Allied Health

Counselling

Nicole Channing

Nicole is a Qualified counsellor who is also registered with the Australian Counselling Association, (ACA). Nicole has been providing counselling services to the Southern Suburbs community since 2006.

She provides a client centred approach to ensure her clients have a safe, empathic and confidential environment to be able to disclose and explore their feelings, concerns and options.

This approach empowers the client to take an active role in their counselling journey, it really is all about the client.

A varied range of modalities maybe used to best suit the clients situation and needs. She offers relationship, individual, family and youth counselling services and specialises in loss and grief.

Nicole has completed the following accredited qualifications:

• Diploma in Counselling and Group Work, (TAFE)
• Graduate Certificate in Grief and Palliative Care Counselling, (The University of Adelaide).

Dietician

Mattea Palombo

Physiotherapy

Kumar Gaurav

Podiatry

Rosemary Bennetts

Will provide ongoing foot care for clients in need, diabetes assessment, ingrown toenail surgery and orthotic therapy.

Psychology

Samantha James

MAPS, Grad Dip App. Psych, BA Hons.(Psych)

Samantha is a registered Psychologist and a full member of the Australian Psychological Society. She provides a warm, engaging and holistic counselling environment to men and women of all ages. Samantha applies a wide range of techniques in her treatment programs for: stress, trauma, work and family issues, sleep difficulties, weight management, depression, anxiety, chronic health conditions and childhood developmental issues.

She has extensive experience working in educational, corporate and government settings including work with Defence force personnel and their families. Samantha has strong background in psychometric assessment and a keen interest in cognitive psychology and neuropsychological techniques. She is a registered Medicare services provider and is able to offer a range of services which attract Medicare rebates.

Loretta Sassi

B.Ec. B. (Hons) Psych Assoc MAPS

Loretta Sassi is a Registered Psychologist and mother of two. She has a warm, professional and understanding approach to clients with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Her focus is on practical strategies to overcome difficulties and provide improved and sustained psychological, social and physical wellbeing. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) amongst a range of other clinical approaches.

She is experienced in both Adult and Children's mental health working clinically with: Depression, Anxiety, Panic attacks, Stress, Self esteem, PTSD, Phobias, Anger, Substance abuse, Eating disorders, Pain management, Relationship issues, Grief and Loss, Parenting and skills training, Childhood Behaviour, Modification and Bullying.

Loretta holds a Bachelor of Economics and has over 8 years' experience working in a vocational setting and the rehabilitation and workers compensation arena. Most recently she also works part time as the resident family counsellor and Psychologist at the Cora Barclay Centre in North Adelaide.