Our Team
“At Big Changes Psychology, we take the time to develop a thorough understanding of your unique circumstances before therapy begins. Through comprehensive assessment, personalised psychological formulation and evidence-based therapy, we provide individualised care that helps you achieve meaningful, lasting change.”
Simon Coyle
Simon is a highly experienced Registered Psychologist and Psychology Board-approved Supervisor with more than 25 years of experience across private practice and community mental health settings.
Simon is known for his calm, approachable and thoughtful manner, creating an environment where clients feel comfortable discussing even the most difficult aspects of their lives.
Throughout his career, Simon has worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties.
He has worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological difficulties and has provided supervision, mentoring and specialist guidance to both registered and emerging psychologists. His extensive experience enables him to tailor therapy to each individual's circumstances while helping clients gain greater insight into the factors contributing to their difficulties.
Clients value Simon's ability to explain complex psychological concepts in a clear, practical and easy-to-understand way. By combining warmth, compassion and sound clinical judgement with current psychological research, he helps clients develop greater confidence, resilience and clarity as they work towards achieving their personal goals.
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Christine Craig
Christine is a Registered Psychologist with a diverse professional background spanning mental health nursing and psychology. Her broad experience provides her with a deep understanding of the many factors that influence emotional wellbeing throughout different stages of life.
Christine recognises that no two people are the same and believes therapy should never be a one-size-fits-all process. She works collaboratively with each client to develop an individualised approach that reflects their unique experiences, strengths, goals and circumstances.
Her approach is particularly affirming of neurodivergent clients, emphasising understanding, respect and genuine therapeutic partnership.
Drawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, Christine supports clients experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including grief and loss. She combines psychological knowledge with practical strategies to help clients develop insight and create meaningful change.
Christine brings a warm, compassionate and down-to-earth approach, creating a supportive environment where clients can explore challenges, build on their strengths and develop the skills to move forward in meaningful ways.
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Marie Simpson
Marie is a Clinical Psychologist who believes effective therapy begins with a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood. She works collaboratively with clients to understand what matters to them and what they would like to change.
Marie works with adults experiencing psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression and emotion regulation difficulties. She helps clients develop greater self-understanding, practical skills for managing challenges and move towards a life consistent with their values.
Her approach is evidence-based and individualised, adapting therapy to each client's circumstances, goals and preferences.
Marie has worked across public hospital, private practice and corporate settings. She is also endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia to provide supervision and training to postgraduate psychology students.
Marie draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.
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Rebecca takes a warm, practical and client-centred approach to therapy. She places importance on developing a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a calm, supportive and non-judgemental environment where clients feel comfortable discussing their concerns.
Rebecca has a particular interest in working with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, as well as depression, grief and loss, stress, anger, emotion regulation difficulties, parenting issues and low self-esteem. She works collaboratively with clients to develop a clear understanding of the difficulties they are experiencing, identify meaningful therapeutic goals, and develop practical strategies for creating positive change.
Rebecca takes an evidence-based approach to therapy and tailors treatment to each client's individual needs, circumstances and goals. She aims to help clients better understand the patterns that may be contributing to their difficulties, develop effective coping strategies and build skills they can apply in everyday life.
Rebecca has experience working in private practice settings. Her approach combines a supportive therapeutic environment with a practical focus on helping clients make meaningful and sustainable changes in their lives.
Rebecca draws on evidence-based therapies including: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and Mindfulness-based approaches.
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Brian is a highly experienced psychologist with more than 30 years experience across private practice, mental health services, counselling, education and senior clinical leadership.
Throughout his career, Brian has worked with people experiencing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief and loss, and significant life changes. His extensive experience enables him to help people gain a clearer understanding of their difficulties and find practical, constructive ways forward.
Brian has held senior clinical and leadership roles within major health and community organisations. He has also had an extensive academic and teaching career, including many years as a Senior Fellow with the University of Wollongong, and has published and presented widely in the fields of psychology, psychotherapy and mental health.
His therapeutic approach draws on evidence-based psychological therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), psychoeducation, solution-focused approaches and other established therapeutic methods. Brian brings a calm, thoughtful and down-to-earth style to therapy, with an emphasis on developing a strong therapeutic relationship and tailoring treatment to the individual.
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Dr Geoff Pearce
Geoff has more than 35 years of experience across private practice, government and organisational settings, including urban, rural and remote communities. His extensive experience has given him an appreciation of the different challenges people can encounter throughout their lives.
Geoff works with adults experiencing anxiety disorders, phobias and panic attacks, depression, stress, anger, low self-esteem, chronic pain, workplace difficulties and significant life transitions, including changes in health, career and retirement.
Geoff takes a practical, strengths-based and evidence-based approach to therapy. He works collaboratively with clients to understand the factors contributing to their difficulties and develop strategies that can be applied in everyday life. His approach focuses on building psychological skills, recognising strengths and helping clients develop greater confidence in managing challenges and working towards meaningful goals.
Geoff draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology and Affect Management Skills Training (AMST).
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Eleonora is a registered psychologist with 20 years of experience who takes a warm, empathic and client-centred approach to therapy. Her sessions focus on each client's presenting needs, working collaboratively to implement strategies that support meaningful change and improve psychological wellbeing.
Eleonora works with adults from young adulthood through to older age experiencing anxiety disorders, depression, adjustment difficulties, grief and loss, stress, low self-esteem and confidence, conflict resolution and assertiveness difficulties, parenting issues, ADHD and autism. She also supports women experiencing challenges associated with ageing, health and medical issues, and clients navigating significant life transitions.
Eleonora takes an evidence-based and individualised approach, adapting therapy to each client's circumstances and goals. She aims to help clients better understand the factors contributing to their difficulties, strengthen coping skills and develop strategies they can apply in everyday life.
Eleonora draws on Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, and humanistic, psychodynamic and interpersonal approaches.
Eleonora is bilingual and provides therapy in both English and Spanish.
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