Our Team
Psychologists
Geneva Van Es (Geneva is unavailable for new clients)
DipTeach,BA(Psych),GradDipEdPsych,MPsych(Couns),MAPS
Geneva is the director and principal psychologist at Vita Psychology and has over twenty years experience working in the profession. After working as a primary teacher for five years, Geneva registered as a psychologist and became a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She worked as a guidance officer/school psychologist for several years prior to establishing Vita Psychology, when a passion developed to serve the psychological needs of the community in Berwick and surrounding areas.
Geneva has had experience in assessments and counselling with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In addition she has conducted seminars, workshops and consulting services to educational institutions, community organizations and government agencies. She has lectured in developmental psychology at tertiary level and provided supervision for psychologists and counsellors. Geneva has a broad range of experience in areas such as mood disorders, trauma, grief, stress management, parenting, crisis intervention, childhood conditions, behaviour management and gifted identification.
Some of the interventions Geneva uses are; cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR (eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing), solution focused therapy, EFT (emotional freedom technique). She has particular interests in positive psychology with a focus upon strengths-based counselling to build resilience and confidence in her clients.
DipTeach,BA(Psych),GradDipEdPsych,MPsych(Couns),MAPS
Geneva is the director and principal psychologist at Vita Psychology and has over twenty years experience working in the profession. After working as a primary teacher for five years, Geneva registered as a psychologist and became a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She worked as a guidance officer/school psychologist for several years prior to establishing Vita Psychology, when a passion developed to serve the psychological needs of the community in Berwick and surrounding areas.
Geneva has had experience in assessments and counselling with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. In addition she has conducted seminars, workshops and consulting services to educational institutions, community organizations and government agencies. She has lectured in developmental psychology at tertiary level and provided supervision for psychologists and counsellors. Geneva has a broad range of experience in areas such as mood disorders, trauma, grief, stress management, parenting, crisis intervention, childhood conditions, behaviour management and gifted identification.
Some of the interventions Geneva uses are; cognitive behavioural therapy, EMDR (eye-movement desensitisation and reprocessing), solution focused therapy, EFT (emotional freedom technique). She has particular interests in positive psychology with a focus upon strengths-based counselling to build resilience and confidence in her clients.
Sophie Simonis
BTeach(Sec)/BHthSc, BAppSc(Hons), MPsych(Couns),AssocMAPS
Sophie is a highly experienced and compassionate psychologist who is deeply committed to supporting individuals through every stage of life. With a rich background in clinical practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide spectrum of psychological presentations. Her work encompasses a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, neurodiversity, behavioural challenges, and complex family dynamics.
In addition to therapeutic work, Sophie offers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and diagnostic assessments for neurodiversities, including ADHD and autism. She brings a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to the assessment process, aiming to provide clarity, validation, and practical pathways forward for individuals and families. Her assessments are not only diagnostic tools but also stepping stones to better understanding and supporting each person’s unique strengths and needs.
Known for her empathetic and grounded approach, Sophie creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She brings a wealth of clinical insight to her sessions and assessments, tailoring her work to the unique needs of each individual.
At the heart of Sophie’s practice is a strong belief in the potential for growth and change. She is passionate about helping people recognise their own worth and guiding them towards meaningful personal development. Her therapeutic style encourages clients not only to address their immediate challenges but also to invest in themselves in a way that promotes long-term wellbeing and improved life outcomes
BTeach(Sec)/BHthSc, BAppSc(Hons), MPsych(Couns),AssocMAPS
Sophie is a highly experienced and compassionate psychologist who is deeply committed to supporting individuals through every stage of life. With a rich background in clinical practice, she works with children, adolescents, and adults across a wide spectrum of psychological presentations. Her work encompasses a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, personality disorders, neurodiversity, behavioural challenges, and complex family dynamics.
In addition to therapeutic work, Sophie offers comprehensive psychoeducational assessments and diagnostic assessments for neurodiversities, including ADHD and autism. She brings a thoughtful and evidence-based approach to the assessment process, aiming to provide clarity, validation, and practical pathways forward for individuals and families. Her assessments are not only diagnostic tools but also stepping stones to better understanding and supporting each person’s unique strengths and needs.
Known for her empathetic and grounded approach, Sophie creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered. She brings a wealth of clinical insight to her sessions and assessments, tailoring her work to the unique needs of each individual.
At the heart of Sophie’s practice is a strong belief in the potential for growth and change. She is passionate about helping people recognise their own worth and guiding them towards meaningful personal development. Her therapeutic style encourages clients not only to address their immediate challenges but also to invest in themselves in a way that promotes long-term wellbeing and improved life outcomes
Toni Lam
BA(SpecEdDisSt), GradDipChPsych, MAPS
Toni has over 18 years experience working in the profession and has as worked with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education and Training as a school psychologist. She has also worked with EAP services and the CFA providing critical incident management, trauma and counselling services.
Toni works with children, adolescents and adults providing assessment and counselling services. Toni’s areas of interest include trauma, critical incident management anxiety, depression, stress management and anger management. She works with individuals and families to provide support and work towards positive outcomes. Toni also has experience presenting and providing professional development training to school staff, in the areas of challenging behaviours critical incident management and trauma.
Toni is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
BA(SpecEdDisSt), GradDipChPsych, MAPS
Toni has over 18 years experience working in the profession and has as worked with the Department of Human Services and the Department of Education and Training as a school psychologist. She has also worked with EAP services and the CFA providing critical incident management, trauma and counselling services.
Toni works with children, adolescents and adults providing assessment and counselling services. Toni’s areas of interest include trauma, critical incident management anxiety, depression, stress management and anger management. She works with individuals and families to provide support and work towards positive outcomes. Toni also has experience presenting and providing professional development training to school staff, in the areas of challenging behaviours critical incident management and trauma.
Toni is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Rosemary de Castella
BEng (Hons), GradDipPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Couns), MAPS
Rosemary is an Endorsed Counselling Psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists (APS FCCOUNP). She has interests and experience in a broad range of areas, including depression and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, relations counselling, life transitions, self- esteem, workplace stress, adjustment issues, abuse and trauma-related conditions. She has worked in elderly care settings and has extensive experience in crisis counselling, suicide prevention and bereavement counselling.She has a particular interest in supporting parents dealing with perinatal loss/miscarriage, perinatal mental health, and has completed training in perinatal loss with the Centre for Perinatal Psychology.
Rosemary aims to respond to the individual needs of each client, drawing from a range of modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) schema therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, attachment-based therapies and applied interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB). Her previous experience in engineering assists her in connecting with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based framework and incorporates existential and positive psychology approaches to promote healing and personal growth across the life span.
BEng (Hons), GradDipPsych, PostGradDipPsych, MPsych (Couns), MAPS
Rosemary is an Endorsed Counselling Psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and Fellow of the APS College of Counselling Psychologists (APS FCCOUNP). She has interests and experience in a broad range of areas, including depression and anxiety disorders, grief and loss, relations counselling, life transitions, self- esteem, workplace stress, adjustment issues, abuse and trauma-related conditions. She has worked in elderly care settings and has extensive experience in crisis counselling, suicide prevention and bereavement counselling.She has a particular interest in supporting parents dealing with perinatal loss/miscarriage, perinatal mental health, and has completed training in perinatal loss with the Centre for Perinatal Psychology.
Rosemary aims to respond to the individual needs of each client, drawing from a range of modalities, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) schema therapy, emotion-focused therapy (EFT), mindfulness, attachment-based therapies and applied interpersonal neurobiology (IPNB). Her previous experience in engineering assists her in connecting with clients from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. She works from a person-centred, strengths-based framework and incorporates existential and positive psychology approaches to promote healing and personal growth across the life span.
Peita Bouziotis
BSc, PGDip Psychology, MPsych (Child&Family)
Peita is an accomplished Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has spent many years working in various primary schools and also in private practice settings. Peita has extensive experience in providing psychological assessments for children and adolescents, as well as counselling support.
She has a strong background in conducting psychoeducational assessments and diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders (impairments in reading; written expression; mathematics), Cognitive and Intellectual presentations, including Intellectual Disability and Giftedness, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
She enjoys working with primary school aged children, adolescents and their families with a range of client challenges. Some of the challenges include anxiety, depression, anger, bullying, phobias, adjustment difficulties, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
During counselling sessions, Peita will draw on evidence based techniques most suited to the child. The therapeutic techniques Peita practices in are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and play-based learning. She works collaboratively with parents to achieve best outcomes for the child and the family.
BSc, PGDip Psychology, MPsych (Child&Family)
Peita is an accomplished Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has spent many years working in various primary schools and also in private practice settings. Peita has extensive experience in providing psychological assessments for children and adolescents, as well as counselling support.
She has a strong background in conducting psychoeducational assessments and diagnosis of Specific Learning Disorders (impairments in reading; written expression; mathematics), Cognitive and Intellectual presentations, including Intellectual Disability and Giftedness, as well as neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).
She enjoys working with primary school aged children, adolescents and their families with a range of client challenges. Some of the challenges include anxiety, depression, anger, bullying, phobias, adjustment difficulties, ADD/ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
During counselling sessions, Peita will draw on evidence based techniques most suited to the child. The therapeutic techniques Peita practices in are: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and play-based learning. She works collaboratively with parents to achieve best outcomes for the child and the family.
Administration Manager
Denise Delphine
Denise has been a valued member of our team for over 10 years. As our Administration and Reception Manager, she is often the first point of contact for both clients and staff, consistently providing a warm, welcoming, and fully confidential experience.
With her extensive knowledge of all aspects of the clinic ,strong organisational skills and attention to detail, she keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Denise is our go-to person for any questions about our services or processes. She is always approachable and happy to assist with enquiries or to help schedule appointments with our psychologists.
Denise is deeply dedicated to her role, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinic with care and professionalism. Her ongoing support is greatly appreciated by both clients and colleagues, and her commitment ensures the clinic runs smoothly at all times.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about our services, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve your experience.
Denise has been a valued member of our team for over 10 years. As our Administration and Reception Manager, she is often the first point of contact for both clients and staff, consistently providing a warm, welcoming, and fully confidential experience.
With her extensive knowledge of all aspects of the clinic ,strong organisational skills and attention to detail, she keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Denise is our go-to person for any questions about our services or processes. She is always approachable and happy to assist with enquiries or to help schedule appointments with our psychologists.
Denise is deeply dedicated to her role, overseeing the day-to-day operations of the clinic with care and professionalism. Her ongoing support is greatly appreciated by both clients and colleagues, and her commitment ensures the clinic runs smoothly at all times.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about our services, or to provide feedback on how we can continue to improve your experience.
Administration/Reception Staff
Michelle Neil
As a key member of our front-of-house team, Michelle plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients and visitors. With a warm and approachable manner, she ensures that every interaction is professional, respectful, and confidential.
Michelle handles a wide range of administrative and reception duties, including managing appointments, responding to enquiries, and supporting the daily operations of the clinic.
Passionate about providing excellent client service, Michelle is always happy to assist with questions about our services and processes, and to ensure that every client feels comfortable and well cared for from their very first contact.
As a key member of our front-of-house team, Michelle plays an essential role in creating a welcoming and supportive environment for all clients and visitors. With a warm and approachable manner, she ensures that every interaction is professional, respectful, and confidential.
Michelle handles a wide range of administrative and reception duties, including managing appointments, responding to enquiries, and supporting the daily operations of the clinic.
Passionate about providing excellent client service, Michelle is always happy to assist with questions about our services and processes, and to ensure that every client feels comfortable and well cared for from their very first contact.
Esther Harding
Esther has been a long serving and valued member of our reception team, now working with us a couple of days each week.
With a warm and friendly manner, she helps ensure that every client feels welcome and supported from the moment they walk through the door.
In her role, Esther assists with greeting clients, managing appointments, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the front desk. Esther enjoys being part of a team that’s dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care.
Esther has been a long serving and valued member of our reception team, now working with us a couple of days each week.
With a warm and friendly manner, she helps ensure that every client feels welcome and supported from the moment they walk through the door.
In her role, Esther assists with greeting clients, managing appointments, and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the front desk. Esther enjoys being part of a team that’s dedicated to providing professional and compassionate care.
