Jack is a registered psychologist who works with adolescents and adults across a range of presentations, including eating disorders, body image concerns, trauma, and neurodevelopmental differences. He has experience supporting clients in both in-person and telehealth settings, including those in regional and remote communities.

Jack brings a collaborative and client-centred approach to his work, with a strong focus on engaging family members and other supports to achieve meaningful and sustainable outcomes. He has particular experience working with young people, including those with autism, and is passionate about providing neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed care.

His therapeutic approach is integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills. Jack is particularly interested in supporting clients experiencing eating disorders and body image concerns, and is continuing to develop his skills in this area as he works toward being a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician (Mental Health)

Jack values working alongside clients to build insight, strengthen coping strategies, and support meaningful change. He is committed to creating a respectful and inclusive space where clients feel understood, supported, and empowered in their recovery.

Qualifications & Training

Registered Psychologist, Congitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Interpersonal Therapy (IPT).

Age Groups

6 to 25 years

Availability

Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Kelvin Grove or Telehealth

Lahnee (she/her) is a Counsellor who works with children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on eating disorders, disordered eating, and body image concerns. She supports clients to move away from cycles of shame, control, and self-criticism, and towards a more compassionate and connected relationship with themselves and their body.

Lahnee works from a trauma-informed, weight-neutral, LGBTQIA+ inclusive, and neurodiversity-affirming framework, and is committed to creating a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences at their own pace. She has a particular interest in early intervention and supporting young people navigating eating disorders and body image challenges.

Her therapeutic approach is both holistic and integrative, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), somatic work, narrative therapy, and emotion-focused therapy. Lahnee also brings experience in couples work and sexology, supporting clients to explore intimacy, relationships, and identity in ways that feel safe, authentic, and aligned.

Lahnee’s clinical interests include eating disorders in children and adolescents, body image, anxiety, neurodivergence, and supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community. She is particularly passionate about helping clients reconnect with their internal cues, build emotional regulation skills, and develop a greater sense of safety and trust within themselves.

She is currently furthering her skills in equine-assisted therapy and has a growing interest in incorporating experiential, ocean therapy, and nature-based approaches into her work.

Outside of work, Lahnee enjoys spending time by the ocean, surfing, and being in nature, as well as connecting with friends and creating meaningful, joy-filled experiences in everyday life.

Areas of Interest

·      Eating Disorders

·      Body image concerns

·      Anxiety

·      Neurodivergence

Qualifications & Training

Master of Counselling, Cogntive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Bodywork and Breathwork, and Ocean Therapy,

Age Group

12 years and over

Availability

Tuesdays and Wednesdays at Kelvin Grove or Telehealth

Merve (she/her) is a provisionally registered psychologist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology. As a qualified Clinical Psychologist in her home country of Turkey, Merve is in the process of transferring her qualifications over to Australia. Merve brings a strong blend of academic and clinical background to her work, with experience in client consultation, research, teaching, and supervision. With an interest the relationships between eating, exercise and body related concerns, her practice is informed by both research and clinical experience.  Merve is particularly interested in helping clients better understand their internal world, working collaboratively to explore emotions and the underlying needs they represent. She supports clients to build a more integrated and embodied sense of self, with the goal of helping them feel more at ease within themselves and in their relationships. In addition to her interest in eating disorders, Merve also has an interest in anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and emotional regulation.

Having lived and worked across different cultures, Merve brings a thoughtful and culturally sensitive lens to her work, particularly in relation to body image and identity.

Her therapeutic approach is largely built around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with relational and psychodynamic perspectives. She has completed extensive training in Interpersonal and Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy through the William Alanson White Institute and was awarded a fellowship in contemporary psychoanalytic perspectives, supporting her to blend structured, evidence-based strategies with deeper, insight-oriented work.

Outside of work, Merve enjoys reading, film, and exploring both city and natural environments. She also has a particular interest in photography, especially capturing the quiet presence of trees.

Areas of Interest

·      Eating Disorders

·      Exercise management

·      Body image and weight concerns

Qualifications & Training

Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology), Master of Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-enhanced (CBT-e), Specialist Supportive Clinical Management (SSCM), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.

Age Group:

16 years and over

Availability

Mondays and Wednesdays at Kelvin Grove or Telehealth

Tara Diversi (she/her) is a provisionally registered psychologist based in Cairns and available via telehealth. She is currently completing her Master of Clinical Psychology at Charles Darwin University.

Warm, down-to-earth, and known for bringing humour into her work, Tara genuinely believes that positive change is possible for everyone — and she'll be right there alongside you working towards it.

Tara brings over 20 years of experience as an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian to her psychological practice, including a long specialisation in eating disorders. This background informs a genuinely integrative, whole-person approach to mental health and wellbeing.

She is particularly passionate about supporting people in corporate, executive, leadership, and entrepreneurial roles who are navigating mental health conditions and trauma-related challenges. Tara is experienced in providing culturally safe care for First Nations people, and takes a trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming approach in all her work. She takes an individualised, collaborative approach drawing on CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy, and dual-brain psychotherapy. Within coaching and corporate contexts, she also integrates Gallup Strengths, Enneagram, and NeuroPower-informed approaches.

As someone living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Tara has a personal understanding of navigating life with a chronic health condition, and brings that lived experience into her work with clients.

Tara is the author and co-author of seven books and has published peer-reviewed research in the areas of weight bias, extreme sports, and digital health.

In her leisure time, Tara loves spending time with her family and her two rascal dogs, Pearl and Panda. She is also an adventure sports enthusiast who loves pushing limits — she has swum the English Channel and was the first Australian woman to complete an ice mile.

Qualifications / Training:

Provisionally Registered Psychologist, Master of Clinical Psychology (in progress), Master of Professional Psychology, Master of Nutrition and Dietetics, MBA, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD), Sports Dietitian, CBT, ACT, DBT, Schema Therapy

Age Group

All ages

Availability

In person (Cairns NQ) or Telehealth

Taylah (she/her) is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, with a focus on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and mood disorders. She works with individuals with warmth, curiosity, and openness, and endorses a holistic and strengths-based approach.

Taylah values the therapeutic relationship and aims to create a safe, neuroaffirming space for vulnerability and connection. She practices with a trauma-informed lens, committed to providing inclusive support that celebrates each individual's unique experiences.

She endeavours to personalise treatments using evidence-based interventions drawn from CBT, ACT, IFS and Schema Therapy. She is dedicated to creating a therapeutic environment that respects individual autonomy, diversity, and personal growth.

Taylah has experience working with a diverse range of presentations, including eating disorders, neurodivergence, mood disorders, and supporting individuals who experience intense emotional experiences. Her approach is flexible, compassionate, and focused on supporting clients through their unique mental health journeys.Taylah (she/her) is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping individuals navigate complex mental health challenges, with a focus on eating disorders, neurodivergence, and mood disorders. She works with individuals with warmth, curiosity, and openness, and endorses a holistic and strengths-based approach.

Qualifications / Training:

Registered psychologist. Taylah is experienced in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Internal Family Systems (IFS).

Taylah is currently up-skilling in Adolescent Focused Therapy (AFT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy enhanced (CBT-e), and Family Based Therapy (FBT) to better support clients on their eating disorder recovery journey.

Age group:

16 years and older

Availability:

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Kelvin Grove or via Telehealth

Giorgia (she/her) is currently working as an Administrator at River Oak Health. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science at Griffith University in hopes to become a Clinical Psychologist.

In her spare time, Giorgia enjoys playing AFL, reading a good book and spending quality time with her friends and family.

Hannah (she/her) is working as an Administrator at River Oak Health while studying a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psychology) at QUT, in te hopes of becoming a paediatric psychologist in the future.

In her spare time, Hannah enjoys going to the gym/pilates, going on walks, and spending time with family and friends. She also loves to travel and explore the world.

Laura (she/her) is currently working as an Administrator at River Oak Health. Her work history includes roles working in community services, the entertainment industry and most recently in education. Laura has a special interest in working in the mental health field, born from her time practising as a Social Worker.

In her free time, Laura enjoys playing board games, doting on her cat and attending movies or theatre performances.

Michelle (she/her) is the Practice Manager at River Oak Health.

Michelle brings a wealth of experience in the management field that stems from years of working in the child care industry.

Outside of work, Michelle will often be tucked up with a good book (or two), spending time in the garden with her beloved pet cats and chickens, or hiking on the trails in the bush.

Shaylee (she/her) is currently working as an Administrator at River Oak Health.

At the beginning of 2021, Shaylee began to work towards her dream career of becoming a Clinical Psychologist, by studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Griffith University. In future clinical work, Shaylee is interested in supporting people with various experiences and concerns, including those experiencing eating disorders, disordered eating and body image issues. However, while she works towards this, Shaylee is grateful to work in an environment where she is able to gently assist people through their therapy/recovery journey however she can behind the reception desk at River Oak Health.

In Shaylee’s spare time, you can find her relaxing by the beach with a book in hand, practising yoga and spending quality time with the people she loves.