OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS


Ainsley Hudgson

Senior Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Supervisor & NNT Director

Ivanhoe, Mornington & Telehealth

Ainsley has 16 years of extensive experience working with people across the lifespan, bringing compassion and humour to help people to feel more comfortable in their own skin.

Consulting days: Ivanhoe - Monday Mornington - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday

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Dr Michelle Noonan

Senior Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Supervisor

Ivanhoe & Telehealth

Michelle is a neurodiverse affirming practitioner with over 10 years of experience. Michelle’s warm, compassionate and collaborative approach helps clients to feel safe and accepted whilst working towards recovery.

Consulting days: Monday & Tuesday

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Kristina Christou

Clinical Psychologist

Ivanhoe & Telehealth

Kristina brings authenticity and humour to her therapeutic work and incorporates evidence based approaches to help people work towards recovery.

Consulting days: Monday & Wednesday

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Alyssa Rigoni

Psychologist / Clinical Psychology Registrar

Ivanhoe & Telehealth

Alyssa brings a warm, non-judgemental and compassionate approach to her therapeutic work and is dedicated to fostering self-compassion and body acceptance for every individual.

Consulting days: Monday, Thursday & Friday

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Summer Guo

Clinical Psychologist

Ivanhoe & Telehealth

Summer’s empathetic, nurturing and warm nature helps clients and families feel at ease during their recovery journey. Summer brings a wealth of experience to her clinical work, alongside a holistic approach to health, and a great sense of humour.

Consulting days: Tuesday

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Lachlan Morrish

Clinical Psychologist

Telehealth Only

Lachy’s genuine, warm and thoughtful approach helps young people, adults and their families to work together towards recovery. Lachy brings enthusiasm, dedication and skill to his work.

Consulting days: Tuesday & Thursday - after hours available

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Georgia Gentis

Provisional Psychologist

Mornington & Telehealth

Georgia is a Provisional Psychologist. With a warm, collaborative, and reflective approach, Georgia enjoys supporting clients to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and move towards meaningful, values-aligned change.

Consulting days: Tuesday & Friday

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Cassandra Mount

Provisional Psychologist

Mornington & Telehealth

Cassie is a provisional psychologist who brings a compassionate, individualised approach to help people in their recovery journey.

Consulting days: Tuesday & Thursday

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Freyja Lysne-Sherwood

Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)

Mornington & Telehealth

In sessions with Freyja, you can expect a safe environment, a trusting relationship and an individualised treatment approach. Freyja brings warmth, authenticity and collaboration to her therapeutic work.

Consulting days: Monday

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OUR DIETITIANS


Emma Sampimon

Senior Accredited Practising Dietitian, Dietitian Team Leader & Supervisor

Mornington & Telehealth

With more than 15 years experience working with Eating Disorders in both public and private practice settings, Emma brings extensive experience, a positive and sunny disposition and practical knowledge of current best practice treatments.

Consulting days: Monday & Thursday

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Karli Battaglia

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Ivanhoe, Mornington & Telehealth

Karli strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for people, and is passionate about empowering clients to rebuild a loving relationship with food and their bodies.

Consulting days: Ivanhoe: Monday evenings, Wednesday & Thursday Mornington: Tuesdays

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Danielle Serafini

Accredited Practising Dietitian

Ivanhoe & Telehealth

Using a non-diet approach, Danielle aims to guide her clients towards reconnecting with themselves through body awareness, trust and self compassion.

Consulting days: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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Practice Management


Carla Ferlaino

Practice Manager

Carla, our wonderful Practice Manager, has over 20 years experience in the Healthcare Industry, specialising in Psychiatry, General Medicine, Pharmacology & Dialysis.

Karen Stewart

Clinical Intake Coordinator

Karen has over 30 years of nursing experience in the speciality of Paediatrics and for the past 15 years has worked with children and adolescents with eating disorders and body image concerns in a tertiary setting.