Our Team
Dr Averil Cook
Director & Clinical Psychologist
Board Approved Supervisor & AHPRA approved Supervisor Trainer
Doctor of Clinical Psychology/Master of Science
BA (Psych) Hons.
Dr Averil Cook is a warm and experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked with adolescents, families and adults for over 11 years. Averil has a rich history of clinical experience, is collaborative, supportive and genuine having worked with a wide array of mental health concerns including eating disorders, school refusal, Functional Neurological Disorder (FND), trauma, gender dysphoria, acute and complex mental health presentations as well as depression, anxiety, stress and relationship concerns.
Averil has also collaboratively developed and run the Masters of Clinical Psychology and Masters of Psychology Practice (Clinical) programs at The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). Averil has previously led ICAMHS (Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health service) services and has worked in speciality teams at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Northside Clinic.
Averil has special interests in teaching and training emerging Psychologists and is a Board Approved Supervisor for Clinical Psychologists and Registrars. Averil is also an AHPRA approved Supervisor Trainer. Averil has taught and supervised Psychologists, Psychiatrists and NSW Mental Health teams across metropolitan and rural NSW Local Health Districts, tertiary hospitals, private practices and NGO's. Averil is an honorary Associate Lecturer at UNSW Masters of Clinical Psychology Program where she teaches Family Systemic Therapy and continues to collaborate with ACAP in research and training for their Masters of Clinical Psychology Programs.
Averil is passionate about developing diversity and cultural competence in clinicians, researching in social justice and mental health issues and has been a consultant for large educational organisations to improve diversity and inclusion in their workplaces.
Averil has also collaboratively developed and run the Masters of Clinical Psychology and Masters of Psychology Practice (Clinical) programs at The Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP). Averil has previously led ICAMHS (Infant, Child and Adolescent Mental Health service) services and has worked in speciality teams at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and Northside Clinic.
Averil has special interests in teaching and training emerging Psychologists and is a Board Approved Supervisor for Clinical Psychologists and Registrars. Averil is also an AHPRA approved Supervisor Trainer. Averil has taught and supervised Psychologists, Psychiatrists and NSW Mental Health teams across metropolitan and rural NSW Local Health Districts, tertiary hospitals, private practices and NGO's. Averil is an honorary Associate Lecturer at UNSW Masters of Clinical Psychology Program where she teaches Family Systemic Therapy and continues to collaborate with ACAP in research and training for their Masters of Clinical Psychology Programs.
Averil is passionate about developing diversity and cultural competence in clinicians, researching in social justice and mental health issues and has been a consultant for large educational organisations to improve diversity and inclusion in their workplaces.
Dr Madelyn Geldenhuys
Provisional Psychologist (overseas trained)
PhD
Madelyn is passionate about helping others achieve their overall life and therapeutic goals. She has over 13 years of experience as a psychologist, academic and researcher. Madelyn is an overseas trained psychologist registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa and the New Zealand Psychologist Board. Madelyn is currently working as a provisional psychologist completing her transitional program to achieve full registration in Australia.
Madelyn provides professional psychology services as well as life and workplace coaching. She supports adults and adolescents with mental health problems, stress, depression and anxiety. Additionally, Madelyn is passionate about mental health in work and life responsibilities (and the spill-over between these life roles) and she holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology. Madelyn offers telehealth services and face to face consultation at Bodhi and Psychology in Leichardt.
Madelyn is also an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Psychological Sciences at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and previously worked as an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Madelyn provides professional psychology services as well as life and workplace coaching. She supports adults and adolescents with mental health problems, stress, depression and anxiety. Additionally, Madelyn is passionate about mental health in work and life responsibilities (and the spill-over between these life roles) and she holds a PhD in Organisational Psychology. Madelyn offers telehealth services and face to face consultation at Bodhi and Psychology in Leichardt.
Madelyn is also an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Psychological Sciences at the Australian College of Applied Psychology and previously worked as an Associate Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa.
Bonnie Lee
Training and Development Team
BA (Sociology & History)/Masters of Teaching (in progress)
Bonnie works with the Training and Development team and is currently studying a BA (Sociology & History)/Masters of Teaching at Deakin University. Bonnie is passionate about bringing cultural diversity and mental health education to organisations and helps support the team to deliver these training projects. You will definitely catch her carrying her dog Kuro in a backpack in an attempt to sneak him into places.
Emma Wilson
Administrator and Research Assistant
BA (Psych) in progress
Administrator and Research Assistant
BA (Psych) in progress
Emma is an experienced Clinic Manager having managed psychology training clinics and medical services in NSW Health and privately. Emma is undertaking her undergraduate studies in Psychology at Macquarie Uni with plans for further study in the profession. Emma also works with the team as a research assistant.