Registered Psychologist + Certified Practising Speech Pathologist
MPsych (Clinical), MSpPath, BPsych (Hons), CPSP, MAPS

This is Adrian! He’s a Registered Psychologist and Certified Practising Speech Pathologist who brings a rare dual-discipline perspective to Mind Matters Psychology Gippsland. With master’s degrees in both Clinical Psychology and Speech Pathology, Adrian combines expertise in communication, emotion, and human psychology.

He works with people of all ages experiencing a variety of difficulties such as anxiety, mood, trauma, ADHD, autism, relationship challenges, sleep disturbance, learning issues, intellectual disability, stress, and personality disorders. Adrian’s approach is friendly, evidence-based, collaborative, and practical, aiming to support real and lasting change.

Getting to know Adrian

01. Adrian is deeply interested in the relationship between language, emotion, and identity intertwine—and how improving communication can transform relationships and wellbeing.

02. Outside of work, he enjoys songwriting and tennis. He’s a loving husband and father who values family life and time outdoors.

03. Born and raised in Gippsland, Adrian is passionate about nurturing creativity, global thinking, and bringing a greater sense of balance into the world to help reduce polarisation.

Clinical experience and therapeutic approaches

Adrian has worked across public settings, including multiple state government departments comprising specialist schools and child welfare/wellbeing, as well as in private treatment clinics. His work is guided by curiosity, warmth, and respect for each client’s individuality.

He has training and experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills, Schema Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. He is also recognised by the Australian Psychological Society as a clinician in CBT for Insomnia.

Adrian’s practice is further informed by his training in psychodynamic approaches such as Transference-Focused Psychotherapy and Mentalisation-Based Treatment, and he integrates treatment elements from the Incredible Years Parenting Program, the Early Start Denver Model, and ACT for ADHD.

Adrian’s qualifications, training & awards

Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Master of Speech Pathology

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Certified Practising Speech Pathologist (Speech Pathology Australia)

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA)

Member – Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

Certificate IV in Hypnotherapy – Academy of Hypnotic Science

Publication – Journal of Intellectual Disabilities and Offending Behaviour (Emerald Publishing Award for Excellence)

Deakin University Honours Conference Award (2016)

Fellow – Committee for Gippsland Community Leadership Program

Clinical Psychologist
BSocSc (Psych), PGDipPsych, PGDipProfPsych, MPsych (Clinical)

Danica is a Clinical Psychologist here at Mind Matters Psychology, and is committed to supporting individuals in the Gippsland region. Danica cares about improving the wellbeing of her clients (adults and young adults aged 16 years +) and practices in a warm, and engaging interpersonal style. Danica draws from her experience in both public mental health and private practice to deliver evidence-based therapy to suit individual needs.

Getting to know Danica

01. Outside of work Danica is a mother to one delightful little girl, and enjoys spending time with her family and friends.

02. Danica is born and bred in Gippsland, and is pleased to be able to increase the accessibility of mental health services in the area.

03. Danica believes in the importance of a healthy work-life balance, and will set off on weekends away and holidays whenever possible.

Clinical experience and therapeutic approaches

Danica is experienced in a variety of therapies with individuals and groups, including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindful Self-Compassion and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Danica utilisies these therapies across a wide range of presenting difficulties.

Danica's qualifications & training

Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology

Master of Clinical Psychology

Practice Manager

Lisa’s Therapy Dog

We can’t forget Daisy the Dalmatian. Daisy was born on Boxing Day 2020 and completed her Therapy Dog and Handler course (with Lisa) in March 2022, to become our therapy dog at the Mind Matters Psychology clinic. Daisy loves squeaky toys, chewing sticks, long walks, eating blueberries, playing tug, and cuddles. She has a sister, Sunny, and together they are most definitely double trouble.