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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.
Christine is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 30 years’ experience supporting adolescents, adults, older adults, and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. She holds a Bachelor of Social Work and a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law, and takes a holistic, evidence-based approach to supporting clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and the impacts of domestic and family violence. Over 15 years in private practice, she has worked with individuals experiencing trauma, abuse, adjustment difficulties, and cultural transition. Christine also speaks Cantonese and Mandarin, and was awarded the 2023 Excellence in Allied Health Practice award by CESPHN.
Haete is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 20 years of experience supporting individuals impacted by complex life events including trauma and domestic and family violence. Her trauma-informed approach focuses on helping clients regain a sense of safety, empowerment, and control, while recognising the broader social justice factors that influence wellbeing. Drawing on somatic and narrative approaches, Haete tailors therapy to meet each client’s unique needs and stage of life. She works extensively with people from diverse backgrounds, ensuring culturally safe, inclusive, and respectful practice across all stages of life.
Anthony Colantuono is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Medicare provider who offers person-centred, confidential counselling for adults, adolescents, and children in Miranda and via secure telehealth. His warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach supports clients in working through trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life’s challenges. Drawing on therapies such as EMDR, Narrative Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, he focuses on building resilience through authentic, compassionate care.
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.
Patricia is a registered Psychologist with over 25 years of experience, holding a Master of Arts in Couple and Family Therapy and a Master of Education in Counselling and Psychology. She works with adults and couples, supporting a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Patricia takes a collaborative, goal-oriented approach, helping clients build insight, strengthen emotional regulation, and develop practical strategies for change. With extensive experience in supervision and training, she offers therapy that is both supportive and gently challenging, empowering clients to better understand themselves and navigate future challenges with confidence and independence.
Holly is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters of Counselling Social work and over 20 years of clinical experience across health, trauma, perinatal, and grief settings. She uses a person-centred approach, creating a safe and supportive space for adults and adolescents to explore challenges such as trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and perinatal mental health concerns. Holly works collaboratively to build on clients’ strengths, develop insight, and strengthen coping strategies.
Dori Wisniewski is a registered psychologist with extensive experience supporting both adults and children. She works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief and loss, and behaviour difficulties including ADHD. Dori uses evidence- based approaches and mindfulness to support emotional wellbeing and personal growth. She is a member of several professional psychological associations and is committed to providing a warm, supportive environment for her clients.
Geoff has been working with children, adolescents, adults and families for over 13 years in various organisations. Geoff enjoys working with children and young people and is skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating a range of psychiatric, emotional and behavioural difficulties. Geoff’s areas of interest include school refusal, exam anxiety, general anxiety, oppositional behaviour, gender related issues, depression, psychosis, family attachment issues, relationship issues, complex mental health and trauma-related emotional problems. Geoff is passionate about supporting everyday families with the challenges related to parenting and raising healthy happy kids.
Calum Johal is an experienced Mental Health Social Worker with over 10 years of experience across public services in Australia and the UK.. He provides therapeutic support for individuals seeking growth in emotional, relational, and personal areas, using a range of modalities while focusing on each person’s strengths rather than viewing them as problems to be solved. Calum’s approach explores patterns that keep people feeling stuck, offering honest, open, and gently challenging conversations to support meaningful change. He values authenticity in the therapeutic relationship and offers a no-pressure space to determine whether his approach is the right fit.
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.
APMHA Healthcare Ltd. 3A Nixon Street Shepparton 3631
Call us: 1300 514 811 | Fax: 03 9376 0317
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.
