Meet Our Clinicians

Alex Mottee

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Expertise in

• Social and Generalised Anxiety
• Workplace Burnout and Stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Depression
• Men’s Mental Health
• Relationship issues

Alex is skilled at helping people through life’s challenges, whether they be stress associated with an unforeseen change or feelings that have been around for a while. He works collaboratively with a personal yet professional style, and supports clients towards making robust and meaningful changes.

Well-versed in strategies for coping, Alex practices predominantly within a cognitive-behavioural and mindfulness framework (CBT), tailoring to the needs of his clientele. Other therapeutic approaches on offer are schema and dialectical behaviour therapies.

Alex completed Masters in Clinical Psychology with distinction, has authored research in anxiety and has presented on early intervention in psychosis. He currently shares his time with Mission Australia working with complex mental illness and is a current member of the advisory board for The Men’s Table, a charitable service for men needing support.

Note: Alex is a board-approved supervisor, registered with AHPRA and is available for supervision sessions. Please contact us for more information.

ADF/Open Arms-BUPA accredited.

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Work and Development Orders available

Belinda Favaloro

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Expertise in

• Stress, Truma and PTSD
• Anxiety and Mood
• Workplace Burnout
• Women’s Health
• Emotion Regulation Difficulties

Belinda is compassionate and understanding in her approach, and works collaboratively with people to help them cope with difficult situations. Belinda works to help the individual understand their experience, as well as empowering them to take the steps to overcome their challenges and achieve their goals.

Belinda’s clinical experience extends across a range of presenting conditions, including anxiety and stress, mood difficulties, work-related challenges, trauma and self-esteem issues. She works from a client-centred perspective, and uses a variety of treatment approaches to suit the needs of the individual, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. 

Belinda re-developed the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) program for Wesley Mission Hospital, and she currently shares her time here helping individuals create a life worth living. Belinda has written research in substance use, and understands the complexity drugs and alcohol may add to life’s challenges. 

Note: Belinda is a board-approved supervisor, registered with AHPRA and is available for supervision sessions. Please contact us for more information.

ADF/Open Arms-BUPA accredited.

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Christine Weston

COUPLES COUNSELLOR

Expertise in

• Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution Skills
• Intimacy Problems
• Infidelity and Recovery
• Parenting Concerns
• Families of Origin Issues

Christine’s intention is to provide couples with an opportunity to develop a conscious awareness of their relationship by discovering the elements that influence its happiness or its distress. Relationships do not come with a manual or handbook to provide guidance at challenging times and couples counselling can bridge that gap.

Christine helps couples explore their communication styles, psychological defences, stress responses, attachment styles,  ‘love languages’ and their psychological, emotional and physical attraction to each other; better understood by appreciating the influences of historical/childhood experiences in families of origin.

Christine’s approach to helping couples is informed by an integration of the Gottman Therapy model, Emotion Focused Therapy and Systemic Therapy. Christine’s experience as a Psychotherapist extends over 27 years, both in the Public sector (NSW Police and Women’s Health) and in private practice. She has over 11 years’ experience as a couples’ therapist. Christine holds a Bachelor in Social Science, Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy Studies and training in Couple Therapy (Institute of Family Practice).

Clinical Registrant of PACFA – Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Christine is LGBTQI+ friendly.

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Emily Mooney

PSYCHOLOGIST

Expertise in

• Social and Generalised Anxiety
• Depression
• Young adults
• Relationship concerns
• Difficulties with emotion regulation

Using a warm and compassionate approach, Emily works in collaboration with clients to develop a greater sense of self-understanding, self-acceptance and make positive changes. She supports clients to navigate challenges in life, whether this be an ongoing concern that they have been dealing with for some time, or a new challenge such as a major life change or transition.

Working from a person-centred approach, Emily draws from various therapeutic styles including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and trauma-based therapies. She has experience in supporting people with a range of presenting concerns, including mood difficulties, anxiety, low self-esteem, substance use, early trauma and difficulties with emotion regulation.

Emily shares her time with Mission Australia, working with complex mental illness.

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Laura Nolan

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Expertise in

• Work-related issues
• Stress and trauma-related disorders
• Grief and loss
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Parenting

Laura provides a personable and compassionate approach with clients. Laura works collaboratively and empowers individuals, using evidence-based strategies, through life’s changes.

Laura has worked with a variety of mental health disorders, including anxiety, trauma and mood-related disorders, and has special interest in workplace injury. Laura uses an eclectic approach of evidence-based therapy styles such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectal Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

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Jacob Szloch

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
& PhD CANDIDATE

Expertise in

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Stress and Wellbeing
• Sleep disorders
• Phobias

Jacob is a dedicated Clinical Psychologist committed to empowering individuals to overcome mental health challenges and enhance their well-being. He brings a wealth of experience from diverse settings, including hospitals, research clinics, and university teaching. His approach is centred on understanding each client’s unique needs and tailoring evidence-based therapies to foster positive change.

Jacob is particularly skilled in utilising Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to address a wide range of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, substance use, sleep disorders, and self-esteem issues. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD in Cyber Identity Theft and Scams, Jacob’s research passion lies in understanding the psychological impact of cybercrime and developing effective interventions.

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Dr Hugo Gonzales

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
& PhD

Expertise in

• Anxiety
• Trauma-related disorders
• Depression
• Trauma Processing & EMDR
• Couples Counselling
• Personality and Identity Issues

Telehealth Only
Individual and Couples Counselling

Hugo is a clinical psychologist with 25 years of experience working with individuals and couples. He offers a supportive and in-depth approach to psychotherapy, helping clients gain insight into their emotions, patterns, and relationships while developing practical tools for lasting change.

With expertise in anxiety, depression, PTSD, and personality disorders, Hugo’s work is grounded in psychoanalytic psychotherapy, creating a safe space for exploration, healing, and personal growth. He is also trained in EMDR therapy, an evidence-based approach for processing trauma and distressing memories.

For couples, Hugo helps strengthen emotional connections, improve communication, and navigate relationship challenges by uncovering deeper dynamics and fostering understanding. His approach is warm, insightful, and tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring they feel supported as they work toward meaningful and lasting change.

BUPA-accredited

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Samantha Knep

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR

Expertise in

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Perfectionism
• Young Adults
• Interpersonal Difficulties

Samantha aims to create a non-judgemental, safe space where clients feel truly heard and seen. Using a compassionate approach, she collaborates to support clients in making positive and meaningful changes in their lives. Her practice is grounded on genuine warmth and deep empathy.

She practices predominately within a cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) framework, integrating elements of dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to address each client’s unique needs.

Samantha recently completed a Master’s in Clinical Psychology with distinction and has conducted research into mindfulness-based therapies for depression and separate research into women’s health-related concerns. She has experience working with young adults, adults, neurodivergent individuals, people from varied cultural backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

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