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Laura Sparks

Accredited mental Health Social Worker

MSW

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CPT, DBT

Laura is a dedicated Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals and families impacted by trauma. Laura has primarily focused her work in the areas of supporting clients impacted by traumatic life events.

Laura is calm, warm and compassionate in her approach, prioritising safety and collaboration in the therapeutic relationship as a platform upon which it is possible to identify, work through and heal from the deep impacts of traumatic past experiences. Laura views clients as the experts in their own lives, with the capacity to heal from adverse experiences when given the safety and resourcing needed to do so.

Alongside extensive knowledge and skills gained through experience providing therapy to clients impacted by a range of experiences, Laura is trained in a number of evidence-based therapies including Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Laura is a graduate of the University of Sydney, holding a Masters in Social Work, and is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker.

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Aimee Silverman | Registered Psychologist

Practitioner

CBT, DBT, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, SSI, UNIFIED PROTOCOL

Using a warm, non-judgmental and strengths-based approach, Aimee ensures clients feel heard, supported, and empowered along their mental health journey.

Amanda Cox | Administration Assistant

Administration

CUSTOMER SERVICE, INTAKE, OUT-PATIENT

Amanda is one of our front desk dynamos, helping Mindscape be it's best in daily operation. She assists with intake, client management and out-patient organisation, making sure clients feel well looked after.

Amanda Weber | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CBT, DBT, YOUTH PSYCHOLOGY

Amanda is a registered psychologist who aims to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and genuinely understood.

George Stavridis | Practice Partner

Management

BUSINESS, STRATEGY, TECHNICAL

Behind the scenes George has his fingerprints on most things which happen at Mindscape Therapy. He covers broad ground across macro business insight, operations management and specific technical support.

Georgia Croker | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CBT, DBT, YOUTH PSYCHOLOGY

Georgia has an interest in helping with emotion dysregulation, borderline personality, impulsivity, anxiety, and depression, and is proud to offer LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming care.

Harley | Chief Motivation Officer

Support Worker / Management

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY

While not working at her main job as a guide dog for Rana, Harley works part time as a support worker at Mindscape Therapy. She provides comfort and motivation to patients and staff.

Ksenia Mangazeeva | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

CBT, DBT

Ksenia is a calm, compassionate and thoughtful person. She always strives to get the best outcomes for her clients through understanding the full depth and breadth of their context.

Laura Sparks | Mental Health Social Worker

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CPT, DBT

Laura is a dedicated Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals and families impacted by trauma.