Sydney Psychologists
Meet Our Team

Clinical Psychologists

Louise Adams

Louise AdamsLouise is co-owner of Self Essentials, a Clinical Psychologist and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Clinical Psychologists are specialists in the assessment and treatment of psychological problems. Louise has been in practice for over nine years. Her therapeutic training and experience is in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Louise works with individuals, couples, and groups and deals with a wide range of issues.

Her passion is to help people learn how to 'treat themselves well', and to become their own therapist. She has a special interest in binge eating and weight loss, using the latest in the research of 'what works' to help people achieve maximum change. Louise has expertise in the following areas:

Louise is available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Some after hours appointments are available.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

University of NSW
Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Charles Sturt University - Mitchell
Bachelor Social Science (Psychology) (Hons)
Charles Sturt University - Mitchell
Bachelor Social Science (Psychology)

Dr Julie Malone

Julie MaloneJulie is co-owner of Self Essentials, a clinical psychologist and a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Julie's academic and clinical training has predominantly been in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). She has over 10 years clinical experience helping adults learn new skills and techniques to manage psychological difficulties, and to overcome problematic times in their lives. Julie also enjoys working with couples to improve the quality of their relationship. One of Julie's parituclar interests is working with people suffering from body dysmorphic disorder (fear of unattractiveness) and other forms of body image dissatisfaction. She likes to explore why people may seek cosmetic or dermatological procedures and thinks it's important to discuss the expectations of a procedure prior to undertaking it.

Julie specialises in several areas including:

Julie is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Some after hours appointments are available.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

University of New England
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
University of New England
Bachelor of Psychology, Honours

Jason Borkowski

Jason BorkowskiJason has been practising as a psychologist for nine years. He has worked in a number of different settings, helping individuals to manage and change a range of challenging personal issues. Jason uses cognitive behaviour therapy to assist people in change. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and the Australian Association for Cognitive and Behaviour Therapy (AACBT).

Jason has experience working with adolescents and adults on an individual basis, as well as group therapy. Jason specialises in several areas including:

Jason is available for appointments after hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. He also sees people on Tuesdays during the afternoon.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Charles Sturt University
Master of Psychology
University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)

Dr Gali Lawrence

Gali LawrenceGali is a clinical psychologist, a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and a member of the APS Clinical College. Gali is an enthusiastic and empathetic clinical psychologist dedicated to promote the balance and well-being of her clients.

Gali has been trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and has in recent years developed a strong interest in mindfulness and acceptance based therapies, especially acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). These are evidence-based therapeutic approaches that enable people to become aware of their unhelpful thoughts and thinking processes and utilise strategies to distance themselves from them as well as building on positive patterns of behaviour in-line with their values system.

She has experience in individual and group work and has a special interest in the following areas:

Gali is available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Some after hours appointments are available.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

University of Newcastle
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology
University of Wales, Swansea, UK
Bachelor of Psychology, Honours

Our Dietitians

Alison Miles

Alison MilesAlison Miles is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and Sports Dietitian. Enjoyment of food and a lifetime of endurance running has formed the basis of Alison's professional career in Dietetics. Having studied nutrition since the mid 1990's, Alison developed a thorough understanding of the key role nutrition plays in maintaining a healthy body.

Over the past decade, Alison has gained invaluable experience working with local, national and international athletes and sporting teams. She is the Dietitian for the Waratahs Rugby Union Team, Wests Tigers Rugby League Team, Sydney University Sport and Bowls Australia as well as being a provider for the many of the teams at the New South Wales Institute of Sport (NSWIS).

Today, Alison continues to develop her skills with a particular interest in sports dietetics, paediatric health, weight management and diabetes.

Alison is available for appointments at Self Essentials during weekdays.

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

International Olympic Committee
Diploma of Sports Nutrition with Distinction
Auckland University of Technology
ISAK Level 2 Anthropometry
Sports Dietitians Australia
Sports Nutrition for Dietitians
University of Sydney
Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Science

Zoe Prohasky

Zoe Prohasky is an Accredited Practising Dietitian, Sports Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant. She has extensive experience across a variety of clinical and health promotion areas, having worked in the UK and Melbourne before moving to Sydney in 2006. Zoe has been a member of Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) since 2000 and is a board member for Sports Dietitians Australia (SDA), she also meets the criteria for the Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) program.

Zoe enjoys all aspects of nutrition, and is particularly passionate about sports nutrition as well as having a keen interest in diabetes and weight management. She enjoys consulting with individual clients, assisting them reach and maintain their goals. Zoe is involved in a number of industry bodies aimed at educating and encouraging the use of dietetic skills in these areas.

Zoe is available for appointments at Self Essentials on Mondays

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry
Sports Dietitians Australia
Sports Nutrition for Dietitians
Deakin University
Masters of Nutrition and Dietetics
Deakin University
Bachelor of Applied Science

Emilie Isles

Emilie is an Accredited Practicing Dietitian and Sports Dietitian, graduating from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Science, achieving First Class Honours in her nutrition major. Emilie has also committed herself to ongoing professional development, completing the Certificate of Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne and commencing study as part of the International Olympic Committee Diploma of Sports Nutrition in 2009. She has since gained professional experience in the areas of clinical paediatric dietetics, general clinical dietetics and sports nutrition, with an employment history that includes Royal Darwin Hospital and Sydney Children's Hospital. Emilie is an active member of both the Dietitians Associations of Australia and the Sports Dietitians Association, maintaining the professional standards of both these organisations in her practice.

Emilie is available for appointments at Self Essentials on Saturdays

Qualifications & Professional Memberships

Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne
Certificate of Paediatric Nutrition and Dietetics
University of Sydney
Bachelor of Science, Nutrition - Honours
ISAK Level 1 Anthropometry