Our Psychologists

Andre Declerck

André Declerck

Clinical Psychologist, B.A., M.Psych., MAPS, FCCLP

André completed a Masters degree in Psychology in 1993. André worked in Tasmania’s DHHS, Mental Health Services for over 16 years and has been in private practice for over 15 years. André is also registered on the Psychology Board of Australia list of approved supervisors for supervision of provisional and general psychologists. André is a member of the APS Clinical College and The International Association for the Study of Pain.

André is skilled in the use of both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to assess and treat psychological problems, including anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder and psychotic disorders. André provides assistance to adults, adolescents and children in overcoming a range of mental health and developmental problems.

André has an interest in men’s and youth health, health promotion, and early intervention.

Louise Dewis

Clinical Psychologist, MPsych (Clinical) MAPS (CClin)

With over 20 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, Louise brings a wealth of expertise and a genuine passion for supporting individuals through all stages of life. Having worked across both the public and private sectors, including specialized roles in Alcohol and Drug Services, Disability, and Community Mental Health, she offers a deeply informed and compassionate perspective to her clinical practice.
Louise provides a playful, creative, trauma-informed and neurodivergent-affirming lens to her work. Her philosophy is rooted in the belief that therapy is a collaborative journey. Known for her warm and friendly style, she works closely with her clients to draw out their unique strengths and wisdom, fostering an environment where genuine healing and growth can occur. She utilises a broad range of evidence-based modalities including EMDR and parts therapies, Sandtray, ACT, CBT, and DBT, ensuring that every session is tailored to the specific needs of the individual. Her areas of expertise include Complex Trauma & Dissociation, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, Substance Use issues and managing challenges associated with neurodivergence including ADHD, Autism and AuDHD.
While Louise enjoys working with clients of all ages, she particularly enjoys supporting children, adolescents, and young people. Her commitment to this field is reflected in her ongoing education. She completed a Graduate Certificate in Therapeutic Child Play with Deakin University in 2025 and Level 2 EMDR Therapy Child and Adolescent focussed training in 2026. Louise is continuing studying toward a Master of Child Play Therapy.
Beyond her clinical work, Louise is a Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) Approved Supervisor. She finds great fulfillment in mentoring provisional and registered psychologists pursuing clinical endorsement, as well as providing professional supervision for counsellors and fellow allied health professionals.

Jacqueline Prichard

Clinical Psychologist, Master (Clinical Psych.), MAPS, FCCLP

Jacqui completed her degree at the University of Tasmania in 1998. Her Master’s degree research focussed on the treatment of phobias. Jacqui spent seven years working in Tasmania and interstate in Disability Services, managing the assessment and treatment of mental health problems and dual diagnoses. Jacqui also worked in private practice on a part-time basis as an Employment Assistance Program provider and a trauma debriefing psychologist. Jacqui joined the PsychologyWorks team in 2009.

Jacqui is skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to promote wellbeing and personal change. Since moving back to Tasmania in 2008, Jacqui has also completed assessment and suicide prevention initiatives among refugee populations in Tasmania.

Nicholas Rooke

Psychologist, B.Sc.(Hons), Assoc. MAPS

Nicholas has a special interest in the treatment of anxiety, including panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, workplace stress and generalized anxiety, as well as treating the problems these create in relationships, families, and the workplace.

Nicholas has worked for the last 12 years in the Forensic Mental Health Service, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. Prior to this he worked at the Hobart Clinic, a private psychiatric hospital. He has worked in private practice throughout this time, both as a sole practitioner and for employee assistance providers.

Nicholas uses a solution-focused approach to treat individuals in private practice, drawing mainly on cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. Nicholas is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society’s Coaching Psychology interest group. He works with individuals and organizations to improve performance and wellbeing in a range of settings.

Lim Yim (Aquina) Wong

Clinical Psychologist, MPsych (Clinical), MSocSc (Crim), MAPS, SPS

Aquina is a registered clinical psychologist in Australia and Singapore (SPS), having studied at the University of Tasmania and graduating in 2017 with a Masters Degree in Psychology. She worked as a senior counsellor in charge of a non-government organisation in Hong Kong, specialising in individual and family counselling for disadvantaged groups and ethnic minorities, particularly asylum seekers and torture claimants. Aquina has worked in a disability centre, schools and private practice in Hong Kong, as well as experience and interest in working with individuals with a history of childhood trauma. Aquina is experienced in cognitive assessment. She can speak English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Aquina has recently relocated to Australia to pursue her career in clinical psychology with emphasis on resolving negative emotions with warmth and genuine interpersonal style. Aquina is an integrated therapist who assesses the use of theoretical orientation based on clients’ needs, which include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Play Therapy, Intensive Short Term Dynamic Therapy, Existential Therapy etc.

Samantha Muskett

Registered Psychologist, MPsych (Sport & Exercise)

Sammy is a registered Psychologist with experience working in both private practice, and with athletes and sports teams on performance enhancement. Sammy completed her studies through ISN University in Melbourne and is currently completing a Registrar program to achieve her Sport and Exercise Area of Practise Endorsement. Sammy utilises approaches such as Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychological Skills Training (PST), to help her clients flourish, share their experiences and achieve their goals. Sammy believes that seeking out a psychologist is for both when things aren’t quite right, but also, for when things are going well and you want support to enhance life even more. She is warm and compassionate, and has experience working with clients from a variety of ages. When Sammy isn’t working, she enjoys being outdoors, being active and teaching and training in dance, where her passion for supporting young people and athletic performance started

Eleanor Vincent

Psychologist, BPsySci (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), PsyBA, MAPS

Eleanor completed her Master of Clinical Psychology with the University of Tasmania in 2024 and is currently completing the Clinical Registrar Program with the Psychology Board of Australia. Eleanor has experience with anxiety and mood disorders, emotional dysregulation, interpersonal and adjustment difficulties, stress, and neurodevelopmental disorders. Eleanor also has experience conducting cognitive and neurodevelopmental assessments.

Eleanor recognises how daunting it can be to engage in therapy and the strength required to begin the process. Taking this into consideration, Eleanor uses a warm, collaborative approach to work with children, adolescents, and adults to support them to express and explore their concerns in a safe and non-judgemental way. Eleanor is flexible in her approach, drawing from a range of evidence-based interventions to ensure the therapeutic process is tailored to her client’s individual treatment needs. Eleanor strongly believes that her clients are the narrators of their own story and is passionate about working alongside them to identify their strengths and develop strategies to support them in progressing towards their goals.

Eleanor is currently taking new referrals.

Dr Emily White

Clinical Psychologist, B Psych., M Psych., PhD., ACPA, AADPA

Emily is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her combined PhD and Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree in 2018 at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. Emily has been working as a psychologist since 2014 and has trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Emily has experience working with anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, eating disorders, borderline personality disorder, and trauma.

Emily has a special interest in how the experiences of childhood impact our cognitive, emotional, and behavioural functioning in adulthood. She also has a passion for neurodiversity and neurodiversity-affirming therapy (although, please note that she does not currently offer formal neuropsychological assessments).

Emily is undergoing an ISST (International Society of Schema Therapy) certification to become an accredited Schema Therapist. She is also undertaking EMDR training and supervision to become an accredited EMDR trauma therapist.

Emily is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and the Australasian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). She works with people aged 18 years and older.

Dominic Tanoto

Psychologist, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS

Dominic is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist who completed a Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Tasmania and a Bachelors degree in Psychology (Hons) at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). With experience working with children, adolescents, and adults, Dominic is skilled in providing evidence-based therapies tailored to individual needs.

Dominic specialises in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), mindfulness skills, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and supports clients in managing challenges such as anxiety, depression, stress, and substance use. With a warm and client-centered approach, Dominic works collaboratively to help clients build resilience, self-discovery, and evoke meaningful personal change.

Dominic believes that therapy is a space to feel accepted and understood. He has particular interests in adolescent mental health and motivation and is accepting referrals for new clients.

Lewis Perkins

Registered Psychologist

We have recently welcomed Lewis Perkins to our team of psychologists. Lewis has experience working with a wide range of presentations in adults, including; depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and mood/personality disorders. Lewis is accepting new referrals and has availability now.

Paula Benz

Therapist

Paula has over 20 years' experience working in the mental health space, particularly with children and young adults.
She uses a gentle, warm and creative approach with her clients, while utilising CBT, ACT, mindfulness, Expressive therapy (including /art and or creative therapies) and play therapy. Paula is experienced in working with adults, children, young people, couples and NDIS participants.
Paula is also running a relationship enhancement program for couples wishing to refresh their relationship. The program is run over 6+ sessions and can be inquired about through our administration.

Nick D'Amico

Registered Psychologist

Nick is a registered psychologist providing evidence-based therapy to adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties, and behavioural concerns. His pronouns are he/him and he is a member of the LGBTIQA+ community.
He has particular clinical interest and experience in gender and sexuality, behavioural addictions such as pornography, gambling and problem gambling, relationship therapies and counselling, workplace stress and psychological injury, men’s mental health, and supporting professional athletes navigating performance pressure and identity demands.
Nick works collaboratively with clients to understand the psychological and behavioural patterns maintaining distress and to implement structured, practical strategies for meaningful change. His approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills, and formulation-driven interventions tailored to the individual.
He is committed to delivering a professional, grounded therapeutic environment where clients feel respected and supported in developing clarity, resilience, and sustainable psychological growth.
Nick is currently accepting referrals for new clients.

Luke Patitsas

Registered Psychologist

Luke is a clinical registrar who completed his Master of Clinical Psychology at the University of Tasmania. Luke has experience working with clients across the lifespan, and collaborates closely with each person to build clarity, resilience, and practical tools for lasting growth. Luke provides a warm and grounded space where clients can explore life’s challenges and create meaningful change. He balances clinical expertise with genuine human connection, helping clients feel both understood and empowered.
Luke draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and principles of schema therapy, to support children and adults across a broad range of clinical presentations. Luke has a particular interest in men’s mental health, supporting men as they navigate identity, relationships, career pressures, and expectations surrounding vulnerability and emotional expression.