Frances found her niche when she discovered psychology. Over more than 30 years she has worked as a psychologist to support her clients in moving towards greater wellbeing.

Frances has always loved working with people.  She values the opportunity her work provides to gain new perspectives and insights into the worlds, challenges and strengths of others. This extends and deepens her understanding of mental health and wellbeing, and further enriches her clinical skills.  In seeking to find the approach that will best suit each client she draws from a range of therapies including ACT, CBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR. 

Throughout her career Frances has worked in various settings including public, private, educational and corporate workplaces.  She has always valued and sought out professional development, seeking to extend her professional knowledge and skills in evidence-based therapies to ensure her clients have all the tools and support they need to flourish.  

In addition to her work in Psychology Options Frances presents mental health training programs in workplaces around the country for the Black Dog Institute, advocating for the importance of mental health awareness in the workplace.  She loves this opportunity to support improved community understanding of how best to support mental health and improve wellbeing.

Frances is a Clinical Psychologist, and a member of the Australian Psychological Society and of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA)

Kristine is a Clinical Psychologist with 28 years of clinical experience in public health and private sectors. She is passionate about empowering people to improve their health and wellbeing to live richer, meaningful lives. Her treatment approaches are client-centered, compassion-focused, and trauma-informed. They include Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Bowen Family Systems Therapy.

Throughout Kristine’s career, she has combined clinical work with contributing to health professionals' education and ongoing professional development. Kristine is a Clinical Senior Lecturer at the School of Behavioural Sciences, the University of Newcastle where she contributes to the Master of Clinical Psychology Program. She has worked at the Black Dog Institute for 14 years and the last 9 years has been Senior Psychology Program Developer, developing and running programs for health professionals including award-winning suicide prevention resources for school counsellors and psychologists. This role keeps her up to date with the latest research and resources in treatment and prevention.

Kristine has been providing supervision and peer consultation since 1998 and regards it as a privilege to support colleagues in developing their practice. She uses a Reflective Practice approach developed by Daphne Hewson and Michael Carroll for individual or group supervision.

Kristine works reduced hours in private practice now and has limited capacity for new referrals. As a result, she is prioritizing referrals for Persistent Postural Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD), a Functional Neurological Disorder, and peer supervision.

Kristine is a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia.

Melinda is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience working in private practice, complemented by her work in other health settings. She specialises in treating adults and teenagers aged 16 years and above, focussing on a collaborative approach that empowers clients to identify and build upon their existing skills and strengths.

Central to Melinda's practice are the principles of mindfulness and compassion, which guide her client-centred approach. As an EMDR trained therapist, she regularly integrates this effective therapy into her sessions. Additionally, Melinda employs techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to provide comprehensive support tailored to each client's needs.

Melinda enjoys the diverse nature of working with individuals, each with their own unique life stories, struggles and strengths. She believes that a community thrives when its individuals thrive, which continually inspires her to help her clients achieve their fullest potential.

Melinda is an Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society and a Member of the EMDR Association of Australia.