Our Melbourne Psychologists

Jill Wright is the founder and director of Psychology Melbourne. She is a highly experienced psychologist and family therapist, and has a wealth of experience and a common-sense approach.

Torrey has M.A.’s in Philosophy and Education from Yale University, and has worked in training & development for 30 years in China, Europe, North America, and Australia. With additional qualifications in organisational change and as a registered psychologist, he has line management experience in performance management, large group consultation, IT systems building and management, and management development.

Darryl Hodgson is certified in the application of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT).  He also works in the field of mindfulness including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Dr Aileen Alegado is a clinical psychologist who specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with adults and older adults. She also specialises in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She is experienced in working with people suffering from stress, depression, anxiety disorders, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, sleep problems, grief and loss, adjustment issues, social functioning problems, motivational issues and cognitive disorders (e.g. TBI, dementia).

Ann-Marie has joined our team as a specialist in delivering our training program of seminars and classes. With a background in Human Resources, Communications and Project Management Ann-Marie brings a wealth of corporate experience to her approach.

David Conti is a registered psychologist who has been in the counselling profession for the last 16 years. He works with substance use and addictions, clients involved in the legal justice system, parents and families, people with career transition issues and those with challenging behaviours.

Yvette is a registered Psychologist with extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults and couples on a broad range of issues such as relationship and couples problems, depression, stress and psychological education to promote change utilizing Cognitive Behavioural principles and clinical hypnotherapy.

Jeff Roberts is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years experience, working in a variety of mental health settings in Australia and overseas.

Geraldine Lockley is a counselling psychologist with over 15 years experience. Geraldine works with men and women on personal, life and relationship issues that cause them stress or unhappiness. This may include work or career stresses, life stage changes or issues around low self esteem or diminished confidence, as well as anxiety disorders and depression.

Mary Ditchfield is a highly experienced psychologist and clinician. She is an experienced individual counsellor and is very skilled with couples. She is also a trained hypnotherapist and relationship counsellor.

Simon Candlish is a registered psychologist with over nine years experience. He has experience working with individuals and couples and provides counselling for relationship and sexual difficulties, sexuality issues and a range of other issues including depression and anxiety.

Dr Gemma Russell is experienced working with adults, couples and children experiencing a wide range of difficulties including relationship difficulties, sexual and intimacy difficulties, trauma, grief and loss, substance use difficulties, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, body image and self esteem problems. Gemma uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Family Therapy to empower clients to meet their goals.

Andrea Larkins is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience in counselling. Andrea holds a Master of Counselling Psychology degree and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Educational). She has previously worked with a broad client group including adults, adolescents and children. Andrea has worked with people struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, relationship problems, parenting, low-esteem and life transition concerns.

Nicole Chavannes is a fully registered psychologist and an associate member of the Australian Psychological Society. Born and raised in Geneva, Switzerland, she has been living in Melbourne for over 20 years. Nicole has 15 years experience counselling individuals and couples of all ages, and teaching Relaxation and Mindfulness classes.

Jeraldine is a registered Psychologist with more than 14 years' experience counselling adults, couples and children. She has also worked extensively in the workplace and management and employee issues.

David is a clinical psychologist who specialises in cognitive-behaviour therapy for adults and children. David has a particular interest in working with anxiety and depression, including phobias, obsessive-compulsivity, post-traumatic stress, grief and loss, drug and alcohol and relationship issues.

Melissa has been a psychologist for 23 years. She is a clinical psychologist and specialises in cognitive behavioural psychology, but also has a keen interest in working with relationship and interpersonal issues. Melissa is also very experienced in writing legal reports and assessments. And she is a great dog lover!

Melissa obtained first-class honours and her PhD from the University of Newcastle and has spent two sabbaticals at Trinity College in Dublin. She has published in the areas of interpersonal and cognitive psychology.

Daniella is a child and family psychologist who works with children’s behavioural problems as well as issues related to grief and loss. She is particularly experienced in problems associated with parental separation and adjustment after divorce.

Clare is a fully registered psychologist with 30 years experience in general practice. Her specialties include sexual health well-being, adjustment to living with chronic illness, ageing, life and health including fructose intolerance, and family therapy.