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Dr Rose Cantali FAPS CEDP CCP

Qualifications: B.A.(Sp.Ed), Dip.Teach. M.Ed. PhD

Memberships: Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (FAPS)

Accreditations: SIRA Accredited, Work Development Order Accredited

Therapies used: Extensive experience in all current therapies

Languages: English and Italian

Nesli Karadeniz MAPS

Qualifications: B.A. (Hons), M.App.Psych. Clinical PsychoTherapist and Psychologist.

Memberships: Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Accreditations: Certified Reality Therapist (USA), Certified Mediator (Community Justice Centres)

Therapies used: CBT, Reality Therapy, EMDR, DBT, Emotion Focused Therapy

Languages: English, Turkish and French

Dr. Philip G. E. Tam

Qualifications: MA (Cambridge), MBBS (London), FRANZCP, Cert ChildPsych.

Memberships: Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZP)

Accreditations:

Therapies used:

Languages: English and French

Dr Rose Cantali FAPS CEDP CCP

Qualifications: B.A.(Sp.Ed), Dip.Teach. M.Ed. PhD

Memberships: Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (FAPS)

Accreditations: SIRA Accredited, Work Development Order Accredited

Therapies used: Extensive experience in all current therapies

Languages: English and Italian

Dr Rose Cantali is the co-founder and director of PSYCHmatters Assessment and Therapy clinics (Bondi Junction, Concord & Central Coast). Since 2003, Dr Cantali clinically treats individuals across the lifespan engaging closely with family members and other professionals in the diagnosis and treatment of issues impacting on their functioning. Dr Cantali’s professional training, her wealth of experience, ongoing research projects, contribution to government youth related policies and her collaborative approach to treatment complements her clinical practice promoting healthy mental health. 
Dr Rose Cantali is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist whose research and work with infants, children and adolescents is recognised by media, government bodies, parent organisations, professional national and international institutions, universities and professional colleagues. In 2017, she was awarded the prestigious title of Fellow by the Australian Psychological Society for her contribution to the profession of psychology.
Dr Cantali’s current and prior appointment to various Boards over the years demonstrates her professional reputation. Dr Cantali involvement in key professional Boards include: Board Director of, SPELD NSW, Australia Parent Council, President of NSW Parent Council, Chair Sydney Branch of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Board Director Australia Council of the Arts – Cultural Community Board, Board Member NSW of Studies. 


Services

Dr Cantali's services include:

  • Comprehensive Assessments for infants, children, adolescents & adults (cognitive functioning, developmental, academic, vocational, psychological & functional behaviour assessments for the purpose of treatment, diagnosis & reports)
  • Work cover & Motor vehicle accidents
  • Expert witness for criminal cases, Work Cover, family law issues regarding mental health
  • Report Writing: forensic (adults & adolescents), family law assessments & reports, & NDIS reviews
  • Case co-ordinating for NDIS
  • Consulting organisations in Mental Health policies
  • Critical Incident Management
  • Screen Addiction therapy
  • Relationship therapy
  • Variety of therapies for psychological disorders (children, adolescents & adults)​

Some of the mental health issues that Dr Rose Cantali works with include:
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Eating Disorders
  • Drug & Alcohol Addiction
  • Gambling Addiction
  • High screen use in children, adolescents & adults
  • Relationship breakdown
  • Self-esteem and confidence issues
  • Time management & organisation
  • Family of origin issues
  • Workplace stress
  • Bullying & harassment
  • Anger Managment
  • Social Skills

Louisa Carlini

Qualifications: B.Psych (Hons), MPPsych.

Memberships: MAPS

Accreditations:

Therapies used: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Psychoeducation, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Therapy

Languages: English

Gissia Castelnoble

Qualifications: B.A. Psych., Dip of Child and Adolescent Psych., Dip of Couns, M.Ed. Psych (Member of the Australian Psychology Society and the Australian College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists).

Memberships: Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Accreditations: Work Development Order Accredited

Therapies used: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Play and Art Therapy, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy and In vivo Exposure Therapy

Languages: English and Spanish.

Sandra Norman-Barnes

Qualifications: BA (Humanities) Deakin; Postgraduate Psychology (Macquarie); MA studies (Ed & Dev) Monash

Memberships: MAPS, ACBS

Accreditations: Integral Coaching

Therapies used: ACT, CBT, Positive Psych. Integrative Coaching for the creative professional. Principal Consultant Psychologist (corporate EAP, workplace wellbeing, leadership coaching, organisational development)

Languages: English

Maya Bazouni

Qualifications: BPsych

Memberships: Assoc APS

Accreditations: SIRA (WorkCover) NSW, Approved Work & Development Order Sponser

Therapies used: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Positive Psychology, Psychoeducation, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal

Languages: English and Lebanese

Marianne Restifo

Qualifications: B.Psych

Memberships: Assoc APS

Accreditations: SIRA (WorkCover and Motor Vehicle Accidents), ABA Therapist, WDO Sponsor

Therapies used: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT), The Gottman Method (Couples Therapy), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Solut

Languages: English and Italian