Paris Gibson is a dedicated Psychologist committed to engaging with adults, adolescents, children and their parents, educating them on emotional management techniques to develop healthy coping strategies. Understanding and personable, her approachable nature provides a safe atmosphere for you to explore your barriers and needs. Bringing humour, focus and empowerment to what can be overwhelming issues, Paris devotes herself to you, your story, and your needs. She really takes the time to work through your challenges, focusing on outcomes and goals that are personalised to your situation.

Growing up locally in the area, for Paris, mental health has always stood out as one of the most important parts of a healthy life, and an area that too many people don’t feel fulfilled. Through her own experiences, Paris valued the importance of having someone understand you, and give you the tools you need to manage difficult times. This, along with her interest to explore people and relationships, is what led Paris to the world of Psychology. She has an endless fascination for the mind, and the affect our thoughts and behaviours can have over every part of our life.

Paris’ Approach

Paris centres her therapy sessions around your goals, providing the guidance and support you need to develop a sustainable, healthier mind. Through her planning approach, Paris is always equipped to make the most of your time together. Her focus is always a collaborative one, and she has a curiosity for learning what is behind your challenges and feelings, and how together you can work towards overcoming them, setting goals for your future.

Paris is inquisitive to find out what your experiences mean to you, taking a client-centred and individualised approach. She evokes openness, making no assumptions, and has a way of ensuring you feel safe and not alone in your struggles.

Her level of expertise is evident in the broad range of presentations she treats: adolescent challenges, parenting, generalised anxiety, depression, social anxiety, panic disorders, mood disorders, stress management, emotional regulation, OCD, family and interpersonal issues. 

As an experienced Psychologist at Creating Change, Paris combines a Master of Professional Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced, Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Bachelor of Human Sciences (Human Movement) degrees, with training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

Experience

Paris is trained, skilled and equiped to treat Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tics, stuttering), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (Panic, Social, GAD, Mutism, Separation), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (Body Dysmorphia, Hoarding, Hair-pulling, Skin Picking), Trauma and Related Disorders (PTSD, Grief, Adjustment, Reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptoms & Illness Anxiety Disorder, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (gambling, alcohol, cannabis, & other drugs), Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury) and Personality Disorders.

Known For

Paris’ accomplishments include the completion of her thesis which researched the public’s perceived usefulness and happiness of service dogs, compared to pet dogs. This fascinating study explored the public’s opinions of working dogs, which did raise some concerns over them working excessively. The results found that service dogs actually have happier and more useful lives, than pet dogs. Her valued research given to Guide Dogs Australia, enabling them to inform their practices and education to the general public. 

Paris is also an integral part of the Creating Change Clinical Leadership Team.

Passion

Paris has a real passion for helping the local community, and particularly likes working with adolescents and young people, setting them up with the tools to cope with life’s challenges. She encourages young people to be the best version of themselves, now and into their future, and focuses on building their confidence.

On a Personal Level

Paris loves being in the kitchen – whether it’s baking, cooking, trying new recipes, or eating. She also enjoys travelling and seeing new places, having new experiences, and meeting new people. 

Paris’ Appointments

Paris is a full time therapist and devoted to our practice. She is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays.

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Shannon is a collaborative, genuine, and caring psychologist who is passionate about walking alongside her clients through life’s complex moments. With warmth, curiosity, and kindness, she creates a grounded and emotionally safe environment where clients feel heard, understood, and supported.

Shannon brings a down-to-earth approach that helps clients explore, grow, and find their way forward. Whether navigating anxiety, stress, low mood, trauma, or life transitions, she works collaboratively to support real and lasting change by exploring and understanding the underlying factors contributing to distress or discomfort.

She is driven by a genuine love of helping people, believing there is nothing more meaningful than witnessing individuals heal, reconnect with themselves, and regain hope or clarity. Becoming a psychologist allows Shannon to live out her personal value—“to be the change I want to see in the world”—through compassion, integrity, and meaningful action.

Shannon’s Approach

Shannon has worked across both private practice and community settings, supporting children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties. She works closely with individuals presenting with anxiety and stress-related concerns, interpersonal and attachment-related difficulties, trauma and grief, as well as those adjusting to significant life changes or navigating academic, workplace, or family-related stress.

She has experience working alongside clients with disabilities, neurodiversity, and individuals from minority community groups, and strongly believes that everyone deserves respect, dignity, and equitable care.

Shannon takes a person-centred, collaborative approach to therapy, grounded in the belief that every person and lived experience is unique. She tailors therapy to the individual, emphasising walking alongside clients rather than directing them, and meeting each person where they are with curiosity, respect, and genuine care. While she may not have lived her clients’ experiences, she is deeply committed to understanding them.

She prioritises creating a safe, validating, and trauma-informed space where clients feel seen, heard, and supported. Shannon shows up authentically, with warmth and appropriate emotional presence, and views trust as something earned through consistency, honesty, and care. She is deeply curious and values asking thoughtful questions to understand the broader context in which clients exist, including the influence of past experiences, relationships, and belief systems. Exploring these patterns allows for meaningful insight and supports long-lasting change.

Her aim is to support clients to feel capable of facing challenges, advocating for themselves, and embracing change. She believes healing often occurs outside the comfort zone and that actions shape identity. Shannon sees her role as supporting growth while honouring each client’s pace, strengths, and autonomy.

Drawing on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Shannon takes an integrative and flexible stance. Therapy with her is never one-size-fits-all—it is tailored to you, your goals, and how you work best.

Experience

Shannon is trained, skilled, and equipped to treat a broad range of presentations, including Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tic, and stuttering disorders), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders (including Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, and Separation Anxiety), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Trichotillomania, and Skin-Picking Disorder), Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (including PTSD, grief, adjustment difficulties, and reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Illness Anxiety Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (including gambling, alcohol, cannabis, and other substances), Neurocognitive Disorders (including Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury), and Personality Disorders.

Passion

Shannon is passionate about working with clients of all ages, with a particular interest in children, adolescents, and young adults. She recognises this stage of life as pivotal for emotional development, identity formation, and long-term mental wellbeing. She is drawn to supporting individuals to build insight, confidence, and practical tools to navigate challenges such as anxiety, stress, and low mood. Shannon is also deeply committed to trauma-informed work and understands the profound impact of feeling truly seen, heard, and safe within the therapeutic space.

On a Personal Level

Shannon grew up in the Hills District in a loud, close-knit family, an environment that fostered a strong sense of observation and curiosity about the world around her. From a young age, she was drawn to understanding people—their behaviours, relationships, and the experiences that shape who they are—often asking thoughtful questions in search of deeper meaning. Her personal life experiences further strengthened her empathy and desire to help others, particularly after witnessing the impact of mental health challenges on individuals, families, and communities. Discovering psychology provided Shannon with a framework to explore these questions and a meaningful way to support healing, allowing her to combine her curiosity, compassion, and commitment to helping others.

Outside of work, Shannon enjoys spending time in nature, swimming at the beach, and hiking in the mountains. She loves spending time with family and friends, listening to live music, travelling, and baking.

Shannons’s Appointments

Shannon is a full-time therapist and is deeply devoted to her work within the practice. She is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, with after-hours availability on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons and evenings at Bella Vista or via Telehealth.

“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Ghandi

Daniel Alevras is an accomplished Psychologist, passionate about assisting individuals to combat and overcome challenges that hold them back from becoming their best self. Empathetic and compassionate in nature, Daniel believes that with some patience and elbow grease, concerns and goals you believe are unachievable can turn around. Daniel aims to bring that “feeling” you get when overcoming a challenge to all his clients, enabling you to progress and have a sense of achievement. You will instantly feel Daniel’s relaxed demeanour in session, as he genuinely takes the time to listen to your needs and provide actions to work towards improvement and change.

Daniel grew up within a Greek family in Sydney’s west, and from his primary school years he had a keen interest in understanding why people do the things they do. What motivates people to make choices and take certain actions, and why do people react differently to situations? These were the questions that led him down the path of psychology, to understand the brain and what makes us all act and behave in different ways.

Daniel’s Approach

Supporting adults, teenagers and children, Daniel’s level of expertise is evident in the broad range of presentations he has worked with over the years.

Daniel has a formal yet approachable manner, and whilst he brings a calm and easy going presence to his sessions, he continually puts in place structure and guidelines to ensure therapy is focused on progress and the client’s needs.

As an experienced Psychologist at Creating Change, Daniel holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and has training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Schema therapy and Trauma focused CBT and uses the Adversity Behavioural Consequences (ABC) method in sessions to help clients visualise their thought patterns. He encourages the implementation of diary use or entry journals to assist in documenting your thoughts and behaviours, to see your own improvement over time.

Experience

Daniel is trained, skilled and equiped to treat Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tics, stuttering), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (Panic, Social, GAD, Mutism, Separation), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (Body Dysmorphia, Hoarding, Hair-pulling, Skin Picking), Trauma and Related Disorders (PTSD, Grief, Adjustment, Reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptoms & Illness Anxiety Disorder, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (gambling, alcohol, cannabis, & other drugs), Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury) and Personality Disorders.

Known For

Daniel has worked with the elderly, supporting them through community service at Mayflower Retirement Village. He has gained experience in return-to-work rehabilitation where he supported those from varying cultures across all age groups with disabilities, illnesses and injury to recovery at work, and achieving independence at home within their workplace and community.

Passion

Daniel ensures that all his clients work towards overcoming their concerns to be the best person they can be. He has a particular interest in video game addiction and online obsession, and wants to develop his research on the link between addiction and depression based on the length of time individuals spend on video games.

On a Personal Level

On a personal level Daniel enjoys music and playing the piano. He is self-taught on the keyboard, is a huge fan of NRL Footy, and on occasion uses his skills as a touch football referee.

Daniel’s Appointments

Daniel is a full time devoted therapist at our practice and is available for appointments on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and alternate Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Good better best, never let it rest, till your good is better and your better best.

Harsh is a compassionate and grounded psychologist who creates a safe, non-judgmental space for his clients. With an approachable and thoughtful nature, he is committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with understanding, care, and support.

Harsh’s Approach

Harsh brings an attentive, thoughtful, validating, and gently challenging approach to therapy. He values collaboration and ensures therapy remains client-centred at all times. His focus is on creating a safe and supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood. Harsh integrates evidence-based approaches with practical strategies, tailoring sessions to each client’s developmental stage, goals, and strengths. He works transparently, believing that a strong therapeutic relationship is the foundation for meaningful change.

Harsh’s experience spans private practice, hospital, educational, and community settings. He has supported children, adolescents, adults, and families presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns. His work includes facilitating individual and group interventions, conducting comprehensive assessments, and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams to provide holistic and culturally responsive care.

Harsh has a deep appreciation for the complexities of human behaviour, which initially led him to pursue psychology. He has always been drawn to understanding how people think and feel and holds a strong desire to help clients make sense of their world. Becoming a psychologist has allowed him to continue this pursuit, supporting individuals to live more fulfilling, values-aligned lives. Witnessing clients feel understood, experience progress, and build empowering skills is what fuels his passion for therapeutic work.

Harsh is committed to working with young people, adults, and families in ways that are respectful, empowering, and culturally attuned.

Experience

Harsh is trained in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), behavioural and functional assessment frameworks (including ABA), trauma-informed practice, and mindfulness-based approaches.

His training and professional development include evidence-based social skills training for adolescents (PEERS), eating disorder core skills (NEDC), and cultural safety in trauma-informed practice (APS). He has also completed further learning in neurobiology through The University of Chicago and addiction treatment through Yale University.

Harsh is trained, skilled, and equipped to treat a broad range of presentations, including Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tic, and stuttering disorders), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders (including Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Selective Mutism, and Separation Anxiety), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (including Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Trichotillomania, and Skin-Picking Disorder), Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders (including PTSD, grief, adjustment difficulties, and reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Illness Anxiety Disorders, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (including gambling, alcohol, cannabis, and other substances), Neurocognitive Disorders (including Dementia and Traumatic Brain Injury), and Personality Disorders.

Passion

Harsh is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to support personal growth. He takes pride in offering structured guidance while fostering a warm, validating, and supportive therapeutic environment.

On a Personal Level

Harsh was born in India and grew up in Australia in a family that valued learning, care, and community. Moving to Australia broadened his appreciation for diverse cultural experiences and reinforced the importance of understanding individuals within their unique social and cultural contexts.

Outside of work, Harsh enjoys staying active through gym training and weekend hikes. He values time spent with family and friends, particularly exploring new cafés and bars or catching up over good food. He also enjoys listening to music, watching films, and reading about wellbeing and personal development.

Harsh’s Appointments

Harsh is a full-time therapist and is deeply devoted to his work within the practice. He is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays at Bella Vista or via Telehealth, with after hours availability on Monday and Tuesday afternoon and evenings.

“Change happens when we feel safe enough to explore who we are and brave enough to imagine who we could become.” Sue Jeal

Bethany is an insightful psychologist, known for her approachable, compassionate, and understanding demeanour. Born in England and raised in the Hills District from a young age, Bethany has always been deeply entrenched in the community she serves, bringing a unique and personal understanding to the dynamics of the families and individuals in the area. With a genuine passion for helping her clients unravel the why behind their thoughts and behaviours, Bethany is dedicated to guiding each person through their unique challenges. Her open-minded and accepting approach creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel comfortable discussing any aspect of their lives.

Bethany’s philosophy centres on the power of collaboration in therapy. She believes that everyone needs a trusted person to talk to, someone who can listen without judgment and assist in steering away from negative patterns. Her goal is not just to help, but to work alongside her clients, empowering them to achieve lasting change and reach their full potential.

Bethany’s Approach

With Bethany, therapy is a partnership. She is committed to helping you understand and adapt your approach, ensuring that you are equipped to meet your goals and embrace an optimistic outlook on life. Whether you’re dealing with stress, anxiety, or seeking to improve your overall well-being, Bethany is there to provide the guidance and support you need to thrive.

Bethany’s tagline, “Empowering you to redefine your story,” captures her essence perfectly, she is here to guide you through rewriting your narrative towards a healthier, more fulfilling life. Whether dealing with personal trauma, grief, or everyday stresses, Bethany provides a supportive and insightful environment for healing and growth.

Bethany leverages her extensive training and innate warmth to help clients trust again and adopt new life experiences. Her sessions are infused with humour and calm, making serious and distressing issues more approachable. This unique blend of empathy and practicality ensures that her clients feel content in their independence and aligned with their potential and goals.

Bethany’s professional journey in psychology has been marked by a dedicated pursuit of knowledge and skills to provide the best possible care for her clients. Her approach is deeply rooted in the belief that understanding the influence of the past, while focusing on building a sound and stable future, is key to successful therapy.

As a Provisional Psychologist at Creating Change, Bethany combines a Master of Professional Psychology, a Graduate Diploma and a Bachelor Degree in Psychology. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Schema Therapy and Trauma focused CBT.

Experience

Bethany is trained, skilled and equiped to treat Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tics, stuttering), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (Panic, Social, GAD, Mutism, Separation), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (Body Dysmorphia, Hoarding, Hair-pulling, Skin Picking), Trauma and Related Disorders (PTSD, Grief, Adjustment, Reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptoms & Illness Anxiety Disorder, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (gambling, alcohol, cannabis, & other drugs), Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury) and Personality Disorders.

Passion

Bethany’s dedication to her clients shines through in her compassionate approach to addressing a spectrum of emotional and psychological challenges. Her clinical expertise spans a diverse range of areas including grief and loss, stress management, trauma, adjustment to change, depression, and anxiety. With a profound commitment to helping individuals navigate the complexities of these issues, Bethany provides tailored support that fosters healing and personal growth.

On a Personal Level

Outside the therapy room, Bethany is an avid reader, with an insatiable appetite for all types of books and genres, finding both solace and excitement in the pages of a good story. Her love for cooking and baking sees her experimenting with new recipes, turning her kitchen into a creative playground that not only nourishes the body but also the soul. Travel is another of Bethany’s passions, as she loves to explore new places and immerse herself in different cultures, believing that every journey enriches her understanding of the world and herself. Bethany’s zest for life is evident in her love of laughter and adventure, traits that infuse her professional work with positivity and energy.

Bethany’s Appointments

Bethany is a devoted therapist at our practice, and is available for appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

“It’s easy to say the right things – but words are meaningless without action” – Pip Williams

Jessica is a thoughtful, genuine Psychologist who brings a gentle, reflective presence to her work. She holds space for people navigating life’s hardest moments—whether it’s grief, anxiety, pain, or unexpected change—with warmth and just the right touch of humour. Clients often describe her as easy to open up to, with a style that is calm, grounding, and deeply respectful.

Born in New Zealand and raised between Pakistan and Sydney, Jessica grew up immersed in different cultures. This gave her a natural curiosity about how culture, conditioning, and unspoken expectations shape how we see ourselves—and how we live. These early insights are part of what led her to psychology: a desire to help people explore their inner world, challenge unhelpful patterns, and move towards greater clarity and emotional freedom.

Jessica’s Approach

Jessica has experience supporting adults across a range of challenges and life transitions. Her sessions are client-centred and collaborative, grounded in the belief that therapy is a meeting of two experts: the client, who knows themselves best, and the psychologist, who brings insight and guidance through the therapeutic process.

Jessica’s role is to walk alongside her clients, to help them understand their patterns, reconnect with their values, and develop meaningful pathways forward. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based approaches, schema therapy and Trauma focused CBT integrating these in a way that’s responsive to the individual.

Experience

Jessica is trained, skilled and equiped to treat Neurodevelopmental disorders (ASD, ADHD, learning, intellectual, social, communication, tics, stuttering), Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders, Bipolar Disorder, Depressive Disorder, Anxiety Disorders (Panic, Social, GAD, Mutism, Separation), Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders (Body Dysmorphia, Hoarding, Hair-pulling, Skin Picking), Trauma and Related Disorders (PTSD, Grief, Adjustment, Reactive attachment), Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptoms & Illness Anxiety Disorder, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Elimination Disorders, Sleep-Wake Disorders, Sexual Dysfunctions, Gender Dysphoria, Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders (gambling, alcohol, cannabis, & other drugs), Neurocognitive Disorders (Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury) and Personality Disorders.

Known For

Jessica is known for her reflective, calm energy and her ability to sit gently with people in their pain. She brings a depth of thoughtfulness that invites self-awareness and growth, helping clients to feel safe, understood, and empowered to change. Her culturally-informed lens and respect for the complexity of human experience make her especially attuned to the subtle influences shaping a person’s mental health journey.

Passion

Jessica is particularly passionate about working with people during times of transition—whether that’s the death of a loved one, changes in health, identity, or life direction. She is drawn to supporting people experiencing grief and loss, as well as those living with chronic pain or anxiety. Her aim is to help clients not just manage their symptoms, but to move through suffering in a way that fosters self-compassion and insight.

On a Personal Level

When she’s not in session, Jessica loves walking her dog, watching her cat’s quirky antics, knitting, diving into a good film or book, and embracing the simple comforts of everyday life. She believes in the power of quiet rituals to nurture wellbeing and brings this same steady, human approach into her therapy work..

Jessica’s Appointments

Jessica is a full time therapist and devoted to our practice. She is available for appointments on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays.

“Our life always expresses the result of our dominant thoughts” – Soren Kierkegaard