Meet the team

You are welcome to request a particular psychologist, alternatively we are happy to help determine who is most suitable and available, according to your needs. All our psychologists operate predominantly from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and ACT frameworks which results in a strong emphasis on tailored, practical strategies to assist our clients to achieve their goals and optimal wellbeing. Our psychologists are in Ballarat, Victoria.

If you would like any further information about any of our psychologists please call us: (03) 5332 2266

Reception and Administration

The reception team provide administrative support, co-ordinate diaries, assist with new referrals, take care of payments and rebates, and are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Call them on 03 5332 2266 or email admin@mindlifeclinic.com.au

Rebecca Rudd
Principal Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Contact directly on rebecca.rudd@mindlifeclinic.com.au

Special interests include positive psychology and resilience building, psychometric testing, leadership and career goals, self-employment, illness prevention and chronic pain. Registered supervisor with AHPRA.

* Not currently taking on new clients for treatment.
Merideth Haines
Senior Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety, depression, life adjustment, pregnancy, postpartum depression and anxiety, adjustment to parenthood, parenting strategies, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness, and is skilled in delivering group programs including Tuning Into Kids an Triple P Parenting.

Preference for age 16 +
Kate Mathews
Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety, depression, motivation and procrastination, life adjustment, and sleep problems.

Preference for age 16 +

*New clients via Telehealth only
Trish Neil
Clinical Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety disorders, particularly social anxiety, long standing and complex mental health issues, personality disorders, interpersonal communication, effectiveness and boundary setting; older adults, adjustment, grief, gender dysphoria and reassignment.

Preference for age 18 +

*Currently not taking on new clients
Nigel Wilson
Clinical Psychologist

Special interests stress, depression, anxiety, trauma, men's health and wellbeing, adjustment and sleep problems.

Preference for ages 18 +


Fiona Harris
Clinical Psychologist

Special interests include assessment and psychometric testing, diagnosis and treatment of high prevalence disorders.

Preference for age 16 +

*Currently not taking on new clients
Kyle de Leeuw
Psychologist

Special interests include depression, anxiety, psychosis and early intervention, bipolar disorder, complex trauma, personality disorders, sport psychology and psychometric testing.

Preference for age 16 +

*Currently not taking on new clients
Kristie Lyons
Clinical Psychologist

Special interests include depression, anxiety, trauma, bipolar disorder, personality disorders.

Preference for ages 16 +

*Currently not taking on new clients
Tom O'Halloran
Psychologist

Tom conducts his sessions via Telehealth only

Special interests in life adjustment & skills, sleep, mindfulness, stress, psychometric testing, substance abuse & harm minimisation.

Preference for ages 16 +
Sue Balkin
Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, sleep problems, mindfulness, work related stress.

Preference for age 16 +
Kacey Bigham
Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)

Special interests include depression, anxiety, chronic illness, work place stress, adjustment.

Preference for ages 16+

*Currently not taking on new clients

Jessica Lang, Psychologist

Jessica Lang
Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety, depression, sleep problems, mindfulness, work related stress., parenting support, adjustment issues

Preference for age 16 +
Alistair Freeman
Provisional Psychologist

Special interests include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management, mindfulness, and men's holistic wellbeing.

Preference for age 16 +
Karen Mostert Willey
Psychologist

Special interests include depression, anxiety, stress (especially work related), loss and grief counselling, dealing with chronic illness and disease, life adjustment, career coaching, organisational psychology and workplace training.

Preference for age 20 +

*Currently not seeing clients