Mental Health & Allied Health Partners

How We Partner With Mental Health Professionals

With a focus on holistic client support, Performance in Health Wellbeing clinic is home to several highly experienced independent mental health professionals.

Providing services in clinical psychology, psychology, psychotherapy, mental health social work and counselling, their individual profiles, contact details and websites are provided should you wish to reach out for personalised support.

About Jemma Doley

Jemma is a registered psychologist with a passion for positive psychology, workplace well-being and coaching.  Jemma is experienced in working with anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder and emetophobia, depression, trauma, grief, workplace issues, stress management and other issues.

In addition, Jemma is an experienced coach with a Masters Degree in Coaching Psychology and is passionate about career coaching, workplace and executive coaching and life coaching to help people to achieve their goals.   Jemma has an interest area in applying coaching to assist clients to meet their health and wellness goals.

Jemma practises using evidence-based techniques including CBT, ACT, DBT, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.  In addition, Jemma is a psychology board accredited 4+2 Supervisor and offers supervision to provisionally registered psychologists.

Jemma’s warm, friendly and approachable personality mean she has an ability to connect with a range of clients across many issues. She has a deep concern for the well-being of her clients and works to maximise the best outcomes for her clients in a collaborative and supportive environment.  Jemma is currently completing her masters degree in Clinical Psychology with Charles Sturt University.

Jemma can be contacted on +61 0421 134 402 or [email protected]  should you require any further information relating to her current appointment availability and costs, or for help with any other questions you may have.

About Marzena Diard

Marzena is a certified Psychotherapist and a Counsellor who offers a gentle and supportive environment to anyone seeking connection, understanding and support on the journey towards healing.

Born in Poland, raised in Germany, and now calling Australia home for over 15 years, Marzena brings a rich, multicultural perspective to her work as a counsellor and psychotherapist. Her personal journey with Endometriosis has deepened her understanding of chronic pain, leading her to specialize in pain management through the Chronic Pain Method. With experience as both a parent and a former preschool teacher in Germany and Australia, She offers a unique insight into the complexities of parenthood, equipping parents with practical tools to foster connection and cooperation.

Her therapeutic approach is rooted in Gestalt Therapy, integrating Somatic Psychotherapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, and Polyvagal Theory. With a trauma-informed perspective, She tailors her work to each individual, honoring the present moment, past wounds, and the relational dynamics that shape their experiences. Her goal is to support clients in developing a deeper awareness of their emotional and embodied experiences, empowering them toward healing and growth.

She welcomes people from all backgrounds and experiences. 

She believes that we all are unique and need to be understood in our own context for healing to take place. Therefore the relationship between Therapist and Client is at the heart of Marzena’s work with you, combined with curiosity, understanding and compassion.

Her support may be suitable for individuals who are experiencing:

• A lack of balance in their lives
• Anxiety and depression
• Relationship challenges
• Work and Home Stress
• Grief and Loss
• Healing from miscarriage  
• Trauma or unresolved emotional issues
• Supporting parents with their challenges in parenting
• Abuse Counselling: Domestic Violence & Emotional Abuse
• Chronic Pain 
• Identity issues or life transformations 
• Challenges after migrating to Australia that may include isolation, being homesick and adjusting to a new culture

Or are seeking:

• Personal growth and Self- exploration
• Support to improve coping skills and resilience
• Support in finding solutions to a range of life events

Marzena holds a Graduate Diploma in Gestalt Therapy; Advanced Clinical Certificate in Contemporary Gestalt Therapy and a Diploma in Counselling.  Marzena can offer therapy in Polish and German if these languages are preferred. She is a member of PACFA and Gestalt Australia and New Zealand (GANZ).

For a free 15 min consultation please contact Marzena at [email protected] or 0452411189.

About Claudia Vayda

With over 25 years’ experience as a Psychologist and Family Therapist, Claudia brings breadth, depth of expertise and wisdom to both her clients and the clinic.  Having worked in crisis and outpatient settings with drug and alcohol, at-risk and acute mental health populations, as well as adolescents, families, couples and individuals in short-and long-term programs of work, Claudia is an accomplished therapist, who now works as both a provider of services and a clinical supervisor and mentor to others.

Claudia brings experience to facilitate and create sustained positive change.  She enjoys working with clients to create and move towards compelling life goals whether they are work related, personal, educational or spiritual. Her approach allows clients to identify their limitations and fears and work on transcending them to create hope, possibility and fulfilment. 

Claudia’s areas of focus include Mood and Anxiety Disorders; Couples and families; Trauma; Self-esteem and self psychology; mentoring and supervision; long-term psychotherapy.

Claudia’s qualifications include Master in Arts (Psychology) (USYD), Master in Couple and Family Therapy (UNSW), an Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy, Diploma in Nutrition, as well as a Certificate of Psychological Practice and a Cert IV in Coaching and Mentoring.

Claudia can be contacted at [email protected] or on 0405 339 155 for further information about current appointment availability and costs, or for help with any other questions.

About Thomasin Litchfield

Thomasin is a psychotherapist and counsellor working with individuals and couples. At the core of her practice is the belief in people’s ability to grow and find greater satisfaction.

She works with:

• relationship issues
• anxiety
• trauma
• a lack of meaning or purpose
• depression
• self esteem
• life changes

Her approach to therapy is humanistic, drawing particularly on existential, psychodynamic and somatic frameworks. She explores with each client what is going to work best for them and the relationship between client and therapist is at the heart of her work. Her practice is trauma-informed and she is committed to ongoing professional training. She has completed the Gottman Method Couples Therapy – Level 1.

Thomasin holds a Masters degree in Counselling and Applied Psychology and is member of PACFA. She is also a certified Iyengar yoga teacher. For more information, go to thomasinlitchfieldtherapy.com, email [email protected] or call +61 0411 104 180.

About Felicity Jefferson

Felicity is a compassionate and empathetic Clinical Psychologist who easily tunes in to the needs of her clients and creates a strong rapport. She is passionate about helping you to heal the past and remove self-sabotaging beliefs and patterns. Felicity currently has immediate availability.

Felicity uses a range of different therapies and has received specialist training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, EMDR therapy and Mindfulness Integrated Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Having several different treatment options provides her the flexibility to tailor treatment plans to the individual client and also helps with addressing more stubborn to treat issues.

Felicity is passionate about helping both those who are totally new to therapy as well as those that have been in therapy for many years. Her research has explored the connection between our early life experiences and mental health in adulthood through emotion regulation and self-compassion.

Felicity provides support on the following:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Trauma
• OCD
• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Grief
• Perfectionism
• Self-esteem issues
• Stress
• Attachment or relationship issues
• Parents wanting to improve their parenting skills
• Those with a complex trauma history i.e. childhood neglect or abuse

Felicity can be contacted at [email protected] or on +61 0493 130 931 should you require any further information relating to her appointment availability, costs or have any other questions.

About Dr. Jane Mowll

Jane is an experienced grief therapist who works with individuals and families experiencing bereavement, grief, loss, and traumatic stress (including prolonged or complicated grief).  Jane has a particular commitment to working with clients experiencing the sudden, violent, or unexpected death of a family member or friend. As a senior clinician Jane draws on over 30 years of practice including 16 years of experience working in the Forensic and Coronial systems in NSW. Jane is also an experienced supervisor and is available for clinical supervision/ consultation.

As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Jane works with each client to support their unique strengths and capacities. Jane draws on evidence-supported therapeutic frameworks including CBT, interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), mindfulness, ACT, systemic, narrative and constructionist (meaning making) approaches. Jane centres the importance of the therapeutic relationship to support each client and will work collaboratively with you to meet your individual needs and goals.

As well as her Social Work and therapy training and experience Jane holds a PhD from the University of NSW and her research explores the meanings and experiences of bereaved family members and friends in the wake of grief or loss. Jane is an experienced academic who also supervises and teaches in Social Work and counselling.

Jane can be contacted at [email protected] or on 0411 286 997 during business hours for further information about current appointment availability and costs, or for help with any other questions.

Jane is available for appointments on Saturday Mornings.

About Colleen Fitzpatrick  

Colleen has over twenty years experience working with people on what is often described as their worst day following an unnatural death referred to the NSW Coroner.    Colleen is passionate about helping people who experience the isolating and debilitating impacts of trauma, loss and grief.   

Throughout her career, Colleen has specialised in providing evidence based counselling and support to people who are experiencing traumatic loss.  Colleen’s unique practice experience equips her with the insights needed to partner with individuals and families to develop a trusting therapeutic relationship.  Colleen brings warmth and care to her work and is passionate about supporting people to explore their grief, find clarity and regain a sense of agency and hope in their lives after loss.

Colleen’s approach is holistic and includes the biological, psychological, spiritual, social and cultural impacts of bereavement and utilizes the following evidence based frameworks. 

1. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviors. Colleen employs CBT techniques to help people understand how their thoughts influence their emotions and reactions, allowing them to gain insights into their thinking and develop strategies to reduce feelings of distress and anxiety associated with grief.

2. Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)

Interpersonal Psychotherapy focuses on improving interpersonal relationships and increasing social functioning to alleviate emotional distress. Colleen uses IPT to help clients explore their communication and how this can impact relationships. This approach aims to improve communication, increase connection, and reduce feelings of isolation that often are associated with loss.

3. Mindfulness

Mindfulness practices encourage people to stay present and engage in the moment, promote emotional regulation and reduce stress. Colleen incorporates mindfulness techniques to help people cultivate awareness of their thoughts and feelings without judgment. This practice can be particularly helpful to support regulations of overwhelming emotional responses that are commonly associated with grief.

4. Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation provides people with information about the physical and emotional responses that accompany a bereavement. Providing education about grief responses is normalising and empowering and helps to demystify the impact of grief and loss and fosters understanding and healing.

5. Relaxation Strategies

Incorporating relaxation techniques into her practice, Colleen helps people manage anxiety and stress that often accompany grief. These strategies may include deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery, all of which enable people to cultivate a sense of calm and grounding amidst emotional turmoil.

6. Skills Training

Colleen provides skills training to equip people with practical tools for coping with grief. This may include training in effective communication, problem-solving skills, and self-care strategies with the aim of empowering people to navigate their grief and build resilience when challenged.

Colleen ensures that her approach is not only empathetic but also grounded in proven strategies for healing and support. This holistic and tailored framework  enables her to meet the unique needs of each person, guiding them gently through their journey of grief and beyond.

Colleen can be contacted at [email protected] or on 0435 562 943 during business hours for further information about current appointment availability and costs, or for help with any other questions.

Colleen is available for appointments on Saturday.