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Meet Our Psychologists

Clinical Psychologists

Our Clinical Psychologists have completed strict postgraduate programs at masters or doctorate level. Clinical Psychologists must meet strict criteria set by the Australian Psychological Society and the Psychology Board of Australia for ongoing professional development.

Our general and clinical psychologists are members of the Australian Psychological Society, providers with Medicare and private health funds.

Dr Ilze Grobler BA (Hons), MA (CounsPsy), CertHypnosis, PhD, MAPS
Head of Psychology: Tyack Health
Masters in Counselling Psychology
PhD in Psychology
Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis
Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Eligible Supervisor for the College of Clinical Psychologists - APS
Member - Clinical College of the APS

Ilze is a clinical psychologist and Head of the Psychology Department. With more than 17 years experience in private practice, psychiatric and tertiary education settings, she works with children, adolescents and adults (men and women) in the assessment and treatment of the full range of emotional difficulties. As a clinical psychologist, using hypnosis as one mode of intervention along with other clinical tools (in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness) in an integrative approach, she encourages clients to reflect on their internal dialogue, explore preconscious and unconscious resources and live rich and meaningful lives. She is privileged to use these integrative strategies in the treatment of depression, anxiety, pain management, trauma, addictions, pediatric problems and enhancing of self-efficacy and confidence.

Georgia Watkins-Allen BA (Hons) MClinPsych MAPS
Masters in Clinical Psychology
Member- Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Member – Clinical College of the APS

Georgia is a clinical psychologist with more than 16 years experience in Queensland Health working in complex in-patient units and more than 8 years in private practice at Tyack Health. Her work has given her a great perspective across the lifespan specializing in early intervention for children and adolescents with parent support. She also has specialized experience in trauma, psychosis, grief & loss and developing adaptive coping strategies to recover from depression and heightened anxiety. Georgia works from an eclectic and holistic approach utilizing efficacious treatments (i.e., CBT, Schema Therapy, ACT, IPT, DBT, & Psychodynamic therapy), enhancing understanding and mastery by working with your strengths.

Dr. Madeline Romaniuk BA, GradDipPsych, BBehSc(Hons), DClinPsych, MAPS
Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Diploma of Psychology
Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours)
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Madeline has experience working in a diverse range of settings including private practice, community mental health services, psychiatric and medical hospitals in public and private sectors. Madeline has experience working with adults as well as adolescents and children. She has experience treating a wide variety of issues including depression, anxiety, adjustment, childhood trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, low self esteem and confidence, chronic pain, substance use and dependence and behavioural difficulties in children. Madeline also has extensive experience treating War Veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and associated comorbidities. She has been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic therapy and solution focused approaches.

Dr Christina Reynolds Mag.rer.nat, DClinPsych, Assoc MAPS
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Associate Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Magistra Rerum Naturalium (Diploma Programme: Psychology)

Christina is a clinical psychologist. She has experience in working with adults experiencing anxiety and depression as well as alcohol and drug problems. She also has experience in working with couples, children and their parents, and is interested in supporting migrants who experience psychological difficulties in adjusting to their life in Australia. Christina mainly uses an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy approach and is particularly passionate about implementing mindfulness meditation in her practice.

Elani de la Rey BA (Hons), MA (ClinPsych), CertHypnosis, MAPS
Masters in Clinical Psychology
Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy
Certificate in Solutions Focused Therapy
Member - Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Elani has experience in the field of psychology for 15 years, with specialised practice in Clinical work for the last 7 years covering psychiatric settings, general hospital settings, as well as the tertiary education environment. She enjoys working with adolescents and adults of all ages, including working with couples. She has special interest and experience in working with depression and anxiety, trauma, psychosis, bereavement, abuse, personality disorders, self-esteem matters, sexual identity, adjustment and relational dynamics. In order to provide assistance that is relevant and useful to her clients, Elani draws from a variety of eclectic approaches in her work (Psycho-dynamic psychotherapy - exploring unconscious dynamics, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Hypnotherapy and Solutions Focused Therapy) in order to journey with them towards finding optimal mental health.

General Psychologists

Our General Psychologists have completed undergraduate psychology qualifications and a two-year supervision program with a senior psychologist. In addition, General Psychologists may be in the process of completing a Masters or Doctorate in Psychology.

Maree Smith BA (Psych), BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Health)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
Completing Masters in Health Psychology
Honours - Psychology

Maree has extensive experience helping people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to illness, and physical pain. She has worked in forensic, rehabilitation and community mental health settings with adults of all ages. Her master’s thesis explored people’s personal growth experiences with cancer and examined the resilience of highly sensitive people. She has an interest in health psychology and the link between psychological and physical experiences. She is honoured to be able to help people change their lives. Maree takes a client-centred approach and uses a range of techniques including cognitive-behaviour therapy, interpersonal therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, imagery and creative therapies.