Meet the Helensvale Homeworld Psychology Team!

At CBT Professionals, we are proud to introduce our talented Helensvale Homeworld psychology team! Together with Solutions for Life, our expanded team is dedicated to providing high-quality mental health care to the Helensvale and Coomera community.

Our experienced psychologists focus on treating people first, patients second, designing care plans tailored to individual needs. With a shared passion for helping others, our team brings expertise across a wide range of areas, from children and adolescents to adults.

⭐ Dr Kerry Marsh

Director / Principal Psychologist / Board Approved Supervisor

Kerry graduated from Griffith University in 2000 and completed her PhD on bullying in high schools. With 25 years of experience in private practice and government sectors, Kerry works extensively with:

• ASD & ADHD
• Anxiety & Depression
• OCD

She is highly skilled in clinical, cognitive, diagnostic, and learning assessments, and has supervised provisional psychologists since 2015. Kerry is available for assessments and CogMed training.

⭐ Abigail Pavia

Psychologist

Abigail graduated with 1st Class Honours from the University of Queensland and completed a two-year internship and the National Psychology Exam. She uses CBT, ACT, Mindfulness, and DBT with children, adolescents, and adults.

Abigail’s areas of expertise include:

• Anxiety & Depression
• Phobias & ADHD
• ASD & Anger
• Stress & Worry
• Grief & Loss
• Parenting support and behaviour strategies

She also coordinates and runs adolescent girls groups and is skilled in cognitive and diagnostic assessments. Abigail sees clients Tuesday to Friday.

⭐ Ryan Hooson

Psychologist

Ryan graduated from Griffith University in 2008 and completed further psychology qualifications at QUT and Monash University. He is currently a provisionally registered psychologist completing his internship at Solutions for Life. Ryan uses CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy in his work with adults, adolescents, and children.

Ryan works with:

• Anxiety & Depression
• Phobias & ADHD
• ASD & Anger
• Aggression & Sexualised behaviours
• Self-esteem

He sees adolescent 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. She co-facilitates our Secret Agent Society and Asperteens groups, supporting young people to develop social and emotional skills. Elise has experience working with individuals with disabilities and a passion for youth mental health.

⭐ Jack McIntosh

Psychology Student / Group Co-facilitator

Jack is completing his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and assists with our Secret Agent Society and BroCode groups. He enjoys helping children and adolescents develop practical social and emotional skills for everyday life.

Why CBT Professionals and Solutions for Life Work Together

CBT Professionals and Solutions for Life share the same core values:

• Every person is unique, and care must be tailored accordingly.
• Passionate, qualified psychologists provide personalised support.
• Mental health journeys require encouragement, understanding, and guidance.

Our partnership strengthens the support we can offer the community, providing greater capacity and access to care while maintaining our high standard of service.

Together, we help our clients build confidence, resilience, and the skills to thrive.

Thank you for trusting CBT Professionals. We look forward to supporting you and your family in Helensvale!

Contact Us:

• Helensvale – (07) 5551 0251
• Nerang – (07) 5668 3490
• Mount Gravatt – (07) 3102 1366

Additional Support Services:

• Beyond Blue – mental health support
• ReachOut (youth mental health) – online help
• SANE Australia – 1800 187 263
• MIFA – 1800 985 944
• Lifeline – 13 11 14

In emergencies, call 000 or visit your nearest emergency department.

Disclaimer: Content is for education purposes only and does not replace advice from a registered health professional. Consult your practitioner for diagnosis or treatment.