About Our Team
Dr. Michalle Hutcheson
Director / Clinical Psychologist
B Psych (Hons) PhD Clin Psych
Michalle specialises in child, adolescent and family psychology. She has over 25 years experience in clinical psychology and has dedicated her career to helping many families on the Gold Coast during that time. Michalle works closely with other professionals and agencies such as doctors and schools to ensure a team approach to treatment.
Michalle received First Class Honours in Psychology at Griffith University in 2000, specialising in Organisational Psychology. She was then awarded the Griffith Award for Academic Excellence. She was awarded a Griffith University Postgraduate Research Scheme scholarship in 2001 to complete her PhD in Clinical Psychology. Her PhD research addressed the nature of depression in adolescence.
Her research has published in the European Journal of Psychological Assessment
Sarah Landau
Psychologist
BA Psychology (Hons)
M Prof Psych
Sarah has a Master of Professional Psychology from Griffith University.
Sarah enjoys working with children, teenagers, adults, and older adults with a variety of clinical presentations. She has a strong interest in several areas, including health psychology and managing conditions such as cancer, chronic pain, Cystic Fibrosis,
Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Personality Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, and Alzheimer's and Dementia disorders.
Sarah has had over 200 hours of Mindfulness-Based stress reduction (MBSR) training. In addition to Mindfulness, Sarah utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Sarah has a strong
focus on positive psychology, motivation, and behaviour.
Sarah has a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive therapeutic environment through a holistic and client-centred approach where individuals can explore their feelings, develop coping strategies, and cultivate resilience through a collaborative
and compassionate approach to therapy.
Beyond her clinical practice, Sarah is actively involved in ongoing professional development and stays abreast of the latest research and evidence-based, effective therapeutic techniques.
Suzie Rigby
Psychologist
B Sc (Psych) Hons Assoc MAPS
Suzie’s areas of expertise include workplace mental health and career wellbeing. Suzie draws on 20 years of experience as a psychologist with extensive employment history in psychological roles addressing workplace culture; leadership; health and wellness; psychosocial risk assessment; injury prevention; vocational rehabilitation - supporting career wellbeing and work/life integration.
Suzie is passionate about working with clients seeking to explore their unique skills and talents to identify career pathways that align with their strengths, passions and career aspirations. Suzie’s clients can access the Career Avenues comprehensive online profiling which includes - detailed Careers Profile Report, one-hour Career Counselling session plus ongoing access to the Career Avenues web-based portal allowing clients connection to supportive resources for building their Career Action Plan.
Suzie also works with clients experiencing anxiety, depression, loss and challenges impacting work performance. Suzie helps clients to understand stressors and works with clients toward enhancing mental health and career wellbeing.
Suzie holds a B Sc. Hons (Psychology) from the University of Surrey (UK) is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), Associate member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and member of the Association for Coaching (AC). Suzie’s research was published in Counselling Psychology Quarterly - The experience of ‘healing stories’ in the life narrative: A grounded theory: Counselling Psychology Quarterly: Vol 12, No 4 (tandfonline.com)
Morgana Robinson
Psychologist
B Edu B Psych Sc (Hons)
M Prof Psych
Morgana is a registered psychologist who takes a warm, client-centred approach to care, tailoring her support to meet the unique needs and experiences of each individual she works with.
Morgana has extensive knowledge in working with children, teenagers, and their families. Morgana brings additional experience and knowledge to her practice in psychology having come from an education / teaching and special education background. She specialises in psychological testing and providing recommendations to assist clients. She enjoys working with clients who present with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, and emotional and behavioural dysregulation. Morgana has lots of experience working within a school environment to assist with issues such as bullying, school refusal, anxiety, stress, depression, and behavioural dysregulation to create a team support approach to managing these concerns.
Morgana also knows that the journey to parenthood is not always straightforward, and that challenges related to conception, pregnancy and birth can prompt mixed feelings. Morgana primarily provides psychological care for individuals who are experiencing anxiety about pregnancy, the birth, and adjustment to parenting. Although she enjoys working with anyone journeying from preconception to early parenting and navigating fertility issues. Morgana has completed training in Perinatal care through COPE centre of Perinatal Excellence in Perinatal Mental Health. Babies are always welcome in session.
Marni Stewart
Clinical Psychology Registrar
B Psych Sc, G Dip Psych Sc,
M Psych (Clinical)
Marni is a vibrant member of our team. She is very passionate about her role as a psychologist and is dedicated to providing exceptional services for our valued families. She is very experienced in working with young people.
Marni works with children, adolescents and families in all areas of clinical psychology. She works closely with parents and other stakeholders in the child's support team, as appropriate, to ensure that her clients are properly supported in their journey.
Marni has completed a Masters in Clinical Psychology at Bond University. She received a Bachelor of Psychological Science from Griffith University before completing her Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science from Bond University. Her fourth year thesis was recently published
(https://journals.sagepub.com/eprint/MSD8ISVJYBN7EAQGHD7H/full). She has also co-authored a journal article regarding the treatment of anorexia nervosa
(https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/00332941241226687).
Mik Hutcheson
Reception / Administration
Mik is our lovely receptionist who has a warm nature, friendly smile and efficient, professional work ethic. She has a background in support work, nursing, business and customer service. She is happy to help with all of your client needs and enquiries.
“Family is not an important thing. It’s everything.” — Michael J. Fox