Meet the Team
Our team of compassionate psychologists and mental health social workers all have individual and complementing areas of focus, specialty training, and therapeutic approaches, to help you move towards a happier, healthier life.
All of our mental health professionals have undergone industry accredited study and training, and use evidence-based approaches so you can trust that you’re in good hands.
Karen Huggett
Clinical Psychologist,
Director and Practice Principal of Direction Psychology
Karen began her career in 1996 and has extensive experience working with adults, children, adolescents, families and couples. She worked predominantly for the Health Department of WA in the areas of adult psychiatry, child and adolescent outpatient clinics (CAMHS), Bentley Adolescent Unit and PMH (Department of Psychological Medicine and Endocrinology), before starting Direction Psychology in 2008.
Karen provides psychological services to clients of all ages experiencing emotional, behavioural and psychological or psychiatric disorders. She has a particular interest in working with children and teenagers, providing early intervention and prevention programs. Karen has also completed ADOS-2 and ADI-r training for the assessment and diagnosis of autism. Karen has also completed a post graduate course at University of Western Australia in the assessment and diagnosis of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). Karen plays an integral part of the assessment team who deliver assessments in Attention-Deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) autism (ASD) and intellectual disability (ID).
Karen is an ambassador for mental health and actively promotes mental health awareness, undertakes community outreach programs, provides support to government and private allied health practices, and collaborates with like-minded organisations to address the ever increasing needs within our community.
Karen’s clinical qualifications, practice experience and post graduate professional development serves her well as the head of clinical governance across the business.
Annastasya Watts
Tasya is an energetic and compassionate practitioner, who provides psychological therapy to clients aged 6 to 20 years of age. She also provides parenting support to the parents of the
Annie Elson
Annie is a valuable member of the client services team, operating out of the Joondalup clinic. Annie supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks, focusing on the
Bill Bolser
Bill is a registered psychologist with over 12 years’ experience providing psychological services to adults of all ages from diverse cultures and backgrounds. With a specialisation in Aged Care, Bill
Carelyn De Kock
Carelyn is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist, bringing international experience in her skillset. Carelyn has worked in South Africa and the middle east prior to migrating to Australia. Carelyn specialises in
Chloe Cheah
Chloe is a provisional psychologist who works with people of all ages and has experience in general practice and aged care. Chloe is available to work with children and adults
Chloe Forbes
Chloe is a valuable member of the client services team, operating out of the Cockburn clinic. Chloe supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks, focusing on the
Danelle Priddy
Danelle is a caring and compassionate Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults with issues like anxiety, depression, stress, emotional difficulties, family dysfunction, bullying, and more.
Danelle has
Dr James Howard
James caring nature helps him to build a trustful rapport with his clients, enabling him to equip them with strategies they need to work through the challenges life brings.
Emily Spink
Emily has a passion for empowering her clients to thrive. She provides a positive, respectful and compassionate environment, to help clients with a range of presentations, diagnoses and disabilities. Emily
Emma Huggett
Emma is an aspiring Psychology student currently operating in the client service team in Perth North and Perth South. Emma supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks,
Emma Pereira
Emma leads the clients service team across both Joondalup and Cockburn clinics. Emma has extensive knowledge of the client journey in both private practice, aged care and assessments. Emma’s bright
Hiba Al-Shemery
Hiba is a compassionate psychologist, who provides psychological therapy to all ages. She is currently completing her Clinical Psychology pathway and has experience of delivering services in Private Practice and
Ian McCabe
Ian comes with a wealth of experience of managing large portfolios in Local Government, Commissioning services and consulting. A strategic thinker, working alongside the Director and clinical team to develop
Jason Boswell
Jason is an aspiring Psychology student currently operating in the client service team in Perth North and Perth South. Jason supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks,
Kelsey Meharg
Kelsey is a provisional psychologist who works with people of all ages and has experience in general practice and aged care. Kelsey is available to work with children and adults
Kurtis Sullivan
Kurtis is a provisional psychologist who works with people of all ages and has experience in general practice, schools and aged care. Kurtis is available to work with children and
Mandy Dunkley
Mandy is a valuable member of the client services team, operating out of the Joondalup clinic. Mandy supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks, focusing on the
Michelle Pierre
Michelle is a compassionate psychologist, who provides psychological therapy to all ages. She is currently completing her Clinical Psychology pathway and has experience of delivering services in Private Practice, residential
Natalie Spencer
Natalie is a provisional psychologist who works with people of all ages and has experience in general practice and aged care. Natalie is available to work with children and adults
Natasha Kotovski
Natasha is a warm, and compassionate practitioner, skilled in a range of evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy,
Prue Cotter
Prue is a compassionate Clinical Psychologist, specialises in mood and behavioural issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, esteem, trauma, supporting new parents and more, using evidence-based therapeutic techniques such as
Roger Harris
Roger is a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and adults with a history of anxiety (social, separation and generalised), depression, stress, emotional difficulties, family dysfunction, bullying, low self-esteem,
Shinae Trolove
Shinae is an aspiring Psychology student currently operating in the client service team in Perth North and Perth South. Shinae supports clients and staff with a range of administration tasks,
Zeinia Broughton
Zeinia is a registered psychologist operating out of the Joondalup clinic. Zeinia has experience of working in schools, aged care and general practice. Zeinia offers a person-centred and collaborative approach,