Mary Malak
Practice Director and
Registered Psychologist
Mary is a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience supporting individuals experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional and life challenges, working with adolescents, adults and families across a variety of community and clinical settings.
Mary is committed to helping people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. She believes every person has the capacity for growth and works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that enhance wellbeing, resilience and quality of life.
Mary has experience supporting clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity, grief and loss, stress, anger, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, social challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. She adopts an evidence-based, client-centred approach, recognising that each individual is the expert in their own life. Therapy is tailored to each person's unique needs, values and goals, providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which clients can explore challenges and develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
While Mary works with clients across the lifespan, she values the important role that families play in supporting wellbeing and development. When appropriate, she works collaboratively with family members and other relevant supports to strengthen relationships, improve communication and support positive outcomes for individuals of all ages.
Mary is committed to helping people gain a deeper understanding of themselves, build on their strengths, overcome challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. She believes every person has the capacity for growth and works collaboratively with clients to develop practical strategies that enhance wellbeing, resilience and quality of life.
Mary has experience supporting clients presenting with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, emotional dysregulation, neurodiversity, grief and loss, stress, anger, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, social challenges, life transitions, and self-esteem concerns. She adopts an evidence-based, client-centred approach, recognising that each individual is the expert in their own life. Therapy is tailored to each person's unique needs, values and goals, providing a safe, supportive and non-judgemental environment in which clients can explore challenges and develop the skills and confidence to move forward.
While Mary works with clients across the lifespan, she values the important role that families play in supporting wellbeing and development. When appropriate, she works collaboratively with family members and other relevant supports to strengthen relationships, improve communication and support positive outcomes for individuals of all ages.
Jake Bucholtz
Registered Psychologist
Jake is Registered Psychologist who has a passion for working with adults, adolescents and children, helping them to achieve their goals. Jake has worked to achieve positive outcomes with a diverse range of presentations, including those with a trauma background, anxiety, depression, stress, neurodiversity (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), relationship difficulties and grief.
Jake fosters a collaborative approach in his practice, applying evidence-based therapy that meets the specific needs of clients, creating an empowering space and leading to meaningful change. As well as working with a wide range of adults, Jake has an interest in working with children and adolescents with anxiety and neurodiverse presentations.
Areas of interest: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Schema Therapy; Stress, anxiety and panic disorders; Depression and mood related difficulties; Neurodiversity; Trauma; Relationship difficulties; Communication and assertiveness; Sleep difficulties; Grief and loss; Value exploration; Anger management; LGBTQIA+
Languages spoken
• English
• Spanish
Sarah Ekdawi
Registered Psychologist and
Clinical Registrar
Sarah is a registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar with AHPRA. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Macquarie University, and a Master of Clinical Psychology from Bond University.
Driven by a strong interest in human behaviour, cognition, and the impact of life experiences on mental health, Sarah works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, neurodivergence, and a range of emotional and psychological challenges. She is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen their resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change.
She adopts a warm, collaborative, and evidence-based approach, recognising that every client brings unique strengths, experiences, and goals to therapy. She is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood and empowered throughout their therapeutic journey.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based interventions, tailoring treatment to each client's individual needs and goals.
Selaima Nau
Registered Psychologist
Selaima is a Registered Psychologist with experience working with adults and adolescents across a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, substance use challenges, behavioural concerns and relationship challenges.
She has worked in both individual and structured group settings supporting clients with complex emotional and behavioral patterns. Her approach balances warmth and variation with clarity and accountability, helping clients build insight, emotional regulation and practical skills for change.
She fosters a collaborative and structured therapeutic approach, applying evidence-based interventions tailored to the specific needs of each client. Selaima values creating a safe and respectful space where clients feel supported to explore difficult experiences while developing practical strategies for meaningful and sustainable change.
Areas of interest: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Trauma-informed practice; Anxiety and stress; Depression and mood-related difficulties; Emotional regulation; Behavioural challenges; Relationship difficulties; Neurodiversity; Anger management; Values exploration.
Bridget Manyonga
Youth and Family Therapist / Counsellor
Bridget Manyonga is a highly experienced Youth and Family Therapist who has more than 10 years’ experience working in various Youth work settings with 5 years of practicing as Behaviour Support Coordinator. As a Behavioural Support Coordinator, Bridget worked with a team in a blended model, providing a mixture of triage, assessment, intervention, and care-co-ordination. Her main roles were to plan, develop, and monitor a variety of behaviour support service delivery options to meet the needs of clients diagnosed with different Neuro Divergent conditions including Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) ADHD, ODD, and/or other behavioural and social/communication challenges. Through her passion for working with young people, she supports disaffected youth from 12 to 24 years to be engaged and reconnected to educational, employment and community pursuits. Throughout her career Bridget has worked with various families and young people affected by tripartite burden of homelessness, substance abuse, domestic violence, school avoidance, habitual absence and mental health providing evidence-based interventions to improve young people’s overall wellbeing. Outside of Youth worker Bridget enjoys Sports, she strongly follows the NRL, Cricket and Swimming. Bridget enjoys cooking .
Robbie
Youth Worker
Robbie is a passionate youth worker dedicated to empowering young people through sports and community engagement. With over 4 years of experience in mentoring and community service, he believes in the transformative power of teamwork and sport. Robbie has a background in sport and fitness fostering an inclusive environment where every young person can thrive. Outside of work, he enjoys playing Rugby League and promoting healthy lifestyles and camaraderie among youth. Robbie is committed to making a positive impact, one game at a time.