Meet the Helensvale Homeworld Psychology Team!

Meet the Helensvale Homeworld Psychology Team!

Welcome to Week 3 of our exciting journey!

As we approach the grand opening of our new Helensvale Homeworld psychology clinic location on July 29th, we are thrilled to introduce you to the talented team from Solutions for Life who are joining CBT Professionals.

Our expanded team of experienced psychologists are dedicated to providing top-notch mental health services, ensuring that the Helensvale and Coomera community receives the highest quality of care. Our highly qualified staff will continue to design the best plan for your needs, treating you as a person first and patient second.

We are excited to introduce the skilled professionals, who will be supporting you on your path to wellness, bringing a wealth of knowledge and a passion for helping others to our growing practice.

⭐ Dr Kerry Marsh ⭐

Director / Principle Psychologist / Board Approved Supervisor

Kerry graduated in 2000 from Griffith University before commencing many years working in private practice and Government sectors of the community whilst completing her PhD on Bullying in High Schools.

In her 25 years of practice, Kerry has worked extensively with children, families, adolescents, and adults in the areas:

• ASD
• ADHD
• Anxiety
• Depression
• OCD

Kerry further has extensive experience in clinical/diagnostic/cognitive/learning assessment. She has also provided supervision for provisional psychologists since 2015.

Kerry is currently taking clients for assessment and CogMed training.

⭐ Abigail Pavia ⭐

Psychologist

Abigail completed her undergraduate degree in psychology along with achieving 1st Class Honours at the University of Queensland.

Abigail subsequently completed a two-year Internship and the National Psychologist Exam. Abi uses CBT, ACT, Mindfulness and DBT in her work with children, adolescents and adults.

Abigail has experience working with children in individual and group settings. Abigail is proficient in working with:

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Phobias
• ADHD
• ASD
• Anger
• Stress & worry
• Grief & loss
• Supporting parentings with behaviour strategies.

Abigail also coordinates and runs two adolescent girls groups. Abigail has extensive experience with cognitive/academic assessment and diagnostic assessments.

Abigail is available to see child / adolescent and adult clients Tuesdays-Fridays.

⭐ Ryan Hooson ⭐

Provisionally Registered Psychologist

(awaiting notification of full registration)

Ryan completed his undergraduate degree in psychology at Griffith University in 2008. Ryan continued in 2009, to complete a Graduate diploma in psychology from the Queensland University of Technology.

After a period of international work and travel, Ryan completed an Advanced Graduate diploma in 2020, through Monash University. Ryan is now undertaking his two-year Internship with Solutions for Life as a provisionally registered psychologist. Ryan utilises CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy within his professional practice.

Ryan has experience working with adults, adolescents and children in individual and group settings. He enjoys working with;

• Anxiety
• Depression
• Phobias
• ADHD
• ASD
• Anger
• Aggression
• Sexualized behaviours
• Self-esteem.

Ryan is available to see adolescents and adult clients Tuesday to Friday.

 ⭐ Elise Arriagada-Huyskens ⭐

Psychology Student / Group Co-facilitator

Elise is completing a double degree in psychology and criminology at Griffith University. Elise co-ordinates and co-facilitates our Secret Agent Society and Asperteens groups.

Elise has a passion for working with young people and has developed her skills in working with people with disability through her co-facilitator and support role at Solutions For Life Psychology.

 ⭐ Jack McIntosh ⭐

Psychology Student / Group Co-facilitator

Jack is currently completing his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Jack assists in coordinating and co-facilitating our Secret Agent Society and BroCode groups.

Jack is passionate about working with adolescents and children, helping them develop new social and emotional skills and strategies in their everyday life.

How are CBT Professionals and Solutions for Life suited?

CBT Professionals and Solutions for Life both believe that every person is different, and the care required will be unique to every person. We both believe that each care plan needs to be customised to your needs, and supported by passionate, caring and highly qualified psychologists.

We are both committed to helping every step of the way for your mental health plan and providing patients with the courage to believe in themselves and thrive.

Our pairing not only makes sense because of our values and care, but also the increased support and capacity we can now offer our community.

Here’s to big and exciting changes in 2024!

Thank you for your continued support and trust in CBT Professionals. See you at Helensvale Homeworld! Share with your Friends🎊

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