top of page
bg.jpg

Our Team

Maria Esguerra

Maria Esguerra

Director - Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Maria Esguerra is a passionate Psychologist that believes in creating an inclusive world for all. She has a special interest in dual disability and has worked in the specialised area of dual diagnosis and mental health in disability, for a decade in both the public and private sectors.

Abel Trindade

Abel Trindade

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Abel is an experienced psychologist with a passion for amplifying the voices of children, people with disability, families, and marginalised communities. He has a special interest in working with neurodiverse people and those with co-occurring mental health conditions.

Shayne Duncan

Shayne Duncan

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Shayne Duncan is a psychologist with over 10 years of experience and has worked across a variety of fields within psychology with a focus when working with clients to help them achieve their desired outcomes.

Louise Mazoletti

Louise Mazoletti

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Counsellor

Lou holds a Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Psych), Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hons), Restrictive Practice Trainer (MAYBO), and is finalising a Master of Mental Health Practice. Lou has a person-centred approach and experience in trauma-informed practices. With a strong commitment to continuous learning, Lou integrates evidence-based strategies to support individuals' mental health and wellbeing.

Dawn Young

Dawn Young

Administration

Dawn has extensive experience working in numerous specialties in the medical sector, including General Practice, Cardiology, Child Development, Therapies, and Allied Health. She is passionate about delivering high-quality care and supporting our Behaviour Support team to achieve the best outcomes for the participants we provide service to.

Delfina Serantes

Delfina Serantes

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Social Worker

Delfina Serantes is an accomplished Behaviour Support Practitioner and Social Worker with over a decade of experience in community services, disability, aged care, and mental health. Passionate about fostering inclusive, client-centred support, Delfina excels at creating tailored Behaviour Support Plans  designed to meet individual needs and reduce restrictive practices. She works collaboratively with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams to build sustainable capacity.

Sharon Edser

Sharon Edser

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Sharon has experience working with clients across the lifespan from 5-year-olds to 95+. She specialises in helping individuals who have been experiencing depression, adjustment disorder, anxiety, stress, autism, grief and loss, relationship issues and trauma.

Lisa Andersen

Lisa Andersen

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Lisa has a vast range of experiences across many disciplines within the disability industry. Lisa has
worked alongside children and adults of all ages and abilities, individually and facilitated group activities and sessions across many different settings. She specialises in supporting participants living with dementia.

Tracy Newton

Tracy Newton

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Tracy is a professional practitioner who utilises a person-centred and a holistic approach. She thrives to provide the best support possible to her clientele, and enjoys working with children as well as adults.

Kelly King

Kelly King

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Registered Nurse

Kelly is a strong advocate for a person-centred approach, focusing on enhancing quality of life through meaningful collaboration, education, and environmental adaptation. Kelly's passion lies in working closely with clients living with early-onset dementia and acquired brain injuries (ABI). Kelly is dedicated to empowering individuals and their families, fostering independence, and improving daily functioning through tailored support and care strategies.

Rebecca Masterton

Rebecca Masterton

Provisional Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Rebecca is a provisional psychologist and a proud Indigenous Australian with a strong desire for helping individuals who face day-to-day challenges. She believes her purpose in life is to care for others by working with them to improve their mental health and well-being.

Kellie Forrest

Kellie Forrest

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Kellie is a registered psychologist and board approved supervisor with a passion for equality. Kellie has lived experience with disability both individually and within her family. Kellie worked in private practice before commencing work in the not-for-profit area of disability and employment.

Belinda McGaw

Belinda McGaw

Psychologist - Behaviour Support Practitioner

Belinda is a dedicated psychologist with a passion for fostering equal opportunities and supporting individuals with diverse needs. With a background in counselling and crisis intervention services at Lifeline, Belinda transitioned into vocational rehabilitation.

Maja Isaac

Maja Isaac

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Maja is a Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner who has experience working in applied behaviour analysis with children and young adults diagnosed with neuropsychological differences both in the UK and Australia.

Arnee Macdowell

Arnee Macdowell

Behaviour Support Practitioner

Arnee is a dedicated Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner with extensive expertise in fostering positive change and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Holding a Bachelor of Social Sciences majoring in Behavioural Studies, Arnee has a strong background in developing and implementing individualised Behaviour Support Plans. His work has consistently led to measurable reductions in challenging behaviours while promoting successful community integration.

Alison Smith

Alison Smith

Behaviour Support Practitioner - Counsellor

Alison brings decades of experience working with children, adults, couples and families across the lifespan. She brings a diverse skill set and range of expertise, holding a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, a Master of Counselling, and a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Interested in joining the Assessable team?

07 3185 2493

bottom of page