Our Team
Tanya Wilson - Clinical Psychologist
MPsych (Clinical), PostGradDipProfPsych, BSc Psych (Hons), GradDipPsych, BAppSc(HumBio), Member AAPi
Tanya is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working across the lifespan, including with young people, adults, and older adults. Tanya has extensive experience in delivering Dialectical Behavioural Therapy for people with Borderline Personality Disorder. Tanya also has experience working with children and families, along with experience within the forensic setting. Tanya has over 20 years experience in the health industry, focussing on her private practice for over the last 8 years.
Having completed a Masters of Clinical psychology, and is currently undertaking postgraduate learning in Bariatric Counselling, which is another area of health she is passionate about. Tanya has a special interest in anxiety and depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, relationship issues, ADHD and learning difficulties, workplace stress, weight loss, health and wellness, and trauma.
Prior to studying psychology, Tanya studied and practiced Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Tanya draws on her wealth of knowledge about whole body health and her strong understanding of Eastern philosophy that underpins Mindfulness to her psychology practice. Tanya thoroughly enjoys conducting assessment to assist clients (and their families) better understand the reason for any academic, emotional, or behavioural issues. She is passionate about helping her clients to achieve their health and wellbeing goals, and delivers various evidence-based therapies in a client-centred, warm, and nurturing manner.
When Tanya is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, being amongst nature, walking her dogs, and discovering all the hidden gems that Victoria has to offer.
Sarah Van Oostveen - Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), PostGradDip (Psych), MPsych (Clinical)
Sarah is a clinical psychologist and board approved supervisor. She is passionate about helping her clients learn and develop in order to live a fulfilling and value driven life. Her goal is to create a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship in order to facilitate sustained change for her clients.
Sarah uses an integrative approach and adapts the therapy to align with the client, their presentation and their circumstances.
Sarah has completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and has worked in both forensic and hospital settings and has skills in psychological assessment and evidence-based intervention. Highly experienced delivering both individual and group-based intervention, Sarah draws on a number of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.
Sarah works with various presentations including:
- Anxiety and Depression
- PTSD/Complex PTSD
- Personality Disorders (including BPD)
- Chronic Pain
- Alcohol, Drug and Other Addictions
- Self-esteem and Self-development
- Anger Management
Sarah is currently on maternity leave. We wish her all the best for the safe arrival of her new baby!
Anna Hames - Psychologist
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), PostGradDip (Psych), MProfPsych, MProfPsychPrac
Anna is an experienced psychologist and board approved supervisor. She has worked across a variety of clinical settings including sub-acute hospital environments and comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) centres.
Anna is dedicated to ongoing learning to provide treatment that is neurodiverse affirming, LGBTIQA+ inclusive, and sex positive. She is aligned with Health At Every Size principles, and believes that people should be treated with care and respect regardless of their identity, body shape, size or health status.
Anna works with adults with a variety of mental health presentations. She offers personalised support tailored to each client's specific needs, drawing from her expertise in therapies such as DBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and more.
Sessions with Anna blend compassion and challenge, aiming to empower you in your journey.
Please note, Anna does not accept clients from Epworth Mental Health services due to conflict of interest.