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)
Clinical Psychologist
EMDRAA Accredited 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
Not 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.
Olga Torgovnikova (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner
Currently accepting new clients.
Olga’s compassionate and sincere nature is teamed with her belief that each person is deserving and capable of a fulfilled life. She aims to provide a nurturing environment to empower her clients to understand and address their barriers to the life they wish to live.
Dr Hannah Capon (She/her)
Supervision Coordinator and Clinical Psychologist
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner
Not currently accepting new clients.
Hannah is passionate about providing holistic, person-centred psychological support to those who are experiencing a range of mental health and psychosocial difficulties. Hannah’s primary modality is Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy.
Adam Palmer (He/him)
Clinical Psychologist
BCIA Accredited Neurofeedback Practitioner
Not currently accepting new clients.
Adam brings a person-centred and compassionate approach to therapy. He works with adults and adolescents experiencing a range of mental health concerns.
Lauren Flood (She/her)
Clinical Psychologist
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.
Emma Gillan (She/her)
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.
Rachael Eden-Jones (She/her)
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)
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.
Josh Czerkiewicz (He/him)
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.
Grace Tunks (She/her)
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.
Charlie Palmer (She/her)
Provisional Psychologist
Currently accepting new clients.
Charlie is a provisional psychologist and master of clinical psychology candidate, completing her final placement, under the supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist. Charlie’s warmth and grounded approach, supports strong therapeutic relationships. She works collaboratively with clients to create a safe, consistent and welcoming space. Her practice is both trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, tailoring her approach to align with each client’s personal circumstances and treatment goals.
Our Provisional Psychologists
Our team of provisionally registered psychologists offer Neurofeedback and Biofeedback to clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns.
Neurofeedback intial assessment and training is overseen by a registered Clinical Psychologist but may be administered by a Provisional Psychologist. Our Provisional Psychologists are registered with AHPRA and have undertaken training in the administration of Neurofeedback and are in the process of completing their studies/internship. They work under the supervision of a registered Clinical Psychologist and receive regular supervision to ensure you are provided the best possible care.
Our Admin team
Emily (She/her)
Practice Manager
Emily is committed to delivering meaningful outcomes for businesses and clients and creating a healthy and satisfying working environment.
