Our Essendon psychologists

Amy Hede Registered Psychologist and Buckley Consulting Group Director

Amy Hede has considerable experience in the public mental health system and private practice. While her clinical experience is mainly with older adolescents and adults, she also works with clients across the complete age spectrum.

Amy Hede has a strong interest in depression, post natal depression, personality disorders and grief and loss. She also has extensive experience working with complex cases and managing risk.

Amy is a registered psychologist and uses therapies including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Social Skills Training and Supportive Psychotherapy to help her clients.

Her education qualifications include Bachelor of Behavioural Science and Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Psychology. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).

Areas of psychological expertise

Adolescents

• Depression and other mood disorders
• Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Adjustment Disorders
• Emerging Personality Disorders
• Social Skills Difficulties
• Grief/Loss

Adults

• Depression including Post and Ante Natal Depression
• Dysthymia
• Bipolar Affective Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Anxiety Disorders
• Adjustment Disorders
• Personality Disturbance
• Relational Problems
• Work stress
• Grief/Loss
• Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Dr Adam Partridge Registered Clinical Psychologist

Dr Adam Partridge has extensive experience working in child and adolescent mental health services and private practice in regional Victoria and Melbourne, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Dr Partridge specialises in the assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties for children and adolescents and their families. Dr Partridge is a clinical psychologist, who also works with adults and is experienced in treating anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder.

Dr Partridge uses psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family-Based Treatment, Solution-Focused Therapy, Parent Assisted Therapy Social Skills training to help his clients improve their overall health and wellbeing.

Dr Partridge’s education qualifications include a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology), Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and College of Clinical Psychologists.

Areas of psychological expertise

Children and Adolescents

• Depression and other mood disorders
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders
• Somatoform Disorders
• Adjustment Disorders
• Parent-Child Relational Problems
• School Refusal
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Childhood Behavioural Problems
• Conduct Disorder
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Bullying/Anger/Aggression
• Emerging Personality Disturbance
• Social Skills Difficulties
• Grief/Loss

Emma Luker Registered Psychologist

Emma Luker has experience in couples therapy, relationship counselling and helping clients deal with life transition and adjustment issues. She is highly qualified in areas including personality disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders.

While her client base encompasses the age spectrum, she has a special interest in women’s health and working with individuals with self-harming behaviours.

Emma Luker has worked in the public mental health system, community health and private practice. With training in Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Emma also draws on her experience in other evidence-based treatments to provide greater flexibility in developing individual treatment plans for her clients.

Emma Luker uses psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Social Skills Training and Supportive Psychotherapy to help her clients enjoy a better quality of life.

She has a Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology) (Honours) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Areas of psychological expertise

Adolescents

• Depression and other Mood Disorders
• Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Adjustment Disorders
• Emerging Personality Disturbance
• Parent-Child Relational Problems
• Social Skills Difficulties
• Grief/Loss

Adults

• Depression including Post and Ante Natal Depression
• Bipolar Affective Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Anxiety Disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• Adjustment Disorders
• Personality Disturbance
• Relational Problems
• Grief/Loss
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

Dr Lisa da Silva Registered Clincial Psychologist

Dr Lisa da Silva is a registered clinical psychologist with considerable experience working in child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS). She most recently held the position of Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Royal Children’s Hospital Mental Health. Dr da Silva is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a member of the Australian Association of Infant Mental Health.

Dr da Silva specialises in the assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties for infants and children. Please don’t hesitate to contact Buckley Consulting Group to discuss any young person or client that you feel may benefit from psychological intervention, including the clinical presentations listed below. Dr da Silva is registered with Medicare, and as such, suitably referred clients would be eligible for rebates for consultations as provided by clinical psychologists.

Dr da Silva uses psychological therapies including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Play Therapy, Reflective Family Play Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Parent Management Training, Social Skills Training, Behaviour Therapy, Family Based Treatment, Solution-Focussed Therapy, and Supportive Psychotherapy.

Dr da Silva’s educational qualifications include Bachelor Arts (Honours), Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and a Graduate Diploma of Infant Mental Health. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Areas of psychological expertise

Infants and Children

• Depression (and other mood disorders)
• Attachment Difficulties
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Childhood Behavioural Problems
• Oppositional Defiant Disorder
• Conduct Disorder
• Anxiety Disorders, including Separation Anxiety
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
• Somatoform Disorders
• Bullying / Anger / Aggression
• Adjustment Disorders
• Emerging Personality Disturbance
• Parent-Child Relational Problems
• Social Skills Difficulties
• School Refusal
• Grief / Loss
• Infant Feeding and Sleeping Difficulties
• Selective Mutism

Dr Carrie Stanford Registered Clinical Psychologist

Dr Carrie Stanford is a registered Clinical Psychologist with considerable experience working in both public mental health and private practice. Dr Stanford specialises in the assessment and treatment of various mental health difficulties for older adolescents and adults.  Dr Stanford has extensive experience with the treatment of anxiety, depression, psychosis, relationship problems, and supporting clients with a past experience of trauma. In addition, Dr Stanford has a specific interest working with clients experiencing difficulties during pregnancy and/or early parenthood.

Dr Stanford utilises therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Schema Therapy. She also utilises mindfulness based approaches and motivational interview techniques in her therapeutic work. Dr Stanford’s education qualifications include a Bachelor of Behavioural Science with Honours and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology.

Areas of psychological expertise

Adolescents

• Depression and other mood disorders
• Anxiety Disorders
• Adjustment Disorders
• Psychosis
• Grief/Loss
• Trauma
• Relationship Issues

Adults

• Depression including Post and Ante Natal Depression
• Dysthymia
• Bipolar Affective Disorder
• Schizophrenia/Psychosis
• Anxiety Disorders
• Adjustment Disorders
• Relationship Problems
• Work stress
• Grief/Loss
• Parenting Issues
• Family Issues
• Substance Use Disorders

Elle Vasques & Keera Monteleone Administrative Staff

Buckley Consulting Group is fortunate to have Elle Vasques and Keera Monteleone managing the administrative needs of the practice.

Elle and Keera both keep our thriving psychology clinic in Essendon running smoothly and are extremely approachable, organised and welcoming. Elle and Keera coordinate appointments for clients and have extensive experience working within medical and mental health settings.