Anna

The Director of Outlook Ecotherapy, Anna is a clinical psychologist, consultant, and AHPRA board-approved supervisor, with 15 years experience working in public mental health, the not-for-profit sector, international aid, research, and in private practice.

Anna’s special interests include

  • Working with clients experiencing mental ill-health and neurodiversity

  • Working with family systems including parent-child dynamics and whole-of-family though Bowen and Gottman-informed approaches

  • Supervising early career psychologists working towards registration and/or clinical endorsement

  • Using ACT, Attachment, CBT, DBT, Gestalt, Emotion Coaching and Bowen Family Systems models

  • Working towards certification in EMDR, and in time, offering equine-assisted EMDR to people impacted by traumatic life experiences

In her free time, Anna loves ocean swimming, surfing (small waves), trail running, and spending time at the rock pools with her daughter, dog, and husband.

 
 

Michelle

Is a Registered Psychologist that has grown up on the Central Coast. She has a background of 20 years working with children, young people and adults through not-for-profit organisations including Out of Home Care, the education sector, and private practice.

 Michelle utilises a holistic and integrative approach to supporting mental health and well-being and integrates trauma and attachment informed approaches to support connection and emotional safety in her work.

Michelle’s special interests include

  • Working with people who are experiencing the effects of trauma, complex trauma and mental ill-health 

  • Supporting people as they explore their neurodiversity, deepening their self-awareness and embracing their authentic self

  • Supporting women during and after life transitions 

  • Using ACT, EMDR, CBT, creative therapies including Art and Sand-tray therapy, and the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) to inform her work

  • Learning to integrate her therapeutic approaches to equine/animal assisted and nature-based therapies. 

In her free time, Michelle loves being in nature, spending long hot summer days at the beach, attempting to walk her energetic dog Boss, going on adventures, and spending time with her family and friends.

 
 

Meghan

An AASW Registered Social Worker, Equine Assisted Psychotherapist, and Equestrian Australia Coach, Meghan bring immense horse knowledge and wisdom to her clinical practice.

Meghan’s background includes diverse roles in education and student wellbeing, assessment and triage services, private practice, and disability support.

Meghan has special interests in: 

- Supporting children, teens, and young adults

- Assisting clients experiencing ADHD, ASD, Anxiety, emotion regulation challenges, and disability

- Integrating psycho-education, adapted CBT, the EPIs AWARE Model, Gestalt therapy, and experiential practices

-Supporting clients to build interpersonal skills, emotion regulation, decision-making capacity, and clear boundaries

- Facilitating children and teen skills groups

In her free time, Meghan has a deep love for animals, wildlife, and the natural world. She enjoys nature photography, playing team sports, and exploring the Coast with her dog Stanley.