Clinicians

Raquel is an experienced, professional, and ethical Psychologist, whose primary values include wellbeing, healing, ongoing personal growth and empowerment.

Her strong passion for bridging the gap in emotional wellbeing is demonstrated by a warm, compassionate, empathetic approach towards clients, while always striving to ensure that they are provided with the best possible care.

Raquel’s experience includes working with adults presenting with a range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, life transitions, trauma/complex trauma, work related concerns.

She takes a client centred approach during treatment, using a range of therapies such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Informed (ai) EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).

Fiona is a Registered Psychologist with 25 years experience, she is passionate about helping people to improve their mental health, enhance their enjoyment and quality of life, and is an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.

She has a client focused, strengths based approach, which involves assisting each person to build the safety and skills they can use to become empowered, and take a lead role in their own wellness journey. This includes reducing symptoms, improving interpersonal relationships and quality of life.

Fiona is experienced in working with conditions such as anxiety, depression, gender dysphoria, bipolar disorder, dissociative disorders, personality disorders, those who have experienced trauma, PSTD, and Complex PTSD.

Fiona uses a variety of therapeutic modalities, including: Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT), Narrative therapy and Schema Therapy.  

Carmen's priority as Practice Manager, is to help guide you through your time at Building Bridges Psychology, by creating a welcoming and supportive environment, for both clients and staff.

She has an in-depth understanding of our Psychologists experience and qualifications, allowing her to best match you with a clinician based off your specific requirements and needs. 

She is knowledgeable in Better Access to Mental Health Care plans under Medicare, as well as other initiatives, that can assist in reducing the cost of your psychotherapy.

Carmen looks forward to assisting you through your therapeutic journey, whilst working alongside our amazing team of Psychologists.