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Our CLINICians
Olivia Clayton
Olivia Clayton
Olivia Clayton
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
Olivia is the Director of Collected Minds. As a registered psychologist since 2009, with recent clinical endorsement, Olivia is passionate about supporting clients to develop meaningful goals and live life more consistently with their personal values. She will work collaboratively with you in order to tailor her approach to the individual, utilising a variety of evidence-based psychological treatments including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques.
Olivia has worked in both not-for-profit and private settings in senior management and as a clinician. In this mix of research and clinical roles, Olivia has gained experience working with many different groups, including adults in acute psychiatric care, asylum seekers and refugees, and with parents seeking strategies to support their children’s development, behaviour and the parent-child relationship. Olivia has particular interest and experience in assessment and treatment of: adult anxiety and related disorders, depression and other mood disorders, adjustment issues and stress problems.
Olivia is available to see adult clients via Telehealth only, and she has capacity to see new clients within four weeks.
tania ruddick
Olivia Clayton
Olivia Clayton
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
Tania is a registered Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years of Clinical Mental Health experience. Tania has worked both in community and clinical settings and her strengths are connecting with people in a real and meaningful way.
Her passion for therapeutic support started with her previous career in Outdoor Education where she saw the need for kindness and good listening skills to help people reach their goals and live to their fullest potential.
Tania worked with local people in their home environment to recover after the Black Saturday fires in the Kinglake and Flowerdale areas, which gave her strong trauma skills. She also has 10 years of working in home-based Palliative care where she developed a deep understanding of the supports needed for grief and loss with individuals and families.
Tania works from a strengths-based model and believes that everyone can be taught the necessary skills and strategies to live a healthier and more connected life. Tania is trained in narrative therapy, family therapy, and somatic therapies and is currently studying EMDR and Somatic Psychotherapy.
Tania has a degree in Applied Science/Human Movement and Nutrition, a Cert IV in Outdoor Recreation, a Cert IV in small business management, a Masters of Social Work and an Accreditation in Mental Health Social Work.
Tania lives on a property in the Yarra Valley and finds her balance in connecting with nature and grounding herself in her beautiful surrounds.
Tania is available to see children (ages 10+), adolescents, adults, couples and families via Telehealth only.
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Julia Cannatelli
Julia Cannatelli
CURRENT AVAILABILITY
Dean is a registered psychologist who has worked in both private and public clinical psychology settings.
Dean enjoys working with a diverse range of adult clinical presentations including post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and adjustment disorders. Dean has experience working with Australian veterans and their families and focuses on providing a supportive and non-judgmental environment for his clients. Prior to full-time clinical practice, Dean published research in the field of internet gaming disorder with the University of Adelaide.
Dean utilises evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Motivational Interviewing. Dean adopts a biopsychosocial model of care and understands the social and behavioural factors that play a role in our overall mental health.
Dean is available to see adult clients via Telehealth and he has capacity to see clients within four weeks.
Julia Cannatelli
Julia Cannatelli
Julia Cannatelli
CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY
Julia is a registered psychologist with over 15 years experience in psychology and workplace consulting. She has worked in both corporate psychology and senior management roles in the occupational psychology sector in both Australia and the UK, as well as smaller consultancies and her own counselling business.
Her clinical experience includes mental health disorders, dual diagnosis, chronic pain, occupational issues, adjustment disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety and adjustment disorder, utilizing cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), solution focused, interpersonal, acceptance and commitment therapy, existential approaches and contextual therapy. Her approach is to enhance her clients emotional capability to achieve pro-active, client focused, integrative and timely outcomes.
Julia’s understanding of human behaviour and her capacity to develop a detailed and authentic understanding of problems and challenges encourages a mentally healthier outcome for her clients. Julia also believes that the basis for all successful counselling is the development of a warm, respectful and empathic relationship, allowing for a collaborative approach in discussing problems, identifying goals and bringing about change.
Julia is available to see adult clients via Telehealth only.
OUR Mental health Gp team
Dr LAURA CARTER
Dr krystal green
Dr krystal green
Laura is a rural GP who provides mental health consultations via Telehealth. This includes the timely preparation of GP Mental Health Treatment Plans, easing access to psychological therapy and other services.
Laura is passionate about living well. She strives to support people through whatever challenges life holds for them. She has a
Laura is a rural GP who provides mental health consultations via Telehealth. This includes the timely preparation of GP Mental Health Treatment Plans, easing access to psychological therapy and other services.
Laura is passionate about living well. She strives to support people through whatever challenges life holds for them. She has a focus on wellbeing,
both mentally and physically, and she has an interest in the role of preventative healthcare to
enable people to live their best life.
Laura has a background in science, completing a Bachelor’s degree with honours at the
University of Sydney with a focus on human biology, physiology and biochemistry. She
completed her medical degree at The University of Queensland, along with a subsequent
decade of adventure in regional and remote Queensland. A tree-change brought Laura to
North East Victoria where she loves the ever changing environment that the four seasons
bring.
Laura has studied extensively with the Australian College of Nutritional and Environment Medicine (ACNEM) and the Institute of Functional Medicine. To this day, she continues to further her training in the mental health sphere, having already completed Advanced GP Mental Health Training. She is passionate about supporting whole body mental health, and collaborates with other clinicians to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care.
Laura will work closely with your regular GP. Note that she does not provide consultations other than those addressing mental health .
Dr krystal green
Dr krystal green
Dr krystal green
Krystal is a rural GP who can provide mental health consultations and GP Mental Health Treatment Plans via Telehealth. Aware that timely access to care when needed is essential to good patient care, she has joined the Collected Minds GP Team to help ensure our clients receive well-rounded mental health care. Indeed, Krystal believes in t
Krystal is a rural GP who can provide mental health consultations and GP Mental Health Treatment Plans via Telehealth. Aware that timely access to care when needed is essential to good patient care, she has joined the Collected Minds GP Team to help ensure our clients receive well-rounded mental health care. Indeed, Krystal believes in the foundational importance of a holistic perspective, and in keeping the mind and body well.
Krystal has completed a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Medicine at The University of Melbourne. Since completion, she has honed her skills in rural General Practice, where she valued the importance of the doctor patient relationship, and the attention to wellbeing as a whole. Always seeking opportunities to extend her learning, Krystal has completed additional training in children’s and women’s health.
Krystal is able to work alongside your regular GP to optimise your mental health and wellbeing. Note that she does not provide consultations other than those addressing mental health .
OUR ADMINISTRAtion team
Gemma Meek
GAbrielle Blomson
GAbrielle Blomson
Gemma is the Practice Manager of Collected Minds. Growing up in rural NSW, Gemma understands the struggles that many Australians can face when seeking healthcare services. She works to support our clients and clinicians in a variety of ways, from booking and rescheduling appointments to helping clients set up their Zoom sessions.
Gemma pre
Gemma is the Practice Manager of Collected Minds. Growing up in rural NSW, Gemma understands the struggles that many Australians can face when seeking healthcare services. She works to support our clients and clinicians in a variety of ways, from booking and rescheduling appointments to helping clients set up their Zoom sessions.
Gemma previously worked in a community-based marketing role with an Australian not-for-profit, this included working with rural communities to support the nation's healthcare system. Telehealth enables access to services that many people have not been able to engage with, and Gemma is keen to see more people become aware of the support that we can offer.
GAbrielle Blomson
GAbrielle Blomson
GAbrielle Blomson
Gabi is an Administration Assistant at Collected Minds. She grew up in Sydney and has worked in a large multidisciplinary medical practice for four years. Gabi appreciates the challenges associated with utilising Telehealth services, and hopes to be able to ensure that clients have a positive experience with accessing and utilising their
Gabi is an Administration Assistant at Collected Minds. She grew up in Sydney and has worked in a large multidisciplinary medical practice for four years. Gabi appreciates the challenges associated with utilising Telehealth services, and hopes to be able to ensure that clients have a positive experience with accessing and utilising their Zoom sessions.
As a physiotherapist, Gabi has had extensive experience working in both public and private practice. She has also utilised Telehealth to deliver remote physiotherapy services.
Outside of work, Gabi enjoys Pilates, baking and spending time with her loved ones. Gabi is looking forward to supporting clients in any queries and concerns that they may have regarding their appointments.
Kate McSweeney
GAbrielle Blomson
Kate McSweeney
Once a Director and Clinician at Collected Minds, Kate remains a part of the team as a Consultant. She completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree in 2006, and she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including private clinics, public psychiatric services and research settings. Kate now balances her role at Collected Mind
Once a Director and Clinician at Collected Minds, Kate remains a part of the team as a Consultant. She completed her Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree in 2006, and she has worked in a variety of clinical settings, including private clinics, public psychiatric services and research settings. Kate now balances her role at Collected Minds with her work in research on novel psychotherapies for Bipolar Disorders.