About

Julia Seedsman

B.A., Post Grad. Dip. Applied Psych., MAPS

Psychologist. Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Julia has over twenty-five years’ experience working with children, adolescents and adults with an autism spectrum condition, their families and/or carers. Julia has experience providing behavioural intervention programs in private practice, Early Childhood settings and in the home.

Julia has experience facilitating parent groups, running anxiety management and social skills groups and delivering seminars and workshops.

Julia has a particular interest in providing parent support and counselling, including ten years as the CEO/Principal Psychologist at Autism Behavioural Intervention Association, seven years as a Family Counsellor for Autism Victoria and five years in private practice at the Emotional Health Centre. Julia also worked for several years at SCOPE in the area of Early Childhood Intervention Services. Julia has worked at Outside the Square Psychology since 2011.

Julia is available for counselling appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Dr. Joanne Lindelauf

MEd., MPsych, PhD, MAPS

Educational Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Joanne is a registered educational psychologist with thirteen years’ experience in counselling and psychoeducational assessment. Prior to becoming a psychologist, Joanne worked as a schoolteacher in the UK and Australia. Alongside her work at Outside the Square Psychology, Joanne works as a school counsellor. She is a trained play therapist and has experience working with families and running parent groups. Joanne is also trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Joanne has particular interest in understanding how psycho-educational assessment can create effective change in the learning and wellbeing of children and young people who experience learning difficulties. Joanne has published several articles exploring the experiences teachers, parents, and students have of psychoeducational reports.

Joanne is available for counselling appointments on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, and limited educational assessments.

Siyan Zhou

B. Sc., Grad. Dip. Psych., M. Counselling Psych, MAPS

Counselling Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Siyan (she/her) is endorsed in counselling psychology and prior to joining the team at Outside the Square Psychology had twelve years’ experience working with adolescents in schools providing evidence-based counselling, providing psychoeducational assessments and running therapeutic group programs. She is passionate about supporting young people and enjoys getting to know her clients and helping them achieve their goals.

Siyan enjoys working with upper primary aged children up to year twelve students to assist them with managing anxiety, improving their mood, building self-confidence and skills in self-regulation, building friendship and relationship skills, responding to bullying, and coping with grief and loss. She has experience working with neurodiverse and neurotypical students.

Siyan is married with two children (and a dog) and loves spending time with her family.

Siyan is available for appointments on Tuesdays.

Stephanie McCarthy

B. Sc., (Hons). M. Ed. Psych.

Psychologist, Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar 

ON MATERNITY LEAVE IN 2025

Stephanie is experienced in the administration of psychological assessments. Having spent six years with the Department of Education conducting assessments of cognitive skills, adaptive functioning, behaviour, and specific learning achievement, she brings a wealth of assessment knowledge, leading on to specific recommendations to assist students.

Rae Ellis

B. Soc. Sc (Hons)., Grad. Dip Prof. Psych, M Prof. Psych. Prac., MAPS

Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Rae is a registered psychologist with previous experience working across the lifespan. More recently her work with the Department of Education affords her experience conducting a wide range of assessments, including cognitive assessments, educational assessments, and various behavioural assessments, as well as writing informed and targeted recommendations. Rae is married with three children, and has lived in different and interesting places across the world from Africa to the Middle East.

Rae conducts assessments on Saturdays, and some Fridays by appointment.

Anja Gerngross

B.Soc. Sci. (Hons), M. Clin. Psych

Clinical Psychologist

Anja is a registered clinical psychologist, holding a Master’s degree in Clinical psychology. Anja has experience providing psychological assessment and psychotherapy in a range of settings, including community, public and private mental health settings, including adult, child and perinatal mental health, providing her with the opportunity to work with a diverse population across the lifespan.

In addition to conducting assessments at Outside the Square Psychology, Anja works on the Orygen Youth Health @Home team, and at Eastern Health Mental Health service on the Adult Access team. She has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent children and young people and aims to provide a safe space for neurodiversity-affirming assessments. Her approach is friendly, warm and caring and she aims to make the assessment experience as comfortable as possible, both, for children or adolescents, as well as their parents and carers.

Anja is available for assessment appointments on Wednesdays.

Emily Dyer

B. Psych. Sci., Grad. Dip. Psych (Advanced)., M. Prof. Psych. 

Psychologist

Emily (she/her) is a bubbly, warm and compassionate registered psychologist. Emily enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds.

Emily has a particular interest in neuropsychology and works with clients to inform diagnosis through assessments. In particular, Emily is capable of performing cognitive assessments, educational assessments and a variety of behavioural assessments, along with writing informed and targeted recommendations.

Emily prides herself on creating a collaborative space for clients to feel safe and comfortable. She personalises the diagnostic process to each client and enjoys simultaneously building a therapeutic relationship.

Emily conducts assessments on Thursdays.

Dr. Rebecca Lakadia

DClinPsy, BHSc (Hons), BA/BHSc 

Clinical Psychologist

Rebecca is a Registered Clinical Psychologist. She was awarded an honours degree in counselling psychology before obtaining her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology via the University of Auckland, New Zealand. She subsequently relocated to Melbourne Australia with her family.

Rebecca has spent the last decade working with children and their families through various roles in the community and mental health. Before working as a psychologist, Rebecca worked in schools, both as a teacher (ESL) and as a facilitator of therapeutic and skills groups. She also has experience working with families in times of acute crisis and trauma.

Rebecca has experience providing assessment and therapy, most notably having worked in a specialized maternal mental health settings. She is trained in a range of therapeutic approaches including ACT, CBT and DBT.

Alongside therapeutic work Rebecca has an interest in Neuropsychology, having completed her doctoral thesis in this field, and having provided cognitive and educational assessments for learning differences, intellectual disability and neurodiverse presentations. Rebecca enjoys working alongside her clients and their families collaboratively and creatively, to ensure that the approach used empowers them to realise ongoing positive outcomes for themselves.

Rebecca is available for assessments by appointment.

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

Sophie Newton

B.B.Sc. (Bachelor of Behavioural Science).

Practice Manager

Melbourne Reception and Administration

Sophie has an undergraduate degree in psychology. She has over twenty years’ experience in administration in children’s services, and has worked at Outside the Square Psychology since 2011. Sophie has also had experience volunteering in educational agencies for neurodiverse children.

Sophie works from Monday to Thursday.

Melinda Golding

BA. (Hons). Bachelor of Art with Honours.

Burwood Reception and Administration

Kirsty Kerr

B.B.Sc., Grad. Dip. Ed. Psych., MAPS

Principal Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Kirsty has over twenty-five years’ experience in working with neurodiverse children and youth, and their families. Kirsty founded Outside the Square Psychology in 2009, following four years in solo private practice. Kirsty has worked delivering intensive behaviour intervention for children with developmental delays, and has provided psychological services in Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), and in specialist primary school settings.

Kirsty was trained in the assessment and diagnosis of autism spectrum conditions using the ADI-R and ADOS-2 in 2006. Kirsty has experience in facilitating parent groups, running anxiety management and social skills groups, delivering seminars and workshops, and mentoring other professionals. Kirsty is a Psychology Board of Australia Board Approved Supervisor of Provisional Psychologists.

Kirsty has a particular interest in providing counselling/support to autistic children and young people, and in providing parent support and counselling in this area, including two years as the Family Counsellor at Amaze (formerly Autism Victoria). Kirsty’s other previous workplaces include Specialist Children’s Services (Early Childhood intervention), Wantirna Heights School (Now Eastern Ranges ASD school), The Currajong School (specialist Social and Emotional school), and Autism Pathways (formerly Autism Behavioural Intervention Association). Kirsty has also provided consultancy to the Parenting Research Centre in regard to the ASD specific content on www.raisingchildren.net.au.

Kirsty’s other areas of interest are conducting investigative assessments for autism spectrum conditions and intellectual developmental disorder diagnosis, specific learning difficulties (such as Dyslexia), and severe behaviour disorders (such as ADHD). Kirsty also works with children in out-of-home and foster care placements, and children through Victims of Crime Assistance. Kirsty enjoys providing counselling and ongoing management support to clients from 2-25 years of age, including family support, behaviour support and adaptive skills training.

Kirsty is available for counselling appointments on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, and some assessment appointments on Mondays.

Robert Pace 

B. Sci., B. Psych Sci (Hons)., M. Clin Psych 

Psychologist

Robert (he/him) is a generally registered psychologist with a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology. He previously worked for the NSW community health team as a provisional psychologist with people of all ages but primarily supported parents and young children through short-term interventions. Robert has experience completing assessments for identification of autism spectrum conditions and providing tailored recommendations. He is currently working towards an endorsement in Clinical Psychology. Robert enjoys board games and gardening in his spare time and has two cheeky cats.

Robert is available for appointments on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Jacqueline Bolton

We share office space with the following businesses:

Dr. Kimberley Ure, Psychologist, Gippsland Health Psychology (seeing adult clients)

Jonathan Fahey, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (seeing adult clients)

Amy Close

Traralgon Office Manager, Reception and Administration

Amy has tertiary level qualifications in the Arts gained in Canada. Amy began with Outside the Square Psychology in 2019. She works from Monday to Thursday.

Lisa Grumley

Traralgon Reception and Administration

Prior to beginning at Outside the Square Psychology, Lisa performed Medical Reception duties at Hillcrest Medical Centre, and prior to that worked in various customer service roles. Lisa works on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The 2024-2025 recommended schedule of fees for a 46-60 minute session is $311 (plus GST)  (Source: Australian Psychological Society). We have set our fees at a lower rate, which we believe is fair to families, whilst still allowing us to provide a professional service.

Click here for the 2025 fee schedule and list of rebate amounts.

Many of our services attract Medicare and Private Health Rebates. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure a current referral is maintained for Medicare claiming purposes.

It is also recommended that you register your family for the Medicare Safety Net as once you have reached the annual threshold Medicare Safety Net, you will receive a even greater rebate. Values as of 1st January 2024 are: Original Medicare Safety Net $560.40 per person. Extended Medicare Safety Net $811.80 (for families with concession/or who receive family tax benefit part A), Family Safety Net $2,544.30 (families without concession).

Payment Policy

Payment can be made after each consultation via cash or electronic payment (EFTPOS and Credit Card facilities are available). A Mediclear terminal has been installed to enable your Medicare rebate to be automatically credited back to your account at the time of payment.

Less than 48-hours notice of cancellation will incur full fees for the relevant service. Private health funds and Medicare will not provide a rebate for the cost of cancellations with less than 48 hours, or failure to attend your appointment. Please value our service by letting us know in advance if your appointment is not needed. Two ‘no shows’ mean we will not be able to offer you future appointments.

Prices correct as at 1st July, 2025.

Professional Supervision (conducted at our office) $220 per hour

For some possible supervision topics, click here

Professional development at your organisation $300 per hour (minimum 2 hours)

Inclusive of:

• Liaison time with the agency contact person
• Travel to agencies within 10kms of our office
• Provision of laptop and data projector if required
• Presentation with question time
• A copy of the Powerpoint handouts (to be photocopied by your agency for staff if required)

For locations further than 10kms from our office, add $205 per hour of travel time.

Kindergarten or school visit, PSG attendance (when at the agency’s expense)

$250 for an hour visit. Minimum of one hour. Subsequent time charged at $205 per hour.

Cost includes travel time to locations within 10kms of our office.

Travel further than 10kms from our office, add $205 per hour.