PRINCIPAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Luke Ireland
Luke has over 15 years of experience providing psychotherapy and is pleased to share the wealth of knowledge he has gained during his career across diverse clinical populations including community mental health, complex trauma, disadvantaged youth, disability (Luke is NDIS accredited for therapeutic supports), professional sporting teams, health professionals, parents and more.
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I offer individual and couples’ psychotherapy for adults, and I greatly enjoy the challenge of working with a wide range of people and their concerns. I do, however, have some specific interests and areas of expertise:
• Recovery from trauma, grief and loss: I prioritise creating a safe space where survivors can access their natural resilience to promote healing. I have a keen interest in Trauma Theory and am committed to validating the effects of trauma on the brain and also providing Psychoeducation around proactive ways to move through the associated grief and loss
• Depression and Anxiety; I blend cognitive-behavioural techniques DBT and ACT practices with an exploration of the underlying causes of distress.
• Habit Change and Goal Setting: I use motivational interviewing techniques to help people get unstuck from the patterns that trouble them most and make desired changes in their lives.
• Employment and Career Consultation: I help people recover from job loss, change careers, maintain professional roles, deal with workplace politics and address creative blocks.
• Exploring Identity: I provide an accepting space for discovery in which people can explore who they are, where they’re going, and who they want to be.
• Emotional Regulation and Conflict Resolution: I teach interpersonal skills and coping tools to help people communicate assertively and improve their relationships.
• Parenting Support: Parenting is tough! I have four boys under 11 and love supporting parents of all ages to navigate the challenges associated with parenting life.
Everyone is welcome! I am interested in inviting those who may not feel as comfortable in all treatment spaces; members of the LGBTQIA+ communities, members of marginalised groups, those in non-traditional relationships and everyone else who struggles with how to succeed on this planet without forcing themselves to fit in.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Allison Scott
Allison has been practising as a registered psychologist for over 20 years, working in education, child and family health, and private practice. Allison aims to provide a relaxed and respectful space so that clients feel safe to address issues, build skills and develop insights about themselves and what’s important to them.
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Allison is passionate about assisting clients to overcome challenges and live authentic and fulfilling lives. She enjoys working with clients of all ages (including children, adolescents and their families), presenting with a variety of issues.
Allison’s areas of interest include: Anxiety, Depression, Behavioural difficulties, Stress, Anger, Social issues, Self-esteem, Family, parenting and relationship issues, School issues, Challenges associated with life transitions, and Postnatal depression.
Allison works predominantly within the evidence-based frameworks of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Allison values working collaboratively with other health professionals and services (including schools) to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Rebecca Rothwell
Rebecca is a registered psychologist with over 20 years of experience providing mental health support to clients across a variety of community health care settings. Rebecca delivers her therapy sessions with care and compassion and aims to provide a space were clients feel heard and understood.
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Therapeutic interventions are drawn from evidence treatments and include: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Rebecca’s areas of interest include; anxiety, mood disorders, challenges associated with life transitions such as those created by changes in work, family or health circumstances, health psychology, carer support, and parenting support.
Rebecca has extensive experience in child and adolescent mental health and enjoys working in partnership with schools and other educational settings to provide support and guidance around student’s mental health.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Adam Coates
Adam is a registered psychologist with 19 years’ experience. He has worked extensively in adult mental health, in both the private and public sector.
Adam has strong interest in mood and anxiety disorders, as well as recovery from trauma and loss, managing stress and goal setting.
Adam predominately uses Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques in his work but adopts an individualised approach to each client.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Jo-Elle Warhurst
Jo-Elle is a registered psychologist with over 20 years experience consulting with clients across Australia, America and the UK. She has specialised in supporting clients within public, private and clinical settings to stabilise their psychological symptoms and achieve recovery, personal development and growth.
Jo-Elle’s direct, authentic and high energy therapeutic style, motivates clients to achieve optimal results and experience long lasting improvements in their well-being well beyond the therapeutic consultation period.
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Grounded in neuro-scientific principles, Jo-Elle assists clients to gain a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, to achieve sustained results in their well-being, relationships and career. Jo-Elle’s strength-based approach assists clients to leverage off their unique internal assets, to guide their recovery journey.
Through the application of CBT, positive psychology, and mindfulness principles, Jo-Elle equips clients with practical strategies to stabilise the most common presentations, including anxiety, mood fluctuations, insomnia, and unhelpful thoughts; rebuilding their self-efficacy to strengthen their recovery and achieve self-development.
Jo-Elle holds a Bachelor of Arts Psychology and Diploma of Applied Psychology with the University of Wollongong. She completed Organistation Psychology at the University of Miami, USA, and holds a Masters in Psychological Research Methods from the Open University, UK. Jo-Elle is registered with Medicare, DVA, and Work Cover NSW (SIRA). She delivers services within clinical therapeutic practice, the Workers Compensation Scheme, EAP, and critical incident response and Corporate training and development within both private and public sectors.
Jo-Elle possesses experience in the following diagnoses:
• Major Depressive Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Post-traumatic stress disorder
• Bi Polar Disorder
• ADHD / ADD / ODD
• Personality Disorders
• ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Substance Misuse Disorders
• Addictive Disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Eating Disorders
• Schizophrenia
• Agoraphobia / Social Anxiety
PSYCHOLOGIST
Liz Gould
Liz is a registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor with over 20 years’ experience, speialising in the areas of psychological well-being and its impact on quality of life and workplace performance. Liz holds a depth of experience in supporting and addressing mental health and trauma impacts on individuals as well as coaching for individual personal development, executive and leadership coaching, and specialised expertise in high-risk and high-performance environments.
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Her depth of experience includes over 10 years working with Australian and International Elite Athletes (preparing them for such events as Olympic Games and World Championships). She is an expert in psychological safety and trauma informed best practice as well as team culture and its impact on organistational performance.
Whilst high performance has been a significant part of her career history, her passion lies in supporting the individual. As a trauma informed Clinician, Liz combines multiple evidence-based modalities in her practice including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solution- focused therapy, psychological first aid and action based personal coaching aimed to assist clients cope with their current situation, and to promote personal and professional resilience to maintain their well-being as they move forward.
Liz is also an experienced and accredited Executive Coach, Workplace Assessor and Trainer, as well as holding Hogan’s and MBTi endorsements. More recently she was accredited in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA Australia), Trauma Informed Care and Psychological First Aid (Phoenix Australia). She holds master’s level qualifications in Psychology (Sport and Performance) and postgraduate qualifications in Career Development.
PSYCHOLOGIST
Tara Hurster
Tara is a registered Psychologist with 15 years experience supporting adults who have struggled with substance use, other addictions and stress related concerns. She has a very no nonsense and practical approach focusing on psychoeducation and tools building to empower clients to thrive into the future without needing therapy forever.
Tara founded The TARA Clinic (Therapeutic Addiction Recovery Assistance) in 2017,
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Australia’s first long-term online outpatient addiction rehabilitation program. She is excited to be joining About Time Psychology to connect with clients who might be curious about their substance use or other addictive behaviours (such as gambling, pornography use, work, screen time, etc.) or are wanting to explore a more practical approach to stress management and career growth.
While Tara’s primary area of interest is in addiction, she enjoys supporting clients who are struggling with anger, stress, career and business development, and how to manage feelings of distress in a practical way. She has significant experience working with elite athletes, high net worth individuals, C-Suite directors, and people in high pressured environments.
On a practical front, Tara understands that no one fits into a box and therefore uses an eclectic range of therapeutic styles and frameworks to support people to reach their goals. She is formally trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Brainspotting (deeply focused mindfulness). Her approach aligns strongly with the Transtheoretical Model, better known as the Stages of Change. That means that the level of support and guidance will be aligned to your personal readiness for change and therefore you won’t feel rushed or pressured to do things you’re not ready for.
Lauren Piper
Lauren is a registered psychologist with experience supporting adults across private practice, government, community, and occupational rehabilitation settings. She brings a warm, curious, and practical approach to therapy, with a strong interest in helping people better understand themselves, their patterns, and the reasons they think, feel, and respond the way they do.
Originally from South Africa, Lauren has also spent time travelling and backpacking through Asia, which has shaped her interest in people, culture, identity, resilience, and the different ways humans adapt to life’s challenges. Lauren is also a mum and has lived experience of late-diagnosed ADHD, which informs her passion for neurodivergence and neurodiversity-affirming practice.
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Lauren offers individual therapy for adults and enjoys working with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, emotional regulation difficulties, burnout, perfectionism, shame, imposter syndrome, relationship patterns, and life transitions.
She has worked with people experiencing major depressive disorder, anxiety disorders, PTSD, bipolar disorder, ADHD, autism, personality-related difficulties, substance use concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder, social anxiety, and agoraphobia. Lauren has a particular interest in the overlap between neurodivergence and mental health, including masking, rejection sensitivity, chronic self-criticism, emotional dysregulation, and burnout.
Lauren draws from a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR therapy, schema-informed therapy, psychoeducation, and practical skills-based strategies. Her style is warm, direct, thoughtful, and collaborative. She values therapy that feels validating and useful, while also gently challenging clients to notice unhelpful thinking patterns, understand protective coping strategies, and build more compassionate ways of relating to themselves.
Lauren is passionate about helping people feel more understood, more equipped, and more able to create lives that align with who they are, rather than who they have felt pressured to be.