Theresa Ryan BA Hons (Psych), MAPS
Theresa is a registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, including 18 years working with children, adolescents and families. She is highly experienced in treating children, young people and adults with a range of psychological, emotional, developmental and behavioural issues. She provides creative and effective therapeutic interventions, each uniquely adapted to meet the needs of the individual client, couple or family.
Theresa utilises a range of evidence-based therapies in her practise to help her clients create positive change in their lives. Types of therapy used may include a combination of interpersonal therapy, psycho-education, cognitive behaviour therapy, relaxation and stress management strategies and skills training. Theresa also utilizes a range of expressive therapies, such as sandplay therapy and art therapy. She also has extensive experience in the assessment and treatment of children on the Autism spectrum. Working in partnership with her clients to achieve their identified goals is pivotal to Theresa's effectiveness as a therapist.
Peter Czislowski BA, BSc (Hons), M.Ed St (Ed. Psych); Dip Teach., Dip Sch. Counselling
Peter has over 30 years' experience in assisting children, adults and families to achieve positive outcomes in dealing with life's challenges. As well as his wide-ranging capabilities as a Psychologist, Peter is also a registered teacher with many years of experience in the field of education. He is also a Clinical Member of the Queensland Association for Family Therapy.
Peter's effectiveness as a therapist and counsellor is attributable to the attention he devotes to building safe, respectful and trusting relationships with his clients in order to best assist them to achieve their goals. Helping them understand how the challenges they are experiencing impact not only themselves but also their relationships (system or family), is integral to this process.
Peter provides his clients with choices for creating difference and delivers therapeutic interventions which are both solution- and outcomes-focused. Peter adapts each of his interventions to best meet the individual needs of the client and/or client family.
Lindy Devenish BPsych (Hons), BBehavSc (Psychology), MAPS
Lindy is a registered Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working with children, adults and families in community and educational sectors. She has extensive experience in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of mental health and neurodevelopmental issues, including learning disorders such as dyslexia, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual impairment. Lindy's special interests include helping children cope with anxiety and bullying as well as assisting them with regard to emotional regulation and building resilience.
Parenting support is pivotal to Lindy's therapeutic interventions. This includes skills training and guidance with regard to behaviour management, attachment difficulties and family breakdown. She is also an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting facilitator.
Lindy also has an interest in working with adults to achieve a greater work/life balance. She is committed to fostering safe and respectful relationships with her clients to help them achieve their goals. Individualising interventions to meet the client's specific needs is always of the utmost importance to her practise.
