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 counsellor 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).
Jessica Donovan MACA
Registered Counsellor
Telehealth Only
My name is Jess and I have a deep passion for supporting individuals through life’s challenges.
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My decision to pursue a career in psychotherapy was born out of my own experiences of hardship and adversity. My personal journey has shaped my approach to counselling, allowing me to connect with people on a deeper level and offer genuine empathy.
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I have completed a Bachelor of Counselling, which followed studies in social science. I am a Australian Counselling Association Level 2 Registered Counsellor. Over the last 10 years, I have spent countless hours volunteering in youth programs, along with having experience working as a school chaplain. These experiences have allowed me to grow in my ability to journey with others, along with opportunities to engage in creative passions.
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I have had the honour of working with a diverse range of individuals, having supported them in various matters, including depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, grief, self-esteem, neurodiversity and addiction.
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I would feel privileged to help you explore and work through what you are experiencing.
Placement Students
Bronwyn Alchin
Masters of Counselling Placement Student
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.
