Our Team at Doncaster
Lauren Foreman
Principal Clinical Psychologist
B.BSc, PostGradPsyc, GradDipProfPsych, MClinPsych (post-reg)
Availability: Saturdays - Ringwood & Doncaster
Ages: 15+
Lauren is a registered Clinical Psychologist who uses her experience from working in a wide range of social settings to enhance her treatment style. She is warm and relational with all her clients.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and loss
Significant trauma
Relationship stress
Lauren works with:
Teens
Adults
Couples
Athletes
C-suite Professionals
Management Teams
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques
Lauren has extensive experience working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression & grief as well as exploring trauma and relationship dynamics. She is available for appointments on alternating Saturdays at our Ringwood & Doncaster clinics.
Due to limited availability, please contact us to express interest in making an appointment with Lauren.
Rujvi Patel
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
BPsychSc, BPsych(Hons), MEd&DevPsych
Availability:
Mondays & Fridays - Doncaster
Wednesdays - Ringwood
Ages: All ages
Rujvi is a registered Educational & Developmental Psychologist. Her approach is warm, strengths-based, and neuro-affirming. Rujvi strives to create a safe and compassionate space where clients and families feel understood, empowered, and supported to make meaningful and lasting changes in their everyday lives.
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Rujvi is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Autism Assessments
Educational Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Emotional dysregulation
Behavioural challenges
Learning or developmental concerns
Rujvi works primarily with:
Children
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques
In addition to English, Rujvi is fluent in Hindi & Marathi and is deeply committed to culturally responsive practice and has a strong interest in supporting clients from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.
Rujvi takes a warm and collaborative approach, ensuring clients and families feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout the process. She is available for appointments on Mondays & Fridays at our Doncaster clinic and Wednesdays at our Ringwood clinic, including after hours appointments.
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Chris Ziegenbein
Lead Psychologist
(Clinical Registrar)
BPsych, PGDipPsych, GDipProfPsych, MClinPsych(PostReg)
Availability:
Mondays & Wednesdays - Ringwood
Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - Doncaster
Ages: All ages
Chris is a registered General Psychologist known for his warm, collaborative, and practical approach to care. He has a strong interest in helping clients manage the symptoms of chronic and fluctuating health conditions, whether working toward symptom reduction or developing strategies to navigate the ongoing impact of a medical condition in daily life.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
IBD (Irritable Bowel Disease)
FND (Functional Neurological Disease)
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Anxiety & Mood Disorders
Chris works with:
Children
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness techniques and Gut-Directed Hypnotherapy.
Chris explores the psychological mechanisms that can maintain or exacerbate physical symptoms, including stress responses, avoidance patterns, hypervigilance, and unhelpful cognitive processes and he supports clients to understand their bodies, interrupt unhelpful cycles, and build practical coping strategies. He is available for appointments on weekdays at our Ringwood & Doncaster clinics.
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Isabella Eikelis
Provisional Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych (in progress)
Availability:
Tuesdays - Doncaster
Wednesdays & Fridays - Ringwood
Ages: All ages
Isabella is a registered Provisional Psychologist currently completing her Master’s of Professional Psychology. She brings warmth, empathy, and authenticity into every session and values creating a space where clients feel both supported and empowered.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety disorders
Neurodevelopmental disorders
Learning difficulties
School refusal
Parent-child attachment difficulties
Bella works primarily with:
Children
Teens
But does also work with adults & parents
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques
Bella enjoys working with individuals navigating anxiety, learning difficulties & barriers to attending school and she believes in learning from each individual as much as they may learn from her. She is available for appointments on Tuesdays at our Doncaster clinic and Wednesdays & Fridays at our Ringwood clinic.
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Abbey Cheney
General Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych
Availability:
Tuesdays - Doncaster
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - Ringwood
Ages: All ages
Abbey is a registered General Psychologist who approaches her practice with a strengths-based perspective, which allows her to highlight and build upon each client’s unique capabilities. She believes that everyone has the potential to grow and overcome challenges with the right support.
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Abbey is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Mood and anxiety disorders
Alcohol & other substance use
Sleep disturbances
Anger management
Stress & burnout
Neurodivergence
Abbey works with:
Children (4+)
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques.
Abbey fosters a warm, empathetic environment that helps clients feel safe and understood. This approach encourages open communication, allowing clients to explore their specific needs, navigate difficulties, and make meaningful progress in therapy. She is available for appointments on Tuesdays at our Doncaster (Melbourne) clinic and Ringwood (Melbourne) on Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.
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Ridhi A Malhotra
Education & Developmental Psychologist
BAppSc(Psych), GradDipProfPsych, MEd&DevPsych MAPS MAAPi
Availability:
Tuesdays - Doncaster
Ages: 18+
Ridhi is a registered Educational & Developmental Psychologist who adopts a warm, collaborative, and engaging approach, creating a supportive environment that helps clients navigate their recovery and self-discovery.
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Ridhi is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments (8+)
Autism Assessments (8+)
Cognitive Assessments (8+)
Educational Assessments (8+)
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Trauma
Domestic and family violence
Substance use and addiction
Personality and complex mental health presentations
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Ridhi works primarily with:
Adults
But is also available for assessments with children aged 8+.
Therapeutic approaches: CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Psychodynamic Therapy
In addition to English, Ridhi is fluent in Hindi & Punjabi.
Ridhi’s professional experience spans complex settings, including correctional facilities, family violence services and has worked with children and young people in out-of-home care and supported adult survivors of institutional child sexual abuse. She is available for sessions on Tuesdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Hanna Pinkus
General Psychologist
BPsych(Hons), MProfPsych
Availability:
Mondays - Ringwood
Thursdays - Doncaster
Ages: All ages
Hanna is a registered General Psychologist who is committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental environment where clients feel empowered to explore their concerns and work towards meaningful change.
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Hanna is equipped to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Life adjustments
Trauma
Sleep disturbances
Schizophrenia
Hanna works with:
Children
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT and Mindfulness techniques
Hanna is equipped to support individuals of all ages with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management and sleep disturbances. She is available for appointments on Mondays at our Ringwood clinic and Thursdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Maddison Byrne
Provisional Psychologist
BPsychSc, MProfPsych
Availability:
Wednesdays - Ringwood
Thursdays - Doncaster
Ages: All ages
Maddi is a registered Provisional Psychologist committed to providing a warm, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Life adjustments
Stress
Low self esteem
Maddi works primarily with:
Children
Teens
But does also work with adults & parents
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques
Maddi is passionate about working with children and adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, low self esteem and other stressors. She is available for appointments on Wednesdays at our Ringwood clinic and Thursdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Mona Andalib
General Psychologist
BAppSc(Psych), BPsychSci(Hons), MA-COU
Availability:
Mondays & Tuesdays - Narre Warren
Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays - Ringwood
Saturdays - Doncaster
Ages: 16+
Mona is a registered General Psychologist whose deep commitment is rooted in her client-centred approach, where she prioritises the progress and well-being of her clients in her therapeutic practice.
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Mona is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Autism Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety disorders
Mood disorders
Neurodivergence
Mona works with:
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and EMDR
In addition to English, Mona is fluent in both Farsi and Dari. She is available for appointments on weekdays & Saturdays across all 3 clinics.
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Kaitlyn Amendola
General Psychologist
BA(Hons Psych), MA(Prof Psych)
Availability:
Currently not accepting new clients
Ages: All ages
Kaitlyn aims to provide a safe and nurturing space for all of her clients and work alongside them in a collaborative manner towards reaching their therapeutic goals and needs.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Perfectionism
Phobias
Stress
ADHD and/or Autism
Kaitlyn works with:
Children
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT & ACT
Kaitlyn brings a warm, gentle nature and person-centred approach to her work with clients navigating anxiety, perfectionism, mood disorders and other stressors.
She is available for appointments from Monday to Thursday at our Doncaster clinic and via Telehealth on Fridays.
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Shakil Grenade
General Psychologist
BA(Psych), GradDipPsych, MProfPsych
Availability:
Wednesdays & Saturdays - Doncaster
Thursdays - Narre Warren (fortnightly)
Ages: 11+
Shakil is a registered General Psychologist who is respectful, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental. His collaborative approach focuses on creating a welcoming therapeutic environment for all people.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Anger management
Trauma
Work-related stress
Family and relationship concerns
Shakil works with:
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness Techniques
Shakil was born in Australia to migrant parents, and he speaks English and French fluently. He is available for appointments on Wednesdays & Saturdays at our Doncaster clinic and on Thursdays at Narre Warren.
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Natalie Lim
General Psychologist
BAppSci (Psych), GradDipPsych, MProfPsych
Availability:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays - Doncaster
Ages: 11+
Natalie is a registered General Psychologist who is passionate about providing a compassionate, non-judgmental, and safe environment for clients to share their experiences.
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Natalie is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments (5+)
Cognitive Assessments (5+)
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Grief and Loss
Life adjustments
Stress
Trauma
Anger management
Natalie works with:
Children (5+)
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Natalie uses a client-centred approach and tailors therapy to best suit the client’s individual beliefs, needs and goals. She is available for appointments on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Gabi Kosaih
General Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych, MCouns, MProfPsych
Availability:
Fridays & Saturdays - Doncaster
Ages: 13+
Gabi is a registered General Psychologist who aims to provide a safe environment for individuals to gain a greater understanding of themselves so that they are empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
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Gabi is equipped to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Life adjustments
Stress
OCD
Gabi works with:
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Mindfulness techniques
Gabi is equipped to support individuals of all ages with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management and sleep disturbances. She is available for appointments on Fridays & Saturdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Caley Redstall
Clinical Psychologist
BBehavSc (Psych), BSc (Hons) Major Psychology, MProfPsych, MPsychClin.
Availability:
Tuesdays - Ringwood
Wednesdays - Doncaster
Ages: 6+
Caley is a registered Clinical Psychologist and adopts a warm and empathetic approach to her practice to ensure clients feel accepted, safe, and valued without judgement. She respects the courage it takes to seek professional help and values clients’ individual differences and preferences within therapy.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Neurodivergence
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Caley works with:
Children (6+)
Teens
Young adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, DBT and Mindfulness techniques
Caley respects the courage it takes to seek professional help and values clients’ individual differences and preferences within therapy. She is available for appointments on Tuesdays at our Ringwood clinic and Wednesdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Eliza Doumakis
General Psychologist
BA(Psych), GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych
Availability:
Mondays - Doncaster
Tuesdays - Ringwood
Ages: 6+
Eliza is a registered General Psychologist who aims to provide a safe and comforting space to work collaboratively and non-judgmentally through her client’s difficulties.
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Eliza is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Anger management
Eating disorders
Neurodivergence
Eliza works with:
Children (6+)
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT and Client-Centred Therapy
Eliza helps clients struggling with a broad range of mental health issues and is passionate about conducting assessments. She is available for appointments on Mondays at our Doncaster clinic and Tuesdays at our Ringwood clinic.
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Sophie Clarke
General Psychologist
BA(Psych)(Hons-class 1)
Availability:
Mondays - Wednesdays & Saturday - Telehealth
Ages: All ages
Sophie is a registered General Psychologist with a warm and empathetic approach, who is open and honest with all clients and aims for clients to feel supported in their therapeutic journey.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Low self-esteem
Mood and anxiety disorders
Alcohol & other substance use
Sleep disturbances
Relationship issues
Anger management
Stress
Disabilities or carers of individuals with a disability
Sophie works with:
Children
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, Mindfulness techniques and the development of self compassion
Sophie is equipped to support individuals of all ages with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress management and sleep disturbances. She is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays via Telehealth.
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Greg Troup
Clinical Psychologist
MPsychClin
Availability:
Tuesdays - Ringwood
Thursdays - Doncaster
Ages: 6+
Greg is a registered Clinical Psychologist with over 30 years of experience. He has a special interest in chronic health conditions, including chronic pain.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Chronic Health conditions
Trauma
Phobias
Alcohol and substance use
Grief and loss
Greg works with:
Children (6+)
Teens
Adults
Therapeutic approaches include: CBT, ACT, clinical hypnosis, schema and EMDR.
Greg believes that a warm, non-judgmental approach is the key to helping his clients talk about life challenges and come to a helpful course of action. He is available for appointments on Tuesdays at our Ringwood clinic and Thursdays at our Doncaster clinic.
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Ebanee Loquancio
Senior Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psych & Crim), PostGradDipPsych, MPsychClin
Availability:
Currently not accepting new clients
Ages: 18+
Ebanee is a registered Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about engaging in collaboration with her clients, in a partnership, working towards a positive outcome and has worked in community counselling services, the private sector, and now predominantly works with adults.
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Best fit for clients experiencing:
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
Grief and loss
Sleep disturbances
Relationship issues
Ebanee works with:
Adults
Ebanee works from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy background, utilising techniques from various approaches including: Person-Centred, Solution-Focused and Interpersonal Therapy.
When she is available for appointments, she works on Wednesdays from our Doncaster clinic & Thursdays from our Ringwood clinic.
To express interest in an appointment with Ebanee, contact us here
Genevieve Abbott
Clinical Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipProfPsych, MProfPsych, MPsychClin
Availability:
Not currently accepting new clients
Ages: 18+
Gen is a registered Clinical Psychologist who aims to provide a respectful and safe environment that is conducive to helping clients gain a greater understanding of themselves and their environment while empowering them to develop effective skills to help improve their wellbeing.
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Genevieve is qualified to conduct:
ADHD Assessments
Autism Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Personality disorders
Trauma
Gen works with:
Adults
Gen has experience using a variety of evidence-based therapeutic techniques and tailors her approach to the individual needs of her clients.
When she is available for appointments, Gen works on Mondays at our Doncaster clinic, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays at our Ringwood clinic and is available via Telehealth on Tuesdays
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Morgan Cree
Clinical Psychologist
BPsyc, PostGradDipPsych, GradDipProfPsych, MPsych(Clin)
Availability:
Not currently accepting new clients
Ages: 2+
Morgan is a registered Clinical Psychologist with a background in behaviour therapy. She has experience working in a number of environments, including child and adult mental health, early intervention for children with autism spectrum disorder, behaviour support and schools.
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Morgan is highly experienced in conducting:
Autism Assessments
Cognitive Assessments
Educational Assessments
ADHD Assessments
Vocational Assessments
Best fit for clients experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Life transitions
In addition, she also has extensive experience working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and general behavioural difficulties.
Morgan works with:
Children
Teens
Adults
When she is available for appointments, she works on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays at our Doncaster clinic and Tuesdays & Thursdays at our Ringwood clinic.
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Doncaster (Westfield)
Level 9, Suite 9001
619 Doncaster Rd
Doncaster, VIC, 3108
Hours
Monday–Friday
9am–5pm