Hartington’s Practitioners are a skilled, experienced and friendly bunch engaged in work they love. Each contributes a personal touch thereby helping create the Centre’s charm.
Hartington Practitioners hold specific qualifications in their field of expertise.
Meet our Practitioners:
Julie Twohig is a psychotherapist with 20+ years working with couples and individuals. Along with founding the Hartington Centre in 1998, she holds a Master in Counselling & Human Services and Specialist Training in Couple’s Counselling. For many years Julie has also worked as an Educator in various counselling programs at tertiary level.
Shelley Bird is a Clinical Psychologist who offers appointments on Thursdays at The Hartington Centre and telehealth therapy on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays. For more information on Shelley, you can also visit her website on www.birdpsychology.com.au
Liz Brnjak is a psychotherapist & Systems – Psychodynamic Organisational Consultant.
Emma Dabb is a Life Coach also offering Counselling and Psychotherapy helping her clients to achieve the success and outcomes they desire.
Catherine Dwyer is a Clinical Psychologist utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Motivational Interviewing with particular interest in Neuroplasticity.
Liz Hamilton is Kinesiologist with more than 15 years experience. She uses muscle memory to activate the body’s innate healing intelligence.
Daniela Jakolis For the past 17 years Daniela has provided counselling and case management services to individuals who have a disability, chronic health issues, mental health, as well as alcohol and other drug-related issues.
Sue Mackey has been in private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist since 2003. She has a background in social work, and is a Mental Health accredited member of the AASW.
Angela McGrath is a Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years experience. She enjoys working with individuals, couples, adolescents, and children (5-12 years).
John Mullane is a AASW Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Family Therapist working in community services sector and in private practice as a counsellor since 2006.
Melanie Sutherland is a Clinical Psychologist with 22 years experience working in Public Mental Health and 7 years in Private Practice. She is skilled in working with a range of mental health and personal development issues.
Joan Shotade is a Counselling Psychologist who works with children from the age of 10, youth and adults, with a special interest in managing anxiety and depression symptoms.
Dr. Victoria Teoh is a Clinical Psychologist providing professional psychology services for a range of mental health concerns. She has extensive experience consulting privately, working as a Senior Clinician within the public health sector, and additionally specialises in Health Psychology issues.
Janelle Wilson is a Counsellor, Psychotherapist and Social Worker with twenty years experience working with individuals, couples and families.