Meet The Team
Renaty Layton
OUR FOUNDER
Renaty is a dedicated counselling psychologist with over 25 years experience, holding Masters Degrees in both Counselling Psychology and Special Education. In her practice she works with adults, children, adolescents and families dealing with a range of presentations, which include, but are not limited to: anxiety, body image, communication, depression, eating disorders, grief, parenting issues, personal growth, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, stress, and trauma.
With a client-centred, strengths-based, and solution-focused approach, Renaty tailors each session to meet your unique needs and goals. She employs a variety of therapeutic modalities, including Attachment Theory, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS). Renaty’s therapeutic approach is characterised by empathy and collaboration, rooted in a genuine commitment to helping clients discover their inner strengths. Her practice is a place where you will feel heard, understood and validated without judgement. In her sessions, Renaty will help you delve into repressed memories of underlying traumas while also providing effective coping strategies and homework to unlock deeper insights into your patterns and reactions, fostering lasting change.
Renaty’s extensive career highlights her dedication and innovation in the field. She founded and led a youth and family counselling service in 1998, established Australia's first multidisciplinary clinic, Sensational Kids, for neurodivergent children and families in 2007, and practised internationally in Vancouver, Canada where she supported individuals with intellectual and developmental challenges. She is also a recognised provider with the Butterfly Foundation, specialising in supporting individuals and families navigating eating disorders and body image concerns.
Renaty understands that life can be complex. Her diverse background and training has equipped her with the flexibility and skills needed to guide her clients through a broad range of concerns and empower them to make the changes they want in their lives. She strongly believes that the therapist-client relationship should be a collaborative one to ensure best clinical practice and achieve optimal outcomes.
“I want to meet people where they are at in life to help them achieve their goals, feel good about themselves and their relationships. Being a psychologist is a privilege and I would be honoured to start this journey with you as we work towards discovering your best self.”
- RENATY
Ana
Ana is a registered psychologist and an NDIS Behaviour Support Practitioner, with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. She has worked with clients navigating a range of social, emotional, and behavioural challenges, bringing a thoughtful and compassionate approach to her work.
Ana works with adults navigating a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, stress and burnout, life transitions, trauma, grief, self-esteem, and relationship challenges. She also has experience working with children and adolescents supporting their emotional, behavioural, and social development. This includes supporting neurodivergent individuals with ADHD and Autism, using a neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Ana’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and person-centred. She is passionate about creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted without judgment. She works alongside clients to explore their experiences, build insight, and support meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them.
Her therapeutic approach integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) within a
strengths-based and holistic framework. She tailors these approaches to each individual, supporting clients to build practical skills, enhance emotional regulation, and develop greater psychological flexibility.
With a diverse professional and cultural background, Ana brings a culturally responsive approach to her work and values tailoring therapy to each individual’s unique needs and goals. Her aim is to support clients in navigating challenges and working towards their goals to build a meaningful and balanced life.
Ana is fluent in both English and Portuguese.
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Fran
Fran is a compassionate and client-centred provisional psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds and life experiences. His work is grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and able to be themselves.
He has experience working with clients presenting with a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, self-esteem, sport performance, and significant life transitions. He also has experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and other cognitive or developmental differences, first as a support worker and now as a therapist.
He works collaboratively with clients to better understand their experiences, develop practical coping strategies, and feel empowered to make meaningful, lasting changes. He balances insight-oriented work with actionable tools, ensuring therapy is both reflective and results-focused. He takes a strengths-based approach, recognising and valuing each person’s unique way of thinking, processing, and engaging with the world. His goal is to support clients in building self-understanding, developing practical skills, and navigating challenges in a way that aligns with their values.
He is committed to ongoing professional development and maintaining a practice that is inclusive, culturally sensitive, and responsive to each person’s unique context. He adopts a multidisciplinary approach, working closely with families, teachers, caregivers, allied health, and medical professionals to provide holistic and integrated care. His approach is client-centred and flexible, drawing on evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Psychodynamic therapy. Fran is also trained in administering ADOS-2 for Autism assessments along with conducting ADHD assessments.
Fran is a psychologist with international training and clinical experience across Australia, Argentina, Spain, and the United States. He is a registered psychologist in Argentina and Spain, and a Provisional Psychologist in Australia, where he is completing his final year of the internship program. Whether you are seeking support for a specific challenge or looking to better understand yourself, Fran aims to provide a space where meaningful growth and positive change can occur.