Our Clinic
For a Healthier Mind
The Psychology and Therapy Clinic provides psychological therapy and care in an ethical and professional manner. Laura, the Principal Psychologist, is working towards expanding the Clinic as demand for psychological therapy is increasing. She is passionate in not only providing support for people to have access to local psychologists/therapists in the community of Western Melbourne, but she wants to provide services to anyone who lives in Greater Melbourne and beyond. The COVID period was a trying time for many, with COVID restrictions and lockdowns having significantly impacted the mental health of people in our community and our way of life. Our Clinic offers psychological sessions that provide Medicare rebates for clients on a GP Mental Health Plan (with reasonable gap fees). We can also see clients privately and/or via Private Health. We offer support to clients in a safe environment with comfortable and relaxing rooms in Sydenham. We also offer quality Telehealth sessions for those who cannot attend our rooms, providing video sessions via a secure platform.
Laura Smolcic
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Offers Face to face or Telehealth sessions. Ages 18+
I have worked in a range of settings for over 15 years as a Clinical Psychologist and I am passionate and dedicated to provide my clients with care, compassion and individually tailored- therapy. I feel fortunate to have been able to provide care to my clients over the years. As the demand for Psychologists /Therapists have grown over recent times, I wanted to offer a clinic, to be able to assist more people in the local community and beyond- so people don't feel alone and know that support is available.
I have been a practitioner who uses a range of evidence-based psychological therapies. These therapies will help you challenge irrational thoughts and beliefs, change your unhealthy behaviours, learn about yourself and life patterns and manage difficult emotions in healthy ways. Therapeutic approaches used include: Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT and CBT -E for Eating disorders), Mindfulness skills, to Dialectical Behaviour therapy (DBT) skills, Schema therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
I consider myself a Body image therapist, an advocate for Body Positivity as I am passionate about teaching & assisting clients in areas concerning body image issues, weight management, dysfunctional & disordered eating behaviours. I use a non- dieting approach and I am an accredited Eating Disorder Clinician.
(The ANZAED Eating Disorder Credential is formal recognition of qualifications, knowledge, training, and professional development activities needed to meet minimum standards for the delivery of safe and effective eating disorders treatment.)
I am also a Board approved Clinical Psychologist Supervisor who can provide supervision to other Psychologists. I find my role as a supervisor to be very rewarding.
Kayla Roze
Clinical Psychologist
Offers Face to face or Telehealth sessions. Ages 16+
Kayla has worked as a Clinical Psychologist Registrar for 2 years in emergency and inpatient mental health settings, and as a Clinical Psychologist for 3 years in settings including Social Emotional and Mental Health Education, and an adult community team.
She is passionate about health, healing, and living a life of excitement and authenticity.
She is interested in working with clients aged 16 + who experience depression or anxiety issues, may have received a diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or a Personality Disorder.
Kayla provides therapeutic intervention from a trauma-informed perspective, drawing from approaches including Internal Family Systems Therapy, using somatic (body) and nervous system regulation practices, as well as aspects of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
Rachel Lorenzon
Clinical Psychologist
Offers Face to face or Telehealth sessions. Ages 12+
Rachel is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar having completed a Master of Psychology (Clinical).
Rachel has worked across multiple settings including private practice, school systems, and a cognitive testing clinic. Rachel has experience working with people across the lifespan. She offers sessions for children over 12 and adolescents, in a safe and engaging environment. She works on developing a trusting and respectful rapport with her clients, so they feel well supported and guided in therapy.
Rachel has a particular interest in working with trauma, anxiety, depression, behavioural issues, adjustment difficulties, and life stressors.
She utilises an evidence-based approach to working with children, adolescents, and adults, primarily through the use of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Mindfulness Based Therapy.
Rachel aims to provide a safe therapeutic space for clients where sessions are individually tailored to support client needs. Rachel prioritises the establishment of a trusting therapeutic relationship between client and psychologist.
Jayda Knight
Administration Team Member
Psychological Science (Hons) Student
Jayda, a Psychology (Honours) student, is working with the administration team. She has a wide variety of knowledge within the psychology space and is eager to help those around her.
Jayda loves to talk to clients, help solve problems and help run the @thepsychologyandtherapyclinic instagram page. She works within the team to aid the psychologists and provide assistance where possible.
Tiz Robertson
Administration Team Member
Tiz has over 25 years of experience working in Administration roles so we feel very fortunate that she has been able to join our Clinic. Tiz is very warm and engaging and offers valuable assistance and support to our clients and other health professionals. She also provides administration support for our psychologists.Tiz loves our clients and is always willing to help whoever is on the other end of the phone.
