“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.”
Our Team
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. He believes that effective therapy begins with listening carefully, understanding each person's unique experiences and working collaboratively to develop practical, evidence-based strategies that support meaningful and lasting change.
PsychologistThroughout his career, Simon 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.
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 a genuine therapeutic partnership.
Christine Craig
PsychologistDrawing on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy, Christine supports clients experiencing a wide range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including grief and loss. She combines psychological knowledge with practical strategies, psychoeducation and tailored between-session tasks to help clients develop greater insight and create meaningful, lasting change.
Clients value Christine's warm, compassionate and down-to-earth approach. She strives to create a supportive environment where people feel comfortable exploring life's challenges, building on their strengths and developing the confidence and skills to move forward in a way that is both realistic and personally meaningful.
She aims to help clients develop a greater understanding of themselves, build practical skills for managing challenges, and move towards a life that feels meaningful and consistent with their values.
Marie takes an evidence-based and individualised approach to therapy, adapting treatment to each client's circumstances, goals and preferences.
Throughout her career, Marie has worked across public hospital, private practice and corporate settings. These varied experiences have given her an appreciation of the many factors that can influence psychological wellbeing and the importance of understanding each person within the context of their individual circumstances.
Marie is also endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia to provide supervision and training to postgraduate psychology students.
Marie draws on evidence-based therapies including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Marie is a Clinical Psychologist who believes that effective therapy begins with creating a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where people feel heard and understood. She takes the time to develop a strong therapeutic relationship and works collaboratively with each person to understand what matters most to them and what they would like to change.
Marie works with adults experiencing a range of psychological and emotional difficulties, including anxiety, depression and emotion regulation difficulties.
Marie Simpson
Clinical PsychologistContact Us
We provide psychological services to adults aged 18 years and over.
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