Our team is comprised of dedicated and experienced professionals who are committed to collaborative, evidence based practice.  

 
 

Meet the team:

justine anderson - Principal educational and developmental psychologist

Justine is a passionate psychologist who has over 25 years experience working in the field of child & adolescent psychology.

With experience in both metropolitan and rural settings Justine brings fun and playfulness into her evidence based practice and uses innovation and technology to help children & young people make changes in their lives.

Justine works with children & young people up to the age of 25 years.

Justine is available Monday - Thursday, and Friday once a month.

sukie hodgson - child psychologist

Sukie is a general psychologist with experience working in the field of child and adolescent psychology. Her work with the Department of Education affords her experience conducting a wide range of assessments, including cognitive and various behavioral assessments. 

Sukie works with children and young people up to the age of 25 years.

Sukie is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office.

Katie gallop - psychologist

Katie is an experienced clinician having worked in many roles at DHHS, GCASA and Take Two. She has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology and has experience working with all ages.

Katie will be offering assessments on Thursdays.

helen byrnes - adult psychologist

Helen has her Masters in Psychology and over 20 years experience working in the mental health industry. Helen has worked in many roles including GARDAS and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.

Helen is currently working with individuals aged 25+ years.

Helen is available Tuesday and Wednesday.

maria marino - counsellor & Milo robot therapist

Maria is our wonderful Milo Robot therapist and counsellor. Maria is an experienced play therapist assisting children with Autism to learn and practice social skills in a safe and supportive environment. Maria has past experience working with Gippsland CASA.

Maria is available on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sean mcloughlin - mental health social worker

Sean joins think.grow.connect with a vast range of experience and expertise. Having worked in many roles such as DHHS, Berry Street and Child and Youth Mental Health Services. Sean holds a Masters degree in Social Work and is a great addition to the team. Sean is also one of our EMDR clinicians.

Sean is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

joanne verrill - social worker

Joanne joins think.grow.connect with a vast range of experience and expertise. We are pleased that Joanne has joined our team to assist in helping clients to find the right service for their needs. Joanne is working with families and individuals.

Joanne is available on Monday and Tuesday.

yakub ogunsina - social worker & milo robot therapist

Yakub joins think. grow. connect with past experience in Family services and Youthwork. Yakub holds a Bachelor Of Social Work and is a new addition to the team. 

Yakub works with children and young people ages 10 and above.

Yakub is available Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Our Admin:

Maddi Edwards - practice manager

Maddi heads our fabulous administration team. Maddi has worked with think.grow.connect for over 6 years, and guides our skilled admin team in supporting a unique service meeting the needs of the region of Gippsland.

Maddi is available Monday - Thursday.

chloe henry - receptionist

Chloe is completing a traineeship with think.grow.connect, helping with reception and administration. Chloe has a wealth of knowledge about how our service may help your family.

Chloe is available on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

erin cotter - receptionist

Erin is the newest addition to the think.grow.connect admin team. Friendly and helpful, Erin often goes out of her way to assist our wonderful clients with their enquiries.

Erin is available on a Monday, Wednesday and Friday.