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At Blue Flame Wellness, we believe mental health care is a basic right, not a luxury. Anyone seeking support should have access to it. For years, we've stood by this belief, offering counselling and therapy services led by qualified, experienced professionals. Our team of psychologists and counsellors brings diverse expertise, ensuring confidential care centred around your needs.

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Robin Fraser

Counselling Endorsed Psychologist

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Alexandra Kelly

General Psychologist

Malan van der Walt

Educational & Development Psychologist

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Nikki Crossman

General Psychologist

(Shen) Zhi Xuan Tan

Clinical Registrar Psychologist

Naomi Griffin

Counselling Psychologist

Cherilee Brotha

Counselling Psychologist

Sharon Pankhurst

General & Educational Counsellor ( Mac Level 4 )
ADHD & Executive Functions Coach

Registered Teacher

Robin Fraser

Principal Psychologist

I provide Telehealth and in-person therapy for adolescents aged 14 years and up, who may struggle with:

Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar)
Anxiety Disorders
Post-traumatic Stress Disorders and Complex PTSD
Impulse Control Disorders & Substance Use Disorders
Personality Disorders.
EMDR Therapy

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A strong component of my training and background has been in psychodynamic therapy. This background helps me to form an in-depth understanding of my clients. It also frames my perspective on mental health – that symptoms are often not the main focus but that they provide a window into a deeper internal conflict which is trying to be understood and resolved.

This led me to pursue further training in EMDR to help my clients reprocess traumatic events and experiences in their lives. I have experience working within a Dialectical Behavioural Therapy framework, as well as from an Acceptance & Commitment Therapeutic Approach. My Couples Counselling background includes Imago Relationship Therapy and Gottman Relationship Therapy trainings and experience.

My areas of expertise include Mood Disorders (Depression & Bipolar), Anxiety Disorders, Post traumatic Stress Disorders and Complex PTSD, Impulse Control Disorders & Substance Use Disorders, as well as Personality Disorders. I am also very well trained and experienced in Couples Counselling. I work with teenagers 14yrs and older and adults.

I am also an external supervisor for provisional psychologists completing their Masters programme at the University of Queensland.

I am a member of the Australian Psychology Society (APS) and the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA). I am also a Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists (FCCOUNP).

I am currently completing a second Master's degree (a Clinical Psychology bridging programme) to further enhance the quality of care for my clients.

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Alexandra Kelly

General Psychologist

I provide Telehealth and in-person therapy for adolescents aged 14 years and over, who may struggle with:

Generalised anxiety
Social Anxiety
Phobia
Trauma
OCD
Adjustment difficulties
Interpersonal difficulties
Depression
Grief and loss

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As a psychologist, I feel honoured to work with people on their journey towards well-being. I bring warmth, calmness and compassion to create a nurturing space where people feel heard, understood and valued.

With a young family, I thrive on joining them in spending time in nature- forest walks, swimming, and gardening. I also love travel and yoga.

I take a flexible and fluid approach to therapy. I am passionate about seeing the whole person, not just the diagnosis. I specialise in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, however depending on the person and the challenge they are facing, will draw on other evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, and MI. My therapy style is warm, open, and non-judgemental, and is all about helping people gain the most out of therapy.

Through my 10 years as a psychologist I have developed a special interest in working with young people. I also enjoy working with people across the lifespan. I accept referrals via Mental Health Treatment Plan, NDIS, Workcover, and self-referral.

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Malan van der Walt

Educational & Development Psychologist

I provide Telehealth Therapy for adolescents from the ages of 14 years and up, who may struggle with:

ADHD
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma
Grief
Adjustment Difficulties (workplace, school, family, life event)

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Thank you for taking the time to read this quick introduction!

I have a Masters in Educational Psychology and over 10 years of experience working in the counseling and mental healthcare space with children, adolescents, young adults, and older adults. I have worked in the university and private practice space. I provide a safe, non-judgmental, and compassionate space for my clients.

Finding a therapist to help you might feel a bit scary or daunting - you took the first step to understanding yourself better and improving your mental health, even though this might be an unfamiliar experience for you.

I work from an integrative approach: I stay focused and centred on your unique needs and work build trust, empathy, and safety with you in a collaborative way. I also help you to bring thoughts and feelings into your awareness that may be contributing to conflict and distress that you are currently experiencing so that you can understand yourself better, and feel empowered to make changes.

I work from a psychodynamic, CBT, ACT, and DBT perspective. I am currently completing training in EMDR, as well. I also have extensive experience in working with adolescents and adults who belong to the LGBT+ community.

(These therapy acronyms might be confusing, but research consistently shows that therapy is the most helpful when the therapist and client target specific goals and set them together, and I draw only evidence informed therapy.)

My initial training in psychotherapy placed a strong emphasis on understanding my client within the context of their environment. Further training in psychodynamic therapies helped to deepen my understanding and appreciation of people and helped me to focus on the internal world of the person more thoughtfully.

Although insight and awareness is very important, I also strive to empower my clients further with skills to help them manage their emotions and distressing situations in the short term.

I am currently completing a second Master's degree (a Clinical Psychology bridging programme) to further enhance the quality of care for my clients.

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Nikki Crossman

General Psychologist

I provide Telehealth and in-person therapy for adolescents aged 14 years and over, who may struggle with:

Sport and exercise
Injury rehabilitation and return to sport
Work or study performance
Anxiety
ADHD
Executive Dysfunction
Adjustment challenges and transitions
Chronic pain

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Hello! My interest in psychology comes from a place of curiosity. I have always wanted to better understand how and why we do the things we do and how we can use that information to change, grow and improve in the ways that are important to us.

I am also a strong believer that things don't need to be falling apart before seeing a psychologist, which led me to doing a master’s degree in applied psychology with a focus on sport and exercise psychology where I learnt so much about how we can use psychology as a tool, not just to get us through tough times, but also to help us get the most out of life even when things are going well.

As a result, my focus is always on meeting my clients where they are at, whether it's going through tough times or you are in a good place but still looking to fine tune or improve in some way.

When working with me to you can expect an inclusive, relaxed, flexible, and non-judgmental environment. I will also try and accommodate any sensory or pain related

needs in session where possible.

I like to approach therapy from a holistic point of view with flexible goals that can shift and change as your understanding or needs change.

I have spent the last several years working as a general psychologist across a wide range of clients and issues.

I work predominantly from an ACT framework while drawing on a wide range of tools and perspectives form other therapies such as DBT, IPT, CBT.

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(Shen) Zhi Xuan Tan

Clinical Registrar Psychologist

I provide AHDH & Autism assessments for adolescents aged 15 years and over, and Telehealth and in-person therapy for people who may struggle with:

Family Conflict
Relationship Issues
Marriage Issues
ADD/ADHD
Anxiety
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Hi, I’m Xuan, a psychologist dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate the complexities of relationships and attachment. I understand the anxieties and challenges that arise in both romantic and familial relationships and provide support in an accepting, compassionate environment.

For those healing from infidelity, I offer guidance to rebuild trust and intimacy, with a deep understanding of betrayal and its emotional impact. Using evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, I help clients gain insight into their behaviours and communication patterns to achieve their relationship goals.

I conduct ADHD and Autism assessments, allowing me to provide more comprehensive care for clients with these experiences. I approach therapy with a collaborative spirit.

Whether you're navigating the dating scene, facing relationship difficulties, or seeking personal growth, I’m here to empower you to build healthier connections, develop self-awareness, and create fulfilling, meaningful relationships.

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Naomi Griffin

Counselling Psychologist

I offer Telehealth and in-person therapy for adolescents aged 18 years and older, who may struggle with:

Life transitions/adjusting to change (such as the diagnosis and management of a medical condition)
Mild eating disorders
Anxiety disorders
Highly sensitive person trait
Spiritual development.

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Whenever I meet a new client, my priority is to offer you a safe environment in our counselling room in which we can talk candidly about whatever life is throwing at you. I aim to build a trusting therapeutic relationship with you, one where we can both communicate clearly, identify and name your values and goals, and where we can both give and receive feedback in a safe and helpful manner. I think of us as a team, working together for your mental wellbeing.

I am passionate about the fields of psychology and pastoral counselling, and am privileged to supervise and mentor other psychologists in their educational and professional development.

With over 20 years of experience in Psychology, I have enjoyed working mostly in private practice, EAP (Employee Assitance Programs) and the tertiary education sector.

My training began in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Gestalt Therapy. At a later stage, I also trained in Motivational Interviewing, ACT and Narrative Therapy.

With all my training and experience in several types of therapy, my approach is to provide psychoeducation and to then choose the therapeutic techniques that align with each client's goals and personal preferences.

Core areas include, but are not limited to, anxiety, self-esteem, perfectionism, adjustment to change, assertiveness, spiritual growth, health psychology and career guidance.

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Cherilee Botha

Counselling Psychologist

I offer Telehealth therapy for adolescents aged 14 years and older, who may struggle with:

Trauma
Stress
Adjustment disorder
Mood disorders (depression and bipolar)
Anxiety disorders
Somatoform disorders
Management of medical diagnosis and chronic illness (oncology, diabetes, pulmonology, epilepsy, neurological conditions)
Grief, maternal and paternal mental health
Family relational difficulties
Attachment difficulties
Specific learning disorders
Behavioural difficulties
Managing change in life roles
Cognitive and diagnostic assessments
Neurodevelopment Disorders including Autism and ADHD in children and adults
Eating Disorders

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As a psychologist I have a passion for meeting people where they are, to offer them support in a safe and non-judgemental manner.

I hope to assist clients in understanding themselves more deeply and to move forward based on this new found knowledge.

I feel each client has strengths that can be used to help them through their difficulties.

When given the support to work through challenges, heal, and begin to see the strength and resilience they have, clients begin to shift and build meaning in their daily lives. What a privilege to be a part of this process.

I enjoy working through presenting problems to facilitate change and personal growth. I tailor the approaches used to my clients’ needs and best practices for their presenting concerns.

I feel strongly about therapist-patient fit and seek to ensure that my clients are comfortable and able to collaborate with me.

I am trained in Newborn Observation and Assessment, Parent-Infant Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Narrative Therapy and I am a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician registered with ANZAED using CBT-E. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

I completed my Masters in Psychology specialising in Community-Based Counselling Psychology in 2013. I moved into private practice and working with not-for-profit organisations. Over my course of practice, I have enjoyed working in different areas to
support my community.

I have worked in schools, hospitals, (Paediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, General ICU, Neurology, Psychiatry: in-patient individual psychotherapy and group psychotherapy, Paediatrics and Maternity), and out-patient private practice, as well as running community-based interventions providing workshops in schools.

I am a registered Psychologist with Counselling Psychology Endorsement with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS), and a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician with Australia through ANZAED.

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Sharon Pankhurst

Educational Counsellor ( Level 4 )
Functions Executive Coach

Qualified Teacher

I offer Telehealth and in-person therapy for adolescents aged 13 years and older, who may struggle with:

ADHD/ASD
Anxiety
Depression
Self-awareness
Self-efficacy
Cognitive function
Communication
Relationships

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Learning is a lifelong passion that extends beyond the classroom, shaping our careers and personal relationships with family and friends. As an educational counsellor and ADHD/executive function (EF) coach, I bring compassion and understanding to every aspect of client support.

I am especially passionate about working with young people aged 13-17 during the pivotal years of education, offering guidance as they navigate the transition into tertiary studies and the workforce.

My personal and professional experiences as a qualified ADHD and EF coach give me deep insight into how neurodiversity influences learning and daily life.

As a qualified teacher, I specialise in creating tailored learning environments to optimise educational outcomes, with a strong focus on advocating for student well-being and promoting academic and personal growth. During my practicum, I had the opportunity to further refine my skills by supporting neurodiverse adults in managing their daily challenges.

Understanding the unique issues that ADHD adults face across all areas of life allows me to offer targeted interventions as part of my coaching approach.

My work is grounded in a holistic counselling approach, emphasising acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), while also incorporating cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for behavioral support and solution-focused techniques to address daily challenges.

I hold a Master of Educational Studies (Guidance, Counselling, and Careers), along with qualifications in positive psychology, EFT, and ADHD/EF coaching.

As a former teacher, I am skilled in applying modifications and support systems to reduce anxiety and foster positive outcomes both in and outside the classroom.

In my work as an EF coach, I help students and adults build confidence in communication and embrace the natural aspects of neurodiversity.

Additionally, my background in business and years of experience in both government and private sectors inform my career counseling work with adults.

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Rosemary Butler

Clinical Registrar Psychologist

I specialise in Trauma therapy and work with children aged 14yrs+ and adolescents who may struggle with:

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Autism spectrum disorder
Anxiety
Mood disorders
Chronic pain
Trauma
Substance use

I also conduct assessments for attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder, specific learning disorders, and intellectual impairment for children aged 4yrs+

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Dr Rosie Butler, registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

BVSc, BSc(Psych)(Hons I), GradDipPsych, MClinPsych

I have a passion for empowering people to overcome challenges and enhance their wellbeing. I have a warm and empathic approach and treat all individuals with respect. I aim to create a safe and supportive space when conducting assessments and therapy.

I have worked within hospital and community-based mental healthcare settings across the private and public sectors. I have provided psychological interventions for individuals and groups across the lifespan. I have conducted psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. I have a flexible approach that is tailored to suit individual needs.

My Approach

Training & Perspective

I have a Master of Clinical Psychology and am currently completing additional training as a Clinical Psychology Registrar. I have provided evidence-based treatment for children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar, trauma, psychosis, substance use, chronic pain, health conditions, disordered eating, and interpersonal difficulties. I have conducted psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, cognitive impairment, specific learning difficulties, and personality functioning. I have co-facilitated workshops for mental healthcare professionals.

I utilise a range of assessment tools to explore difficulties with attention, learning, neurodivergence, cognition, memory, and other areas of concern. My approach to therapy is flexible and tailored to the individual. I utilise a variety of modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy.

I have conducted research into the link between chronic pain and substance use, psychological interventions for pain, and cultural safety within mental healthcare. I have worked with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, including in the field of Indigenous literacy and education. I practice cultural safety and enjoy working with people from a wide range of backgrounds. I previously worked as a veterinarian, before moving into the field of psychology.

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(above the Taringa 7 Day Medical Centre)