Headway

Doctorate Degree in Clinical Psychology
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor

Tom is the founder and Director of Headway. He has extensive experience in the delivery of counselling and therapy, working with issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems and workplace issues. Tom is passionate about a holistic approach to the management of mental health and is interested how other services can provide complementary support to clients suffering from various mental health challenges.
Tom has a special interest in high performance and leadership. He works with managers and leaders to optimise performance and improve team member resilience. Tom currently works with the West Coast Eagles and WA Cricket.

PhD (Clinical Psychology)
Masters of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)

Fiona is an Associate Director at Headway. She is passionate about empowering people to manage difficult emotions and live values-consistent lives. Fiona's approach is warm and collaborative, integrating evidence-based treatments including cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behavioural therapy. Fiona has extensive experience in acute mental health care and has several publications in peer-reviewed clinical psychology journals.

Masters of Psychology (Clinical)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Jess is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for helping people. She has a decade worth of varied experience; having worked in acute mental health services, inpatient and outpatient facilities, and high school settings.

Jess has experience working with self harm, emotional dysregulation, trauma and complex PTSD, but has a special interest in working with all types of anxiety presentations (panic disorder, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, performance anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder). Jess is passionate about assisting people to overcome this common, but often debilitating, emotion to achieve a sense of freedom and psychological safety in their lives.

Jess’ approach is warm, collaborative and skills-centred. She strongly believes in a holistic approach to mental health and works from a range of modalities including mindfulness, CBT, DBT and Schema therapy. Jess primarily works with adolescents (14+) and adults.

Master of Psychology (Professional)
Bachelor of Psychology (First Class Honours)
Bachelor of Education
Diploma of Professional Coaching

Kylie is experienced in working with adolescents and adults and is known for her down-to-earth, holistic and non-judgemental style. She has a background in both educational and organisational settings where she has supported individuals manage a range of complex mental health challenges and pursue goals that are personally meaningful. She uses evidence-based approaches to support those impacted by anxiety, depression, mood fluctuations, autism and ADHD, and is also experienced in supporting the wellbeing of transgender and gender diverse youth.

Kylie places great emphasis on strength-based, solution-orientated approaches and has a special interest in supporting lifestyle change. She is a highly experienced coach and psychologist with particular skills in the areas of weight loss, energy management, physical fitness, mindfulness, stress and sleep. Kylie also uses these skills to help individuals adapt following diagnosis, illness and injury.

Masters of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Registered Clinical Psychologist

Taralisa is a compassionate practitioner with clinical, organisational and corporate psychology skills having worked in private and public health, rehabilitation and education services. Taralisa works with all mental health presentations, depression, anxiety, OCD, grief, trauma and interpersonal conflict, separation and loss, fertility, pre and post natal health and acute and chronic injury/health conditions servicing both young and older adults. Her focus is one of building internal capacity, stability and resilience and compassion using evidence based approaches.

Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
Master of Business Administration (ongoing)
Honours in Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Laura has extensive experience treating workers in the compensation system, and in business psychology consultation with workplaces. Her approach is pragmatic, solution and client focused. Laura is skilled in a range of therapeutic approaches and will personalise a therapy that works for you. Laura specialises in treating PTSD and trauma throughout the lifespan, with experience treating a range of conditions. Laura works online, offering flexibility for afternoon and evening appointments.

Master of Psychology (Community)
Post Graduate Diploma (Psychology)
BSc (Psychology)

Vicki has extensive experience assisting adults with a variety of presenting issues including: anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, addiction, adjustment issues, grief and loss. She has a warm and client-centred approach and is passionate about building trust and safety in the client-therapist relationship. She utilises a variety of evidence-based approaches and will tailor therapy to meet the individual treatment needs of each client. Vicki has a special interest in schema therapy and assisting people to recover from attachment issues that developed early in life.

Master of Clinical Psychology
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons)

Beth is an experienced psychologist who is passionate about helping her clients live more fulfilled and satisfied lives. Beth is particularly skilled in managing attachment issues from difficult early childhoods in adult clients and the mental health presentations that stem from these. Beth utilises a broad range of approaches, including schema therapy, parts work and EMDR.

Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia
Master of Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science

Hayley has over 10 years’ experience in dietetics service delivery and has a special interest in the link between diet and wellbeing, gut health and dietary intervention for conditions such as diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome and other gastrointestinal issues.

Accredited Practising Dietitian with Dietitians Australia
Master of Dietetics (MDiet)
Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) (BSc)

Since qualifying as a Dietitian, Robyn has worked in various clinical settings and has gained experience in neurology, liver disease, diabetes, weight management, gut health, and mental health. Robyn is passionate about managing mental health through dietary intervention, and is interested in the link between diet and the gut microbiota.

ESSA Accredited Exercise Physiologist
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Bachelor of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)

Shannon has a wide range of experience within the allied health sector in means of preventing injury and chronic disease through physical activity, as well as improving long-term health for clinical populations. Shannon is passionate about the link between the benefits of physical activity and management of mental health conditions.

Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Diploma of Health Science
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)

Jill is an experienced health administrator and accredited Mental Health First Aider. Jill is currently completing her Honours in Psychology at Curtin University, and is passionate about providing client’s a warm and welcoming experience at Headway.

Jan is Headway’s dedicated Accounts Officer who has extensive experience in practice management and various accounting functions including invoicing, reconciliation and managing outstanding debtors. Jan’s attention to detail makes her an important part of the Headway team.