Child Adolescent Psychology Services

Fiona Beall 
Clinical Psychologist

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 Fiona is a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist, focusing on child and  adolescent therapy  in the Sutherland Shire since 2000.

Fiona has a Masters of Clinical Psychology and has been working with children, adolescents and young adults  with a variety of clinical issues including working with  Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression, HSC/stress management, Tics, self esteem and other  mental health issues  presenting in children and adolescents. Fiona enjoys working within the age group of 10 to 24 years of age.

Fiona utilises (CBT) Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, CBIT for Tics,  (DBT) Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution Focussed Therapy.  Fiona provides clients with clear and useful strategies that assist in promoting positive change, building coping skills and managing a range of psychological presentations , in a safe therapeutic space.
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 Fiona is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Psychologists. 
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​Fiona can be contacted at:
0432 483 026 
[email protected]



Established and operating in the Sutherland Shire for 15 years, with quality psychological services supporting children, adolescents and young adults.

Christine El-Baini
​Psychologist

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​Christine is a psychologist with over 15 years experience working with children and families. Her therapy is guided by the unique needs of each child, evidence based, trauma-informed and attachment theory based. Christine works with a wide variety of presenting issues such as anxiety, emotional regulation and other childhood issues.

Christine uses various approaches and therapies to assist with improving quality of life including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT), Parent-Child attachment based work, Positive Psychology and Play Therapy.

Christine also has experience in the school setting with children and their families and  worked with children who have experienced complex trauma and attachment disruption. In these role's, Christine offered counselling support to children, carer support, administered psychometric assessments, developed behaviour support plans, co-facilitated multidisciplinary playgroups and facilitated parent/carer programs. Christine enjoys working within the age early childhood to 12 years of age. Christine is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. 

Christine can be contacted at:
0432 483 026
[email protected]

​Craig Frazer 
Clinical Social Worker

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​Craig is a Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the provision of psychological therapies in public and private mental health settings .

Craig utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT ) including mindfulness ,schema work & trauma focused therapies to address clinical concerns including anxiety ,depression, adjustment & trauma .

Craig has particular expertise in parent-child attachment based and family therapies for emotional regulation & behavioural concerns with children. 

Craig enjoys working with the age span from early childhood through to adolescence . 

​Craig is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the AASW .

Craig can be contacted at:
0422 831 169
​[email protected]
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Judy Wilson 
​Psychologist​ - Psychometric testing, including ADHD and Autism

With nearly 25 years of experience working with children, adolescents and their parents/guardians in various psychological contexts and a Masters in Education (Special Education), Judy brings a unique and diverse set of skills to her practice.
 
Judy has a passion to assist students of all ages to enjoy their school years and optimise their learning and academic development. Judy has found through her private practice work and as a school counsellor/psychologist for the past 13 years Judy provides  Psychometric Testing (IQ/Academic and ADHD) and Autism Testing with effective, individualised plans to assist students to build on their areas of strengths and utilise strategies to help overcome their challenges.
 
Judy provides psychological assessments within the age group of 6 to 18 years of age.

​Judy can be contacted at:
0432 483 026
​[email protected]

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Melissa Madonis 
​Psychologist​



Melissa brings over 12 years experience and passion in providing psychological treatment to adolescents. Melissa starts with establishing a warm and comfortable relationship to understand the unique needs of the young person. A collaborative plan is developed to address common difficulties such as a mood problems, anxiety and low self-esteem. Family conflict or school issues such as bullying and behavioural concerns can also be explored. Melissa is experienced in working with young people who have faced adversity including a history of trauma, attachment issues or anxiety and depression.  A range of evidence based treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy are used to help clients understand themselves, improve their communication and foster healthy coping skills.  

​Melissa enjoys working within the age group of 12-24 years of age.

Melissa is fully registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, Member of the Australian Psychological Society and is a Psychology Board Approved Supervisor. 

Melissa can be contacted at:
0402 361 554
[email protected]

Rebates available for services.
​Clients may be eligible for rebates under Medicare, Private Health Funds or The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). 
Psychometric testing, including Autism available.

Please contact us on:
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