwife and her extensive experience supporting clients impacted by family violence.

    Areas of interest

    Trauma and complex trauma

    Neurodivergence

    Family violence support

    Emotional regulation and coping skills

    Psychological assessments

    Client age range: 16+

    Working days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Emma Rodgers: Psychologist - Clinical Registrar

    Emma is a registered psychologist passionate about women’s mental health across all life stages, with a particular focus on the perinatal period from preconception through to postpartum. She provides a compassionate, trauma-informed, and attachment-based therapeutic approach.

    Areas of interest

    Perinatal and postpartum mental health

    Pregnancy and early parenting adjustment

    Anxiety and mood concerns

    Emotional regulation

    Mindfulness-based support

    Client age range: 18+

    Working days: Tuesday, Thursday

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    Dr. Amie Verescuk: Psychologist & Assessment Clinician

    Amie is a registered psychologist who has recently completed her PhD in Psychology. She specialises in comprehensive psychological assessments, providing a supportive and inclusive assessment process tailored to each client.

    Areas of interest

    Autism assessments

    ADHD assessments

    Neurodivergence identification

    NDIS-ready psychological reports

    Client age range: 8+

    Working days: Monday

  • Sinead O'Riley: Provisional Psychologist

    Sineadis a Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master of Psychology (Clinical). She provides a warm, authentic and person-centred approach to therapy, creating a safe, collaborative and non-judgemental space for clients. Sinead is committed to providing inclusive, neuro-affirming and trauma-informed care.

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    Person-centred therapy

    Neuro-affirming practice

    Trauma-informed care

    Client age range: 16+

    Working days: Monday, Tuesday