MEET YOUR PRACTItIONERS
Meet our team of allied health clinicians operating across both of our Darlington and Guildford locations, including our Clinical Psychologists, Physiotherapist, Child-Centred Play Therapists, Nutritionist and Remedial Massage Therapist. Our clinicians and practitioners are all formally accredited and employ evidence-based theory and practice to assist clients in meeting their health and wellness goals.
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MPsych (Clinical), BA-Psych (Hons), BPhil, MAPS
Greg is a registered Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor with undergraduate degrees in Psychology (Honours) and Philosophy and a Masters Degree in Applied Psychology (Clinical). Greg primarily provides assistance to adult clients experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties and high-functioning individuals looking to develop psychologically, as well as supervision to mental health professionals.
Greg’s primary work has previously been for the Department of Health in WA’s leading teaching hospitals, where he treated adult patients and supervised clinical psychology post-graduate students. His clinical roles have included positions on the State Major Trauma Unit at Royal Perth Hospital, the Sir Charles Gairdner Mental Health Unit, St John of God Midland's inpatient and outpatient services (medical and mental health) and Bentley Hospital’s community mental health program.
Greg is trained in a range of modalities but primarily works from a psychodynamic perspective and tailors therapy to each client based on their individual goals and context.
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Dr Sarah Parkin is a Clinical Psychologist and Board-approved Supervisor with extensive experience supporting children and families. She has postgraduate qualifications in psychology and advanced training in family and relationship therapy and has worked for over 15 years across public, private and not-for-profit settings.
At Manna Wellness, Sarah primarily sees children of all ages and their families. She integrates play therapy, systemic, narrative and attachment-based approaches to tailor her support to each child’s needs.
Sarah has held senior roles in community and youth services, including as Clinician Lead at Youth Futures WA, where she managed teams of psychologists and support staff, developed group programs and delivered training. She has also worked in child and family services, specialist early-years programs and private practice.
As a Board-approved Supervisor since 2019, Sarah also provides supervision to provisional and registered psychologists, Clinical Psychology registrars and allied health staff. She is committed to nurturing the next generation of professionals while delivering compassionate care to children and their families.
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M (Physiotherapy), BSc (Science)
Lauren May is an experienced manual therapist with two decades of experience in private practice settings in both Australia and Canada, after completing her Masters of Physiotherapy at Curtin University.
Lauren’s specialty areas and clinical interests include: headaches and neck/back pain, chronic pain, TMJ (jaw) pain/dysfunction, dry needling, clinical rehabilitation, peri/menopause strength and conditioning, post- surgery rehabilitation, sports injuries and the use of Real Time Ultrasound Imaging in assessing/treating Women and Men’s Pelvic Health presentations.
Lauren takes great care and interest in offering second opinions for clients with previous unsuccessful physiotherapy journeys, as well as mentoring and educating junior physiotherapists.
Lauren has been the physiotherapist for West Perth in the WAFL, Arena Joondalup Swim Club, UWA Soccer Club, Touch Rugby State teams and has worked with other high-level athletes. She has also worked in the Pilbara, providing occupational health and safety and injury management services to injured workers on site.
Lauren is a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Mental Health First Aid trained practitioner. With an understanding of how mental health affects the physical body, Lauren can help uncover the roadblocks to why you may not be recovering as quickly as you would like.
Hobby-wise, after two decades of martial arts and soccer, Lauren nowadays prefers to spend her days riding and hiking the Perth Hills trails. You may be lucky enough to see Lauren’s resident therapy dog, Odie, hanging out in the clinic!
In addition to Physiotherapy services, Lauren runs an Over 55’s strength and fitness class which combines physiotherapy-based exercises with a focus on improving functional strength, enhancing joint mobility, boosting cardiovascular fitness, and promoting overall wellbeing.
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MPsych (Clinical), BPsych (Hons), GradDip (Brain and Mind Science)
Zoe is a registered Clinical Psychologist with an Honours degree in Psychology, a Graduate Diploma in Brain and Mind Sciences and a Masters in Applied Psychology (Clinical). She works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties and life stressors. Her experience spans private practice, group therapy programs, early intervention and government settings.
In addition to her clinical work, Zoe has provided consultation and training to organisations such as WA Police and St John Ambulance. She currently serves as the Professional Development Chair for the WA branch of the Australian Psychological Society’s Clinical College, where she coordinates learning opportunities for fellow psychologists.
Zoe takes a warm, collaborative, and person-centred approach to therapy. She draws on a range of evidence-based models, including (but not limited to) Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and trauma-informed care. Her practice is guided by each client’s individual needs and goals, supporting them to build insight, resilience, and meaningful change.
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BA, Hons (Psychology). Child Centred Play Therapy Clinical Program (Play Therapy Australia)
Cassie is a child-centred play therapist who is passionate about working therapeutically with young people and families. Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is a developmentally appropriate, evidence-based method of working therapeutically with children, using the child’s natural language; play. Cassie’s journey with play therapy began during her Masters of Professional Psychology and while practising as a provisional psychologist at Murdoch Child Psychology Clinic, where she worked with children experiencing neurodevelopmental challenges and psychological disorders. Cassie’s areas of specialty include neurodevelopmental disorders, delays and challenges (E.g., ASD, ADHD, GDD), social, emotional and behavioural challenges, trauma, and difficulty adapting to life changes (E.g., school issues, new siblings and family crises).
Research supports the effectiveness of play therapy with children aged between 2-11 experiencing a wide range of social, emotional, behavioural and learning challenges. Cassie’s approach to treatment is authentic and deeply empathetic while drawing upon neuroscience and evidence-based practices to support the unique needs of each child. Cassie’s CCPT follows the approach whereby it is child-centred, trauma informed, neurodiversity affirming and takes a strengths-based approach. Cassie follows the belief that children possess within themselves everything they need to overcome their challenges. She believes play therapy provides children with a safe space and safe therapeutic relationship to process, heal and grow through the difficulties they are facing.
Along with her experience as a Provisional Psychologist at Murdoch Child Psychology Clinic, Cassie was also a senior case manager and counsellor at UnitingCare West in the Children and Family Therapeutic Services, where she used CCPT with children who experienced trauma and abuse. Cassie further developed her skills during her training with the Child Centred Play Therapy Clinical Program through Play Therapy Australia in 2016. Since then, she has practised as a play therapist based in Perth, as well as travelling to Darwin, First Nations communities in the Northern Territory, and internationally in East Timor where she specialised in working with children who have been impacted by trauma.
Cassie puts her heart and soul into her work and is passionate about always treating children with the respect and kindness they deserve.
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MPsych (Clinical), BPsychSc (Hons), BSc, MAPS
Zoe is a registered Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor with a Master of Psychology (Clinical) and an Honours degree in Psychological Science. Zoe primarily supports adult individuals and couples experiencing common psychological and relational difficulties and support for trauma-related symptoms as well as therapy for adolescents.
Zoe’s clinical work over nearly the past decade includes government and private hospital settings. Most notably she has supported clients through both common and complex mental health difficulties in her work with Open Arms – Veterans and Families Counselling Service, where she has supported current and former military personnel and their families.
Zoe integrates a range of evidence-based therapies and tailors her approach to the individual goals, needs, and values of each client. She has advanced training in Schema Therapy, Prolonged Exposure (PE) for trauma, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples.
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MPsych (Clinical), BPsych (Hons)
Teagan is a registered Clinical Psychologist with an Honours degree in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Psychology. Her experience spans across private, community and inpatient mental health settings, supporting both adults and young people. She has also worked on the State Major Trauma Unit at Royal Perth hospital, supporting individuals following traumatic injuries and medical complications.
Teagan takes a thoughtful and compassionate approach to therapy, drawing on psychodynamic principles to explore how past experiences may shape current patterns, while integrating practical, evidence-based strategies to support meaningful change. She has advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) and incorporates approaches such as Imagery Rescripting (IR), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and somatic-based therapies.
Her clinical interests include trauma (including single-incident, medical, and complex PTSD), youth mental health (16+), OCD, ADHD symptoms, and the impact of early life experiences on adulthood.
Known for being warm, genuine, and authentic, Teagan takes a person-centred approach that is always tailored to the individual. She balances insight with pragmatism and a good sense of humour.
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Bachelor of Health Science (Nutrition)
Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics (in progress)Rachel is the dedicated in-house Nutritionist at Manna Wellness, bringing a passion for preventative nutrition and healthy eating. She focuses on empowering individuals to improve their health and nutrition through personalised dietary strategies, behaviour change and education.
Rachel is also passionate about debunking common nutrition myths and misinformation often seen on social media, ensuring her clients have the tools and knowledge to make informed choices for long-term health.
With a strong foundation in nutrition and health sciences, and furthering her expertise through postgraduate studies, Rachel combines evidence-based practices with a compassionate approach to help her clients achieve their health and wellness goals.
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PhD (Clinical Psychology), BSc (Hons)
Laura is a Clinical Psychologist with a Clinical PhD from Curtin University. She works with older adolescents (16+) and adults, supporting clients navigating everyday mental health concerns, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, and emotion dysregulation.
Laura brings experience across both inpatient and community mental health settings within the Department of Health. She has worked with young people and adults presenting with complex and high-risk concerns, and is skilled in thoughtful assessment, formulation, and evidence-based intervention. Alongside her clinical work, Laura has a strong research background, reflecting a deep interest in understanding the “why” behind people’s experiences.
Laura’s approach is largely grounded in schema therapy, with a strong relational focus while also integrating other evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Metacognitive Therapy.
Laura works collaboratively, aiming to understand the patterns that shape how clients relate to themselves and others, and how these patterns may have developed over time. She brings a warm, grounded and down-to-earth presence to therapy, creating a space where clients feel both supported and gently challenged.