Meet the team at Benchmark Psychology
Here you can read all about the team at Benchmark Psychology, which includes decades of experience and clinical specialisation, many areas of expertise and effective modes of practice.
Dr Aaron Frost
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 2818132L
Clinical supervision
Consultancy
Career mentoring
Trauma
Sexual dysfunction
Behavioural problems in children
Personality disorders
Early psychosis
Dr Julieta Castellini
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 4767641W
Clinical Supervision
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Relationship Difficulties
Adjustment and life transitions
Personality Disorders
Aaron is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of Benchmark Psychology. He has worked in both research and clinical settings, where he has developed expertise in a range of different presenting problems. Aaron is also a STAP accredited supervisor and has been a supervisor for both Griffith and the University of Queensland.
Julieta draws upon a variety of evidence based psychological therapies and tailors these to best assist her clients with a range of presenting difficulties. She believes strongly in the importance of a collaborative process and is client-centred in her approach. She has a strong interest in working with clients who have experienced trauma or difficult life experiences and clients from non-English speaking backgrounds.
Shalini Alé
Clinical Psychologist
Provider number 4876721Y
Anxiety and Panic
Depression
Coping with Marital Separation
Managing Chronic Illness
Treatment for Adolescents
Clients who identify as LGBTQI
Drug and Alcohol Addiction
Sleep Problems
Dr Jasmine Pang
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 5061261J
Trauma and Crisis
Children and Adolescents
Families
Anxiety
Personality Disorder
Grief and Loss
AHPRA certified Clinical Supervisor
Shalini primarily works with adolescents and adults and has experience in treating a wide range of presenting problems, she has a client-focused approach and is passionate about achieving long term sustainable change.
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Jasmine has worked over the past 12 years in government, community and inpatient settings in Singapore as well as in Australia and moved around the world. Jasmine has a particular interest in supporting children and families who have experienced trauma or adversity. She practices from a person centred philosophy working from evidence-based models and works with individuals across the lifespan towards their goals.
Dr Jennifer Wilson
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 4717581F
Couples therapy
Parenting
Depression
Anxiety
Adjustment to life changes
Children's mental health
Child behaviour problems
Dr Grace Lynam (née Sweeney)
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 5061261J
Autism Spectrum
Adjustment issues
Parenting support
Child Behaviour Issues
Children and Adolescents
Mindfulness
Anxiety
Depression
Jenni’s PHD research focused on the development of children’s thinking and reasoning skills, and the role that temperament plays in children’s mental health. Jenni combines evidenced-based treatments with a compassionate approach, and aims to work with each person’s strengths to help people achieve lasting change.
Grace is experienced in helping children, adolescents, and adults with a variety of presenting concerns and has a special interest in supporting children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families. Grace is trained in a number of evidence-based interventions for children and families, including Applied Behavioural Analysis, the Secret Agent Society program and Triple P Positive Parenting Program. Grace has completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Grace's therapeutic approach is centered on creating empowerment and self-compassion, in all ages.
Dr Kylee Forrest
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 4674191A
Pre and post-natal adjustment
Difficulties during adolescence
Anxiety in children and adults
Adjustment disorders
Interpersonal difficulties
Grief
Depression
Children on the autism spectrum
Dr Tania McMahon
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number 5028411X
Behavioural Addictions
Substance use disorders
Eating disorders
Anxiety
Procrastination and stress management
Life transitions and adjustment
Online Gaming
Kylee completed her Doctorate with a focus on childhood anxiety, and is also broadly experienced in working with child, adolescent and adult clients experiencing a range of concerns. Kylee has a special interest in supporting couples along the journey of starting a family and adjusting to parenthood. Kylee works collaboratively with clients and their support networks and recognises the courage taken to seek help.
Tania holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and has a special interest in treating a range of behavioural addictions, particularly internet and online gaming. She has clinical experience working with adolescents and adults with a variety of presenting problems, and draws on a number of evidence-based treatments in therapy. Tania aims to integrate new technologies and research into therapy to achieve the best outcomes possible.
Dr Cate Hearn
Clinical Psychologist
Provider number 5036692F
Autism Spectrum
Anxiety
Social Anxiety
Parenting Support
Child Behaviour Management
Borderline personality disorder
OCD
Phobias
Dr Alison Bocquée
Clinical Psychologist
Provider number 4364873Y
Children and Families
Parent- Child Relationship
Anxiety and Trauma
Sleep Issues
Mood Disorders
Family Problems
Clinical Supervision
As well as being a registered psychologist, Cate remains a registered teacher and comes from a strong educational background. She has a particular interest in educational assessments around learning difficulties and giftedness. In her treatment work, Cate has a passion for working with children and families, particularly with emotional and behavioural problems. Cate also works across the lifespan with anxiety and mood disorders.
Alison is a Clinical Psychologist and has over 15 years’ experience working in Brisbane-based government and private community and inpatient settings with individuals across the lifespan, presenting with a range of mental health concerns, developmental conditions, and those with dual or more complex presentations.
Rebecca Frost
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Provider Number 4842581J
Couples therapy
Parenting Support
Personality disorders
Sexual Dysfunction
Anxiety in adults and children
Child behaviour issues
Pre and post-natal concerns
Giftedness in children
Dr Leona Chun
Clinical Psychologist
Provider Number TBA
Cross Cultural Issues
Adjustment to Medical Problems
Trauma
Suicide and Self Harm
Parenting
Education and Consultancy
Depression
Anxiety
Rebecca has experience helping individuals and families with a range of problems. She believes in supporting strong relationships of all types, including couples as well as parents and their children. She is currently completing her PhD researching the distress that can be experienced by couples as a result of sexual desire problems, and this is a strong area of clinical interest for her.
Leona’s work draws on the key values of client-centred and strengths-based approaches. Leona is skilled in evidence-based interventions including: Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Circle of Security Parenting (COS-P).
Natalie Miller
Clinical Psychology Registrar
Provider Number 5465351A
Adolescents
Young Adults
Depression
Substance Use
Adjustment difficulties
Older Adults
Natalie enjoys working with adolescents, young adults, and older adults. She has experience with individuals presenting with depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, relationship issues, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation, and substance misuse. She has worked in both the private and government sector, such as non-profit organisations and Queensland Correctional Services.
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