Please note: We do not accept Mental Health Care Plans
The Psych'd Team
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
Our team is made up of experienced, compassionate practitioners and dedicated support staff who are committed to providing thoughtful, client-centred care. We understand that seeking support can feel vulnerable, and we aim to create a space where you feel safe, respected, and genuinely heard.
Practitioners
Lindsey Hay MACA, PACFA CLINICAL
Clinical Psychotherapist
Practice Owner.
Hi, I’m Lindsey, the founder of Psych’d. I’m a highly experienced and approachable psychotherapist with more than 25 years of experience working across the homelessness, child protection, youth justice, and parenting sectors. I bring this extensive experience, along with a deep sense of empathy and purpose, into every session I provide.
I’m passionate about supporting people to overcome challenges and create meaningful, lasting change in their lives. My clients often describe me as engaging, outcome‑focused, and genuinely caring. I believe that with the right support, we all have the ability to grow through adversity and build resilience, no matter what life brings.
My Clinical Approach
My therapeutic style draws on behavioural, humanistic, and psychodynamic frameworks, allowing me to adapt to each person’s unique circumstances and needs. I use a range of evidence‑based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Internal Family Systems (IFS) to help clients develop insight, strengthen coping skills, and foster personal growth.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, families, and adolescents, with a special interest in supporting those who are neurodiverse, as well as individuals navigating trauma, parenting challenges, and post traumatic and dissociative disorders.
My clinical practice is trauma‑informed, strengths‑based, and grounded in empathy, respect, and genuine care. I truly resonate with the hurt and pain my clients experience and endeavour to walk alongside them with care and compassion, gently guiding the way toward healing and hope.
I value every person’s experiences as unique and believe you already hold strengths and insights that can support your healing journey. My role is to help you nurture these strengths and work toward outcomes that feel right for you. There’s never any pressure or judgment, just understanding, patience, and support.
At Psych’d, my goal is to create a warm, safe, and empowering space where you feel seen, respected, and heard as you work toward greater wellbeing and personal fulfillment.
Jessica Pope AASW,
Social Work Therapist
Jess is a compassionate and empathetic social work therapist who adopts a trauma- informed, client led approach to supporting the people she works with.
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Jess believes her clients are the experts of their own lives and aims to support this expertise through non-judgemental, empowering practices that focus on her clients’ strengths.
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Jess has worked with people of all ages, a range of mental and physical health diagnoses and various backgrounds, including people who identify as members of the LGBTQIA+, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) and Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander communities.
Jess is passionate about her work, and as such she is devoted to continuous learning to ensure her practice is informed by both traditional therapeutic interventions and the latest research and methodologies.
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Jess completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Melbourne as well as formal studies in trauma, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
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Jess is a member of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Bronwyn Alchin
Registered Counsellor Clinical Hypnotherapist
With over 25 years of experience working in the health sector, she brings a rare combination of skill, empathy, and professionalism to every client interaction.
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Bronwyn has a strong interest in supporting individuals with complex trauma, PTSD, ASD/ADHD, and anxiety—areas in which her clients consistently describe her as understanding, compassionate, and profoundly effective. While she absolutely loves working with children, Bronwyn also thrives when partnering with adults to help them overcome challenges, achieve meaningful change, and move toward their goals with confidence.
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Her therapeutic approach is enriched by a diverse range of modalities, including EMDR, Biomedical Yoga for Trauma, NLP, and Time Line Therapy, among many others. This holistic skill set allows Bronwyn to tailor her sessions uniquely to each person, ensuring they feel supported, safe, and empowered throughout their healing journey.
Bronwyn is not only highly qualified—she is deeply committed, intuitive, and dedicated to making a genuine difference in the lives of those she works with.
Jason Polk
Registered Counsellor
Jason brings a mature, grounded presence to his work, drawing on over 20 years of experience supporting people in high‑pressure corporate environments before becoming a counsellor. This foundation enables him to work effectively with clients navigating emotional strain, life pressures, and the challenges of balancing work, relationships, and well-being.
Jason has a particular interest in men’s mental health, including depression, anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation and relationship challenges. While he provides a warm, approachable environment for men who may be hesitant to reach out, Jason also supports women, children and partners seeking help for themselves or the people they care about.
His therapeutic approach is trauma‑informed, client‑centred and strengths‑based, drawing on CBT, mindfulness and solution‑focused interventions. Jason supports clients across a range of concerns, including mood disorders, addiction, grief and loss, neurodiversity, identity development and major life transitions. With a calm and relatable style, he helps clients explore challenges at their own pace and develop practical, meaningful strategies for change.
Clients describe Jason as steady, empathetic and easy to connect with: someone who listens deeply, communicates clearly and brings a thoughtful, grounded presence to the therapeutic relationship
Placement Students
Psych'd has the pleasure of bring on another placement student, with placement commencing mid august.
Watch this space for more information!
