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Dr Irene Fihrer

Clinical Psychologist
and Founder

  • Full Name
    Dr Irene Fihrer

    Practice Location
    Edgecliff, NSW

    I am a Clinical Psychologist with more than 17 years of experience in private practice, supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. My approach is grounded in compassion, curiosity, and a deep belief in each person's capacity for growth, resilience, and healing.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    I have a particular interest in grief and bereavement, end-of-life care, and supporting individuals through major life challenges. I am also interested in the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy for trauma and treatment-resistant depression, and the potential of these therapies to alleviate suffering and foster meaningful psychological change.

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Dr Mandy Strous

Retired Radiation
Oncologist and Founder

  • Full Name
    Dr Mandy Strous

    Practice Location
    NSW

    Dr Mandy Strous is a former radiation oncologist, counsellor, and Co-Founder and Chairperson of The Shifra Centre. Drawing on decades of experience in oncology, palliative care, counselling, and community education, she helps individuals and families navigate the complexities of serious illness, dying, death, and bereavement. Her special interests include advance care planning, end-of-life communication, psychosocial and spiritual support, and fostering greater understanding and compassion around life’s final chapter.

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Dr Errol Jacobson

Psychiatrist

  • Full name
    Dr Errol Jacobson 

    Practice Location
    Edgecliff, NSW 

    I am a Psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience specializing in general adult psychiatry. My practice covers a broad range of clinical conditions, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychosis, primary attention disorders, trauma, personality vulnerability, substance-related difficulties and the management of complex clinical cases. My approach is defined by a clinical balance of biological and psychological treatments tailored to the unique needs of each patient. Areas of Interest and Expertise I have a particular interest in grief, bereavement, and exploring the baseline aspects of self-concept with a drive toward building an individual's self confidence. I am also interested in the use of psychedelic medicine for the treatment of trauma and treatment-resistant conditions. I am dedicated to utilizing both traditional and innovative therapeutic evidence based modalities to support recovery in individuals facing multifaceted mental health challenges.

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Belinda Blecher

Child Psychologist

  • Full Name
    Belinda Blecher

    Practice Location
    Bondi Junction, NSW

    I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist trained at the Tavistock Clinic in London, with extensive experience supporting children, families, and the professionals who care for them. My approach draws on years of clinical work across hospitals, early intervention services, and private practice, grounded in a deep understanding of infant and early childhood mental health.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
     I have a particular interest in infant mental health and clinical work with children under five and their caregivers, developed over eight years in the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Department at London's Royal Free Teaching Hospital, including work with babies on the neonatal intensive care unit. Since arriving in Sydney in 2004, my work has spanned Sydney Children's Hospital, the Benevolent Society's Early Intervention Program, and perinatal psychology on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at the Royal Hospital for Women, alongside a preschool consultancy service and private practice. I also supervise school psychologists and have lectured at the Institute of Psychiatry and run seminars nationally on clinical work with young children.

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Tracey Segel

Psychotherapist/
Grief Counsellor

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Annabelle Peacock

Death Doula and
Grief Counsellor

  • Full name
    Annabelle Peacock

    Practice location
    Bondi Junction, NSW

    Heartbroken by loss in 2006 I left behind my career as a lawyer and became a death doula, holistic grief counsellor and family mediator. I support those experiencing loss to find peace and an ongoing connection to their lost loved one through connecting head, heart and body.

    Areas of Interest
    My areas of interest are love and loss in families and individuals. I have explored the power of the heart and connection to spirit for 30 years and have a daily practice of yoga, prayer and meditation. I love to create and facilitate rituals for all rites of passage.

Hilary Chimes

Grief Counsellor

  • Full name
    Hilary Chimes

    Practice Location
    NSW

    With qualifications in counselling, psychotherapy, and child and adolescent health science, my interest in grief counselling is grounded in my many years of life experience dealing with how we as individuals process grief.

    By drawing on my own personal experiences of loss and grief as well as those around me, I create a supportive environment that incorporates my understanding of both Eastern and Western psychological perspectives.

Gidon Weinstein

Psychotherapist/
Counsellor

  • Full Name
    Gidon Weinstein 

    Practice Location
    Bondi Junction, NSW

    I am a PACFA registered psychotherapist and counsellor based in Bondi Junction, supporting adolescents and adults experiencing addiction, grief and loss, trauma, and significant life stressors. My approach is grounded in empathy, authenticity, and the development of a strong therapeutic relationship, creating a safe and collaborative space where clients can explore challenges, build insight, and achieve meaningful change. 

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    My professional background includes extensive experience working as an addiction specialist, supporting individuals affected by substance use and the emotional, psychological, and relational challenges that often accompany addiction. I also have a particular interest in grief and loss, helping clients navigate bereavement, significant life changes, and experiences of loss across the lifespan.

    Alongside my private practice, I serve as Program Manager of the Sydney Retreat, contributing to the development and delivery of recovery oriented programs that support wellbeing and drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

    As a PACFA registered psychotherapist, my work is informed by trauma informed principles, lived experience, and a strong commitment to ethical and relational practice. I offer an individualised approach that recognises each person’s unique experiences, strengths, and goals. Psychotherapy provides an opportunity for depth oriented work that is not constrained by diagnostic frameworks or Mental Health Care Plans, allowing clients to engage in a flexible and personalised therapeutic process focused on long term healing, resilience, and emotional wellbeing.

Micaella Gogoski

Psychotherapist

  • Full Name
    Micaella Gogoski

    Practice Location
    Bondi Junction, NSW

    I am a Clinical Psychotherapist in private practice, supporting adults, adolescents, and families experiencing trauma, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I strive to create a space that is grounded in compassion, attachment theory, and nervous system regulation, integrating evidence based and experiential approaches to help clients develop deeper self awareness, emotional resilience, and lasting change.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    My work is informed by a deep interest in attachment, developmental trauma, interpersonal relationships, grief and loss, identity, and the lasting impact of early life experiences. I bring both clinical expertise and lived experience to my work with grief, allowing me to support clients with empathy, depth, and understanding. I enjoy helping clients make sense of longstanding patterns while building emotional resilience, self compassion, and healthier relationships. I have a particular passion for supporting parents, exploring family systems, and translating psychological insights into meaningful, everyday change.

Odelia Carmen

Psychotherapist

  • Full Name
    Odelia Carmon

    Practice Location
    Double Bay, NSW

    I am a Clinical Psychotherapist. I have been in private practice for the past 37 years.

    I specialise in family therapy, couples therapy, grief, and loss.

    I also have extensive experience in childhood trauma, anxiety and depression.

    My approach is humanistic and person-centred facilitating a process whereby the individual gains self confidence and resilience.

    I am intrigued by people’s ability to explore their innate potential and achieve fulfillment despite adversity and tragedy.

    The therapeutic process enables the individual to realise their hopes and potential.

    That’s the gift and privilege of my therapeutic practice. 

Damien Rivkin

Clinical Psychologist

  • Full name
    Damien Rivkin

    Practice Location
    Sydney CBD, NSW

    I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked with adults in both public mental health and private practice settings for almost 20 years. My approach is thoughtful, compassionate, and practical, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) approaches to help people navigate adversity, connect with what matters most, and live with meaning and purpose.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    I have a particular interest in grief and bereavement, end-of-life issues, and the psychological impact of illness, chronic health conditions, ageing, and loss. I also work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment to major life changes.

Brandon Srot

Clinical Psychotherapist

  • Full Name
    Brandon Srot

    Practice Location
    Potts Point, NSW

    I am psychotherapist working in private practice with over 15 years of clinical experience. Working exclusively with adults, I offer a warm, relational and trauma-informed approach to therapy, and create a brave space for you to explore the seasons and challenges of your life with curiosity, compassion and courage. Whether you are navigating trauma, grief, anxiety, relationship difficulties, a life transition or a desire for deeper personal growth, I will work with you to deepen your self-awareness, to strengthen your resilience, to nurture healing and to cultivate new possibilities for your future.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    Nowadays, my work is largely focussed in the areas of trauma therapy, grief and loss counselling, and couples therapy. I also have a deep love for group therapy, believing in the power of the collective to promote healing and growth. Among my special interests are the impacts of intergenerational trauma, the effects of attachment on our experiences of loss, and the role of spirituality in healing and meaning-making. I have extensive experience supporting people from diverse sexual orientations, supporting individuals and relationships across a range of structures.

Belinda Gold

Psychotherapist/Counsellor

  • Full Name
    Belinda Gold 

    Practice Location
    Rose Bay, NSW

    I am a psychotherapist with more than 20 years of experience supporting young people and families through significant life transitions. My work is grounded in psychodynamic psychotherapy and informed by contemporary trauma therapies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) and EMDR. I believe healing takes place within safe, attuned relationships where compassion, curiosity and thoughtful reflection takes centre stage.

    Areas of Interest and Expertise
    I have an interest in grief and bereavement particularly where they intersect with attachment and developmental trauma, intergenerational patterns and parenting. I am especially drawn to supporting people navigating profound loss and life's inevitable transitions, helping them make meaning of their experiences while gently rebuilding a sense of connection, hope, and resilience.


Stella Gishen

Lawyer

  • Full name
    Stella Gishen

    Practice Location
    Bondi Junction, NSW

    Stella is an experienced property, wills and estates lawyer with over 25 years in practice and more than a decade running her own legal practice.  Her strategic and client-focused approach has made her a trusted advisor across a broad range of legal needs.

    Areas of Interest
    Wills and estate planning, including tailored succession strategies

    Probate and estate administration, ensuring efficient and compliant processes

    Property law, with extensive transactional and advisory experience

    Asset protection and structuring to support long-term client objectives

Naomi McKeown

Lawyer

Katie Binstock

Lawyer

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