Staff Profiles

Dr John Irvine

Dr John was born and raised in Sydney where he attended Fort Street High and then Bathurst Teachers College. He graduated in 1960 and had his own one teacher school south of Deniliquin at the age of 18 – four years older tha...

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Heather Irvine-Rundle

HEATHER IRVINE-RUNDLE - Clinical Psychologist - B.A. (Hons), M. Psych. (Clin) Heather is a Clinical Psychologist who commenced working at the R.E.A.D. Clinic in 1998 as an intern psychologist. She continued to work whilst she com...

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Sara Clignett

Sara Clignett is a consulting psychologist who first started work at the READ Clinic in 2006. She completed her Bachelor of Arts (psych) degree at Sydney University and then went onto do a Post Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy....

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Andrew Sozomenou

Andrew Sozomenou B.Sc. (Hons) Psychology, Assoc MAPS Andrew Sozomenou is a registered Psychologist with over 15 years experience in the field. He completed a BSc (psychology) at the University of NSW. He has worked in a broad ran...

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Claudia Kraiuhin

MS CLAUDIA KRAIUHIN: (B.A. (Hons); M.A. (Preliminary, with Merit); M.Clin. Psych; MAPS; Member of the Colleges of Clinical Neuropsychologists) Claudia's expertise in psychology is based on academic training to postgraduate level ...

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Asher Morisson

B.Psych (Hons), M. Psych (Clin) Asher is a clinical psychologist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of psychological issues in children and adolescents. Asher completed his Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) in 2005 at...

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Jennifer Palmer

Dip C.H. RMASCH MASTA Jenny is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, Registered P.S.H. Therapist and a Certified Hypnobirthing Practitioner. Jenny has worked from the rooms of the R.E.A.D. Clinic for over 10 years.   What is P.S.H.?...

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John Hamilton

B.A.; Dip. Ed.; M.A.; MAPsS. John has consulted at the Clinic for over 10 years. John specialises in adolescent counselling, conflict resolution, pain management, marital counselling, anxiety/stress management, grief conselling, ...

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Amanda Jefferys

Qualifications: B. Psych (Hons), Masters Health Psychology, Currently Doctorate in Clinical Health Psychology. APS Membership: Associate Member of APS. Days worked: Mon- Thursday Therapy Conducted: Across multiple modalities in...

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Larissa Lagerewskij

Larissa Lagerewskij has a Masters in Psychology (Education) from the University of Tasmania. She has been practising as a psychologist since 1994. Larissa commenced working at the READ clinic in 2010. She is also a qualified ...

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Sharon Read

Sharon has a background in early education and has a special gift for working with children of all ages and their families. Sharon undertakes many assessments for the clinic and within her reports she is able to offer practical, w...

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Dr Ashley Craig

BSc (Hons; UNSW), PhD (UNSW), Honorary Doctorate (for work in neurological disorder; awarded 2002 from South Western University, Bulgaria) Clinical Psychologist Adult Team leader, READ Clinic Professor, Rehabilitation Studies U...

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Jennifer Hadden

Jennifer has been a member of the R.E.A.D. Clinic team for approximately 10 years. She works with children, adolescents and adults in the areas of anxiety,depression and relationship difficulties. Jennifer is also trained in ...

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Nada Potter

Nada Potter is a registered psychologist having completed her training in 2005. With a strong background in childhood education with formal qualifications in Early Childhood education, Special Education as well as a Masters degree...

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Dr Diane Bull

Currently a conjoint Senior Lecturer and for the past thirty years I have held positions at the University of Newcastle at both the Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses, which have included: Deputy Dean; Programme Director and Senior L...

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Helen Maxted

Dr Helen Maxted BSc, PGCE, Dclinpsy Helen Maxted is a UK trained Clinical Psychologist. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Birmingham. She then completed a postgraduate certificate in...

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Derek Gilligan

Dr Derek Gilligan is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist. His formal Qualifications include an Honours undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Newcastle, a Masters in Clinical Psychology also from the Universit...

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Peter Tryon

Registered Psychologist & Parenting Educator PSY0001268990 BA, Dip Teach, BComm, Grad. Dip. Soc Sciences (Psychology), MLitt (Psych), MEd (Counselling Psychology), MAPS Assoc. Following a career in education as a teacher an...

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Rosie Irvine

Massage Therapist Profile Rosie commenced training in 2002 with initial study focusing on Nutrition. After developing a thorough understanding of the crucial role diet plays in an individual’s health, Rosie went on to do sp...

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Warwick Irvine

Warwick initially trained as a teacher and taught for three years in Papua and New Guinea. Whilst there, he commenced a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and Sociology) by correspondence. Upon his return to Australia he co...

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Vicki Gibbs

MAPS Clinical Psychologist B.Psych (Hons), M. Clin. Psych. Vicki Gibbs is a Clinical Psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has specialised training and experience in the diagnosis and tre...

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Kristy Johns

 Kristy Johns       B.Arts (Psych) (Hons), MPsycClin, MAPS Kristy is a registered Psychologist who completed both her undergraduate and Psychology Clinical Masters degree at the University of Newcast...

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