Meet the team
Psychologists at Aruna are trained in several evidence-based treatment approaches and will work with you to understand your unique concerns and develop an appropriate treatment plan to support you. Psychologists at Aruna are chosen for their warm, person-centred treatment approach and their focus on client well-being. All clinicians offer face-to-face and telehealth (online) appointments, so that you can access support in a way that works for you.
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Dr Elise Sloan
She/Her
SENIOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR
Dr Elise Sloan is a senior clinical psychologist and is the co-director of Aruna Psychology.
Elise is a warm and compassionate therapist who takes a collaborative, non judgemental and empathetic approach to supporting her clients.
Available: Tuesday and Thursday
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Dr Shayden Bryce
He/Him
SENIOR CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR
Dr Shayden Bryce is a senior clinical neuropsychologist, research Fellow, and co-director of Aruna Psychology. Shayden is a thoughtful and caring clinician who helps to understand client experiences from a neuropsychological perspective.
Available: Monday
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Louise Tenaglia
She/Her
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Louise Tenaglia is a kind and an attentive clinical psychologist. She considers her clients to be the experts in their life, working collaboratively with them to identify areas of difficulty and move towards positive psychological change and well-being.
Available: Monday and Wednesday
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Angie Soumilas
She/Her
PSYCHOLOGIST
Angie is a warm and caring general psychologist. She has a diverse mix of professional experiences, which include providing individualised psychological treatment and conducting research in private and public settings.
Available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
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Dr Shaun Pearl
He/Him
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Shaun is a gentle and thoughtful clinical psychologist. He works to ensure that all clients feel safe and understood in the therapeutic space.
Available: Tuesday and Friday
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Maddison Jarratt
She/Her
PSYCHOLOGIST
Maddison is a kind and enthusiastic general psychologist. She is committed to empowering her clients, giving them the confidence to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Available: Saturday
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Andy Symons
He/Him
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY REGISTRAR
Andy is a calm and empathetic general psychologist. He focuses on creating a safe and non-judgemental therapeutic environment for clients to share and work through their personal difficulties.
Available: Thursday and Friday
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Christopher Pucinischi
He/Him
PSYCHOLOGIST
Chris is a general psychologist who has a warm and flexible approach, understanding that treatment needs to be personalised in order to meet the individual needs of clients. He also prioritises cultivating a strong and collaborative therapeutic relationship with the people he engages in therapy.
Available: Tuesday PM and Thursday PM
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Dr Nicola Read
She/Her
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Nicola is a clinical psychologist who has a warm, genuine and non-judgemental approach. Nicola firmly believes that therapy is a collaborative journey and tries to create a space in which people feel heard, valued, respected and safe to express their authentic selves.
Available: Wednesday PM and Thursday PM
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Erin Kubilay
She/Her
PSYCHOLOGIST
Erin is a general psychologist who utilises an eclectic, warm, and informal approach to encourage self-development and psychosocial well-being. She has experience working with a wide range of therapy goals, and strongly believes in the importance of a collaborative therapeutic alliance with her clients.
Available: Thursday and Friday
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Amanda
She/Her
INTAKE AND RECEPTION
Our receptionist, Amanda, is a core member of the Aruna Psychology team. She keeps everything moving behind the scenes so that your visit with us is as seamless as possible and our clinical team is supported with their admin.
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Norbert
THERAPY DOG
My name is Norbert and I am the youngest member of the Aruna team. I am a Mini Groodle (half Golden Retriever and half Mini Poodle). This means that my coat is naturally soft and is suitable for people with allergies. I am a calm and smart doggo and enjoy swimming, playing tug, and snoozing when I am not at Aruna.