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.

Daniel Holt

Clinical Psychologist

Schema Therapy • EMDR • ADHD Assessments

Barbara Schnake


Registered Psychologist

CBT • EMDR • Relational Therapy

Belen Estrada

Registered Psychologist

CBT • ACT • Trauma

Andrew Speers

Clinical Psychologist

LGBTIQA+ • Cognitive/Education Assessments

Registered Psychologist

Katie Kirkpatrick

CBT • DBT • ADHD Assessments

  • Daniel has worked across Child Protection services, headspace, and private practice throughout Greater Sydney, supporting adolescents (12+) and adults with a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological difficulties. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and is committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate care tailored to each individual's needs.

  • Daniel primarily works from a Schema Therapy framework, helping clients understand the longstanding emotional patterns and coping styles that may be influencing their current difficulties. He also uses Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help process distressing or traumatic experiences where appropriate. Alongside these approaches, Daniel integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring treatment to each client's goals, strengths, and individual circumstances.

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Depression

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Personality Disorders

    • Self-Esteem & Body Image

    • Self-Harming Behaviours

    • Behavioural Difficulties

    • ADHD Assessments

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.

Clinical Psychologist

Daniel Holt

Schema Therapy • EMDR • ADHD Assessments

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 has experience providing psychological care across private practice, community, and organisational settings in both Australia and Chile. She has worked with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties, giving her a flexible and culturally informed approach to therapy. Barbara is committed to providing evidence-based care that is tailored to each person's individual goals and circumstances.

  • Barbara draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Systemic/Relational Therapy. Where appropriate, she also integrates principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring treatment to each client's unique needs and helping them build practical skills while working towards lasting change.

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Depressive Disorders

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Stress & Burnout

    • Parenting Support

    • Grief & Loss

    • Identity & Life Transitions

    • Relationship & Interpersonal Difficulties

    • Emotional Wellbeing

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.

Barbara Schnake

Registered Psychologist

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

  • Originally registered as a Clinical Psychologist in Argentina, Belen has over 15 years of experience working across inpatient mental health units, general hospitals, schools, and private practice. She has supported adolescents, adults, and families with a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties and brings a culturally sensitive and trauma-informed perspective to her work. Belen holds a Master of Science in Child Development from University College London, is a Graduate Member of the British Psychological Society, and is the Australian representative of the International Attachment Network (UK).

  • Belen works from an integrative, evidence-based framework tailored to each individual's needs. Her therapeutic approach draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-based therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal-informed approaches, while remaining responsive to each client's goals, strengths, and life experiences.

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Trauma & PTSD

    • Complex Trauma

    • Social Anxiety

    • Mood Disorders

    • Life Transitions

    • Migration & Cultural Adjustment

    • Migration Grief

    • Domestic & Family Violence

    • Stress & Emotional Wellbeing

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.

Registered Psychologist

Belen Estrada

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 is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with many years of practice supporting adolescents and adults across a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties. He has extensive experience conducting comprehensive cognitive, educational, and emotional assessments and has a particular interest in ADHD and Specific Learning Disorder assessments. Andrew also provides an affirming and inclusive therapeutic environment for LGBTIQA+ clients.

  • Andrew works from an evidence-based and collaborative framework, drawing primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). His approach is tailored to each client's goals, helping them develop practical strategies to manage life's challenges, build resilience, and improve emotional wellbeing.

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Depression

    • Stress & Burnout

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Self-Esteem & Confidence

    • LGBTIQA+ Mental Health

    • ADHD Assessments

    • Cognitive Assessments

    • Educational Assessments

    • Specific Learning Disorder 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.

Andrew Speers

Clinical Psychologist

LGBTIQA+ • Cognitive/Learning Assessments

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 has experience working across NSW Health, Corrective Services, and not-for-profit organisations, supporting adults with a broad range of emotional and psychological difficulties. These diverse settings have strengthened her ability to adapt her approach to each individual's unique needs while providing evidence-based care in a supportive and collaborative environment. In addition to therapy, Katie conducts comprehensive ADHD assessments, using a thorough, evidence-based approach to help individuals better understand their attentional and executive functioning difficulties.

  • Katie draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT). She tailors treatment to each client's goals, helping them develop practical coping strategies, strengthen resilience, and build the confidence to create meaningful and lasting change.

    • Anxiety Disorders

    • Depression

    • Stress & Burnout

    • Life Transitions

    • Emotion Regulation

    • Self-Esteem & Confidence

    • Substance Use Difficulties

    • Relationship Difficulties

    • ADHD Assessments

    • Personal Growth & Wellbeing

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 ✔

Not sure which psychologist is right for you?

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