Meet the Team
Annie Sloss, Art therapist
Annie has over twenty years experience as a therapist in the fields of adult and adolescent psychiatry, addictions, and trauma informed therapy. Annie also offers professional supervision and training for individuals and groups.
Annie has a Masters degree in creative arts therapy, is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing therapy (EMDR) has undertaken extensive study in narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and relationships therapy and has been practising mindfulness meditation since 1996. More recently my work has been inspired the latest developments in neuro science and by the deeply compassionate work of world leaders in the trauma field Janina Fisher and Pat Ogden.
Annie is trained instead to walk beside people respectfully asking skilful questions designed to help them make their own meanings and find their own answers
Freya Hanly, Clinical Psychologist
Freya is deeply interested in understanding psychological trauma and associated treatment approaches. In particular, (but by no means exclusively) she has a passion for assisting those who have suffered sexual abuse and other forms of childhood abuse, neglect, or loss. These experiences often result in great difficulty regulating emotions, and forming a healthy relationship with the self and others.
The combination of incredible recent advances in neurobiology and trauma research and the exposure of the western science to the wisdom of eastern traditions, has resulted in an unbelievably exciting landscape for the field of psychology. Freya has gathered an extensive collection of integrative and evidence-based tools to offer her clients in their journey towards growth through trauma, acceptance through loss, and compassion within ones own relationship with self. Freya is in awe of witnessing greater self-compassion and emotional mastery emerge in her clients.
freyahanlypsychology@gmail.com
Kristan Baker, family therapist
Kristan works across the lifespan with individuals, couples and families. With 24 years experience as a mental health occupational therapist, a psychotherapist and a couple/family therapist, he is well versed in a variety of models to help you. He has a particular interest in child & youth mental health, couple & family relationships, and trauma. He provides people with insights, skills and practices to enable resilient mental health, satisfying relationships, and trauma-informed living.
https://www.halaxy.com/profile/mr-kristan-baker/occupational-therapist/553991
Negin SADEGHIA, CLinical Psychologist and Art Therapist
Negin is a psychologist and art therapist, with over 10 years of clinical experience. She has worked with adults, young people, and couples in a variety of public and private health settings including community health, inpatient programs, and relationship support services such as Relationships Australia and SHIPS.
Negin is passionate about exploring how traumatic experiences and attachment patterns impact on our mental health, sense of well-being and life decisions. She has a strong interest in mind-body- spirit connection and integrating cognitive, emotional, somatic, and creative techniques to facilitate healing and growth. She sees herself as a warm and empathic guide here to assist you in reaching your goals. Her approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, strength-based, and culturally sensitive. She has experience working with trauma-related concerns, depression, anxiety issues, family violence, disordered eating, grief & loss, relationship and parenting concerns, pregnancy, cross- cultural & adjustment challenges and creative blocks. She also has a strong interest and experience in facilitating art therapy groups with adults and young people.
Her therapeutic work is informed by the following approaches: Internal Family Systems Model, EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy /AT, Schema Therapy and Emotionally Focused Therapy. She offers counselling in English and Farsi.
NIlanthi Chandrasena, Relationship and Individual PsychotherapiSt
Nil is a qualified counsellor offering sessions online and in-person at Speakeasy.
Nil’s approach is grounded in the notion that the work of therapy is not about fixing brokenness, but rather accessing the innate self-knowledge and inherent wholeness that we all possess. We can too easily lose sight of this through our turbulent journeys, when life’s hard times feel all-encompassing and defining. These sessions are an opportunity to re-find your authentic self, work through challenges, and move with confidence and clarity towards the future.
When working with couples, Nil collaborates equally with both parties to make sense of where a relationship is at in this moment and what has brought it to this place. With deep sensitivity and care, the work guides understanding of the unique layers and complexities of a relationship to find a way forward. This is a no-blame approach.
Nil’s sessions are founded on deep listening, respect, empathy and compassion, centring you as the expert in your life. Nil works with the body (somatic practices), nervous system (polyvagal), parts therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, breath practices and more. She is an accredited counsellor with postgraduate qualifications and has completed Specialist Integrative Couples Therapy training at Relationships Australia Victoria. Feel free to get in touch at
counsellingwithnil@gmail.com