OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Ms. Cheryl Quinn
Cheryl has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist since 2005, following her graduation from the University of Adelaide
with a Master of Clinical Psychology. Prior to commencing her studies in psychology she worked in a number of areas,
including for the Commonwealth Government, an aged care company and in research work for UniSA and the University of
Adelaide. Cheryl has been working in private practice since 2007, initially in Gawler and then Modbury and now in Holden
Hill.
Areas of Expertise
Cheryl has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist since 2005, following her graduation from the University of Adelaide
with a Master of Clinical Psychology. Prior to commencing her studies in psychology she worked in a number of areas,
including for the Commonwealth Government, an aged care company and in research work for UniSA and the University of
Adelaide. Cheryl has been working in private practice since 2007, initially in Gawler and then Modbury and now in Holden
Hill.
Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of mood disorders
- Treatment of anxiety disorders (including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
- Treatment of trauma related disorders (including adult survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents)
- Working with multiple diagnoses (e.g. Personality Disorders and depression)
- Treatment of older adults
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dr. Mariana Scriva Cuadros
Mariana graduated in 2005 with a Master of Science/Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney. While completing her postgraduate studies, she worked as a TAFE student counsellor across two locations, inlcuding one that singularly offered a specialised HSC programme in an adult learning environment. After graduation, she spent her time in NSW working in two different multidisciplinary community health services; a drug and alcohol service for adolescents and adults; and an adolescent mental health service that dealt with a broad variety and severity of clinical presentations. She delivered individual and group therapy in these settings in addition to providing school-based services. In 2008, Mariana returned to SA and has found her niche in private practice. Over the last several years, she has worked in the northern, southern and CBD regions of Adelaide with adolescents and adults.
Areas of Expertise
Therapies
Mariana graduated in 2005 with a Master of Science/Doctor of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney. While completing her postgraduate studies, she worked as a TAFE student counsellor across two locations, inlcuding one that singularly offered a specialised HSC programme in an adult learning environment. After graduation, she spent her time in NSW working in two different multidisciplinary community health services; a drug and alcohol service for adolescents and adults; and an adolescent mental health service that dealt with a broad variety and severity of clinical presentations. She delivered individual and group therapy in these settings in addition to providing school-based services. In 2008, Mariana returned to SA and has found her niche in private practice. Over the last several years, she has worked in the northern, southern and CBD regions of Adelaide with adolescents and adults.
Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of alcohol and other drug addictions
- Adolescent mental health
- Treatment of anxiety disorders (including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder)
- Treatment of mood disorders
- Treatment of ante/postnatal anxiety and depression
- Personality disorders
Therapies
- Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) and Compassion-Focussed Therapy (CFT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
Ms. Rebecca Penrose
Bec completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology at Flinders University in 2010. While completing her studies she worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor and in research, managing a neuroscience laboratory. After graduating from university, she worked with families to support children in need. In 2012 she moved to London where she worked in hospitals supporting people who had been diagnosed with cancer. Since returning to Adelaide in 2014 she has worked in private practice to assist adults with a diverse range of concerns and continues to support people who have a cancer diagnosis. Bec has a particular interest in Compassion Focused Therapy which helps clients to develop the qualities of self-compassion and can be beneficial for people who have a tendency toward perfectionism and self-criticism. In her downtime Bec loves sewing, crochet and gardening.
Areas of Expertise
Therapies
Bec completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology at Flinders University in 2010. While completing her studies she worked as a drug and alcohol counsellor and in research, managing a neuroscience laboratory. After graduating from university, she worked with families to support children in need. In 2012 she moved to London where she worked in hospitals supporting people who had been diagnosed with cancer. Since returning to Adelaide in 2014 she has worked in private practice to assist adults with a diverse range of concerns and continues to support people who have a cancer diagnosis. Bec has a particular interest in Compassion Focused Therapy which helps clients to develop the qualities of self-compassion and can be beneficial for people who have a tendency toward perfectionism and self-criticism. In her downtime Bec loves sewing, crochet and gardening.
Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of anxiety disorders (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder)
- Treatment of mood disorders
- Mental health difficulties due to physical health conditions (e.g., cancer, diabetes)
- Treatment of trauma related disorders (including adult survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents, sexual assault)
Therapies
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Schema Therapy
Ms. Lauren Weber
Lauren has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist since 2017, following graduation from Flinders University with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Since then she has been working within SA Health in two different roles within the tertiary community mental health arena, working with adults.
Lauren has experience working within multidisciplinary teams working with a range of psychological presentations and conducting group and individual assessment and therapy.
Areas of Expertise
Lauren has been practicing as a Clinical Psychologist since 2017, following graduation from Flinders University with a Masters of Clinical Psychology. Since then she has been working within SA Health in two different roles within the tertiary community mental health arena, working with adults.
Lauren has experience working within multidisciplinary teams working with a range of psychological presentations and conducting group and individual assessment and therapy.
Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of mood disorders
- Treatment of anxiety disorders (including Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
- Cognitive Processing Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness-based interventions
Dr. Jessica Cipolla
Jessica completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Flinders University. She has a broad interest in a variety of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, grief, ASD, self-confidence, and behavioural interventions for a multitude of different presentations.
Jessica has an eclectic and strong client-centred approach. She firmly believes that you are the expert in your own life and that the therapy process will only work with positive client/therapist rapport and strong collaboration. Jessica is originally from Canada and is now a dual citizen.
Areas of Expertise
Jessica completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology at Flinders University. She has a broad interest in a variety of clinical presentations including anxiety, depression, trauma, personality disorders, grief, ASD, self-confidence, and behavioural interventions for a multitude of different presentations.
Jessica has an eclectic and strong client-centred approach. She firmly believes that you are the expert in your own life and that the therapy process will only work with positive client/therapist rapport and strong collaboration. Jessica is originally from Canada and is now a dual citizen.
Areas of Expertise
- Treatment of anxiety disorders (including Generalised Anxiety Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder)
- Treatment of mood disorders (Depression, Bipolar disorder)
- Treatment of trauma related disorders (including adult survivors of childhood abuse, domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents, sexual assault)
- Adolescent mental health (behavioural strategies, family focused interventions)
- Personality disorders
- Developmental disorders throughout the life span
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills
- Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Mr Justin Cole
Justin graduated within a Master of Health Psychology from the University of Adelaide in 2016. Justin worked with us at mindwise from early 2018 up until February 2022 and developed a strong reputation across his areas of interest including the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma, but particularly in the treatment of chronic pain and chronic health conditions. He has since left to undertake other projects and is currently not practicing as a psychologist. We wish him all the best in his new venture!
Justin graduated within a Master of Health Psychology from the University of Adelaide in 2016. Justin worked with us at mindwise from early 2018 up until February 2022 and developed a strong reputation across his areas of interest including the treatment of anxiety, depression and trauma, but particularly in the treatment of chronic pain and chronic health conditions. He has since left to undertake other projects and is currently not practicing as a psychologist. We wish him all the best in his new venture!