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Janine McEvoy
Senior Psychologist & Director

Bachelor of Science (Psychology) 
Bachelor Social Science (Honours)

Janine McEvoy is the founder and Senior Psychologist at Positive Outcomes Psychology. She has been a registered practicing psychologist for 22 years, and could see a need in the community for a proactive approach towards mental health, and so Positive Outcomes Psychology began in 2007.

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Janine completed her studies in psychology at both University of Southern Queensland and Bond University followed by years of clinical supervision and professional development.

 

She is a registered Medicare and Workcover Provider both in QLD and NSW.

 

Janine is trained in Schema Therapy, CBT, REBT and has reached advanced level of training in EMDR, with over 14 years of clinical experience in EMDR application.

 

Janine's approach is authentic, collaborative and analytical, using a problem solving approach to get to the core of her clients psychological issues. Apart from her passion for EMDR, she has an active interest in ADHD both working with parents and children to reach an understanding of the disorder from a person centered perspective. Janine's areas of interest include working with trauma, including childhood trauma and abuse, ADHD, depression, anxiety and panic attacks, chronic pain and disease, addiction, eating disorders, grief and bereavement, life coaching and sports psychology.

 

She can assist you in many areas including but not limited to trauma

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  • Trauma, including Childhood Trauma & Abuse

  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Panic Attacks

  • Chronic Pain

  • Chronic Disease

  • Addictions

  • Eating Disorders

  • Mental Health Issues

  • Grief and Bereavement

  • Couples Counselling

  • Life Coaching

  • Sport Psychology

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Marisa Smit
Psychologist

Bachelor of Arts Honours in Psychology
Post Graduate Certificate in Education
Masters of Educational Psychology

Marisa is a registered psychologist with over 13 years of experience supporting adolescents, young people, adults and families. She is passionate about building collaborative, client-centred therapeutic relationships that empower clients to overcome challenges and develop lifelong coping strategies. Marisa integrates a variety of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma and mental health concerns. Her approach is centred on the belief that clients are the experts of their own lives. She works to create a safe, non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their needs, strengths, and goals, and supports them in building self-awareness and resilience.

 

 

Marisa’s areas of expertise include:

  • EMDR Therapy for trauma, anxiety, and depression

  • Adolescent Mental Health, including anxiety, self-esteem issues, and behavioural challenges

  • Psychological & Psycho-Educational Assessment for learning and emotional difficulties

  • Therapeutic Approaches such as CBT, ACT, and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)

 

Marisa worked as a psychologist at a reputable grammar school in Melbourne, providing therapy and psycho-educational assessments to students, Youth Support in New Zealand, offering mental health services to young people. She has also worked at the Ministry of Education (New Zealand) and in private practice as an Educational Psychologist. In South Africa, Marisa worked at the private practice where she provided comprehensive assessments and therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and young adults.

 

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