Dr Nicole Redlich
Clinical Psychologist
BBSc (Honours), DPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Dr Nicole Redlich is a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology. Nicole has over 16 years experience working in both private and public mental health settings and in education and training. She has an interest in:
— Trauma related conditions (PTSD & Complex or Relational Trauma)
— Anxiety conditions (Generalised Anxiety, Panic, Phobias, OCD)
— Depression
— Stress, coping and adjustment issues
— Eating disorders (Bulimia, body image issues, binge eating disorder)
— Substance issues and addictive behaviours (alcohol, other)
— Relationship and parenting issues
— Pregnancy support
— Child and adolescent social, emotional and behavioural issues
— Personal development (self-esteem, career, communication skills, anger management)
Trained in a range of psychological approaches including, Schema Therapy, CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Trauma Focused therapies, and Mindfulness based approaches Nicole works with adults, couples, children, adolescents, parents and families. She is also a certified level one trained IFS Therapist.
Nicole is a Board approved Clinical Supervisor, and is registered with the APS and APRHA. She holds a lecturer position at Swinburne University where she teaches and supervises students in the Clinical Psychology Program.
Nicole’s approach is authentic, respectful, curious and compassionate. She provides a safe space to explore clients concerns at both an immediate and deeper level. She is interested in growth and change, creativity and resourcefulness, building coping capacities, identifying and enhancing unique strengths, and helping clients feel more connected, safe and fulfilled.
Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists
Approved supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia
Publications
Redlich, N., & Prior, M. (1998). Cognitive-behavioral interventions in paediatric chronic illness. Behavior Change, 15(3), 151-159.
Sonia Dempsey
General Psychologist
BArts, PGDipCounselling, PGDipPsych, MPsych (Counselling), MAPS
Sonia is a registered psychologist who has experience in private practice, fertility and general psychology clinics. She works with adults, adolescents and couples and has particular interest in developmental and attachment-related trauma.
Sonia has experience and training in a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, infertility counselling and mindfulness based approaches. She is also a Level One trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and engages in ongoing training and development within this model.
Sonia’s approach is warm and authentic. Her core value is the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, providing clients with the emotional safety needed to be fully seen and heard. As well as attending to clients’ current challenges, Sonia understands the important influence of early attachment and family dynamics, and works with clients to identify and move on from any patterns learned in early life that no longer serve them. She also has a strong interest in the field of Positive Psychology, and assists clients to identify their core values and utilise the strengths that will enable them to thrive.
Professional Affiliations
Sonia is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), the APS College of Counselling Psychologists and The Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA) and Fertility Society of Australia (FSA).
Mr Dion Szer
General Psychologist
BBehavNeuro, PGDipPsych, MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Mr Dion Szer is a clinical psychologist who has 8 years’ experience working with a range of adult clients who have experienced a number of different psychological difficulties. Dion couples his private practice work with his position at The Victoria Clinic, working with adults who experience a range of acute and chronic mental health issues in individual and group settings. Dion has experience working with a range of client presentations, with clients from a range of backgrounds. Dion has ample experience working with clients who have lived with anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, trauma/abuse, grief and loss, and substance use issues. Dion approaches every client as an individual who has had unique experiences that requires a unique approach. Dion is empathetic, non-judgmental, and focused on client-centred care. Dion utilises a number of evidence-based psychological practices in his work, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Schema Therapy. Dion is committed to ongoing professional development to strengthen his skills and expertise to provide quality and up-to-date psychological services.
Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Psychological Board of Australia (PBA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Ms Sherena Ismail
Clinical Psychologist, Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor
BArts (Honours), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS, FCCLP
Sherena Ismail is a PBA-registered Clinical Psychologist and a PBA-approved Clinical Supervisor. She completed her Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology) at The University of Melbourne. She is currently a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the APS College of Clinical Psychologists.
Sherena has extensive experience working in a diverse range of public and private clinical settings. She has worked with both individual and group psychological interventions with adolescent and adult clients, as well as with couples and families. She has worked with clients who have experienced mood disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma and stressor related disorders, personality disorders, anger and pain management issues, relationship issues, grief issues, and cross cultural and lifestyle adjustment issues.
Sherena is an Intensively Trained Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) Therapist and a Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Provider. Other than DBT and CPT, she is also trained in other evidence-based treatments, such as and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Therapy, Level 1 and 2 trained Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), and Level 1 and 2 trained Gottman Method Couples Therapy. Sherena has knowledge of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy.
Sherena believes in being empathetic and non-judgmental. Since every client is different, she draws on different treatment modalities to create a treatment plan that is individualised to each client’s situation. When working with clients, she adopts a client-centred and collaborative approach to assist them in achieving their treatment goals in a respectful and safe environment.
Sherena is fluent in English and can converse in Chinese Mandarin.
Sherena currently practices at Parkside Psychology, Monash University Health Services, and Alfred Health. She is a Senior Clinical Psychologist, who also supervises Provisional Psychologists and Clinical Psychology Registrars, at Alfred Health.
For her work at Parkside Psychology, Sherena is located at Collingwood. She is available for consultation and supervision during normal work hours. She can be contacted via email.
Other than psychotherapy, Sherena has experiences delivering professional presentations and community educational talks.
Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Psychological Board of Australia (PBA)
Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP)
David Eckel
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
M.S.W., M. Counselling, M. Mental Health Sc., M. Creative Arts Therapy,
Grad Dip. Mental Health Sc., B. Teach (Honours).
David is an accredited mental health social worker with over fifteen years’ experience counselling adults in community health, specializing in the areas of PTSD and complex trauma, GLBTIQ mental health and alcohol and other drugs. David was co-founder and co-therapist in the Women’s Trauma Recovery Program, a collaboration between Swinburne University and Access Health and Community. David has worked in counselling, project work and clinical supervision roles at IPC Health, Victorian AIDS Council and Access Health and Community. He is passionate about trauma treatment and has trained in EMDR Therapy, Polyvagal Theory and completed Level A Certification in Interpersonal Therapy, Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level One, and is a Level One and Two trained Internal Family Systems Therapist. David is also a trained creative arts therapist and is experienced in supervision and training, having previously taught at the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). He provides a gentle, warm and sensitive approach to counselling. David is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT), a registered Circle of Security Facilitator, and a past board member of the EMDR Association of Australia. He is currently completing his PhD focused on Internal Family Systems Therapy and Adult Attachment.
Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
Registered Circle of Security Facilitator
Member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT)
Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)
Publications
2021 Eckel, D. (2021). The Inside Story of Attachment: What can Internal Family Systems Therapy offer? Psychotherapy and Counselling Today, Ed. 3, 49-63.
2011 Eckel, D. (2011). Early vs. Late-Onset Drinkers. Of Substance, 9 (2), 20.
2006 Eckel, D. (2006). On creative arts therapy and depression. The Australian Journal on Psychosocial Rehabilitation, 2006 (1), 43–54.
2003 Eckel, D. (2003). Movement Assessment for Children with Special Needs. Dance Therapy Association of Australia Inc., Quarterly, 2003 (4), 17–22.