Our Team
New Directions Psychology are a team of warm, friendly and highly qualified clinical psychologists with an extensive and diverse range of clinical experience. Our clinicians well-practiced in a range of therapy approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Schema Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Behavioural Parenting Training.
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All our psychologists have Doctoral and Masters level or equivalent qualifications in psychology and are registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. Additionally, our psychologists are recognised as Specialist Clinical Psychologists by Medicare Australia and the Australian Psychological Society.
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Our team has also been involved in teaching, research and supervision within the psychology profession. We are dedicated to ongoing professional development and to providing current, effective evidence-based best practice.
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Find out more about each New Directions Psychology Clinician below.
Our Clinicians
Clinical Psychologist & Director
BHMS (Ed) B Arts (Psych) (Hons)
D Psych (Clinical) MAPS
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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)
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Jindalee & Ipswich Practices
Donna Simpson
Dr Nicole Arthur
Clinical Psychologist & Director
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B Psych (Hons) M Psych (Clinical)
Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)
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Jindalee & Ipswich Practices
Dr Kristy Sippel
Clinical Psychologist & Health Psychologist
B Arts, B Arts (Psych) (Hons), D Psych (Clinical & Health) MAPS
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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)
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Jindalee Practice
Dr Damon Hine
Clinical Psychologist
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BPsychSci (Hons), D Psych (Clinical)
Ipswich Practice
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psych) MEd (C. Psych)
D Psych (Clinical) MAPS
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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)
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Jindalee Practice
Kirsten Grass
Dr Amy Kwan
Clinical Psychologist
BSc/BA, BSc (Hons) (Psych), MCPsych
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Jindalee Practice
Clinical Psychologist
BPsySc(Hons) DPsy(Clin)
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Jindalee Practice
Dr Roxana Pearson
Clinical Psychologist
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B Arts (Psych) (Hons), PhD (Clinical Psych)
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Psychology Board of Australia approved Supervisor (Clinical Psychology)
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Jindalee Practice
Generalist Psychologist
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BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical)
Jindalee and Ipswich Practices
Donna-Marie
Thompson
Brooke Skuse
Generalist Psychologist
B Sc (Psych)(Hons) MPsych (Clinical)
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Ipswich Practice
Administrative Staff
Kathy Hurley
Practice Manager
Administrative Assistant
Sue Wagstaff