Our Team
Dr Nina Cook - Director
Clinical Psychologist (BPsych Hons; DPsych Clin[Child Specialisation])
Nina’s 18-year career began as a psychologist working with young people in public mental health clinics before moving into private practice, where she works with people across the life span. She is skilled in several evidence-based therapies, used interchangeably depending on a person’s needs, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Nina values the opportunity to hear clients’ stories and reach a shared understanding of what causes their distress. She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship as the foundation for change, providing the secure base from which a person can challenge themselves to think and behave differently. Her interests are broad and varied but her training and clinical experience have prepared her to work particularly well with people whose difficulties have their basis in unresolved childhood issues.
Ms Jordana Edwards - Director
Clinical Psychologist (BPsych Hons; MPsych Forensic)
Jordana’s 17-year career began with a Forensic specialisation, leading her to work in the Mental Health Diversion Courts and Department for Correctional Services. She moved into private practice 12 years ago and has extensive experience working across the life span. She is highly skilled in evidence-based therapies including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and enjoys using those interchangeably depending on an individual's needs. Jordana brings passion and enthusiasm to her therapy sessions and is committed to developing a deep understanding of each person she sees. She values her ability to develop strong therapeutic relationships built on compassion, trust, mutual respect and a dose of humour. She uses the therapeutic relationship as a safe space to gain a deeper understanding of oneself and to support change. Jordana has a particular interest in using a trauma-informed lens to explore the impact of earlier experiences on current wellbeing. She also has a strong interest in neurodiversity affirming practices.
Dr Alexandra Osborn - Director
Clinical Psychologist (BHSc Hons; MPsych Clinical/PhD)
Alexandra’s 15-year career as a psychologist began as a researcher at the University of Adelaide, before moving into clinical work at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). For the past 10 years she has worked in private practice seeing people across the life span who are experiencing a wide range of mental health problems. Alexandra customises treatment to each person’s needs and is highly experienced in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy, and Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She loves to help people develop a greater understanding of themselves and their experiences, and develop new patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. She has a special interest in working with anxiety disorders and trauma.
Dr Kathy Fogarty - Director
Clinical Psychologist (BA Hons; MPsych Clinical/PhD)
Kathy’s 13-year career as a psychologist began in private practice and for the past 7 years she has also worked part-time in a government adult mental health clinic. She works mainly with adolescents and adults, using a range of therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy, Schema Therapy, Mentalization-based therapy and Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). She especially values helping people who have struggled over a life-time with emotional and behavioural problems with origins in earlier life, helping them change long-term patterns in order to improve their lives in the present. She brings warmth, compassion and humour to her therapeutic work.
Ms Sandra English
Clinical Psychologist (MPsych Clinical, BTeach Junior Primary, BEd)
Sandra’s 12-year career as a psychologist began with working at Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) and in a private practice setting with people across the life span. She has also worked at a school as a school psychologist. As a psychologist, Sandra is competent in a range of evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy and Eye-movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Sandra endeavours to build a supportive and collaborative relationship with people of all ages by tailoring treatment to suit the person’s needs and desired therapeutic goals.
Ms Michaela Magann
Psychologist (BPsychSc Hons; MPsych Clinical)
Michaela obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is completing the Registrar program to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
Michaela is an understanding, and compassionate practitioner who has experience providing psychological support across the lifespan for individuals from a range of backgrounds.
She focuses on developing a trusting therapeutic alliance, where each client feels recognised, safe, understood, and accepted. Her background includes clinical work in both the private and public health system, providing assessment services and treatment in matters such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, low self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, sleep problems, and emotional regulation. She previously ran a social skills group for young adults on the autism spectrum who were interested in developing friendships and romantic relationships.
She utilises a collaborative and flexible approach, applying evidence-based interventions that are tailored to suit her client’s individual needs. This includes components from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy.
Dr Hugh Hunkin
Psychologist (BPsychSc Hons; MPsych Clinical/PhD)
Working mainly with adolescents and adults, Hugh provides a safe and supportive therapeutic space in which people can feel heard and understood. Having trained as a Psychologist at The University of Adelaide, he is currently gaining endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
With a special interest in treating trauma, depression and anxiety, Hugh is familiar with the most up-to-date therapeutic techniques and has a wide range of experience, including conducting research into the use of Mindfulness Devices and providing group treatment for Trauma. He uses evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to help clients get to know themselves better, make sense of difficult life events and break out of unhelpful patterns.
Ms Dana Blanco
Psychologist (BPsychSc Hons; MPsych Clinical)
Dana Blanco is a Registered Psychologist and is completing the Registrar program to obtain endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.
Dana has a warm and calming demeanour and strives to create a safe and collaborative environment when working with her clients. She is committed to working together with clients to provide an individualised approach that helps those she works with create meaningful change.
She has a background of working with adults and teenagers and enjoys supporting and empowering people to navigate the challenges of life.
Dana has experience in working with adults with a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder, ADHD, interpersonal difficulties and low self-esteem. She utilises a range of evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT).
She is also fluent in Spanish.
Ms Feda Ali
Clincal Psychologist (MPsych. Clinical)
With over 10 years experience Feda comes with a unique breadth of experience having worked in a variety of different Clinical settings which have included: Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services, Acute Mental Health Units and Birthing Programs within Hospitals, Child Protection and Private Practice.
Feda uses a relational based therapeutic approach which is embedded within a trauma informed focus. Feda is skilled in a variety of evidence-based therapies which include, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness based approaches.
Feda mostly works with adults and adolescents, and has a particular interest in cross-cultural psychological practices, adopting a cultural lens to people's experience and incorporating this into their therapeutic journey.
Feda believes its a privilege and honour to be entrusted to help people on their journey through issues they are struggling with, and provide a safe space that promotes self-exploration, discovery and growth based on humanistic therapeutic relationship.
Fees and Conditions
Medicare rebates available
A person can access up to 10 sessions each year with a psychologist if they have a Mental Health Treatment Plan prepared by a GP or psychiatrist. Medicare provides a rebate toward the cost of the session.
The up-front cost to you will be $250 a session. Medicare will then refund you $137.05 per session. You can claim this refund on the spot.
Engaging Minds Clinical Psychology does not offer bulk-billing.
Most private health funds also provide rebates for psychological services if the person is not eligible for a Mental Health Treatment Plan. Please ask your particular fund about the rebate they provide for psychological consultations.
Cancellations or Non Attendance
We know we get the best results for our clients when we spend regular time together. That's why our first preference is always that you keep your in-person appointment.
We understand that life happens, so we offer telehealth appointments (phone or video) if you can't make it into the clinic. But if cancelling your appointment is unavoidable, we ask that you let us know by 10am the business day before your appointment.
This lets us do two things:
1. Arrange another time with you to continue your therapeutic treatment plan; and
2. Give someone else the opportunity to continue their work with us.
If you choose to cancel at short notice the cancellation fee will be 100% of the cost of the session. Please note there is no Medicare rebate for a cancelled appointment fee.
Confidentiality
Any information you disclose to a psychologist is confidential. This means that the psychologist will not share any information about you to another person unless you give your permission. There are some exceptions to this. If the psychologist thought you were at risk of harming yourself or another person, then she has an obligation to disclose the minimal amount of information necessary to try and prevent that from happening. Also, if the psychologist believes a child or teenager may be, or has been subject to physical, sexual or emotional abuse or neglect, then they must report this to the authorities by law. Psychologists must also report unregistered firearms.
Process for referrals
GPs and psychiatrists: Please address referrals to Engaging Minds Clinical Psychology
Fax: 8317 6838 or email: admin@engagingminds.com.au.
For Medicare referrals, both the referral letter and a copy of the Mental Health Treatment Plan are appreciated. Please also specify the number of sessions you have approved.
Accessing TeleHealth
Instructions on how to have a TeleHealth appointment
If your Psychologist has agreed on a phone consult for your next appointment, they will call your phone at the scheduled time, simple as that!
If you would like to have a video conference session, you will receive a text message link to the appointment. It will come from the same number you receive your reminder texts from. Simply click on the link and you will be able to join the ‘call’.
Please note that video conference calls use your internet Data. If you only have limited Data on your internet plan, or you do not have access to internet, a standard phone call will be needed for your appointment instead.
We acknowledge this land that we meet on today is the traditional lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their country.
We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
We also pay respects to the cultural authority of Aboriginal people visiting/attending from other areas of South Australia/Australia.
We value diversity and inclusivity and have created a calm, safe & welcoming environment for all.
