Meet Our Team

Experienced psychologists who genuinely care.

Every person is different, which is why we take care to match you with the psychologist whose experience and approach best suits your needs. Meet our team and learn more about the clinicians you'll be working with.

Schema Therapy • EMDR • ADHD Assessments

Daniel Holt

Clinical Psychologist

Barbara Schnake


Registered Psychologist

CBT • EMDR • Relational Therapy

Belen Estrada

Registered Psychologist

CBT • ACT • Trauma

Andrew Speers

LGBTIQA+ • Cognitive/Education Assessments

Clinical Psychologist

Katie Kirkpatrick

Registered Psychologist

CBT • DBT • ADHD Assessments

Tayla Botha

Registered Psychologist

CBT • ACT • Mindfulness • Trauma-Informed

Daniel Holt

Schema Therapy • EMDR • ADHD Assessments

Clinical Psychologist

Daniel is a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys helping adolescents and adults better understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful, lasting change. He believes therapy is most effective when people feel genuinely understood and supported, and places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Together, Daniel works with clients to understand the experiences and patterns that may be contributing to their current difficulties while developing practical strategies to move forward.

Booking Information

Ages: 12 years and older

Consultation: 50 minutes – $280

Medicare Rebate: $149.05

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Monday to Friday.

In-person & Telehealth


Barbara is a Registered Psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents (12+) and adults, providing a warm, collaborative, and compassionate space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. She believes that meaningful change begins with a strong therapeutic relationship and works alongside clients to better understand their experiences while developing practical strategies to improve wellbeing and navigate life's challenges.

Registered Psychologist

Barbara Schnake

CBT • EMDR • Relational Therapy

Booking Information

Ages: 18 years and older

Consultation: 50 minutes – $240

Medicare Rebate: $101.55

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Monday, Tuesday Wednesday & Friday’s

In-person & Telehealth

Languages: English & Spanish


Belen is a warm, compassionate, and person-centred Registered Psychologist who enjoys working with adolescents (12+) and adults from diverse cultural backgrounds. She provides a safe, collaborative space where clients can explore life's challenges, strengthen resilience, and develop meaningful and lasting change. Belen has a particular interest in supporting people navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and the emotional impact of migration and cultural adjustment.

Belen Estrada

Registered Psychologist

CBT • ACT • Trauma

Booking Information

Ages: 12 years and older

Consultation: 50 minutes – $240

Medicare Rebate: $101.55

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Thursday mornings, Friday & Saturday

In-person & Telehealth

Languages: English & Spanish


Andrew Speers

Clinical Psychologist

LGBTIQA+ • Cognitive/Learning Assessments

Andrew is a Clinical Psychologist who takes a warm, empathetic, and collaborative approach to therapy. He works alongside adolescents and adults to help them overcome emotional difficulties, build confidence, and achieve meaningful, lasting change. Andrew is passionate about providing practical, evidence-based support that helps clients not only manage immediate challenges but also develop the skills and resilience to thrive.

Booking Information

Ages: Adolescents & Adults

Consultation: 50 minutes – $280

Medicare Rebate: $149.05

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Telehealth Only


Katie is a Registered Psychologist who provides a warm, compassionate, and person-centred approach to therapy. She believes that developing a strong therapeutic relationship creates the foundation for meaningful change and works collaboratively with clients to understand their experiences, build on their strengths, and develop practical strategies to improve wellbeing and navigate life's challenges. Katie also conducts comprehensive ADHD assessments for adolescents and adults.

Katie Kirkpatrick

Registered Psychologist

CBT • DBT • ADHD Assessments

Booking Information

Ages: 12 years and older

Consultation: 50 minutes – $240

Medicare Rebate: $101.55

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Saturday’s.

In-person & Telehealth


Tayla is a warm, curious and down-to-earth psychologist who believes that understanding ourselves is often the first step towards meaningful change. She enjoy’s helping people make sense of their thoughts, emotions, relationships and the patterns they find themselves in, while creating a space where they can slow down, feel understood and work out what matters to them. Tayla works with children, teenagers and adults across a range of concerns, with particular interests in neurodivergence, women’s mental health, relationships and life transitions. Tayla welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including members of the LGBTQI+ community. She also values the connection between our wellbeing, our bodies and the natural world, and takes a climate-aware approach where it feels meaningful and relevant to the client.

Tayla Botha

Registered Psychologist

CBT • ACT • Mindfulness • Trauma-Informed


Booking Information

Ages: 12 years and older

Consultation: 50 minutes – $240

Medicare Rebate: $101.55

*Fee reductions may be available in exceptional circumstances. Please enquire via the Book Now page or by contacting Northern Beaches Psychology & Assessment.

Appointment Days: Thursday’s and Friday’s.

In-person & Telehealth

Not sure which psychologist is right for you?

Our team is happy to discuss your needs and help match you with the psychologist who best suits your goals, preferences, and presenting concerns.