Meet our Psychologists
Our dedicated team is committed to supporting both parents and children. From clinical to provisional psychologists, we offer diverse expertise with a compassionate touch. Discover personalised care tailored to your family's unique needs.
Psychologists
Skye
Skye is a Clinical psychologist who has provided assessment services to children and their families for over 15 years. She works hard to empower children by including them in decision making throughout their assessment, and in age-appropriate feedback and planning meetings. Above everything else, Skye aims to make sure that assessments are fun for children! When Skye is not working directly with families, she is often running workshops for teachers, parents, Psychologists, and postgraduate psychology students.
Mike
Mike, an experienced Educator and Psychologist, is dedicated to supporting students in reaching their full potential, focusing on assessing and managing specific learning difficulties. For more than a decade, he has worked as a Psychologist, emphasizing educational development in children. A former SPELD SA Specialist Tutor, Mike has a strong, enduring connection with the SPELD SA community.
Katherine
Katherine, a Provisional Psychologist, is completing the final months of her Master's in Clinical Psychology training at the University of Adelaide. Before joining SPELD SA, she conducted research at Orygen, focusing on Youth Mental Health. Katherine adopts a holistic assessment approach, considering the academic, social, and wellbeing impacts of learning difficulties. Known for her warm and playful approach, she collaborates closely with children and families. Outside work, she indulges in her interests of live music, spending time in nature, and knitting.
Ecaterina
Ecaterina is a Provisional Psychologist currently in the final months of her Master of Clinical Psychology training at Flinders University. Before coming to SPELD SA, Ecaterina worked as a Mental Health Social Worker across government, NGO, education, and private practice in the roles of Family Counsellor, Student Counsellor, and Youth Clinician. Ecaterina brings a friendly and curious approach to her work with children and families, and she can offer some of the services in Russian language. When she is not working or studying, she enjoys spending time with her family and values good food and coffee.
Stephanie
Stephanie is a Registered Psychologist who particularly enjoys working with younger children and with children affected by anxiety. Fluent in English and Greek, she offers Greek-speaking families the option of conducting the initial interview and feedback session in Greek, while the testing session with the child remains in English. Clients appreciate Stephanie for her gentle, compassionate, and calm approach. In her free time, she enjoys family and friends, dancing, and beach outings.
Samantha
Sam is a provisional psychologist who has experience in administering psycho-educational assessments for learning difficulties as well as working in public education as a Student Support Officer.
Sam uses her knowledge of assessments and education policy surrounding learning disability to help individuals and families navigate diagnoses and accessing support in the classroom.
Her specific interest lies in assistive technology as a support tool for children and adults with learning disabilities and difficulties.
