About Us

Welcome to Northside Psychology, where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based psychological care to our community.

Our team of experienced psychologists is committed to supporting individuals on their journey towards improved mental health and well-being. At Northside Psychology, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients.

We believe in creating a warm, non-judgmental environment where clients feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. Our goal is to empower individuals with the tools and strategies they need to overcome challenges and lead fulfilling lives. Whether you're seeking short-term support or long-term therapy, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

Below you will find detailed information about each psychologist, including their specialised therapies, areas of expertise, and professional interests.

EMMA CAMPBELL

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Clinical Psychology

Emma is an accredited EMDR practitioner who has worked as a clinical psychologist since 2009. She has worked in various settings including adult public mental health, in primary and secondary educational settings, and has been working in private practice since 2012.

Emma works with adults who are experiencing PTSD/trauma and anxiety disorders, including Social Anxiety Disorder, phobias and Panic Disorder, as well as ADHD, autism, depression, low self-esteem, sleep issues, adjustment difficulties, self-harming, and those struggling to cope with everyday life.

Emma has a special interest in neurodivergence, particularly adults who have had a late-diagnosis of ADHD and/or autism or those who are curious about their neurotype. Emma is a member of the Australian ADHD Professionals Association (AADPA). She enjoys working with people who want to make meaningful changes in their lives and to develop confidence in themselves and their ability to cope in life.

Emma has trained in a range of modalities, including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Emma is a full member of the EMDR Association of Australia and is an EMDR certified Accredited Practitioner.

Emma is passionate about helping her clients to reach their full potential and adopts a warm, caring and non-judgemental approach to facilitate a safe space to allow clients to feel comfortable.

Emma works Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at Northside Psychology.

BEN JACKSON

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology

Ben is an accredited EMDR practitioner who has worked as a clinical psychologist in private practice since 2009. Prior to this, he worked extensively in the public mental health sector.

Ben enjoys working with adults who experience anxiety disorders (including OCD, social anxiety, GAD, and panic), depression, interpersonal/relationship issues, low self-esteem, Borderline Personality Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, ADHD, as well as clients who simply struggle with day-to-day life. Ben offers an eclectic approach to his therapy and has been trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Although Ben has a relaxed approach during his sessions, he prioritises working collaboratively with his clients to achieve positive outcomes as soon as possible.

Ben is fully registered with AHPRA and is also a registered Clinical Supervisor. He provides supervision for Psychologists, including those completing the Clinical Registrar Program.

Ben works Tuesday through to Friday (Thursday telehealth only)

EMMA SMITH

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology

Emma is an EMDR trained clinical psychologist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression,

trauma, grief and loss, psychological adjustment to cancer, low self-esteem, and interpersonal and relationship difficulties.

She also works with clients experiencing stress, sleep issues, and health problems. Emma has a particular interest in treating anxiety disorders, including social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder, and phobias. She has had prior experience working in psycho-oncology, child and adolescent public mental health and university settings.

Emma offers an eclectic approach to her therapy that utilises components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and EMDR. Emma is a full member of EMDRAA (EMDR Association of Australia).

Emma provides a safe, supportive and non-judgmental environment, and ensures that her clients feel understood. She has a warm, authentic and collaborative approach, and is passionate about working with clients to achieve their personal goals.

Emma is currently only offering appointments via Telehealth on Wednesdays.

DR GILLIAN CAMPBELL

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Gillian is a Clinical Psychologist who works with adults with a diverse range of presentations including depression, anxiety, stress & adjustment disorders, addictive behaviours (e.g., smoking & substance use), trauma, personality disorders, and grief & loss. She has worked across various hospital oncology settings, and specialises in psychological adjustment to cancer. Gillian also has a particular interest in women’s mental health issues, including pre- and post-natal concerns, fertility issues, relationship & intimacy, and recovery from abusive relationships.

Gillian tailors her interventions to the needs of her clients and utilises components of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy in her sessions.

Gillian strives to provide a safe and warm environment that is collaborative and supportive in order to build a strong relationship with her clients.

Gillian works Mondays and Tuesdays at Northside Psychology.

DR MONIQUE SLEVISON

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Doctor of Clinical Psychology

Monique is an EMDR trained Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including depression, anxiety, stress, grief and loss, trauma, relationship difficulties, challenging life events and changes, and difficulties managing in everyday life. Monique has experience working with adolescents and adults across a range of public mental health settings in both Australia and the United Kingdom. She has worked with individuals experiencing a wide range of mental health and emotional difficulties, including long-standing and complex problems.

Monique offers a warm, empathic and non-judgmental approach, and is committed to creating a therapeutic space where people can feel safe, understood and respected. She supports people to develop a better understanding of themselves in the context of their life experiences, with a view to working together to explore a pathway towards improved mental wellbeing and greater fulfillment in life.

Monique utilizes a range of evidence-based therapies in assisting clients with their difficulties including EMDR, Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Monique provides tailored and flexible therapeutic interventions based on the client’s difficulties and their goals for therapy.

Monique currently works Wednesdays and Thursdays at Northside Psychology

DIYANI DE SILVA

Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Postgraduate diploma in Psychological Practice, Masters in Psychology

Diyani is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Psychology and Postgraduate Diploma in Psychological Practice, and is trained in EMDR therapy. Her background includes working with young adults and adults in primary health care and tertiary education settings, in both individual and group therapy formats, and community psychology services.

Diyani works with clients experiencing a range of presenting issues including depression, life adjustment, grief and loss, managing emotions linked to chronic pain and stress management. She also has a special interest in working with anxiety disorders including health anxiety, phobias, generalised anxiety, and PTSD.

Diyani uses a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Mindfulness strategies, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy and is a full member of the EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA).

Diyani provides an integrative approach to therapy and a warm, supportive and collaborative environment to help clients reach their therapeutic goals and maintain good self-care with confidence.

Diyani works Mondays and Wednesdays at Northside Psychology.

MEGAN WILSON

Clinical Psychologist

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Psychology, Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology

Megan (she/her) is a passionate clinical psychologist who thrives on working with individuals across the lifespan, from children to adults. Her approach is characterised by a gentle, compassionate demeanour, coupled with a strong focus on facilitating meaningful change. Megan's ultimate goal is to empower her clients, guiding them towards personal growth and enhanced well-being.

With expertise in evidence based targeted intervention, Megan specialises in supporting individuals grappling with a range of challenges, including eating disorders, trauma, autism, OCD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues. Beyond these specific areas, Megan warmly welcomes anyone seeking to delve deeper into their thoughts, emotions, beliefs, and the underlying motivations that shape their behaviour and experiences.

Drawing from a diverse toolkit of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Megan tailors her interventions to meet each client's unique needs. Her repertoire includes Family Based Therapy (FBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy – Enhanced for eating disorders (CBT-E), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy (ST) and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Megan's therapeutic style is deeply collaborative, working alongside her clients to identify and achieve their goals through a strengths-based lens. She believes in harnessing everyone’s inherent resources and resilience to foster positive change.

Megan is currently only offering appointments via Telehealth.

JAMES STEWART- MOORE

Psychologist

Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology

James is a general psychologist who has been working in mental health since 2015. Originally from Sydney, James started his career working in youth homelessness before transitioning to individual therapy.

For the past 6 years, James has focused on youth mental health, supporting young people aged 12-25 years with anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic, and OCD), depression, Borderline Personality Disorder, self-harm, interpersonal issues, school refusal, and other day-to-day life issues.

James likes to take an approach that helps the young person to achieve their goals whilst building communication, understanding, and support within their family. James also enjoys supporting individuals across the lifespan with issues ranging from anxiety and depression to daily stress and difficulty adjusting to life changes. James’ main therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), Eye movement and desensitisation (EMDR) therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and compassion-focused therapy (CFT).

James moved to Melbourne this year to continue his work as a therapist and study a Master of Clinical Psychology with La Trobe University, undergoing research into family therapy. And when not in the clinic, James can be found on the tennis court, across a chess board, or drinking a coffee somewhere in Preston!

James works Saturdays at Northside Psychology.

RAPHAEL ELISHA

Psychologist

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Master of Professional Psychology

Raphael is a trained Schema therapist, and has additional training in CBT, ACT and DBT distress tolerance skills. His approach is very focused on personal values, emotional needs and helping you to achieve the goals and relationships that you want in your life. Raphael can support adults aged 18 and above experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship issues, OCD, ADHD, anger management, low self-esteem and personality disorders.

In addition to individual therapy, Raphael offers specialisation in couples counselling. With training in schema-based couples counselling, Raphael’s approach is all about exploring emotional and physical needs in a relationship, whilst providing tools to communicate these needs to each other in a safe and meaningful way. Through understanding emotional needs, we are able to bypass conflict and reach a healthy level of understanding, care and compassion toward one another.

When not in the therapy room, Raphael can be found entertaining his two, young boys, picking up an old film camera or racking up the kilometres on his road bike.

Raphael works Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at Northside Psychology.

LARA HENRY

Psychologist

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Lara is a registered psychologist, providing non-judgemental and compassionate psychological support to adolescents (16+) and adults, drawing from a client-centred approach. She is passionate about building genuine therapeutic relationships with her clients, and working collaboratively with them to develop goals, build confidence, and grow to achieve mental wellbeing.

Lara has experience working with clients of various ages and backgrounds presenting with difficulties and stressors including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship difficulties, perinatal challenges, chronic pain, and trauma. She utilises a diverse range of interventions, to develop treatment plans tailored to each client’s specific presenting needs and therapeutic goals, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), DBT skills, Mindfulness, and Self-Compassion.

Lara works Tuesdays and Fridays at Northside Psychology.

STEPHANIE SCANE

Psychologist

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Stephanie is a registered psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, client- centred care to adults. She earned her Master’s in Clinical Psychology in 2024 and transitioned to private practice in early 2025. With experience in public mental health, Stephanie has supported clients facing complex and long-term challenges and has also provided psychological and academic support to university students.

Stephanie utilizes a broad array of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, mindfulness practices, exposure therapy, and psychoeducation. She has worked with clients experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship challenges, personality disorders, substance use issues, and general life stress.

Stephanie has a keen interest in supporting clients with borderline personality disorder and those from gender and sexually diverse communities. With a warm and collaborative approach, Stephanie focuses on building trust and authenticity in her therapeutic relationships. She tailors her work to each client’s needs, ensuring a flexible and inclusive environment to support personal growth and healing.

Stephanie will be commencing at Northside Psychology in February and will be seeing clients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.