About Kylie Wainwright & Associates

Our clinic has been established for over 10 years, but many of us have been in private practice for longer. We have a team of 9 highly skilled psychologists, including 3 who are recognised as specialist Clinical Psychologists with Medicare (with an additional psychologist undertaking her clinical registrar program).  All of our psychologists are registered to provide services under Medicare. It is important that our clients can trust and feel comfortable with their psychologist.  We pride ourselves on providing experienced and caring psychologists who will be sensitive to your needs and treat you with respect.

We have a friendly and reliable administration team of 4 lovely ladies, who always make you feel very welcome and can help with any enquiries. 

Meet Our Team

Dr Kylie Wainwright, Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psychology), Graduate Diploma Child Psychology, Doctorate Clinical Psychology, Member Australian Psychological Society
Dr Kylie Wainwright is a Clinical Psychologist and Director of the clinic.  She has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and been a psychologist now for 20 years.   Kylie has been working in private practice to some extent for over 15 years, but has also worked in public mental health settings including community clinics, hospital in-patient and out-patient clinics and with Juvenile Justice clients.  She has extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.  Kylie can work with clients presenting with a variety of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, grief and loss, body image and eating issues, social difficulties, and child behavioural problems.  Kylie uses a variety of evidence-based techniques in her therapeutic approach including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).   
Jandi Crocker, Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor Behavioural Sciences (Hons), Masters in Clinical Psychology
Jandi is a Clinical Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents and adults.  She has been working in private practice and also in school settings.   Jandi has a special interest in childhood anxiety and child behaviour problems, including ADHD. She uses a variety of approaches and techniques in her work, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, play therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.   Jandi is particularly skilled at engaging with difficult or resistant young people. 
Jenny Lindros, Psychologist
Bachelor Education, Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy, Masters in Psychology (Educational and Developmental), Member of the Australian Psychological Society
Jenny has extensive experience working with students of all ages and their families. She specialises in assessing and counselling school aged children from 4-18 years, as well as providing counselling to parents and other adults presenting with a variety of mental health issues including depression and anxiety. Jenny has a special interest in family therapy, parenting concerns, and managing challenging behaviours. She also provides hypnosis for children to overcome fears and phobias and can assess children for Autism, ADHD, and other concerns.
Danielle Atherton, Psychologist
​Dani has been a registered psychologist for over 10 years, and has worked in private practice for much of her career.  She specialises in young adults and relationship counselling, but can work with clients of varying ages.  Dani also has experience working with a number of issues including: anxiety, stress, depression, grief, trauma, bullying, substance use, low self-esteem and confidence.  Dani uses a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work with clients, including CBT and ACT.  She has completed her Masters of Arts on bullying in schools, and has nearly finished her PhD on bullying interventions at RMIT. 
Joanne Burch
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology, Masters of Professional Psychology, Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
​Joanne Burch is a registered psychologist who enjoys specialising in child and adolescent wellbeing and mental health.  She is passionate about helping young people successfully navigate through the numerous developmental, emotional and social challenges they face.  Jo uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic strategies to build resilience and empower young people.  Jo has worked at both primary and secondary schools in the local area, as well as with adults in the CBD.  Jo is skilled at assisting all her clients to cope with and manage a range of difficulties that may adversely impact on their emotional, psychological and social well-being.  This includes issues such as: anxiety, eating disorders/body image, family issues, and depression.  Jo primarily uses CBT and ACT in her work, however, also uses her pet therapy dog – a Golder Retriever named Ralphy.
Joanna Pandelidis, Clinical Psychologist
​Joanna is a Clinical Psychologist with over forty-thousand documented hours of face-to-face counselling.  Joanna began her career at the grass-roots level in community based services, and then moved into working with government and private organisations of varying size, in the provision of psychological services, public psychiatry and eventually private practice.   Joanna has largely worked with adults seeking to better manage their experience of anxiety, depression, poor self-esteem, chronic pain and relationship issues.  Since motherhood, she became more interested and involved in the evolving mental health of children and adolescents, and so now works with young people facing school refusal, bullying, poor self-image, eating disorders, self-harming behaviour and the seductive lure of the cyber world.  Joanna is available on Saturdays for individual, couple and family counselling.    She believes that in all matters, a good start is to be open and informed, to communicate with patience, courage, and a good dose of humour. Other than family, good food, and chocolate, her personal interests are live theatre, music, dancing, sci-fi and fencing!
Dr Karen Perrin
Bachelor of Social Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Doctor of Psychology, Member Australian Psychological Society
Karen is a registered psychologist who has been working in private practice. She has experience working with children and adults. Karen can work with clients presenting with a variety of issues including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, and depression.

​Karen employs a variety of therapeutic approaches in her work with clients, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and mindfulness.   
Lauren Pennacchia
Bachelor of Psychological Science,  Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Masters Clinical Psychology, Member Australian Psychological Society 
Lauren is a registered psychologist who has worked in a range of mental health settings, including Monash Children’s Hospital, Parkville Juvenile Detention Centre, secondary schools and private practice.   Lauren works primarily with children, adolescents and young adults and employs evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. 

​Lauren utilises a warm, empathic and strengths based approach in her work.  She has also been a mentor for young people through her volunteer work. Lauren is currently undertaking her Clinical Psychology registrar program.