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Team

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

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Director

Katie Rogers 

Provider number - 1852361A 

Katie brings 15 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Credentialed Mental Health Nurse. She has held senior roles managing mental health inpatient units and has worked as a Clinical Nurse Consultant across a range of healthcare settings in Australia and the United Kingdom. Her expertise spans both inpatient and community mental health care, with a strong focus on compassionate, patient-centred practice.
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Katie has a deep appreciation for the importance of lived experience, which guides her commitment to ensuring individuals feel heard, respected and empowered throughout their mental health journey. Her dedication to improving patient experiences and outcomes was recognised when she was named a finalist in the 2020 Queensland Health “Through a Patient’s Eyes” Awards. In 2025, she was also the recipient of the Australia Day Values in Action Award for “Excellence Personified – Inspiring Behaviour, Enhancing Care.”
Katie remains committed to enhancing patient outcomes, improving access to high-quality mental health services and contributing to the continued advancement of mental health care.

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Manoja Kulatunga

Provider number - 512207GL

Dr. Manoja Kulatunga is a highly dedicated and experienced psychiatrist whose career began in 1999. She has an extensive background that includes specialist training in the UK from 2003 to 2005 and has been board-certified in Sri Lanka since 2004. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Kulatunga has served as a Senior Lecturer in Psychiatry, enriching her practice with academic insights and a strong educational foundation.Since moving to Australia in February 2016, she obtained Fellowship from the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) in 2017. Dr. Kulatunga's clinical expertise covers a wide range of mental health challenges, with special interests in psychotic disorders, mood disorders, Adult ADHD, and PTSD. She is also proficient in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for treating neurotic, stress-related, and somatoform disorders, including phobic disorders and OCD

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Heshan Gunawardena

Provider number - 

498111PW

Dr. Heshan Gunawardena holds the qualifications MBBS, MD (Psychiatry), and FRANZCP. With 11 years of experience as a dedicated, caring, and empathetic consultant psychiatrist, Dr. Gunawardena has worked both overseas and in Australia. His extensive experience spans community and inpatient psychiatry, with expertise in the pharmacological and psychological management of adult psychiatric conditions such as psychotic illnesses, mood disorders, and anxiety disorders. Dr. Gunawardena has a special interest in perinatal and neuropsychiatric conditions, as well as in CBT and psychodynamic psychotherapy.

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Consultant Psychiatrist

​Dr Vinodhini Krishnan

Child and Youth Specialist

Age 6 Years and above.

Provider number -4448388L

Dr Vinodhini Krishan is a highly experienced with extensive expertise in working with children and adolescents presenting with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and complex developmental and behavioural needs. She is deeply committed to supporting both young people and their families, ensuring care is collaborative and tailored to each individual’s strengths and challenges. In addition to her child and adolescent work, Dr Krishan is also an adult psychiatrist and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP), providing comprehensive care across the lifespan.

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Thet Aung

Provider number - 

6279178X

Dr. Thet Aung (MBBS, FRANZCP) is a Consultant Psychiatrist in General Adult Psychiatry and a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists, having obtained fellowship in 2017.
Dr. Aung is a compassionate and highly regarded clinician, known for his thoughtful, patient-centred approach to care. He is deeply committed to supporting individuals through all stages of their mental health journey, providing care that is respectful, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice.
With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Aung combines strong medical expertise with genuine empathy, recognising the importance of understanding each person’s unique experiences, challenges, and strengths. His approach focuses on treating the whole person — integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to achieve meaningful and lasting outcomes.
Dr. Aung is passionate about creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered. He values clear communication, shared decision-making, and building strong therapeutic relationships with his patients.
Driven by a commitment to accessible and high-quality mental health care, Dr. Aung works collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure care is practical, personalised, and impactful.

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Consultant Psychiatrist

Dr Simon Barritt

Provider number -

​498716JX

Dr Simon Barritt (MBChB, FRANZCP) is a Consultant Psychiatrist with more than 20 years of experience providing comprehensive mental health care. He completed his medical degree at the University of Manchester in England and became a Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists in 2012.
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Dr Barritt has worked extensively within the Tasmanian public health system and has broad experience assessing and treating depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), personality disorders and psychotic disorders.
He is a thoughtful and compassionate clinician who combines extensive psychiatric expertise with a calm, collaborative and patient-centred approach. Dr Barritt values taking the time to understand each person’s experiences, circumstances and goals, creating a safe and supportive environment in which patients feel heard and actively involved in their care.
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Dr Barritt has a particular interest in rural mental health and values the opportunity to improve access to specialist psychiatric care for people living in regional, rural and remote communities. He works closely with each patient to develop an individualised treatment plan that integrates current evidence with their personal needs, preferences and circumstances.
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Committed to providing respectful, practical and high-quality psychiatric care, Dr Barritt works collaboratively with patients, families, general practitioners and other healthcare professionals to support meaningful and sustainable outcomes.

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Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Dr Daniel Banos Illan

Provider number - 4531486H

Dr. Dan is a dynamic clinical psychologist, suicidologist, and TEDx speaker known for his engaging insights on mental health, neuroplasticity, and spirituality. With nearly two decades of experience across child, youth, and adult mental health services, he blends deep clinical expertise with a strong passion for education and public speaking.
He regularly trains and supervises psychologists at all stages of their careers and has presented internationally on topics including parenting, addiction recovery, suicide prevention, and emotional wellbeing.
 
Dr. Dan’s areas of focus include psychometric assessments, lifestyle medicine, and whole-family support. He is the author of Suicidality, Spirituality and Religion: Are Australians Missing Out? - a thought-provoking exploration of the intersection between faith and mental health.
 
He holds a Doctorate in Psychology (Clinical), a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Reg), a Master of Forensic Mental Health, and a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours). Dr. Dan is also a Board-Approved Supervisor, CAMS-trained, and a certified facilitator for Circle of Security and multiple Positive Parenting Programs (Triple P).
Now based in regional Queensland, he is committed to bridging the gap in rural mental health care, offering evidence-based strategies and compassionate support to communities that need it most.

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Therrie Rosenvald

Psychologist 

Provider number - 546505EK 

 
Therrie is a passionate psychologist with over ten years of experience dedicated to helping individuals navigate emotional challenges. She holds a Master of Professional Psychology from the University of New England, along with degrees in Psychology from the University of Sunshine Coast and Swinburne University of Technology. Additionally, she is a Certified Handler with Therapy Dogs for Animal-Assisted Therapy, inviting clients to engage with their pets during sessions to create a relaxed and enjoyable therapeutic atmosphere. Specialising in complex trauma, Therrie primarily uses Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, complemented by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). While CBT and ACT provide valuable insights and coping strategies, IFS focuses on healing, enabling clients to reconnect with their true selves and transform obstacles into growth opportunities.
Therrie is an approved NDIS and WorkCover provider and can accept clients referred by a GP under a Mental Health Care Plan (MHCP).
She co-authored the book Fight Your Dark Shadow: Managing Depression with Cognitive Behaviour Therapy with Professor Tian P.S. Oei, which has been endorsed by beyondblue and received positive reviews from the Medical Journal of Australia and the Mental Health Council of Australia.

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Jessica McDonald

Mental Health Accredited

Social Worker 

Provider number 6298584B 

Jess is a warm, non-judgemental, empathetic mental health social worker who has had over fifteen years’ experience in the public mental health setting, practicing across the life span providing mental health interventions within the community and acute psychiatry settings.
 
During this acute mental health space, Jess Valed the interactions and exposure with clients and their unique journeys.
Within this practice, Jess developed an interest in evidence base interventions and the implementation to activate positive change. 
 
Jess developed an interest in psychological interventions which progressed to pursuing further study. Jess completed a Masters of Mental Health majoring in psychotherapy through UQ that guides client interventions during their unique therapeutic journey. 

Jess enjoys meeting people from unique and diverse backgrounds and together starting a therapeutic journey to learn about the distinctive life experiences pertaining to the individual. This assists to navigate and understand from the client’s perspective and interpretations to articulate their concerns which guides development of therapeutic goals and tailoring interventions to suit individual needs.

Jess works with clients from age 14 and works with clients experiencing a range of mental health concerns including but not limited to, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, mood disorders, childhood trauma, adjustment disorders and grief and loss. Jess draws from therapy modalities such as CBT, CBTe, DBT and psychoanalysis. With this, Jess focus on establishing a therapeutic alliance to work collaboratively with clients to identify goals and associated tasks to actively work towards goals and generate positive psychology change that is desired. 

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Christian Gaffey

Counsellor & Addiction Specialist

Christian is a compassionate and highly regarded counsellor specialising in addiction, recovery and mental health. With a degree in Psychology and extensive professional experience supporting people through some of life’s most difficult and confronting challenges, Christian brings together evidence-based therapeutic approaches with something equally important: genuine human understanding. His work extends beyond addiction to encompass a broad range of mental health and personal wellbeing concerns, including ASD, ADHD, anxiety, emotional regulation, relationships, grief, self-esteem, identity and life transitions. His ability to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where people feel genuinely heard has made his counselling support highly sought after.
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What distinguishes Christian’s approach is the combination of professional training and lived experience. While his academic background provides a strong foundation in psychological theory and contemporary therapeutic practice, Christian understands that meaningful change cannot always be achieved through theory alone. Lived experience has given him a unique appreciation of the realities of struggle, shame, setbacks, change and recovery—and, importantly, what it feels like to be on the other side of judgement. He brings this perspective into his counselling with warmth, honesty and authenticity, meeting people where they are rather than where they feel they are expected to be.
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Christian believes that counselling should be more than simply talking about problems. It should help people understand themselves, develop practical tools for change, rebuild confidence and ultimately create a life that feels worth living. Whether someone is struggling with addiction, navigating a mental health challenge, rebuilding after a difficult period, or simply knows that they want something in their life to change, Christian offers a supportive yet purposeful approach focused on meaningful, lasting progress. His clients value his ability to listen without judgement, challenge without criticism, and provide practical guidance while never losing sight of the person behind the problem.

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Jessica Radloff

Clinical Nurse

Jessica is a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse with a strong background in mental health and holistic patient care. With over seven years of nursing experience across acute mental health, emergency care, aged care, and private practice, she brings a well-rounded and empathetic approach to her work with deep understanding of crisis management, therapeutic communication, and trauma-informed care. More recently, she has expanded her practice into telehealth-psychiatry, providing mental health triage and support through online platforms.
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She is trained in comprehensive ADHD assessment, having completed specialist training in the administration and interpretation of ADHD-specific psychometric tools. Jessica brings a thoughtful and structured approach to assessing neurodevelopmental concerns, ensuring that each individual is understood within their broader context and needs.
She is passionate about breaking down stigma, empowering individuals, and supporting people to access the right care at the right time.
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Known for her calm presence, strong communication skills, and dedication to ongoing professional development, Jessica values connection, dignity, and evidence-based practice. She is committed to providing safe, supportive, and high-quality care to every person she works with.

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Guilliame (Will)  Gerroto 

Clinical Nurse 

Will is a dedicated Clinical Nurse with a strong foundation in mental health, bringing over six years of experience across acute psychiatric care, emergency mental-health support, and community nursing. His background has equipped him with a clear understanding of crisis presentations, complex mental-health conditions, and the value of calm, patient-centred care.
With an additional five years in general and community nursing, Will offers a well-rounded clinical perspective and an ability to connect with people from all stages of life. He is known for his steady presence, practical insight, and ability to build genuine therapeutic rapport.

Will has completed specialised training in ADHD and ASD assessment, including the use of structured neurodevelopmental psychometric tools. His assessment style is thoughtful, thorough, and neuro-affirming, ensuring each person’s experiences, strengths, and challenges are understood in context.
He is passionate about supporting individuals to better understand their mental health, feel heard, and access meaningful, evidence-based care.
Will values collaboration, dignity, and empowering people with clear, practical strategies that support daily functioning and overall well-being.

With a balanced mix of clinical skill, compassion, and professionalism, Will is committed to delivering safe, respectful, and high-quality support to every client he works with.

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Jade Law

NDIS Specialist

With over 20 years of experience in the human services sector, Jade is a highly skilled NDIS Specialist who knows the ins and outs of eligibility, access, and navigating the system.
She has extensive experience in:
NDIS applications & eligibility criteria – ensuring the right support is in place.
Specialist report writing – crafting strong applications to maximise access.
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Disability Support Pension paperwork & QCAT applications
Enduring Power of Attorney documentation & advocacy.
Whether you’re just starting your NDIS journey or have a funding package but don’t know how to use it, Jade provides expert guidance to help you navigate the system with confidence.

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Administration Manager

Janice Wark 


Janice is our Admin Lead and a key point of support within the team, particularly when it comes to complex enquiries and problem-solving. With extensive experience and a calm, thoughtful approach, she works behind the scenes to ensure processes run smoothly and that more complicated situations are managed with care and efficiency. Janice takes the time to understand each concern, providing clear guidance and practical solutions while ensuring every person feels supported and reassured.

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Administration Team

Team work makes the dream work

Our admin team shares this same commitment to kindness, compassion, and support. Together, they work to ensure your experience is smooth and reassuring from your first enquiry through to connecting you with the most suitable clinician for your needs. Whether you’re unsure where to start or simply need a bit of guidance, our team is here to help.

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