Our psychologists

At Dr Lissa Johnson & Associates we are committed to providing an empathic and supportive environment in which people can explore their problems and potentials, and learn how to achieve the changes they desire. Our approach is collaborative and respectful. We view each person as unique, and work to understand each individual's situation, difficulties, and needs. Our aim is to help you to reduce distress and difficulty, and enhance wellbeing, quality of life, and effectiveness. Our psychologists share a dedication to providing effective services, based on current research and thinking in psychology.

Please click on any psychologists name below to learn more about them.

Dr Lissa Johnson, Principal
BA, BBsc (Hons, Psych), MPsych (Clin), PhD (Psych), MAPS

Carolynn Hodges, Associate
BA (Hons, Psych), MPsych (Clin), PGDip (Clin hyp), MAPS, CEAP, ASH

Fiona MacGregor, Associate
Bpsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin), MAPS

Amanda Symboluk, Associate
Bpsych (Hons), MEd (Psych. Counselling), Assoc. MAPS

Myra Deighton, Associate
BA (Psych), PGDip(Psych), MPsych(Clin), MAPS

Dr Joyce Chong, Associate
BSc (Hons, Psych), MPsych(Clin), PhD(Psych), MAPS

Karen Martin, Associate
BEd(Primary), BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Counselling), MAPS

Connie Terzis, Associate
BA (Psych) Hons, MPsych(Clin), MAPS

Charter for Clients of Psychologists
The Australian Psychological Society Charter for Clients of Psychologists states that as a client of a psychologist you have a right to expect that:

  • You will be treated with respect
  • You will receive a clear explanation of the service you will receive
  • Your consent for any service will be sought prior to the service commencing and as it progresses
  • You will receive competent and professional service
  • You will receive a clear statement about fees
  • You will be clear about the outcome that you and the psychologist are working toward
  • You will receive an estimate of the number of sessions required to achieve the outcome
  • You will receive a service free of sexual harassment
  • You will be shown respect for your cultural background and language tradition