Penny Marshall
Clinical Psychologist Newcastle
BASc, PGDipPsych, GDipPsychotherapy, MPsych (Clin), MAPS
Penny is a clinical psychologist with a warm, caring and authentic style and she enjoys working collaboratively with her clients and those who support them. She is especially passionate about working with women and their families in the perinatal period, because of the great impact support can have during this important time.
Penny also works with adults facing challenges and emotional difficulties related to other aspects of life. She has extensive experience working with a wide range of emotional issues as well as serious mental health conditions. She is experienced in working with: postnatal depression and anxiety, grief and loss, fertility issues, relationship problems, attachment and bonding issues, stress, depression, anxiety, panic, obsessive compulsive disorder, low self-esteem, body image concerns and disordered eating, return to work issues, career concerns and general adjustment issues across the lifespan. Penny has a particular interest in supporting people in the workplace, including those experiencing workplace stress and burn out.
Penny has extensive experience as a clinical psychologist across a number of settings including: private practice, hospitals, not for profits and the university sector. She has experience in providing individual supervision and group work. Penny’s interest in perinatal work was sparked when she completed some of her training at the Parent Infant Research Institute (Austin Hospital, Melbourne). She went on to work as a Clinical Psychologist at the Gidget Foundation (Sydney) as well as working in perinatal psychology in private practice in Sydney for a number of years. Penny was previously employed at Hunter Primary Care, where she worked with women in the perinatal period, as well as adults, adolescents and children presenting with a wide range of different issues.
Penny has completed a Masters degree in Clinical Psychology as well as postgraduate training in Psychotherapy. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and is registered (with clinical endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia. Penny is a Board Approved Supervisor of Psychology Registrars, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Marie-Claire Sauvage
Clinical Psychologist Newcastle
BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin), MAPS
Marie-Claire is a clinical psychologist who has been working in the Newcastle region since 2010. She has extensive experience working with parents, children and young people with mild to severe mental health concerns, in both the private and public sectors. She is experienced working with: depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, adjustment disorders, attachment disorders, pre-conception issues, antenatal support for young parents, and grief and loss.
Marie-Claire brings a genuine warmth and compassion to her therapy, working from a trauma-informed attachment focussed lens. She is passionate about supporting families across the perinatal period, including individuals and their wider support systems. Marie-Claire is experienced in using a range of therapeutic approaches including: cognitive-behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness and self-compassion.
Marie-Claire has extensive experience in the Northern Territory injury management industry. She is highly skilled in assisting clients retrain and return to work following significant emotional difficulties and physical injuries. In this capacity, Marie-Claire worked with an incredibly diverse client group, supporting them through the challenges and significant changes that occur following a major life event.
Marie-Claire has completed a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours and a Master of Clinical Psychology, and she is registered (with clinical endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has also completed additional training in the U.S. with a specific focus on mindfulness and self-compassion approaches.
Lauren Ell
Clinical Psychologist Newcastle
BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Lauren is a clinical psychologist who has a warm and flexible approach, in which she works collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals. She has been working in the Newcastle region supporting those with emotional difficulties and mental health concerns since 2013.
Kaitlyn Miller
MPsych (clinical), BPsych, MAPS, FCCLP
Kaitlyn is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about empowering people to develop resilience and to live with vitality. She has a warm, non-judgemental therapeutic style and works in partnership with her clients and their support-people to bring about positive change.
Kaitlyn has been working as a psychologist in various capacities since 2011. She has experience in the public, private and NGO sectors. She has knowledge working across the lifespan, treating a variety of issues including, depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, drug and alcohol issues, attachment difficulties, and grief and loss.
Kaitlyn particularly enjoys working with people in the perinatal period, having supported women and families with the many challenges of this life stage. Kaitlyn has also provided specialist trauma education to midwives and early childhood nurses in her previous role at a major Sydney hospital.
Kaitlyn utilises a range of evidence-based treatments, including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing and solution focused therapy. Her treatment approach is trauma-sensitive, practical and tailored to each individual.
Kaitlyn has completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology, with distinction, and a Bachelor of Psychology. She is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society, a Fellow of the Clinical College of Psychologists and is registered (with clinical endorsement) with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Susanna Rossi-Leach
Client and administrative support
Susanna is our wonderful client and administration support assistant. She is one of the first people you will reach at Forest for the Trees Perinatal Psychology, and she will assist you with the process of starting sessions with one of our Clinical Psychologists.
Susanna is a highly experienced administrative assistant, having previously worked in administration for over ten years. Susanna manages client appointments and queries in a friendly and approachable manner, and we also couldn’t do without her around the office making sure we’re organised and things run smoothly.