Angela McCleary

BSocSci (Psych), GradDipPsych (Adv), PsyBA General, MAPS, MAAPi

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Angela is the Principal Psychologist at Therapy Toolbox with extensive experience across acute mental health, child and adolescent psychology, out-of-home care, private practice, psychological assessment and the NDIS.

She works with children, adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, behavioural, developmental and mental health concerns. Her broad experience allows her to understand complex and overlapping presentations and develop practical, individualised treatment plans.

Angela is trained in evidence-based therapies including CBT, DBT, ACT, Family-Based Treatment, Trauma-Focused CBT, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, EMDR and ERP.

She is also highly experienced in psychometric assessment, diagnostic clarification, differential diagnosis, second opinions and psychological reporting.

Angela combines strong clinical knowledge with a warm, practical and collaborative approach, tailoring therapy and assessment to each person’s needs and goals.

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John Cantwell

BA(Psych), PostGradDipPsych, MClinCouns

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John is a registered psychologist with more than 25 years' experience supporting children, adolescents and adults. He helps people experiencing anxiety, depression, the effects of trauma, anger and emotional or behavioural difficulties, and has extensive experience supporting people with intellectual disabilities. Whether you are seeking help for yourself or are concerned about your child, John brings a depth of experience in understanding complex difficulties and helping people find practical ways forward.

 

John's work is grounded in trauma-informed care, recognising how a person's experiences, relationships and circumstances can shape their wellbeing. He works collaboratively with clients and, where appropriate, their families and carers, to develop understanding and strategies tailored to their needs. His background includes senior positions at the Royal Children's Hospital, Monash Health and the Australian Childhood Foundation. Beyond his clinical work, John has volunteered with Psychs on Bikes, travelling to rural and remote communities across Australia to provide mental health support. He brings this commitment to accessible, individualised care to his work at Therapy Toolbox Psychology.

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Brooke Seccull 

BSocCommStud, MSW (Prof. Qual.)

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Brooke is a qualified and experienced Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social and Community Studies and a Master of Social Work. She has worked across government and community services, with extensive experience in mental health, therapeutic family work, domestic and family violence, and child protection.

Brooke supports individuals and families through assessment, treatment planning, psychoeducation and evidence-based therapy. She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Resource Therapy, Interplay Family Therapy and Family-Based Treatment for Eating Disorders.

Brooke brings a compassionate, practical and trauma-informed approach to her work. She focuses on creating a safe and respectful therapeutic relationship while helping clients understand their experiences, build effective coping strategies and work towards meaningful change.

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Todd Scott 

RPN(Div3), RN(Div1), DipHE(MHN), CPL(A)

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Todd is an experienced psychotherapist, counsellor and registered psychiatric nurse with approximately 25 years of clinical experience across acute mental health services and a wide range of psychiatric nursing roles.

His extensive frontline experience has given him a deep understanding of both common psychological difficulties and complex mental health presentations. Todd supports clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation, relationship difficulties, major life changes and other challenges affecting their health and wellbeing.

He draws upon evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. His approach is practical, direct and compassionate, combining strong clinical knowledge with an understanding of each client as an individual.

Todd is also a commercial airline pilot and former flight instructor. This unusual combination of aviation and mental health expertise enables him to play a central role in Therapy Toolbox’s highly individualised fear of flying program.

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​​​​​​Nikki

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Nikki is Therapy Toolbox’s experienced Administration Officer and is often the first friendly point of contact for our clients and families.

With more than 20 years of experience in administration, medical reception and client support, Nikki has worked across general practice, specialist cardiology and paediatric clinic settings. Her extensive healthcare experience enables her to assist clients professionally, sensitively and efficiently throughout the referral and appointment process.

Warm, approachable and highly organised, Nikki helps ensure that every client feels welcomed, informed and supported from their first contact with Therapy Toolbox.

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