CLINIC DIRECTORS
Dr Anna Steele and Dr Simon Wilksch
Advanced Psychology Services was established by psychologists Dr Anna Steele and Dr Simon Wilksch. It is a psychology clinic that provides treatment in the area of eating disorders and related problems.
Anna and Simon both have PhDs in the area of eating disorders and have worked together in the field since 2003. They have assisted people suffering from an eating disorder in a variety of contexts, including hospital, community-based settings and international treatment trials. They are also skilled at providing treatment for people experiencing problems that often co-occur with eating disorders - for example, anxiety, depression, perfectionism and difficulty managing strong emotions.
Anna and Simon have also conducted research in the areas of eating disorder risk factors, prevention and treatment. Their work has been published in various international journals and books, and they have presented research findings at international and national conferences.
They have given presentations to a wide range of audiences (e.g., psychologists, other mental health workers, GPs, teachers, parents, carers) to increase understanding and awareness of eating disorders. They have regularly been members of committees aimed at improving services for people suffering from eating disorders and they are both members of the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders.
Anna and Simon are passionate about providing a high quality service. They have a unique mix of therapy and research skills which enables them to have a very thorough understanding of how eating disorders develop, what keeps them going and helpful ways to treat them.
ASSOCIATES
Dr Jacqueline Bergin
Jacqueline holds a PhD in the area of eating disorders and as a clinician and researcher she has worked in a variety of contexts across a broad range of diagnoses and treatment modalities. She has been involved in research into the aetiology, prevention and treatment of eating disorders and has published in various international journals. She is a member of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders.
Dr Anne O'Shea
Anne O'Shea is a clinical psychologist with experience assisting people with eating disorders in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Anne has been involved in research in the areas of body image and eating disorder aetiology, prevention and treatment, and holds a PhD in the treatment of perfectionism, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. She has presented at conferences both within Australia and overseas and is a member of the Australia and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders.
Dr Rachel Andrew
Rachel Andrew is a psychologist who has experience providing therapy to people with eating disorders both in individual and group treatment settings. Rachel holds a PhD in the area of positive body image and has published research in several international journals relating to predictors and outcomes of positive body image and intuitive eating in young women and adolescent girls. She has presented her research findings at conferences both within Australia and internationally, and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Mr Luke Pritchard
Luke is a psychologist with experience in providing individual and group therapy to people with eating disorders. He has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings in both the public and private sectors, using a range of evidence-based treatment modalities. Luke holds a Master of Clinical Psychology from the Flinders University of South Australia, and is a member of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian and New Zealand Academy of Eating Disorders.
ADMINISTRATION
Our receptionist, Kate, is happy to help assist with any queries you may have. The reception desk is attended Monday to Friday between the hours of 8.30am to 12.30pm. Kate is able to provide information about our referral process, fees, available Medicare rebates and general information about the treatments offered at our clinic.