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Yen Lim (She/Her) / Holding Space Director / Clinical Psychologist for Synchronicity, Self and Health (Sydney & Illawarra)

Yen’s Approach

Synchronicity, Self and Health

ABN: 44 638 951 998
Provider No.: 4670024T

Tuesdays (Telehealth only), Wednesdays (Telehealth only), Fridays (In-Person or Online)

YEN LIM holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and Master of Science from the University of Sydney. She is a compassionate therapist who believes the courageous decision to engage in therapy should be met with warmth and respect.

Yen focuses on deepening insight and drawing on personal strengths to help her patients embrace themselves and their lives, wholeheartedly. She is passionate about supporting her adult and adolescent patients with depression, anxiety, relationship or sexual issues, identity concerns, trauma, and impulse control or emotion regulation difficulties, such as bipolar disorder. She also has a particular interest in perinatal psychology, parenting and complex-trauma (relational trauma).

Yen works closely with patients to develop an understanding of how protective strategies form in response to personal life experiences.  Treatment is then tailored to a patients’ goals, which often involves an integration of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy, Schema Therapy, mindfulness and skills-based approaches (e.g., Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)). She also readily utilises trauma-focused interventions such as sensorimotor psychotherapy strategies and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR).

Yen is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and has over 10-years of experience in the private and public sector. She can offer both brief and longer-term therapy, depending on your needs. But no matter what your needs, she hopes you will leave therapy with deeper sense of self-acceptance and confidence in your capacities in navigate life’s challenges.

Sharlene Mantz (She/Her) / Holding Space Director / Clinical Psychologist for Mantz Psychology (Illawarra)

Sharlene’s Approach

Mantz Psychology

ABN: 20 415 039 238
Provider No.: 4658845A 

Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fortnightly Saturdays (In-person & Telehealth)

SHARLENE MANTZ holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD from the University of Sydney. She is a down to earth therapist who wants to help her patients connect with the capacities that exist within them, so they can lead more fulfilling lives.

Sharlene works with adolescents and adults, providing assessment and treatment for a range of issues including (but not limited to) mood, anxiety and adjustment disorders, antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, and work or study-related stress. She adopts a collaborative and integrative approach to treatment, drawing from a range of research-based treatment models. These include Cognitive Behavioural Therapies (CBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) for the treatment of trauma. Sharlene has a particular interest in working with bereavement and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and has a strong research background in OCD amongst children and adolescents.

Sharlene is a Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association (ACPA) and has over 10-years of experience in public and private sectors. Depending on what is required, Sharlene can offer short-term treatment interventions or longer-term therapy. Her goal is for you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and develop skills that will allow you to enter the next chapter of your life with confidence, calm, and clarity.

Angela Petrolo (She/Her) / Clinical Psychologist for Inner Health Psychological Services (Illawarra)

Angela’s Approach

Inner Health Psychological Services

ABN: 65 579 224 411
Provider No.: 452112FF

Tuesdays and Wednesdays (In-Person and Telehealth)

ANGELA PETROLO is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of professional practice. Her diverse academic background includes a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Master of Clinical Psychology, and a Graduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses.
Angela specialises in working with adults (18 years and over) who have experienced complex trauma and are navigating chronic and complex mental health challenges. Angela has extensive experience supporting individuals in the following areas:
  • Domestic Violence – Providing compassionate support to victim-survivors as they navigate the complexities of leaving abusive relationships, interacting with the judicial system, and rebuilding their lives.
  • Complex Trauma – Helping clients understand and heal from ongoing trauma experienced across the lifespan, particularly from childhood into adulthood.
  • Personality Disorders – Empowering clients to better understand their experiences, develop new ways of relating to themselves and others, and work toward a life they value.
  • Substance Use – Assisting clients to reduce or stop their drug and alcohol use, while building practical coping strategies for long-term wellbeing.
  • Chronic Health Conditions – Supporting individuals living with chronic illnesses such as endometriosis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and digestive disorders to better manage their symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Perimenopause and Menopause – Supporting clients, through education and the provision of practical strategies, to navigate what can be a particularly confusing and stressful period of their lives.
Angela takes a collaborative and client-centred approach to therapy, tailoring treatment plans to meet each individual’s unique needs. She draws on a broad range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including:
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Angela is deeply committed to empowering clients through education, insight, and practical tools. She helps individuals understand how their life experiences have shaped their present and supports them in moving forward with confidence toward a healthier and more fulfilling future.

Melanie Olde (She/Her) / Naturopath for Melanie Olde Natural Health (Illawarra)

Melanie’s Approach

Melanie Olde Natural Health

ABN: 19 124 191 443

https://melanieoldenaturalhealth.com.au/

Fridays (Telehealth) and Fortnightly Saturdays (Telehealth or In-Person)

MELANIE OLDE has been practising as a Naturopath for 13years. She has a special interest in working with people who experience Anxiety, Depression, PTSD, Adrenal exhaustion, Post-Natal Depression and Thyroid conditions.

She believes in a holistic approach to healing by educating her clients and guiding them with nutritional support, whilst at the same time providing herbal and/or lifestyle tips to help clients integrate a new way of life for lasting health.

She is realistic about where her clients are at and is able to formulate a treatment protocol to help them achieve their health goals at their own pace. She also believes in balance and having fun along the way!

Melanie holds qualifications in Naturopathy, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, Homoeopathy, Bush Flowers and Counselling.

Katherine (She/Her) / Virtual Administrator Extraordinaire

Virtual Administrator

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KATHERINE is the friendly face behind the scenes who helps keep our practice running smoothly. She brings a wide range of experience from her diverse work background and also works full time with a busy allied health company. We’re lucky to have her supporting us part time with our admin.

Katherine has a wonderful eye for detail, a caring nature, and a real passion for making sure our patients feel supported through our processes. She’s hardworking, kind, and genuinely committed to making things easier for both our team and the people we care for.