Our People
Find the right person to speak to
Dr Jo Mitchell
Clinical & Coaching Psychologist
Director & Co-Founder
Michael Inglis
Sport & Performance Psychologist
Director & Co-Founder
Steven Marchese
Psychologist
EAP & Workplace Lead
Dr Elizabeth Murdoch
Psychologist, PhD
Sport & Performance
Fiona Davis
Psychologist
Arthur De Jesus
Psychologist
Clinical Registrar
Bailey Opie
Psychologist
Sport & Performance Registrar
Sharon Kirschner
Psychologist
Dean Cooper
Psychologist
Sport & Performance Registrar
Noah Ariel
Social Worker
Mental Health Accredited (AASW)
Dr Hunter Mulcare
Health Psychologist
Clinical Registrar
Haley Kirk
Psychologist
Clinical Registrar
Emily Matenson
Clinical Psychologist
India Watson
Psychologist
Clinical Registrar
Dr Connie Kellett
Social Worker
Mental Health Accredited (AASW)
Darryl Ribaux
Clinical Psychologist
Lisa Cosgun
Psychologist
Clinical Registrar
Jesse Jasper
Clinical Psychologist
Caitlyn Mackenzie
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Owen Spear
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Melissa Hatty
Health Psychologist
Dr Melissa Marot
Psychologist
Neuropsychology & Coaching
Michelle Fowler
Clinical Psychologist
Rebekah Barson
Social Worker
Relationship & Couples Counsellor
Michelle Li
Provisional Psychologist
Front of House Team
Bridie Duff
Front of House
Bridie is passionate about mental health and wellbeing, and brings her love of people to her position at the front desk. She strives to give a warm and kind welcome to everyone who enters The Mind Room space. When she's not at work, she loves to go for long nature walks or rewatch her favourite films.
Leni Ampt
Front of House
Leni has come to The Mind Room from a background in customer service, food and wine and is currently undertaking a Bachelor of Psychology. Leni brings a passion for connecting with people to her position on the front desk and is always happy to assist our lovely clientele. When she’s not at work or school you can find her with her head in a book or cooking up a storm.
Zoë Smith
Front of House
From a varied background of fashion, visual merchandising and real estate, Zoë relishes the peace of working from home, in Adelaide, to help keep the front of house admin tidy and up-to-date. She tries spend as much time on the sewing machine, up cycling old blankets for warm vests. Her daughter often not wanting them to go to new homes. Zoë is also growing quite a green thumb from cultivating an indoor plant oasis.
Fabian Mueller
Intake Coordinator
With a background in youth counselling, Fabian has come to The Mind Room to coordinate our intake team. He is dedicated to guiding our new clients to begin their mental health and wellbeing journey with us. Fabian's kind and empathic nature aims to make our clients comfortable while finding the best match for them within our clinical team.
When he's not at work, Fabian enjoys spending time with his pride and joy (his car!) as well as quality time with his family.
Reuben Holmes
Intake
Reuben is a passionate and dedicated Intake team member with a diligent eye for creating the perfect clinician match up for our new clients.
When he's not at work or University or you’ll find him bingeing a TV show or playing/watching football.
Melissa Braithwaite
Front of House
Melissa is a kind and passionate soul who loves to help in any way that she can. Whether it's being a friendly face to greet you or a compassionate ear, Melissa will make you feel welcome and cared for at The Mind Room.
Alex Beaconsfield
Intake
Alex combines his background in advertising and customer service with a passion for psychology. Currently pursuing a Masters in Psychology, with a focus on Sport and Exercise. Alex is personable and approachable and enjoys connecting with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
When Alex is not working or studying, you can find him playing basketball and exploring the great outdoors.
Oliver Hayes
Front of House
Oliver was raised in the customer service industry, with a deep appreciation for a good cup of coffee and taking care of people. He has a background in allied health and is taking a break before commencing his Masters in Psychology.
When he’s not at the Mind Room Oliver enjoys playing music and board games.
Business Team
Luke Forester
Practice Manager
Luke leads the charge on Front of House and is the most-likely-to-answer voice at the end of the phone. He is a whizz with all things financial and has a not-so-secret creative side that makes our days a little brighter.
Stephen Purcell
Finance Manager
Stephen is the company Finance Manager and has a broad financial background in accounting and company business. He is passionate about mental health and seeing everyone achieve their personal goals in life.
Stephen has a sporting background including hockey, cricket and athletics. Nowadays, he can be found on the golf courses or doing home renovations.
Stephanie Selig
HR Coordinator
Stephanie has a passion for fostering fair and inclusive work environments and is driven by the joy of helping small businesses stabilise and scale, empowering organisations for growth.
When not leading the people and culture aspects at The Mind Room she can be found with her hands in the dirt working in her large veggie garden, tending the bees or the chooks, or out enjoying the beauty of the natural world along the Yarra River.
Phoebe Nguyen
Business Support
Phoebe has a background in education technology and is studying a Bachelor of Business. With her passion for business and wellbeing, she is driven to make an impact in the mental health space at The Mind Room.
Outside of work, you can catch Phoebe baking a cake, lifting weights at the gym, and listening to Jay Shetty’s podcast on her daily commute.
Steven Whittington
Head of Operations
Steven Whittington is the Head of Operations at The Mind Room, bringing extensive experience in health tech and operational management. With a strong background in digital health and strategic planning, his expertise in developing innovative solutions and optimising clinical and operational processes ensures that The Mind Room continues to deliver exceptional care and support to clients and practitioners.
Steven enjoys staying active with his two dogs, Paddy and Teddy (brothers) and loves playing badminton or mahjong when he is not at the cinema.