OUR TEAM
Our psychologists are passionate about tailoring therapy to a child’s developmental level. From pre-schoolers to teenagers, our psychologists present therapies to young people in imaginative and non-threatening ways to help create a safe place for self-expression. Our psychologists have a strong interest in helping children not only overcome personal challenges and adversity, but also in learning how to achieve their full potential.
Dr. Chaille Breuer (she/her)
BA (Hons)(Psych), M.Psych/ PhD (Child Clinical), MAPS
Belmont (Djilang) and Aberfeldie (Naarm)
Chaille is a Clinical Psychologist (Child Clinical) and Principal Psychologist of Mind & Seek. She has extensive experience working with children and adolescents in hospital, community, private and educational settings. Chaille is also a lecturer at the University of Melbourne.
Chaille has a special interest in working with pre-school and primary-school aged children facing challenges with anxiety, trauma, adjustment, separated families, bullying, depression, trichotillomania (hair pullying disorder), obsessive-compulsive disorder and behavioural issues.
Chaille has recently returned from maternity leave and is currently available for parenting support / mental health and assessment services.
Parenting Support / Parent mental health and Assessment
Niamh Dowling (she/her)
Senior Psychologist
BSc (Psych), GradDipPsych, MPsych (Clinical)
Belmont (Djilang)
Niamh is a Senior Clinical Psychologist at Mind and Seek. She has extensive experience working in early intervention, community mental health, private practice and education settings. Niamh is also a Senior Lecturer at Federation University
Niamh works collaboratively with her clients, creating a space where her clients feel supported and understood. Niamh has a special interest in working with children and adolescents facing challenges with anxiety, trauma, obsessive-compulsive disorder and behavioural issues, along with supporting parents. Niamh also has a strong interest in neurodiversity and supporting neurodiverse clients.
Niamh is also an APS board-approved supervisor.
Ages: 3 + years: Assessment, Intervention & Supervision
Niamh will be on maternity leave from June 2024.
Lauren Salajan (she/her)
Psychologist
BA, Dip.Ed.(Sec.), Dip.Ed.(Prim.), B.Psych.Sc(Hons), MPsych(Prof), MPsych (Clin), MAPS, MAAPi, MACPA
Belmont (Djilang)
Lauren is a registered Psychologist who has extensive experience working with both primary-aged children and adolescents in educational settings. Lauren has a special interest in working with children, adolescents, and parents regarding anxiety, trauma, neurodiversity, specific learning disorders, Autism and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Ages: 3+: Assessment and Intervention
Viki Szilagyi (she/her)
Provisional Psychologist
MProfPsych
Belmont (Djilang)
Viki is a registered Provisional Psychologist who recently completed her Masters degree in Professional Psychology. She has experience working with children and adolescents with intellectual disability, neurodivergence, and a history of trauma in a rural school setting.
Ages: 3+ years: Assessment and Intervention
Davinya Ravichandar Nair (she/her)
Provisional Psychologist
BSc, GradDipPsych, MProfPsych
Belmont (Djilang) & Aberfeldie (Naarm)
Davinya is a provisional psychologist, who has recently completed her Masters of Professional Psychology. Davinya has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a range of settings including community, not-for-profit, and hospital environments.
Davinya is passionate about equipping her clients with the tools and skills necessary to create meaningful changes in their lives. She strives to establish a therapeutic environment that is welcoming and filled with empathy, where clients feel well-supported and gently guided as they address their mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in assisting individuals dealing with a wide range of issues, including depression, anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, interpersonal relationship issues, and neurodevelopmental disorders like Autism, ADHD and intellectual disabilities.
Ages: 3 - 18 years: Assessment and Intervention