
Meet our team
Expert knowledge & genuine care
Our Clinic Director, Dr Vanessa Winchester, has carefully selected her team of psychologists to provide services at Today's Psychology and Today's Kidz ensuring they pride themselves on their ongoing commitment to professional development and use of current therapeutic strategies.
Our Psychologists are part of a diversified team of professionals who have extensive training and experience in the vast range of psychological conditions.

Dr Vanessa Winchester
Clinic Director

Today's Psychology
Team
Our Psychologists work with children, adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families.
Clinical Psychologists
Registered Psychologists
Provisionally Registered Psychologists
Mental Health Accredited Social Workers

Today's Kidz
Team
Our Today's Kidz Psychologists have a special interest in providing assessment and counselling for young people 7-17 years old and their families.
Clinical Psychologists
Jordan Huselton
Registered Psychologists
Priyanka Nandini
Provisionally Registered Psychologists
Please see our Today's Kidz Website for more specific information about our Kidz Clinic.

Our team ...
supporting each other
Our psychology team attend training programs, seminars and conferences to ensure they have cutting edge knowledge, skills and therapeutic style.
To this end, we often rely on each other to provide additional support and guidance in working with clients.
We provide backup if a Psychologist is on leave, sick or attending training, to ensure your care is not interrupted or delayed.


Team
Profiles

Dr Vanessa Winchester
Clinical Psychologist
Vanessa is a Clinical Psychologist and works with adolescents, adults, older adults, couples and families. She has a particular interest in adolescent issues, including school to work/university transition, peer group conflict, parental conflict and self-esteem. In addition, she has worked extensively with Queensland Health, providing clinical counselling with young people and their families effected by alcohol and drug abuse.

Emma-Kate Muir
Registered Psychologist
Emma-Kate is a Registered Psychologist working with a variety of clients, including people with disabilities, injuries, illnesses, unemployed persons and athletes. Her areas of experience incorporate management of depression, anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, self-esteem, relationship and conflict issues, anger management, vocational guidance, men’s health, illness management, alcohol and drug use, weight management and performance coaching.

Dr Deanne Armstrong
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Deanne Armstrong is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in working with survivors of trauma, and people struggling with long term difficulties (chronic depression or anxiety, difficulty establishing relationships, longstanding unhappiness). She works with adolescents and adults using a person-centred approach to help clients achieve their goals. Deanne also works with couples who are experiencing relationship distress, communication difficulties, the aftermath of infidelity, or seeking to a safe space to discuss difficult topics and reconnect.

Jordan Huselton
Clinical Psychologist
Jordan is a Clinical Psychologist with empathy and compassion, Jordan works collaboratively with clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. Jordan believes that lasting change is fostered by providing a warm and supportive space. Her approach is client-centred and holistic, drawing from evidence-based practices to explore each clients’ story non-judgmentally. Jordan works with individuals experiencing personality difficulties and disorders and with gender issues across the lifespan.

Jamilla Johnson
Clinical Psychologist
Jamilla is a passionate and dedicated psychologist who looks forward to working with you on your therapeutic journey. Jamilla can support you to address concerns or challenges related to depression, anxiety, trauma, OCD, self-esteem, grief and loss, and other mental health concerns. She is a Clinical Psychologist and enjoys working with both young people and adults

Madeline Wood
Registered Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar
Madeline is a registered psychologist, clinical psychology registrar, and member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She is a warm, compassionate clinician who is dedicated to supporting individuals and families to navigate life’s challenges and connect with what matters most to them. Madeline is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered.

Priyanka Nandini
Registered Psychologist
Priyanka is a Registered Psychologist with over 7 years’ experience working with a diverse client population, spanning across lifespan. When you meet Priyanka, you will immediately recognise her gentle and kind nature. Priyanka’s experience is broad and includes working with children and adults with trauma related disorders, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship, conflict issues, transitional and developmental phases.

Justin Mendes
Registered Psychologist
Justin is an empathic, warm and person-centred clinician who is passionate about supporting clients in working through and overcoming their challenges, identifying their strengths and empowering them to build meaningful lives. Justin strives to deliver a personalized, individually tailored therapies which focus on building the capacity of his clients to achieve their overarching goals.

Sarah Bibo
Registered Psychologist
Sarah is a registered psychologist with a deep passion for the transformative power of psychotherapy to foster healing and personal growth. Grounded in ethical, evidence-based practice, Sarah integrates warmth, compassion, and a non-judgmental approach into her work. She is committed to providing a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges.
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Dante Zelakiewicz
Registered Psychologist
Dante is a psychologist who provides a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach to therapy. He works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a range of challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, ADHD, and autism spectrum conditions. Dante integrates therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and trauma-focused modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients in developing insight, resilience, and practical strategies for change.

Helen Shannon
Provisionally Registered Psychologist
Helen is a warm and compassionate Provisionally Registered Psychologist who is currently completing her Master of Clinical Psychology. She has experience working with both children and adults and is passionate about walking alongside clients as they navigate life’s challenges.

Ilse Connell
Provisionally Registered Psychologist
Ilse is a compassionate and dedicated Provisionally Registered Psychologist currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology. Ilse delivers individual DBT skills training sessions to complement the therapy being provided by other psychologists in our clinic. Ilse aims to create a warm, inclusive, and supportive space where clients feel safe and understood as they navigate their individual journeys.

Annalise Henshaw
Provisionally Registered Psychologist
Annalise is a warm and dedicated Provisionally Registered Psychologist with a passion for working with adolescents and adults, no matter where they are in their therapeutic journey. She values individuality and genuineness in therapy, bringing a sprinkle of uniqueness to help others feel comfortable.

Huan Ruan
Mental Health Accredited Social Worker
Huan has a Degree in Social Work (Master’s Qualifying ) and has additionally attained the qualification of Accredited Mental Health Social Worker. Huan is experienced in treating depression, anxiety, as well as alcohol and other substance use disorders. She has special interests in trauma, social anxiety, and multicultural mental health.
Our Reception team
Our Reception team, provides much valued reception support and direction for both administration and accounts payable departments.
Kim, Melissa, Ellen, Ally, Caitlin and Emily are our receptionists at our Strathlink consult rooms. Peter manages our accounts department.
Kim, Melissa, Ellen, Ally, Caitlin and Emily are always approachable and willing to discuss any client feedback, suggestions or concerns.
If you have any questions or would like any further information about our clinic and / or services, please do not hesitate to contact our reception team.


