Therapists working at the Delta Centre are highly regarded and sought after for their extensive experience, expertise and specialist knowledge. We are confident in being able to offer highest quality services to our clients.
All practitioners working at the centre are members of their own relevant professional bodies. Each strictly adheres to their association's code of ethics.
Michelle Bihary
Director
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist, Occupational Therapist
B App Sc (OT) Grad Dip Fam Ther AAOT AccOT VAFT
For over twentyseven years, Michelle has had the privilege of working in partnership with people who are keen to improve their personal well-being, their relationships, and to take more confident steps in their journey forward in life. She has worked extensively in the mental health system and in private practice with children, adolescents and adults, couples and families.
Michelle's main focus now is on training, particularly in the areas of Professional Resilience™ and enhancing and empowering professionals to feel energised and passionate in their work. Michelle inspires people to cultivate the best in themselves and those around them, through her programs in resilience, mentoring, leadership and emotional intelligence. As Founder and Director of the centre, Michelle's vision of creating a community oriented therapy centre has been realised. Her core values of a holistic approach and valuing the heart to heart, soul to soul aspects of human experience are fundamental to the centre's philosophy. For a more comprehensive bio, click here
Gabby Baschuk Individual and Family Counsellor BSW Graduate Certificate in Family Therapy Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Gabby is an experienced social worker and counselor and has worked in the health sector for many years. Gabby has extensive experience in Women's health, pregnancy, fertility issues and women as carers. Gabby is currently working with individuals, couples and families. Gabby is able to offer counseling in Spanish.
Bonita Cohen
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
BSW (Hons) Grad Dip Fam Ther AASWVAFTVRAS
Bonita is a social worker and family therapist who has worked extensively with individuals, couples and families experiencing change and relationship difficulties. Bonita is well known for her expertise in counselling young people as well as those challenged
with substance use. Bonita also offers clinical supervision and consultation.
Janet Cowling Individual and Family Therapist BAppSc(OT) AAOT VAFT Janet has had a broad range of experience working with individuals, couples and families in the mental health and community sectors for over 25 years. Her post-graduate training has been in the areas of family therapy and family mediation, group work, parenting and bereavement counselling. Janet also works with families in the community sector with a family member with a life threatening illness or who are bereaved.
Eszter Fecso Masseur, Reiki Practitioner, Healer B App Sc DipAc,Cert Chi/Relaxation Massage/Reiki I & II An overseas trained medical doctor, Eszter has followed her passion and worked for the past 10 years in the natural healing field. She uses Traditional Chinese Chi Massage, Acupressure, Reiki, Tai Chi and Meditation, Relaxation Massage, Bach Flower Remedies, RESET technique for balancing the temporomandibular joint and Ear Candling. These modalities rebalance the person's natural energy flow on the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual level.
Else Gingold
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) M Sc (Clin Psy) MAPS
Else Gingold is a clinical psychologist. She offers individual and group psychotherapy to adults whose issues range from difficulties adjusting to life events through to more complex mental health issues. She has a special interest in supervising psychologists and other health care professionals. She is able to offer therapy in Hebrew.
Janet Gluch
Clinical Psychologist
BA (Hons) MA (Clin Psych) MAPS
Janet is a clinical psychologist who has worked overseas as well as in the local public and private sectors. She has experience in working with children, adolescents and adults and offers play therapy, parent counselling and individual therapy. Janet has a special interest in the areas of anxiety and depression, and performs cognitive and emotional assessments for children and adolescents.
Brenda Heideman Psychologist
BA Grad Dip HR, Dip Ed Psych, MAPS Brenda works with individuals, couples of groups experiencing a range of emotional difficulties including stress, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, separation and managing chronic pain. She has expertise in supporting people suffering from work related physical or psychological injury and trauma, consulting to both individuals and organisations and is a trained mediator.
Naomi Kalman
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
B App Sc (OT) Grad Dip Fam Ther AAOT AccOT VAFT
Naomi has considerable experience in working with adolescents, adults, couples and families with a range of mental health issues. Naomi's expertise in group therapy is widely recognized. She is involved in developing and implementing group programs for specific relationship and life issues. She also providessupervision and consultancy services to organisations.
Lilly Kitchen
Spiritual Healer and Meditation Teacher
Lilly has considerable experience as spiritual healer, counsellor & meditation teacher. The healings address concerns on the physical, emotional and mental levels, as well as broader issues of meaning and purpose, and life issues as seen from a spiritual perspective. The meditation is a simple & effective practice for everyday use.
Dr Miriam Kuttner
Consultant Psychiatrist
MBBSFRANZCP MPM
Dr Miriam Kuttner is a consultant psychiatrist who works part time. Her practice is psychodynamically oriented, but also includes cognitive behavioural, systemic and biological paradigms. Dr Kuttner treats general adult psychiatric conditions and has an interest in post partum psychiatric disorders. She is accredited at The Melbourne and Albert Rd Clinics.
Nicole Levy
Individual, Couple and Family Therapist
BA, BSW, Grad Dip FamTher VAFT (Clinical Mem)
Nicole is a highly skilled family therapist who has many years experience working with individuals,couples and families. She has worked in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Youth and Family Counselling and Relationship Counselling. Nicole has particular expertise and interest in working with families dealing with the challenges associated with parenting today.
Debbie Lewis
Counsellor / Psychotherapist
For over 20 years, Debbie has inspired people of all ages through her work as a teacher and helping professional. Through using humour and sensitivity and the connection built between client and therapist, Debbie supports clients to discover their inner potential and facilitate growth. Debbie has completed comprehensive training in counselling at
The Cairnmillar Institute.
Teresa Micallef Reiki Practitioner, Reflexologist, Massage Therapist Level 2 Usui Reiki, Cert. IV Reflexology, BA Disability Studies Dedicated to empowering you in your journey of self healing and expansion of consciousness, Teresa works with Reflexology, Reiki, Massage, Metaphysics, and Meditation. She provides therapies which are deeply relaxing and profoundly healing, merging both Spirit and Matter within the heart and through touch to provide you a nurturing, caring and safe space in which to receive, restoring your being back to wholeness.
Sarah Morrisby
Social Worker and Family Therapist
BSW Grad Dip Family Therapy AASW Member
Sarah is a highly skilled Social Worker and Family Therapist who has worked extensively with children, adolescents and families experiencing change. Sarah has particular interest and expertise with helping clients to resolve associated psychosocial problems and to improve their quality of life. This may involve family as well as individual counselling.
Dora Oliver Individual, Couple and Family Therapist MA COUNS, GRAD DIP STUD WELF, SPEC COUPLE THER, CAPAV, PAFA Dora is a psychodramatist, counsellor, psychotherapist in Private Practice, educator and group facilitator. Dora has over 30 years experience working in a diversity of schools, universities and hospitals . Dora has specialized in women's health issues that may impact on their relationships. Dora believes that she can support people to connect with themselves and with others.
Wendy Salter Medical Counsellor and Pastoral (spiritual) Carer MBBS As a doctor, Wendy has years of experience with people in mental health services, and also has pastoral care training. Her style is to explore issues affecting people in their relationships to discover pathways to enhanced wellbeing. Working with people with life-threatening or chronic illness is of special interest.
Tatianna Shemer Individual Psychotherapist BSW MSW MAASW Tatianna is a highly experienced social worker and individual psychotherapist with additional training in Psycho oncology, Women's Health, Domestic Violence and abuse. Tatianna works with individuals who cope with issues like grief, relationship, anxiety, depression, stress, self esteem, trauma and adjustment to illness. Tatianna applies Interpersonal, Psychodynamic and CBT therapy.
Lane Shmerling
Speech Pathologist
B App Sc (Speech Pathology) SPAASPPPAV
Lane specialises in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with communication disorders. She has varied paediatric experience including language delays and disorders, voice, articulation, fluency, hearing impairment and social language. She coordinates Prep screening and works closely with preschools, schools, GPs and other professionals.
Rochelle Umansky Psychologist BA Grad Dip Appl Psych Grad Dip Fam Ther MAPS Rochelle works extensively with young adults and adults who are experiencing anxiety and depression. Her special interest is in supporting people who are stressed, facing transitions, or having identity or relationship issues. Rochelle is committed to assist people in their efforts to reach resolutions that promote effective and meaningful living.
Goldie Zyskind Social Worker and Counsellor
BSW AASW Assoc Member of VAFT, Grief & Loss Counsellor NALAG
Goldie is a Social Worker with additional training in family therapy and grief counselling. She has worked in the drug and alcohol and child abuse areas, and currently works as a volunteer counsellor at the Australian Centre for Grief and Bereavement. Her interests include working with adults with issues of grief, life transitions and carers, and can involve individual, couple and family work.
