Shine Strong Psychology

Get to know Shine Strong Psychology

From Shine Strong Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Sessions offer practical coping techniques and modern psychological approaches in a relaxed, safe, and fully confidential environment. The team uses evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs, with a versatile therapeutic toolkit that may include EMDR, cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and other specialised approaches depending on each person's concerns. Practitioners work collaboratively with clients to understand their unique experiences and help them develop practical skills and resilience. The focus is on supporting individuals through a variety of challenges—from trauma and anxiety to depression and life transitions—with compassionate, trauma-informed care that respects each person's cultural background and circumstances.

• Meet the team

  The team comprises six qualified mental health professionals with extensive experience. Zoe Swan is a psychologist with 10 years of counselling experience and expertise in trauma, PTSD, anxiety, and grief, offering a culturally informed approach as a proud Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman. Shea Fleming is a registered psychologist with diverse experience in crisis response and NDIS services, trained in cognitive behaviour therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and dialectical behaviour therapy. Gemma Elms is a psychologist with over 15 years of experience in correctional and community settings, specialising in trauma-informed care and behavioural change. Emily Hapea is an accredited mental health social worker and EMDR therapist with over 15 years of trauma experience working across the lifespan. Tristan Henderson is a clinical counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist with more than two decades of experience, trained in EMDR and specialised trauma approaches. Aparna Sekhar is a psychologist with over 20 years of experience across mental health and forensic settings, trained in EMDR.