Candice Craig

We are privileged to have Candice on our team. She is a warm and caring clinician with a Master's degree in Psychology, and is a registered psychologist. Candice provides psychological counseling to children, adolescents, and their families, employing a client-centered framework that tailors interventions to meet the unique needs of each individual.

Candice integrates techniques from various therapeutic approaches, including Attachment-Based Therapy, Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Process Therapy, Attuned Parenting, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. Her therapeutic areas of interest encompass anxiety (including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and separation anxiety), depression, anger, emotion regulation, behavioural difficulties, sleep issues, and social challenges. Additionally, Candice is passionate about addressing issues that arise during the perinatal period, such as preparing for parenthood, adjusting to parenthood, and enhancing bonding and attachment. Candice has a specific interest in SLD, ADHD and ASD assessments.

Known for her playful, curious, and collaborative approach, Candice is dedicated to fostering a supportive and effective therapeutic environment for her clients.

Dianna Nguyen

We are fortunate to have Dianna, a registered Psychologist, on the Excelsis Team. She comes with a wealth of assessment experience. Dianna has a background in EAP counselling, coaching, and facilitating psychoeducation workshops across diverse settings including the mining sector and local government. She provides assessment services to children, adolescents, and adults to assist in identifying strengths and areas of growth. Her assessments are thorough and comprehensive -offering individuals and their families a deeper understanding about their challenges, and offering psychoeducation and intervention which will enable them to thrive in their daily functioning.

She is passionate about supporting young people to achieve academic success but more importantly to achieve psychological health, including social and emotional wellbeing.

Her area of assessment interests includes ADHD/ADD, Behavioural concerns, Educational concerns / Developmental Delays, Gifted and Talented, School Readiness and Specific Learning Difficulties (known as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia). 

Casey Neame

Casey holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Honours) and is completing her internship at Excelsis Psychology under the mentorship of the Clinical Director, Dr Liezl Addinall, and the Clinical Team Lead at Joondalup, Hendrik Uys.

Before starting her internship as a Provisional Psychologist, Casey worked as a teacher for twenty years in both the primary and secondary years. She educated students with specific learning disabilities, supporting young people with physical and sensory issues, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder. She has experience in implementing a range of evidence-based interventions, or inclusion programmes in order to achieve diverse and differentiated learning goals for young people. Casey also has experience in supporting school staff with implementing effective remediation, accommodation and differentiated programmes of work for individual students.

Casey completed the first part of her internship working as a School Psychologist. She has experience working with young people and their families within the school system. Casey is passionate about helping young people with their social and emotional wellbeing, as well as educational challenges.

Casey is passionate about working with children, young people, and their families. She has experience in working with presentations, including social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, school refusal, and peer/relationship difficulties. Casey

She has experience in supporting children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She also has experience in diagnostic assessment. Casey has provided behaviour support for children with challenging behaviours, and has experience implementing evidence-based interventions.   Casey implements techniques such as CBT, play-based therapy, family systems therapy and mindfulness based practices.

Rahela Milosevski

We are privileged to have Rahela as part of the Excelsis Team. Rahela is an experienced psychologist with a warm and caring nature. Her compassionate and holistic approach to therapy provides a safe space for individuals to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences, helping them overcome life obstacles and embark on a journey of self-discovery and growth.

Rahela has extensive experience working with children and adolescents, utilising evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as Play Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). These techniques help young clients express their emotions, build resilience, and develop healthy coping skills. Rahela customises these therapeutic approaches to suit each individual’s unique needs and aspirations, emphasizing collaborative engagement to uncover insights and foster lasting change.

Rahela also has significant experience working with clients in NDIS settings, particularly children, adolescents, and adults with Autism, ADHD/ADD, and Intellectual Disabilities. She provides neuro-affirming practice and is dedicated to supporting the mental and emotional well-being of her clients. Rahela's areas of interest include Anxiety (social anxiety, separation anxiety, panic), ADHD/ADD, Autism, Depression, School Refusal, Sleep Difficulties, Parenting Stress, Emotional and Behavioural Regulation, and Social Challenges.

Rahela provides comprehensive diagnostic assessment services to accurately identify various psychological conditions. Her assessments help to inform individualised treatment plans and support clients' unique needs.

Whether addressing behavioural issues, anxiety, or depression, Rahela is committed to enhancing the mental and emotional well-being of young individuals and families.

Aoibheann McCarthy

Aoibheann is a warm and genuine Educational and Developmental Psychologist who is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families to understand and support their emotional wellbeing. Aoibheann has 15 years experience working with clients across the life span and has recently completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology degree at Curtin University.

Aoibheann has worked in clinical and community mental health settings across the public and private sectors, and has extensive experience working with children, adolescents and families in the school setting. She is highly knowledgeable in assisting students with additional needs and disabilities to access reasonable accommodations to support their learning and emotional wellbeing.

Known for her approachable, down to earth nature, Aoibheann provides a safe, trusting and respectful space for clients to speak openly about their current difficulties and goals for therapy. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and as such, Aoibheann values the importance of working collaboratively to empower children and families with practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges and harness their strengths to achieve their goals and thrive. She enjoys working with a range of presenting concerns, including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties, school refusal, learning difficulties, ADHD, social interactions, family and parenting stress, and life transitions. Aoibheann tailors her therapeutic approach to her client’s needs and presentation, utilising a variety of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Interpersonal Therapy.

Aoibheann is experienced in providing comprehensive psychoeducational and diagnostic assessments to profile areas of strength and identify possible learning difficulties, including Specific Learning Disorders, Developmental Disorders, Gifted and Talented, and ADHD. She is also well versed in completing assessments to support applications to SCSA (School Curriculum Standards Authority) for Special Exam Arrangements.

Shani Webb

We are delighted to introduce Shani Webb, a registered Psychologist, to the Excelsis Team. Shani brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt passion for working with children, adolescents, parents, and families to enhance emotional well-being and achieve therapeutic goals. Her approach is centred on building strong, collaborative relationships through her warm, caring, and non-judgmental demeanour.

Shani had a notable career in education, working extensively as a teacher. This role provided her with profound insights and hands-on experience with young people, particularly in educational settings. Shani works closely with her young clients and their families as well as their schools to support their holistic wellbeing. Shani's experience also extends to providing behaviour support for children, adolescents, and adults with challenging behaviours through the NDIS. Her therapeutic techniques are rooted in evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Family Systems work, mindfulness, and trauma-informed approaches.

Shani’s clinical focus includes working with children and adolescents between the ages of 2 to 18 years, and she is particularly interested in addressing behavioural challenges, emotional and behavioural regulation, depression, anxiety, school refusal, sleep difficulties, and academic challenges. Her assessment interests cover a range of areas including ADHD/ADD, behavioural concerns, educational concerns/developmental delays, as well as assessments for gifted and talented individuals, school readiness, and specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

In therapy, Shani utilises a diverse array of approaches, including narrative therapy, play-based therapies, CBT, and skills building, ensuring a tailored and responsive treatment plan for each client. Shani’s extensive background in education and psychology greatly benefit our clients and enhance our team’s ability to meet diverse needs.