Lucy is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience, having worked in a range of different settings including the Public Sector (Disability Services, Adult Community Mental Health) and Private Practice. She uses evidence based practice and uses treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Eating Disorders. 

Lucy has a particular interest in working with PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Eating Disorders, ADHD and Major Mental Illness.  She has a particular interest in early intervention programs to assist workers to return to work quickly after physical or psychological injury.  She is a Credentialed Eating Disorders Practitioner (ANZAED) and an accredited EMDRAA EMDR practitioner, in addition to being an AHPRA assessor.

Lucy holds Psychology Board Supervisor status, and she supervises psychologists at all stages of their career to develop skill across several different areas of their careers. Lucy currently works Monday to Friday at Launceston Psychology Clinic.

Kylie is a Registered Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults.

Kylie has worked extensively in educational settings and more recently in private practice supporting children, young people and their families with a broad range of issues including anxiety, depression, Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorders, social skills and friendship issues.

Kylie uses evidence based practice and treatment modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, EMDR, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Play and Art Therapies. Kylie has long recognised the therapeutic benefits of working alongside animals and her trained and certified therapy dog Paddington is available for both children and adults.

Kylie has also recently commenced offering Equine Assisted Therapy to clients who may benefit from this approach. Equine Assisted Therapy is an adjunct therapy conducted outdoors with equines (horses, ponies and donkeys). It is developed and theoretically underpinned by evidence based modalities and is a skills based program to support clients to learn mindfulness, emotional regulation, relaxation and coping strategies.

Clients may also choose to access this outdoor setting for counselling as many report “walking and talking in nature” as a more enjoyable and relaxing option for participation in therapy.

Lily is a psychologist with experience in adolescent and adult mental health. She uses evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and incorporates mindfulness-based strategies into her practice. Lily is interested in providing a safe and judgment free space for her clients to better understand and improve their mental health.

Molly is a Psychologist with experience working with adults, adolescents, and children. Molly uses evidence based therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Molly also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders (CBT-E) and MANTRA. 

Molly works with all ages with a range of presenting concerns, however has a particular interest in eating disorders and body image difficulties, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma. Molly conducts assessments for bariatric surgery, along with cognitive and academic assessments. She is a credentialed eating disorder clinician with ANZAED.

Holly is a psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents and adults. She takes a flexible and client-centred approach using evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour.

Holly is interested in providing assessment and therapy for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety and mood disorders, persistent pain, and adjustment to life stressors.

Richard is a psychologist with experience in the assessment and treatment of adolescents and young adults. He takes a flexible and client-centred approach using evidence-based therapies. He is trained and experienced in the use of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Richard has a particular interest in working with athletes at all levels to develop the psychological skills to boost their performance. He also provides therapy for a range of mental health conditions including anxiety and mood disorders and adjustment to life stressors.

Richard is an active member of Tasmania’s sporting community and has worked to support a range of individuals and sporting clubs and groups. He works with the full spectrum of competition including recreational participants and local representatives, all the way through to athletes competing at world championship events. He has experience working with people from a broad range of sports and enjoys learning the intricacies of each sport so he can adapt his knowledge to provide the best psychological approach for the client.

Megan Smoak, “Smoak” is a Clinical Psychologist and Board endorsed clinical supervisor. 

Smoak has a person centred approach to therapy that is tailored to each individual client, supported by a range of evidence based therapeutic frameworks including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) and ACT. 

Smoak has worked in academic roles as a lecturer and academic supervisor and is currently part of the international assessment team for the Certificate of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy (CPAT)*.  

Smoak has experience working with a wide variety of populations and presentations including Gender Dysphoria management and transition support, management of ADHD particularly late diagnosed adults and therapeutic management and integration of non psychotic non ordinary states of consciousness, such as PAT integration. 

Please note that Smoak is a Clinical Psychologist and is not able to offer Psychedelic Assisted Therapy dosing sessions. Smoak’s work at LPC, and through online National consultation, has focused on integration of experiences of non ordinary states of consciousness after medical trials involving psychedelic substances including positive ontological shock and ‘bad trip’ integration. 

Non ordinary states can also stem from practices such as: 
– Meditation  
– Breathwork 
– Psychedelic medicines 

Smoak has a meditation practice spanning over 30 years, is a CPAT graduate and assessor, and has participated in a range of breathwork training, therefore is able to support integration based on clinical experience and contemporary research into this emerging area.  

Smoak is committed to providing evidence based clinical practices to support clients to achieve significant and lasting improvement in their psychological resilience and overall enjoyment of their lives. 

* CPAT, through Mind Medicine Australia (MMA) is Australia’s first psychedelic assisted therapist training program to receive official Australian Medical Council endorsement 

***Smoak is not currently accepting new referrals for children and young people for mood disorders or ADHD in 2025 (transgender children will be considered on a case by case basis)  

Ashleigh is a Psychologist who works across the lifespan using evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy, to help treat a variety of presenting concerns. She has experience working with anxiety, depression and stress, however, has a particular interest in working with children and pre-teens, as well as neurodivergent clients. She is currently working through her Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Eating Disorders training and hopes to incorporate this into her work with clients with Autism and ADHD who also experience eating difficulties.

Ashleigh conducts cognitive and academic assessments, however, has a special interest in seeing individuals 16-years-old and above for Autism assessments. Ashleigh works at Launceston Psychology Clinic on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. When not at work, you will find her reading a good book, making Lego or walking her two greyhounds.

Megan is a Provisional Counsellor who enjoys working with adults, supporting them to develop therapeutic skills and strategies they need to improve their lives. Megan uses evidence-based interventions, particularly Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work with clients.

Megan has had a broad work experience prior to joining the Clinic including roles in the public and not for profit sectors. Megan works with people experiencing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, difficulties in their primary or important relationships, returning to work after psychological injuries, separation, or post separation issues. Megan enjoys supporting people to achieve their goals, improve their physical and mental wellbeing within a warm and safe therapeutic environment.

Megan works at the clinic Tuesdays 9-5pm and Wed 9-1pm.

Sharon is part of our reception team and you will see her two days a week at LPC. She has over 40 years of customer service experience across various roles throughout her career.  With a keen eye for detail and a passion for customer service, Sharon is a wonderful addition to our admin team.

Jessie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over ten years of experience in the medical field.

Jessie draws from a range of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy to tailor treatment to the individual client. Jessie is currently working towards becoming an accredited EMDR practitioner and she has a keen interest in perinatal mental health and matrescence.  Jessie is also working towards becoming an accredited perinatal mental health provider through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence.

Jessie is available for professional supervision for Social Workers, offering practice supervision, group  supervision and support through the AASW mental health accreditation process.

Jessie works Monday to Wednesday at the Launceston Psychology Clinic.

Jodie joined the team in 2023, as a Provisional Psychologist. Jodie has an extensive background working in Allied Health. She has since completed her Master of Professional Psychology and is near completion of her sixth Internship year.

Jodie uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Jodie works with individuals of all ages with anxiety, depression, grief, neurodiversity, and managing life transitions and stress.

As a provisional psychologist, Jodie is continuing to build her skills and knowledge base, in order to obtain her general Psychologist registration. Jodie offers a safe and non-judgemental environment, to better assist her clients to explore and improve their mental health.

Hannah joined the team in 2024, as a Provisional Psychologist. She has recently completed her Master of Professional Psychology and is now beginning her internship year.

Hannah uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, , and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help individuals of all ages.

Hannah has a particular interest in working with people with anxiety and depression. Hannah adopts a warm, empathic approach, working with people from all different backgrounds, to help them better understand and improve their mental health.

Justine is a registered Psychologist. She has an extensive background in workplace related wellbeing and psychological safety, having worked in the Corporate sector for thirty years.

She supports adults with anxiety, stress and burnout, workplace related conflict and relationship distress; life and career transitions. 

She also has an interest in women’s health and wellbeing, including positive aging, relationship matters, life transitions, intimacy, grief and loss. 

She works from a CBT model, and utilises, DBT, ACT and Buddhist informed psychotherapy. Justine enjoys spending her spare time outdoors, riding her horses, bushwalking and gardening.

Sally is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience. She has worked in a range of settings including the Public Sector (Adult Community Mental Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health and Alcohol and Drug Services) and Private Practice. Sally draws on evidenced based practices in the treatment modalities of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Internal Family Systems Therapy.

Sally has a keen interest in working with trauma (i.e., Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (CPTSD), Personality Disorders, and Major Mental Illnesses with complex comorbidities such as Substance Use Disorder or Psychotic Disorders (i.e., First Episode Psychosis).

Sally has a particular interest in Psychological Assessments and Reporting for the following purposes:

• Cognitive Capacity including early dementia screening
• NDIS psychological assessments and reporting
• Return to Work assessments and reporting
• Applying for Work assessments and reporting

Sally holds a current Psychology Board Supervisor status and supervises a range of psychologists from students through early career and mid-career psychologists. 

Sally works at the Launceston Psychology Clinic Tuesday – Friday each week.

Katie is a compassionate and dedicated Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 13 years of clinical experience across various settings, including the Tasmanian Health Service, non-government mental health organisations, and private practice. She is committed to creating a supportive and relaxed environment for her clients, utilising evidence-based practices tailored to their unique needs.

With a strong foundation in a variety of therapeutic modalities, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solutions-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Emotion-Focused Individual Therapy, and Schema Therapy, Katie skilfully adapts her approach to best support each individual. She is also actively expanding her expertise by pursuing training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

Katie’s practice focuses on providing compassionate support to individuals navigating anxiety, mood disorders, stress-related injuries, and trauma. She has a special interest in working with individuals on the autism spectrum and those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), particularly addressing the unique challenges faced by those receiving a later life diagnosis, as well as supporting parents and caregivers. Recognising the significant impact of caregiver burnout, Katie is dedicated to offering empathetic support and resources to help them thrive.

In addition to her clinical work, Katie generously shares her knowledge and experience by providing professional supervision to fellow Social Workers, with a focus on practice supervision and guiding peers through the AASW mental health accreditation process.