Meet the team
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” ― Bessel van der Kolk
Our Psychologists
We are a team of professional, passionate and caring Psychologists who share a passion for Trauma-informed mental health care.
Trauma-informed mental health care means that all members of the Breathe Psychology team understand that trauma is a pervasive condition and endeavor to create an environment that fosters recovery and safety rather than one which may inadvertantly retraumatise or stigmatise an individual.
All of our Clinician’s are trained in EMDR and only see clients 18 years and above.
Liam Harkins (He/him)
Principal Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director
EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Consultant
EMDR Institute Trainer
Not currently accepting new clients.
Liam Harkins is a Clinical Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor and Accredited EMDR Consultant who practices on Wudawurrung land, in Geelong West, Victoria. He provides evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals (16 yrs +) facing difficult life stressors and psychological challenges.
Andrew McAlinden (He/him)
Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director
EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Practitioner
Currently accepting new clients.
Andrew takes an individualised approach with each client to help build a collaborative alliance, and empower clients to make positive change. Andrew utilises regular assessments to help guide treatment, assess progress, tailor therapeutic strategies, and provide feedback to clients to support them to achieve their goals for therapy.
Charlie Palmer (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Currently accepting new clients.
Fernanda Doak (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Currently on extended leave. Not accepting new clients.
Rachael Eden-Jones (She/her)
Associate Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Currently accepting new clients.
Rachael is a registered General Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar, passionate about providing holistic, person-centred psychological support to adolescents and adults aged 16 years and over who are experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial difficulties.
Ellie James (She/her)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Ellie has a strong passion for supporting people to achieve positive behaviour change and to improve their overall wellbeing. She has a particular interest in perinatal mental health and strives to empower and support families as they navigate conception, pregnancy, birth and parenthood.
Grace Tunks (She/her)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Grace is a general psychologist who works with adolescents (16+) and adults from varied backgrounds. Grace is passionate about engaging her clients and building rapport, aiming to build a trusting therapeutic relationship to facilitate positive change and increase self-knowledge.
Emma Gillan (She/her)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Emma is a gentle and empathic psychologist who aims to create a space where individuals feel heard and respected. She uses a calm and relaxed approach to support individuals to recognise their inner strengths and draw on these to reach their therapeutic goals.
Josh Czerkiewicz (He/him)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Josh is an empathetic and open-minded Psychologist, providing evidence-based interventions to adults experiencing various life stressors or psychological difficulties. Josh strives to create a strong therapeutic alliance with his clients to ensure that they feel supported while engaging in therapy. He understands that every individual person is unique and can deliver a tailored approach to therapy for each person.
Angelina Piechowska (She/her)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Angelina is a Psychologist with over nine years of experience working across clinical, academic, and community settings in both Australia and the UK, Angelina brings a compassionate, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach to psychological care.
Brodie Dale (He/him)
Associate Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Brodie is a general psychologist who works with adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. He values openness and honesty in the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where clients can freely explore and express themselves. Through this process, Brodie helps clients develop a deeper understanding of themselves and the underlying meaning of their difficulties. Brodie supports clients in embracing themselves and their experiences more fully, helping them move away from avoidance and toward a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Lauren Flood (She/her)
Associate Clinical Psychologist
Not currently accepting new clients.
Lauren is a registered Clinical Psychologist and provides evidence-based psychological interventions to individuals 16 years and over. Lauren loves having the ability to help people better understand themselves and their relationships, and achieve improved self esteem and quality of life through psychotherapy. She has experience working with children, adults and families, and enjoys using attachment theory to understand and treat adult psychological issues.
Anh Do (She/her)
Associate Clinical Psychologist Registrar
Currently accepting new clients.
Anh is a Clinical Psychology Registrar with general registration through AHPRA, dedicated to supporting people aged 16 years and over across a range of mental health challenges and life experiences.
She is currently completing her PhD at Swinburne University of Technology, focusing on improving treatments for psychotic symptoms and trauma. Her work aims to help people with complex mental health challenges feel more understood, supported, and able to move forward in their lives.
Kara Vermaak (She/her)
Associate Psychologist
Accepting new clients from August 2026
Seeking help when we’re struggling can be really difficult, but Kara hopes to make therapy a positive and growth-filled experience for her clients. She wants her clients to feel as though the therapeutic space is their time – a space where they won’t be judged and where their feedback is valued.
Marlee Crozier (She/her)
Associate Clinical Psychologist
Accepting new clients from August 2026
Marlee is a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience across public and private health. She supports adults (18+) experiencing a range of concerns. Marlee’s grounded, warm and compassionate approach aims to create a secure therapeutic space.
Ellen Napper (She/her)
Associate Clinical Psychologist
Not accepting new clients.
Ellen is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her Masters of Psychology (Clinical) at the University of Melbourne. She specialises in providing evidence-based psychological support to individuals aged 16 and older, helping them navigate a wide range of mental health and life challenges.
Our Admin team
Our admin team is the heart of Breathe Psychology – the friendly, organised humans behind every appointment, email, and phone call, helping your experience feel smooth, supportive, and well cared for from the very first contact.
Kylie Harrington (She/her)
Practice Manager
Melanie (She/her)
Senior Mental Health Receptionist and Intake Officer
Lori (She/her)
Intake Officer
Emma (She/her)
Mental Health Receptionist
Isabella (She/her)
Mental Health Receptionist
Kayla (She/her)
Mental Health Receptionist
Amelie (She/her)
Mental Health Receptionist
