Team

Keira-Marie Allen
(she/her)

Psychologist and Practice Owner

​On maternity leave: May - December 2022

About

Keira is a Registered Psychologist who enjoys working with adult clients, both individually and in couples. Keira started her professional life as a Paramedic, but found herself drawn strongly to the mental health presentations and therefore, decided to continue studying to become a Psychologist.

Keira-Marie Allen provides client-centered, evidence-based, and individualised psychological treatment to each client for a wide range of issues.

Keira has a particular interest in working with 'diverse people' - those who are neurodiverse (on the autism spectrum, ADD, ADHD), are part of the LGBTQIAPK+ population, are gifted, and/or those who are in/interested in alternate relationship structures. She also has experience, interest, and training in working with people who have experienced trauma.

Keira is passionate about guiding and supporting clients in therapy to uncover what may be driving unhelpful behaviours, learn strategies to approach situations differently and facilitate personal growth through treatment. In her work, she develops and implements tailored treatment plans to assist individuals who are experiencing a range of mental health issues. Keira strongly believes that clients should be encouraged to take an active role in their treatment, recovery, and ongoing management of their health. 

Keira’s approach to working with clients has been described as collaborative, flexible, warm and genuine.

​Keira is a Registered Provider with Medicare.

When Keira is not working, she is spending time with her family (including a husband, a daughter, 2 rescue cats and 2 mini lop rabbits), reading, cooking, gardening, dancing, or practicing yoga.
"The most interesting people you’ll find are ones that don’t fit into your average cardboard box. They’ll make what they need, they’ll make their own boxes." — Dr Temple Grandin, Autism Advocate
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Main therapeutic approaches used:
  • ​Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)​
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Schema Therapy 
  • ​​Art Therapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • ​Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)


​Qualifications

  • Registered Psychologist​
  • Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science
  • Bachelor of Clinical Practice (Paramedic)


​Memberships and affiliations

  • Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)
  • Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Registered
  • Medicare – Registered Provider

Emma Sait
(she/her)

Psychologist

​About

Emma is a Registered Psychologist with experience working with older adolescents and adults with a broad range of mental health concerns. She has particular interest in working with complex trauma, childhood trauma, domestic and family violence. Emma has a strong focus on identity, relationship issues, and gender related issues. Emma enjoys supporting clients to live in accordance with their own values. 

Emma is dedicated to providing a psychological service that is warm, friendly, non-judgemental, and respectful. Emma adopts a flexible and client-centred approach to therapy. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify their unique psychological goals, and tailors intervention accordingly using various evidence-based therapies. Emma works mainly from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy framework. She also enjoys incorporating Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, trauma-informed and compassion-based intervention.

Emma has also recently completed training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - which aims to assist people in intimate relationships in overcoming unhelpful patterns, and in building more secure attachments. 

In her spare time, Emma enjoys being with her two cats, going on hikes, buying too many plants, and learning a new hobby. Right now, she is focused on crocheting her first blanket and learning how to face paint.

​Main therapeutic approaches used:​
  • ​Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma-Focussed Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Circle of Security Parenting (COSP)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)

​Available for face to face and telehealth sessions
Areas of interest:​
  • ​Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
  • Childhood transitions
  • Life transitions
  • Depression and low mood
  • Attachment and relationship related issues
  • Sexuality and related issues
  • Gender and identity
  • Self-esteem and self-worth difficulties
  • Anxiety and panic disorder
  • Stress management


​Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Major in Counselling Studies
  • Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advance


Memberships and affiliations

  • Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Registered Medicare provider