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The Team

Meet our  team

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Kate Shepherd

Founder & Mental Health Clinician

Kate is a mental health accredited occupational therapist who values openness, collaboration, and integrity. She supports clients with sleep difficulties, chronic pain, workplace stress, and complex psychological conditions, offering care that is both professional and deeply genuine. Kate works in person and via telehealth, using evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, somatic modalities and more to help clients create lasting change.

Vicki

Mental Health Clinician

Vicki is a psychologist who works with adolescents, adults, and parents to address challenges such as complex trauma, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and Autism. She provides both therapy and formal assessments (learning, cognitive, autism) and is known for her compassionate, non-judgmental approach. Vicki is available in person or via videoconference or by phone.

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Angela

Mental Health Clinician

Angela is a psychologist  and mediator with 20 years of experience supporting children, adults, couples, and parents. She assists with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, neurodiversity, trauma, workplace injuries, and relationship difficulties. Angela draws on approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, EMDR, EFT, play therapy, and transpersonal art therapy. Angela is available in person, via video conference or by phone.

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Melanie

Mental Health Clinician

Melanie is a psychologist with 8 years of experience working with children, adolescents, parents and adults. She is passionate about supporting people to build resilience, develop coping strategies, and navigate challenges in their social, emotional, and learning journeys. Melanie’s approach is warm, understanding, and practical, creating a safe and supportive space where clients of all ages feel comfortable to share their experiences and work toward positive change. Mel is available in person.

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Dr Joji

Counsellor

Dr Joji is a Counsellor, originally from Kerala, India. He has a Masters degree in counselling & recently completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
in Psychology and Wellbeing.  He brings a reflective, culturally informed approach to therapeutic work.

Joji has a special interest in stress management and incorporates practical, body-based strategies to help individuals regulate their emotional responses. He draws on cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches to address unhelpful thinking patterns and support healthier coping.

He offers clear, accessible guidance on mindfulness practices to promote calm, focus, and emotional well-being. Dr Joji also works with couples to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen emotional connection.

Dr Joji is fluent in English, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi, allowing him to support clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Veronica

Mental Health Clinician

Veronica is a bright and engaging psychologist with 20 years of experience, including managing health services, mentoring teams, and guiding professionals to step into their strengths.

With a strong interest in leadership development, Veronica supports professionals to navigate career transitions, step confidently into leadership roles, make meaningful changes to performance and behaviour, and manage setbacks such as work–life imbalance, stress, and burnout. Her approach is practical, strengths-focused, and inspiring, helping people grow both personally and professionally. Veronica is available via videoconference or phone.

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Barbara

Clinical Counsellor

Barbara is a clinical counsellor and accredited supervisor with decades of experience in counselling and coaching. Barbara completed a doctorate of psychology in 2020 adding to the depth of her experience. Barbara combines warmth with a no-nonsense, practical approach, guiding clients to take real steps forward. She has a special interest in helping individuals and couples strengthen relationships, as well as providing grief and loss support. Barbara is available via videoconference or by phone.

Steven

Mental Health Clinician

Steven is a registered psychologist with a background in HR and a passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges. He works with clients experiencing behavioural difficulties, anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, depression, low self-esteem, and help to navigate change, offering guidance in a supportive and practical way. Steven is available for sessions via telehealth.

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Katerina

Counsellor

Katerina is a counsellor originally from Thessaloniki, Greece who offers lived experience on the challenges of relocation, navigating cultural differences, adapting to new systems, and managing the emotional impact of separation from familiar supports. Katerina brings a deep sense of empathy and cultural awareness to their therapeutic work. Her therapeutic approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness, helping clients explore new perspectives and move toward meaningful change. Katerina is available in person.

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