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OUR STORY

Lavender House Psychology was founded in 2002 by Challee O'Reilly. Her vision was to establish a safe and welcoming space for people of the Scenic Rim region to obtain assistance to work on their psychological issues and maximise their wellbeing.
Over time, the practice has become home to a team of talented and passionate psychologists along with an exceptional administration staff group working together to achieve outstanding outcomes for clients of all ages.
We have forged strong collaborative relationships with referring doctors and a wide range of support and therapeutic services in the local area.
We pride ourselves on our compassion, professionalism and passion for helping people to achieve their goals and live their best lives!

OUR TEAM

Who we are

We have a range of psychologists who can assist people of any age with a wide range of issues.

CEO - Psychologist

CHALLEE O'REILLY

Challee is our Practice Director & a Psychologist with extensive experience assisting adults, children, couples & families. She is passionate about emotional wellbeing & helping people face & overcome their individual challenges. She is skilled in a range of therapies & offers a calm, confident &caring approach to all clients.

Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist

JILL HARDING-CLARK

Jill is a highly experienced & skilled professional who can provide effective, evidence-based therapy for all mental health presentations. She works with adults, older adults, & adolescents aged 16+.

Jill is a skilled provider of neuropsychological assessments & treatment for wide range of presentations including acquired & traumatic brain injuries, neurological disorders & dementia, intellectual assessments, capacity assessments, medico-legal assessments, NDIS assessments & NDIS treatment.

Psychologist - Clinical Registrar

ROCHELLE PRANADI

Rochelle works with adult clients & can assist with a broad range of presenting issues. She is experienced in working with people who have complex issues.

She is a Clinical Registrar working toward registration as a Clinical Psychologist.

Rochelle receives very positive feedback from our clients who experience her as being professional, empathic & a great source of practical strategies to assist with their issues.

Psychologist - Clinical Registrar

KERRI SCOTT

Kerri works with adolescents & adults.

She is dedicated & compassionate with a strong committment to supporting the mental health & well-being of her clients. She has particular interest in trauma, adjustment, anxiety, relationship difficulties, & the impacts of hormonal changes throughout menopause & perimenopausal phases.

Kerri provides comprehensive care tailored to each individual's unique needs.

Psychologist

ALINA PARROT

Alina works primarily with children & young people. Her kindness & caring approach leaves her clients feeling safe, heard & supported. She is thorough & dedicated, offering child & adult clients alike evidence-based treatments, strategies & ideas to help them navigate through their challenges to brighter outcomes.

Alina has special interests in autism & parenting of children who are on the spectrum, health issues, depression, anxiety, pain management, & addictions.

Psychologist

DAVID HUFFINES

David works with children, adolescents and adults. He is passionate about treatment resistance, trauma and psychophysiological disorders.
David relates well to people and has broad life experience having worked as a mechanic and support worker prior to completing his psychology qualifications.

Clinical Psychologist

EMMA KASSULKE

Emma is a Clinical Psychologist who works primarily with children & young people. She is a dedicated & committed professional who strives to provide optimal care to her clients. She is experienced in a range of therapies to assist individuals across a diverse range of presentations.

Clinical Psychologist

CAROL THAKE

Carol has extensive experience applying a broad range of psychological therapies to children & adults. Her comprehensive & thoughtful approach enables her to identify an effective & practical way forward to help her clients achieve great results. Carol's non-judgmental & caring nature combined with her strength & commitment to her clients' goals make her a very powerful facilitator of change.

Practice Manager

JODIE O'REILLY

Jodie has managed the administration of the practice since the business commenced. She has extensive knowledge & understanding of all aspects of the practice. Jodie manages our team of reception & administration staff, guiding & assisting them to provide the very best standard of customer service. Somehow, with all the things she is juggling, she is always available, always calm, & always leaves everyone feeling she is happy to help them with whatever they may need!

Reception & Administration

LEANNE JOHNSTON

You will likely meet Leanne at our Reception Desk. She will efficiently welcome you with a smile, ensure we have all your required paperwork & so forth, make you a coffee or tea, & help you with anything you may require. Everyone appreciates Leanne's calm & soothing nature. She is unflappable, considerate & discreet.

Reception & Administration

CHEVORN PERRETT

Chevorn is the newest member of the administration team. Despite this, she has a developed a good understanding of our booking & payment systems. She has familiarity with the complexities of the Medicare system from her previous work managing a multi-site dental practice. Chevorn is a happy & helpful presence in the practice & is always keen to help our clients & her colleagues in any way she can.