Sage Psychology Group

Our Psychologists

Kerry Bugalski Psychologist and Director of SAGE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Kerry Bugalski

Psychologist and Director

Kerry works with adults on a wide range of presenting issues. Kerry’s areas of interest include body image and mild to moderate eating issues, anxiety issues, self-esteem issues for adolescents and young adults.


Kerry has over 20 years of experience working as a psychologist in Community Health, schools and Private Practice in Australia and the U.K. Kerry Uses a range of approaches to meet her clients’ needs, including psycho-therapeutic, cognitive behavioural (including mindfulness), interpersonal therapy and family therapy. 


Kerry takes care in establishing a supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients. She seeks to support her clients to gain greater self-awareness and build on their strengths to help reach their potential.

 



Kerry sees clients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Ronit Joel Psychologist and Director, Board-Approved Supervisor at SAGE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Ronit Joel

Psychologist and Director,
Board-Approved Supervisor

Ronit works with individual adults with a wide range of presenting issues. Her areas of practice include general anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment issues. Ronit’s areas of interest include women’s health and perinatal issues, grief and loss, and trauma recovery.

 

Ronit has over 20 years experience working in Community Health, Psychiatric Hospitals and Private Practice settings. Ronit is a Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor and provides individual Supervision to Registered Psychologists.

 

Ronit uses a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) mindfulness and feedback-informed treatment (FIT). Ronit works collaboratively with her clients, regularly tracking client feedback and outcomes to monitor progress and help her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

 

Ronit sees clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

Kerry Bugalski Psychologist and Director of SAGE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Kerry Bugalski

Psychologist and Director

Kerry works with adults on a wide range of presenting issues. Kerry’s areas of interest include body image and mild to moderate eating issues, anxiety issues, self-esteem issues for adolescents and young adults.

 

Kerry has over 20 years of experience working as a psychologist in Community Health, schools and Private Practice in Australia and the U.K. Kerry Uses a range of approaches to meet her clients’ needs, including psycho-therapeutic, cognitive behavioural (including mindfulness), interpersonal therapy and family therapy. 

 

Kerry takes care in establishing a supportive therapeutic relationship with her clients. She seeks to support her clients to gain greater self-awareness and build on their strengths to help reach their potential.

 

Kerry sees clients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Ronit Joel Psychologist and Director, Board-Approved Supervisor at SAGE PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

Ronit Joel

Psychologist and Director,
Board-Approved Supervisor

Ronit works with individual adults with a wide range of presenting issues. Her areas of practice include general anxiety, depression, stress and adjustment issues. Ronit’s areas of interest include women’s health and perinatal issues, grief and loss, and trauma recovery.

 

Ronit has over 20 years experience working in Community Health, Psychiatric Hospitals and Private Practice settings. Ronit is a Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor and provides individual Supervision to Registered Psychologists.

 

Ronit uses a range of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) mindfulness and feedback-informed treatment (FIT). Ronit works collaboratively with her clients, regularly tracking client feedback and outcomes to monitor progress and help her clients achieve their therapeutic goals.

 

Ronit sees clients on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays

To enquire about our services

Please call us and one of our Directors will be in touch to discuss your needs and suggest a good match with a psychologist from our team.

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Madeline Grosso

Psychologist

Madeline works with adolescents (15+) and adults with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, self-esteem issues, grief and loss, and life dissatisfaction. Madeline also has specific expertise in treating people recovering from trauma and an interest in working with adult survivors of abuse.

Madeline draws on a number of counselling modalities including psycho-education, cognitive behavioural therapy, psycho-dynamic, attachment theory, acceptance and commitment therapy and EMDR.

Madeline has 15 years experience in Community Health, Government and Private Practices around Melbourne.

 

Madeline sees clients on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Tammy Krakauer

Psychologist

Tammy works with adolescents (16 years up), adults, couples and families on a wide range of issues. Her areas of interest include relationship difficulties for both individuals and couples, trauma related issues including domestic violence and developmental trauma, anxiety, depression and general life concerns. 

Tammy has more than 10 years experience working as a psychologist in youth, child and family services, schools, family relationship centres and private practice.  

Tammy draws on a range of evidence-based approaches in her practice. These include: cognitive-behavioural therapy, family therapy, client-centred therapy, strength-based therapy, and mindfulness and somatic therapies. Tammy is committed to creating a safe and respectful environment for her clients to achieve positive therapeutic outcomes.

 

Tammy sees clients on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Dr Christine Brown, Psychologist

Dr Christine Brown

Psychologist

Christine works with adults on a wide range of issues including anxiety, depression, work-related stress, relationships, and parenting.

Christine has over 20 years of experience working as a psychologist in diverse settings including crisis support, employee assistance programs, change management and organisational psychology.

Christine has worked as a people leader in various workplaces and is an experienced coach and facilitator with a special interest in preparing candidates for job interviews. She has also worked as a tutor and lecturer in counselling and psychology faculties. Christine uses a variety of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

 

Christine sees clients on Mondays and Fridays.

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Andrea Maben

Clinical Psychologist

Andrea works with adolescents (13+) and adults on a wide range of issues. Andrea’s areas of interest include: attachment, grief and loss, adjustment disorders, anxiety and depression and workplace stress.

Andrea has over 20 years of experience working as a psychologist both in hospital settings (Austin hospital and Albert Road Clinic) and private practice.

She works to help patients resolve life stressors and past traumas using a range of clinical approaches including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy and Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Andrea works to build collaborative therapeutic relationships with clients based on empathy, respect and warmth. She endeavours to reconnect people to the healthy, resilient parts of themselves so that clients can reach their full potential and lead more meaningful, satisfied lives.

 

Andrea sees clients on Tuesdays.

Andrea manages her own practice and can be contacted directly on 0411 302 430 for enquiries and appointments.