About Us

Clinical Psychologist
Educational & Developmental Psychologist

Ken works from –
Penrith on Tuesday & Wednesday
Blaxland on Monday & Thursday

Ken has fifteen years’ experience working with children, adults, families and couples, across Government and Private settings, having provided therapy, assessment and educational services.

Ken incorporates Attachment and Schematic approaches, and works proficiently with presentations of Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Behaviour Management, and workplace conflict among others.

Registered Psychologist

Renee works from –
Penrith on Monday & Thursday
Blaxland on Tuesday & Friday

Renee has over fifteen years’ experience in private practice, these days working primarily in the area of trauma and attachment in adolescent and adult clients. In particular, Renee sees an increasing number of emergency service personnel.

Focusing her therapeutic practice and professional development on more psychoanalytic, attachment-based approaches, Renee utilises IFS, EMDR, Schema Therapy and mindfulness as the foundations of her therapeutic approach.

Adult Psychiatrist

Dr George works with Riverlands in Blaxland on Wednesdays and Penrith on Fridays

Adult Psychiatry – Anxiety, Depression, Bi-Polar, Women’s Perinatal, Eating Disorders, Workcover, PTSD.

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Not taking new patients

Dr Tam works from Blaxland every second Tuesday

Dr. Philip Tam is a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist with more than 15 years’ experience in both the public and private sector.

Clinical Psychologist

Greg works from Blaxland on Thursdays & Fridays

Greg Pankhurst is a Clinical and Counselling Psychologist with over 20 years’ experience. Greg is passionate about helping people develop capability, wisdom and resilience for everyday life. Greg assists clients to get to know their own patterns of living, find their direction, and move toward their goals more consciously.

Clinical Psychologist

Karen works from –

Penrith on Mondays

Blaxland on Thursdays

Karen has over 30 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families. She works in a collaborative way to help people improve the quality of their relationship and life satisfaction.

Registered Psychologist

Russell works from –

Penrith on Tuesdays (fortnightly) & Wednesdays

Blaxland on Thursdays & Fridays

Russell is a Registered Psychologist with extensive experience providing support to individuals, couples and families in the Penrith & Blue Mountains area since 2002. Using his experience and evidence based strategies, Russell helps people take positive steps to achieve their goals in healthy ways.

Registered Psychologist

Kylie works from – 

Penrith on Tuesdays, Wednesdays (AM) and Fridays

Kylie Maddox Pidgeon works with adolescents, adults, couples and families to facilitate resilience and positive changes in every arena of life.

Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Lorrie works from –

Penrith on Mondays

Lorrie is a Mental Health Occupational Therapist with 15 years’ experience.  She has worked therapeutically with clients, teams and organisations across NSW health and the non-government organization sector.

Lorrie is the developer of the ‘Key Resilience’ Program which has recently won an award within the childcare sector for supporting mental health and wellbeing in children.

Registered Psychologist

Arshia works from –

Penrith on Mondays, Fridays & Saturdays

Blaxland on Thursdays

Arshia has extensive experience working alongside individuals with complex needs and their families. Arshia has worked with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and different age groups, from adolescents through to geriatrics. Using a person-centered approach he has worked with clients who have presented with a variety of genetic, neurodevelopment, neurodegenerative, psychiatric and behavioural challenges.

Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar

Registered Psychologist

Lynley works from – 

Penrith on Tuesdays

Lynley has 15 years’ experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in the government sector, school counselling and in private practice and is passionate about supporting people to strive toward their best life.

Registered Psychologist

Deb works from –

Blaxland on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays

Debbie is a Registered Psychologist, having worked as a School Counsellor for the past decade, including a Counsellor Exchange experience in Vancouver, Canada. With a genuine interest in people’s stories, Debbie is conscious of how life experiences have shaped unique individuals and enjoys working alongside the client throughout their therapeutic journey.

Clinical Psychologist

Flora works from –

Penrith on Saturdays 

Blaxland on Mondays and Tuesdays (PM)

Flora is an experienced and highly qualified clinical psychologist who is passionate about helping her clients find meaning amongst suffering, direction in life, and discovering their irreplaceable intrinsic value. 

She completed her Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology & Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Queensland, and has also studied in NZ and the USA. Flora offers psychological assessment and treatment for adults.

Registered Psychologist

Wesley works from – 

Penrith on Wednesdays

Blaxland on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

Wesley is a warm and approachable psychologist who is passionate about creating a safe, caring, and empathetic environment for his clients. He firmly believes that his clients often possess many of the resources they need for therapy.

Registered Psychologist

Brigitte works from – 

Penrith on Tuesdays (fortnightly), Wednesdays & Thursdays 

Brigitte is a dedicated General Psychologist who specializes in positive psychology and coaching, blending alternative and traditional therapeutic modalities. Drawing from her personal journey of growth and development, Brigitte offers clients a transformative opportunity for healing and self-improvement.

Registered Psychologist

Reuben works from – 

Penrith on Fridays & Saturdays

Blaxland on Tuesdays & Wednesdays (AM)

Reuben is a Registered Psychologist who fosters a warm therapeutic environment where clients feel safe and accepted. He applies a trauma informed, integrative approach to therapy, making him suitable for a diverse array of clients and needs.

Registered Psychologist

Jelena works from – 

Penrith on Thursdays

Blaxland on Tuesdays

Jelena is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working across government, educational settings, and private practice. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals of all ages and backgrounds, addressing a broad range of complex mental health concerns. Central to Jelena’s approach is the importance she places on building meaningful and trusting connections with her clients.

Registered Psychologist

Fred works from – 

Blaxland on Mondays & Tuesdays

Fred is a Registered Psychologist who has worked with diverse populations, addressing a range of mental health concerns with a client-centered and strengths-based approach. His goal is to create a safe and supportive environment where individuals feel heard, understood, and empowered to achieve meaningful change.

Provisional Psychologist

Matt works from – 

Blaxland on Fridays (fortnightly)

Matt is a Provisional Psychologist who has a decade of experience working with a variety of client groups including family therapy, child protection, and unemployment. Matt enjoys helping people who want to overcome their challenges and achieve their higher potential.

Administrative Assistant

Rachelle is a first point of contact at Riverlands Therapy Services. She occupies the role of front of house receptionist welcoming new and existing clients, taking telephone calls, booking appointments with your selected therapist, or is more than happy to find the most suitable person to assist you from our team. 

Rachelle works with Riverlands on Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays.

Administrative Assistant

Natalie is a first point of contact at Riverlands Therapy Services, with over 10 years’ experience as a medical secretary working within various medical specialist practices. She provides a high standard of care to clients, referring practitioners and our team at Riverlands Therapy. Natalie looks forward to welcoming you for your appointment. 

Natalie works with Riverlands on Mondays and Tuesdays

Administrative Assistant

Tanisha is a first point of contact at Riverlands Therapy Services. She occupies the role of front of house receptionist welcoming new and existing clients, taking telephone calls, booking appointments with your selected therapist, or is more than happy to find the most suitable person to assist you from our team. 

Administrative Assistant

Jess is a first point of contact at Riverlands Therapy Services, with experience in previous administrative roles. She provides a high standard of care to clients, referring practitioners and our team at Riverlands Therapy. Jess looks forward to welcoming you for your appointment. 

Jess works with Riverlands on on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

Therapy Dog

Rosie is our resident Riverlands therapy dog, and the cutest and most popular member of our team! She is surprisingly calm and always friendly, great at helping people feel better, especially if they are sad.

Rosie assists Psychologist Renee from Penrith on Mondays and Thursdays, and Blaxland on Tuesdays & Fridays. She often accompanies Psychologist Ken on Wednesdays in Penrith.