James is a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience. He worked in Justice and Child Protection prior to co-founding Three Waters. James is passionate about forensic assessments, helping people with complex presentations, and working with people to better understand and manage their mental health needs.

James is also a Board approved supervisor and is passionate about helping the next generation of psychologists better understand clinical practice, as well as the fundamentals of good therapy.

 What does James love to work with?

• PTSD, cPTSD and attachment
• Complicated and complex problems
• ADHD in children, adolescents, and adults
• Parenting from an attachment/relationship perspective
• Identity, attachment, and self
• Neurodiversity

What is therapy like with James?

• James does not use worksheets or “pre-packaged” approaches very often. He prefers to tailor interventions based on individual needs.
• Warmth, humour, and connection are James’ main tools.
• James uses evidence-based approaches along with building a good working relationship to support lasting change.
• Metaphors, similes, examples, and exploration are used to help build a shared understanding of the problem.
• James is often described as direct, warm, and easy going.

James is available on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays

Jamie is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with broad experience supporting both adults and adolescents. Before co-founding Three Waters, Jamie worked in an after-hours crisis response service, which helped him develop a practical, flexible, and relaxed approach to therapy. With experience across both public and private sectors, Jamie has worked in a range of therapeutic settings focusing on addiction, domestic violence, and trauma. In addition to nearly a decade in Child Protection, he has worked in inpatient settings with veterans and first responders, as well as the women’s-only ward of a public psychiatric hospital. 

 What does Jamie love to work with?

• Navigating trauma and its long-term effects
• ADHD in adolescents and adults
• Challenges with complex relationship issues
• Ongoing stress and persistent mental health difficulties
•  Adolescents and adults facing significant life transitions 
• Identity, attachment and self
• Life, meaning the universe and everything 

 What therapy is like with Jamie:

• Jamie’s approaches are tailored to each individual, rather than following a rigid structure
• He creates a relaxed, supportive environment where clients feel heard and respected
• Combines practical strategies with evidence-based methods to promote lasting change
• Uses examples, stories, metaphor and discussion to help make sense of experiences
• Often described as being gentle, approachable and easy to connect with

Jamie is available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays

Verity completed her studies at Curtin University in Western Australia whilst working as a sessional academic. Her PhD research focused on the development of empathy and the psychopathic personality.

Since completing her studies, Verity has worked across a range of therapeutic settings in both the public and private sector, including youth mental health NGO’s and most recently managing the psychology team at a private hospital specialising in dual diagnosis.

Verity has an interest in working with gender and sexually diverse people and is experienced working with complex trauma, addiction, personality and mood disorders, depression, anxiety, ADHD and autism. Through her previous work with the Department of Justice, Verity is also skilled with complex forensic assessments and clinical interventions.

Verity’s authentic, person-centred ability to connect with clients is informed by an interpersonal therapeutic approach and existentialist philosophy. As an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor, Verity also aims to provide a warm and open space which facilitates learning and development for future psychologists.

Verity is available on Mondays and Fridays

Kerry has 19 years of experience in human services and has spent the last 11 years working as a clinical psychologist in roles across the public sector and private practice. Kerry is an AHPRA endorsed and a board approved supervisor.

With a therapeutic style that balances humour and approachability, Kerry strives to infuse her therapy with practical strategies. She places value in building a strong therapeutic relationship and making clients feel heard, respected and understood – as well as achieving their therapeutic goals.

She has worked extensively with a range of complex populations and provides treatment for a range of mental health presentations including depression, anxiety, OCD, anger, addiction, stress and interpersonal difficulties. Kerry has a special interest in trauma treatment using EMDR. She applies a variety of therapeutic models and is trained in DBT, schema therapy, and imagery rescripting.

Kerry is available on Wednesdays

Stephen is a psychologist with 20-years’ experience working in publicly-funded addiction treatment and mental health services. He was the lead investigator and co-therapist in Australia’s first clinical trial of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, and the lead therapist for the first clinical trial of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy in Western Australia.

Stephen has expertise in working with a range of addictive behaviours and mood disorders as well as depression and anxiety disorders. He is passionate about relational therapeutic process and the integration of lived experience with self and healthy psychological functioning. Stephen takes a client-centred approach with a focus on relational process and interpersonal dynamics.

As an AHPRA-Approved Board Supervisor and Senior Lecturer at Edith Cowan University, Stephen is passionate about developing the next generation of psychologists.

Stephen is available on Thursdays

Zoe began her career working in CAMHS and across both public and private medical settings. She has extensive experience working with young people, adults, and families who feel stuck in patterns that are impacting their relationships, wellbeing, and sense of self.
She has a special interest in trauma, attachment, and long-standing emotional patterns, particularly when past experiences continue to shape present challenges. Zoe integrates evidence-based therapies including EMDR and Schema Therapy, alongside neuropsychological perspectives.
Zoe can help you build your understanding of what’s “beneath the surface”, develop more effective, flexible ways of coping, and bring change that feels integrated and sustainable.

What it’s like to work with Zoe:

Zoe is a warm, energetic and compassionate person who brings those elements of herself to the therapy room. She blends humour and empathy to help difficult conversations feel approachable. You can expect honesty, curiosity, and thoughtful reflection.

Zoe can help with:

• Trauma, PTSD, and cPTSD
• Relationship and attachment difficulties
• Stress management
• Chronic pain
• Anxiety and mood disorders
• Couples and families

Zoe is available on Wednesdays

Chrystal is our senior administrative officer. She has years of management experience in theatre management at John Curtin College of the Arts prior to taking up her current position. Chrys is an encyclopaedia of all things Three Waters, and can help solve most administrative issues. She helps clients feel at home with her warm and friendly manner, and does a great job taking care of the Three Waters team.

Morgan has a background in hospitality and management, and has recently completed her graduate diploma in psychology. Morgan is now studying nutrition.

Morgan supports the team in the reception role, and can help with any inquiries related to new clients, booking, passing on information, payments and enquiries. Morgan also contributes to social media engagement.