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Our clinicians

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Michelle Southgate

Mental Health Social Worker - CESPHN Region

Michelle is a Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with over 25 years experience. She holds qualifications in Psychology and Social Work, a Master’s degree in Couple and Family Therapy, and is a trained EMDR practitioner. Michelle has broad experience supporting individuals and families through a range of life, parenting, and health challenges. She has a particular interest in women’s mental health and life transitions, including infertility, pregnancy loss, perinatal anxiety and depression, birth trauma, and parent–infant attachment. Her collaborative, strengths-based approach fosters a safe and supportive space for clients to explore their experiences.

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Roshanak Vahdani

General Psychologist - CESPHN Region

Roshanak is a Registered Psychologist and practising psychotherapist with over 25 years of experience. She works with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma (early and late onset), relationship difficulties, addictions, and life transitions. Roshanak provides both short- and long-term psychotherapy tailored to individual needs. She has undertaken advanced training in Self Psychology, Psychoanalytic and Jungian approaches, and integrates evidence-based therapies to suit each client. Roshanak is a provider under Medicare’s Better Access Scheme and PSS, and an accredited supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. She speaks Dari and Farsi.

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Wan Man (Amy) Chan

Clinical Psychologist - CESPHN Region

Amy is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience working in both public and private settings. She supports adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health concerns, helping them gain deeper self-understanding, reduce distress, and build more meaningful lives and relationships. Amy provides a safe, non-judgemental, and collaborative space tailored to each client’s needs. She has a strong clinical interest in the interplay between trauma, mental health, and physical health. Amy supports clients in processing trauma, building resilience, and developing healthier coping strategies. She works with issues including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, grief and bereavement, life transitions, perinatal mental health, and parenting challenges. Amy draws flexibly from evidence-based approaches to create personalised care for every individual. Amy offers therapy in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

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Agnes (Ka Yan) Ip

Clinical Psychologist - CESPHN Region

Agnes is a clinical psychologist who offers therapy in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. She provides a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach for adults and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, and life transitions. Agnes integrates a range of therapeutic approaches, including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and attachment-informed therapy, creating a safe and non-judgemental space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered to make meaningful change.

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Atara Kaye

General Psychologist - CESPHN Region

Atara Kaye is a registered psychologist with a Master's degree in Professional Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has a passion for supporting adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, and other mental health concerns. She brings a strengths-based, recovery-focused, and neurodiversity-affirming approach, drawing on her extensive experience in hospitals, universities, and community settings. Atara works with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and uses evidence-based therapies to support wellbeing and personal growth.

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Hayley Fitzgerald

Senior Mental Health Clinician

Hayley is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who provides counselling and support to adults experiencing a range of mental health challenges and life difficulties. She takes a holistic, strengths-based approach, empowering individuals to build resilience, manage stress, and work towards meaningful personal growth and wellbeing.

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APMHA acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of all the lands on which we as APMHA work and acknowledge all elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that First Nations sovereignty was never ceded and this continent always was and always will be First Nations land. We deeply acknowledge and value the strength, resilience, and insight of our clients and staff with lived and living experience. Their unique perspectives are integral to shaping our approach and ensuring that our services remain compassionate, effective, and truly supportive of those we serve.

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APMHA Healthcare Ltd. 3A Nixon Street Shepparton 3631
Call us: 1300 514 811 | Fax: 03 9376 0317

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APMHA HealthCare Ltd is Accredited under the following standards: AS/NZS ISO-9001-2016, National Standards for Mental Health Services – 2010 and is a NDIS Registered Provider under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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