About Us

Carmel Wauchope MAAPi

(Clinical & Counselling Psychologist)

Principal psychologist Carmel Wauchope has 20 years’ experience working as a psychologist in Victoria and South Australia. She has Chaired of the Australian Psychological Society SA State Branch, is a Fellow of the APS Clinical and Counselling Colleges of psychologists. Carmel has completed certificate training in EMDR (Trauma treatment), Schema Therapy, Family Therapy and Equine Facilitated Therapy.

Carmel’s therapeutic and intervention work includes working with complex families, individuals, adolescents and children on a range of issues including relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, anxiety and depression. The theoretical framework of her work is Mindfulness Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is underpinned by her own mindfulness practice and a practical application of child development knowledge and behaviour education. This practical application is demonstrated in the co-parenting of her and her husband’s four young adults.

Robert Elmer MAPS

(Clinical & Forensic Psychologist)

Robert Elmer – Robert Elmer is a psychologist with a broad background in working with adults, youth and their families. He initially worked as a counsellor in South Australia and Tasmania using Experiential and Transactional Analysis techniques to assist young people with severe behavioural issues. He has been a practitioner of meditation and Integral Yoga for 30 years after studying and teaching in India and Australia. He is a registered member of the Australian and British Psychological Societies and for the past ten years he has been providing psychological assessments and interventions in both individual and group settings for adults with a variety of presenting issues.

Robert is an experienced practitioner in CBT, Behavioural and Mindfulness techniques and has recently returned from working in Britain as a Chartered Psychologist developing Mindfulness techniques for psychiatric patients in a private hospital setting. Married, and a father of two very independent adult children, he is also an enthusiastic sailor, trekker, traveller and sometime handyman.

Sally Goodwin MAAPi

(Health Psychologist)

Sally is a psychologist with a special interest in supporting people of all ages to manage health issues such as chronic illness, pain, cancer, adapting to any new diagnosis, supporting loved ones through health crises and implementing lifestyle changes to support health and wellbeing. Sally also enjoys working with people who are experiencing other life challenges relating to relationships, career or retirement as well as anxiety and depression. She utilises the principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness to assist people to navigate their way through the ups and downs of life.

Sally completed a Master of Psychology (Health) at the University of Adelaide and has experience in hospital inpatient/outpatient, acute custodial and private practice settings. She is experienced in working in a culturally diverse environment and is committed to providing an inclusive, safe space for people to access the support they need. She is the mother of three adolescent boys and enjoys hiking, live music and travelling.

Jonathan Osis MAPS

(Clinical Psychologist)

Jonathan is a clinical psychologist who holds a keen interest in providing support to adults, children and adolescents with complex needs. Jonathan provides tailor-made therapy to support the needs of the individual and works within the framework of the third wave of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), integrating aspects of Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his work.

Jonathan has experience working with individuals with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety and depressive disorders, trauma-related disorders, substance abuse disorders, and personality disorders. Jonathan is enthusiastic about listening to the stories of individuals with mental health concerns and assisting them in accomplishing their goals through promoting wellbeing and positive decision-making opportunities. Jonathan is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.

Dr Michael Proeve MAPS

(Clinical & Forensic Psychologist)

Michael works from the office of Astute Psychology in his own practice, Turas Psychology. He is a clinical and forensic psychologist providing therapy, assessment, and consulting. Michael can be contacted by email – turas.psychology@gmail.com, or on 0422 304 540.

Practice Manager

Gemma Davies.

Reception Staff

Darcy.