Clinicians
Raquel Arenas - Principal Psychologist
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 DBR (Deep Brain Reorienting - Level 3 trained),
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Attachment-Informed (ai) EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT).
Fiona Hellyer - Psychologist
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.
Practice Manager
Carmen Lethbridge
As Practice Manager, Carmen’s priority is to create a welcoming and supportive experience for both clients and staff.
With an in-depth understanding of our psychologists’ experience and qualifications, she can help match you with the clinician best suited to your needs.
Her in-depth knowledge of Medicare’s Better Access initiative and other programs may also help clients access more affordable psychological care.
Carmen looks forward to welcoming you to Building Bridges and helping make your experience as smooth and supportive as possible.