Principal Psychologists
Heartful Minds is headed by Fiona Cranstoun and Lauren Wertheimer. Fiona and Lauren are both expert Clinical Psychologists with a special focus on children, adolescents, families and education. They hold a reputation for fostering insight, empathy and care while pursuing positive outcomes for all.
FIONA CRANSTOUN
(Caulfield and Torquay clinics)
B.B.Sc., Grad.Dip.App.Child Psych, M.App.Sc.(Psych), M.A.P.S.
Fiona is a highly regarded and respected Clinical Psychologist specialising in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Solely focused on children and adolescents, Fiona works to transform every young person into new versions of themselves. An expert in educational and diagnostic assessments including ADHD, Dyslexia and Autism Spectrum, Fiona’s reports capture every detail and form a solid basis for treatment.
Fiona’s innate guidance empowers families to address issues and live more harmoniously together. She also acts as an educational consultant to many schools and has worked with Independent Schools of Victoria (ISV) sitting on their Disability Funding Panel for over a decade. Fiona’s vast specialist experience of over 20 years makes her unique in her field. She loves all children and takes pride in the results they achieve together.
B.A.(Hons Psych), M.A.(Clinical Psych), M.A.P.S.
Lauren is an esteemed Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of practical experience. Lauren began her career in the public health system, working with patients experiencing high risk and chronic mental health conditions – enabling Lauren to develop excellence within the assessment and treatment of complex psychiatric conditions. In addition to adult clinical work, Lauren has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families and conducts diagnostic assessments including ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism Spectrum and other learning difficulties.
Lauren is involved in working with Independent Schools of Victoria (ISV) and attends numerous schools to consult with teachers and children. Throughout her career Lauren has supervised many Masters and Doctoral students from Melbourne, Monash, Deakin and Swinburne universities and has held supervisory roles of psychology staff in both private and hospital settings.
Meet the team
Our specialists work with children, families and teachers within the clinic, home and school environments.
All are members of the Australian Psychological Society.
Nadine is a leading Educational and Developmental Psychologist with many years’ experience working with children. Nadine’s focus is on children from a very young age to young adult, together with their families. Specialising in Developmental Delay, Autism and ADHD, Nadine’s family-focused approach leads to significant developmental advances, helping young people to find successful pathways.
Her ‘total family’ vision assists families in consolidating around challenges together. Nadine also provides general counselling for families and couples. She utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as the basis of her practice and enhances this with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – providing advice at the forefront of psychology practice today.
B.A., B.B.Sc., Grad.Dip. App.Child Psych., Grad. Dip. M&CH., Grad. Dip.Child Dev., M. Psych. (Child & Educ.)
Judith is a leading Psychologist with considerable Educational and Developmental experience. Anxiety, ADHD, Executive Functioning and Dyslexia are areas of particular focus for Judith. She utilises Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) as the basis of her practice and enjoys providing leading psychological advice. Judith’s assessments are thorough and easily understood by both parents and teachers, giving children the support they need to advance effectively at home and at school.
Addressing developmental issues, Judith applies Parenting and Behavioural Management skills to bring about effective behavioural change in children and adolescents. Her family focused advice establishes a sound platform from where young people can grow comfortably. Also a Psychologist at a leading independent school, Judith has a thorough understanding of educational settings and teachers welcome her recommendations.
B.A.(Psych), Grad.Dip.(Psych)., PhD.(Psych), M.A.P.S.
Georgie has a passion for the wisdom of the body and its innate capacity to heal and recover. Grounded in evidence based practice, she draws from a range of treatment modalities with a particular interest in attachment and trauma theory. She has gained further certification in Emotionally Focused Therapy, Somatic Experiencing (currently in final year of SE Practitioner Training) and Process Experiential Emotion Focused Therapy.
With an additional interest in parenting, Georgie is also a qualified consultant with both the Hand in Hand Parenting (HIH) and Aware Parenting Institutes (API). She is highly skilled in assisting parents and children navigate life from a compassionate lens.
Georgie has worked in academia, the community sector, private practice, and hospitals. Her clinical experience includes providing counselling, psychotherapeutic services and diagnostic assessments for children, adolescents, and adults with a wide range of presenting issues.
B.A., Grad. Dip (Applied Psych), M.A.P.S
Danielle’s understanding and compassion makes a real difference to children’s lives. Danielle has a deep understanding of the challenges children can experience during their time at school. An Educational and Developmental consultant, with many years’ experience at a leading independent school, Danielle leverages her skills with young people of all ages to deliver exceptional outcomes for her clients.
Utilising Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Play Therapy and other appropriate therapies, Danielle also works closely with teachers to create increased awareness of the importance of psychology within the school framework. Danielle’s holistic approach engages all stakeholders to achieve the best possible outcome for the child and their family. She is a warm and welcoming team member at Heartful Minds.
With over five years of experience, he has worked with a diverse range of clients and populations, providing him with a broad and nuanced understanding of human behaviour across ages, backgrounds, and demographics.
As a compassionate, solution-focused psychologist, Saul is skilled in addressing issues related to anxiety, anger, academic performance and motivation, career challenges, and trauma. He is particularly passionate about empowering clients to tap into their full potential across various areas of life, while fostering resilience and emotional intelligence to navigate life’s uncertainties.
Saul is trained in a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Leadership Coaching and Development, Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed practice. He takes an integrative approach to therapy, tailoring his methods to meet the unique needs of each client, with the goal of empowering them to drive their own personal growth and transformation.
B Psych (Hons),M.A. (Prof Psych), M.A.P.S
Claire is passionate about supporting children, young people and adults to build confidence and acceptance in themselves. Claire completed her Masters of Professional Practice at Australian Catholic University. Her specialty is in supporting individuals through anxiety, managing low moods, building self-esteem, and navigating friendships and relationships.
Claire uses evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, play therapy and mindfulness techniques to support her clients to develop lasting strategies for improved health and wellbeing. Passionate about delivering support through a collaborative and educational lens, Claire adopts a person-centred approach to understand client’s unique life, history and needs.
With a warm and compassionate demeanour, Claire also helps clients tackle a spectrum of developmental disorders including ADHD, Specific Learning Disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorder across the life span. Claire enjoys taking a collaborative approach to conducting educational, cognitive and behavioural assessments to understand her clients unique profile of strengths and abilities.
She works to empower clients to navigate life’s complexities with resilience, purpose and growth for enduring change in a complex world.
DAN ZWAGERMAN
(Torquay clinic)
Dan has completed a Master of Professional Psychology at Deakin University. He has an interest working with young people and adults experiencing substance use, depression, school avoidance, and neurodiversity.
He has worked for several years in mental health community service teams. These include youth teams, drug and alcohol, disability support, and family counselling. He uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI) techniques.
Dan works with a person-centred and strengths-based approach. He believes people are experts in their life and he works collaboratively with individuals and families to empower growth and recovery.
Yamilla is currently unavailable for new clients
Yamila (Jem) Camenzuli is a dedicated psychologist with a strong academic foundation—Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Professional Psychology, and Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical). She works from a strengths-based, neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed stance, partnering with clients and families to define goals that matter to them and to honour each person’s lived experience.
Jem tailors evidence-based supports to each individual’s communication preferences, sensory needs, learning style, culture, and context. Her toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). She has experience working alongside neurodivergent children and their parents/caregivers, including autistic children, children with ADHD, and children with intellectual disability, as well as those navigating anxiety, OCD, low mood/depression, dyslexia, and related learning differences.
Central to Jem’s approach is a genuine therapeutic relationship grounded in respect, curiosity, and transparency. She prioritises informed choice, co-regulation, and practical accommodations (e.g., visual supports, paced sessions, sensory-friendly environments) to reduce distress and build capacity. Jem values collaborative care—working with families, educators, and other providers—to support wellbeing, skill development, and the goals that children and families identify as most meaningful.
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar, B.Psych(Hons), M.Psych(Clinical)
Chrysa is a registered psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar with experience supporting clients across the lifespan. She holds a Master of Clinical Psychology and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA).
Chrysa is committed to providing evidence-based psychological care to individuals of all ages. She works with children, adolescents, and adults, tailoring her approach to suit each person’s developmental stage and therapeutic needs. Her work focuses on enhancing emotional well-being and strengthening coping skills within both individual and family contexts.
She has gained valuable experience in both public and private settings. She is skilled in assessment, intervention, and therapeutic support for a variety of emotional, behavioural, and developmental concerns. She takes a thoughtful, collaborative approach to her work, aiming to help clients gain clarity, feel supported, and make meaningful progress.
Chrysa is dedicated to supporting the mental health of her clients at every life stage and strives to create a safe and respectful therapeutic space where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Additional languages: Greek
Psychologist, Clinical Psychology Registrar
BA, BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clin)
Sascha is currently unavailable for new clients
Sascha is a dedicated Psychologist with a passion to support the mental health and wellbeing of children, adolescents, and their families/caregivers.
Sascha’s clinical work is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and she uses these approaches to support clients in a way that is practical, compassionate, and tailored to their needs. She places importance on creating a safe, comfortable environment where young people feel understood, valued, and empowered.
Sascha brings diverse experience from private practice, school settings, and public mental health services, giving her a deep understanding of the unique emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges young people face. This includes anxiety, mood difficulties, challenges with emotion regulation, and school or peer-related concerns.
She is skilled in assessment, diagnosis, and collaborative care, and is passionate about working closely with caregivers and other professionals to provide well-rounded support.
JORDAN JONGEBLOED
(Torquay clinic)
BA.(Psych), Grad.Dip (Adv), M.A (Prof Psych)
Jordan is a Registered Psychologist with a passion for helping individuals navigate their unique journeys to mental well-being. He has extensive experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, ADHD, and ASD diagnoses.
Jordan also provides comprehensive assessments and evidence-based diagnoses for ADHD and ASD, combining clinical expertise with standardised testing and collaborative parent-teacher input.
In addition to his work with complex disabilities, he has a keen interest in eating disorders and anxiety-related disorders, particularly OCD. Jordan’s approach is both compassionate and engaging, tailored to meet the needs of clients from diverse backgrounds and ages while utilising evidence-based strategies.
One of the highlights of his practice is his work with younger clients, where he incorporates play therapy to make sessions both enjoyable and effective. This method helps create a comfortable and supportive environment for children and adolescents.
Jordan’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychological Sciences, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced), and a Master of Professional Psychology.
RACHEL HUMPHRY
(Caulfield and Torquay clinics)
BCrim/BPsych (Hons), MProfPsych
Rachel is a compassionate and dedicated psychologist with a strong focus on working with children and adolescents, as well as adults. She supports young people and their families through a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges, including anxiety, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, school-related stress, and peer or family issues.
Rachel is committed to creating a safe, supportive, and age-appropriate therapeutic environment where children and adolescents feel heard and understood. She works collaboratively with both young clients and their caregivers to build emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and support overall wellbeing.
In addition to her work with young people, Rachel also provides therapy for adults navigating anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, and communication issues. Her approach is grounded in evidence-based practices such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Her therapeutic style is collaborative, practical, and empathetic.
Rachel has experience working in both individual and group settings. Notably, she supported women in a domestic violence shelter—helping survivors rebuild confidence, set healthy boundaries, and improve communication. This work deepened her passion for empowering clients to regain a sense of control and move forward with strength and resilience.
Rachel holds a Master of Professional Psychology, an Honours degree in Psychology, and a Bachelor of Criminal Justice and Psychological Studies. She actively engages in ongoing professional development to remain current with best practices in child, adolescent, and adult mental health.
Rachel is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and adults to lead more meaningful, balanced lives and is dedicated to walking alongside her clients on their journey toward growth and wellbeing.
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych (Adv), MPsych (Clin).
Ally is a registered psychologist who completed her Master of Clinical Psychology and is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and families to navigate emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges.
Ally provides a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative therapeutic space where young people feel safe to express themselves and develop the skills needed to manage life’s challenges. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practice, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and developmentally appropriate play-based strategies to support emotional regulation, resilience, and psychological wellbeing.
Ally has experience working with children and adolescents presenting with anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, behavioural challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions. She values working closely with parents, carers, and schools to ensure a holistic and coordinated approach to care.
Ally is passionate about fostering each child’s strengths and helping young people build confidence, self-understanding, and adaptive coping skills. She is committed to culturally responsive and inclusive practice and believes that strong therapeutic relationships are central to meaningful and lasting change.
BA.(Psych), Grad.Dip (Adv), MPsych (Org)
Jack is a registered psychologist with a Master of Psychology (Organisational). He takes an integrative and client-centred approach to therapy, tailoring evidence-based methods to each client’s needs, goals, and context.
Jack draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), leadership coaching and development, and adult development theory. His approach supports clients to build self-awareness, navigate challenges, strengthen resilience, and create meaningful personal and professional growth.
With a background in professional track and field, Jack also brings a strong understanding of performance mindset, sports anxiety, motivation, pressure, and confidence. He supports clients experiencing anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, career challenges, performance concerns, and personal development goals.
Jack is passionate about empowering clients to better understand themselves, build practical strategies, and create meaningful, positive change in their lives.
Shalya completed her Masters and Doctoral (PhD) Degrees in Educational Psychology, in South Africa. She provides counselling and assessment to children and adolescents, together with child focussed parent work for children under 5yrs of age. Shalya’s fields of specialised practice include play therapy, parenting support, social skills, childhood trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, loss, Autism, ADHD, school refusal, learning difficulties and the impact of medical conditions on psychological well-being. One of her other domains of specialized attention falls on the provision of full psychoeducational assessments for independent children’s lawyers, courts and families navigating separation and divorce. With regards to assessment, Shalya’s recognised strengths include children’s cognitive, academic achievement, learning difficulties, behavioural difficulties, Autism and ADHD assessments. Shalya also works with adults experiencing relationship difficulties, life adjustments, grief, anxiety and depression, attachment difficulties and medical conditions.
Shalya has worked as an educator and psychologist in schools and universities in South Africa, UK and Australia. Prior to her emigration to Australia in 2017, Shalya founded a not-for-profit organization, where she served as Director of Clinical and Counselling Services, providing mental health services to children and families in vulnerable and impoverished areas.
Throughout her career in South Africa and UK, Shalya has worked extensively with providing professional development training for psychologists, social workers, medical staff, and allied health professionals, working in the field of child development and care. She has also presented at numerous international conferences on trauma in children.
Shalya’s compassionate and warm approach enables her to connect with her clients, empowering them to overcome adversity and live their lives with a sense of confidence, purpose, and hope.
