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Melanie Fisher
General Manager M. Psych
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DAVID SIMICH →
Alexander Drane →
Melanie is a dynamic and engaging therapist, coach and facilitator who is results focused and able to provide keen insight into a client, group or team in a professional, warm and genuine way. She has worked with a variety of public and private organisations and in the higher education sector.
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Strategic and considered in her approach to organisational development, facilitation and coaching, Melanie helps her clients to quickly understand their needs and define a helpful path forward. Melanie has contributed to empirical research in the field of Executive Coaching and is passionate about having the right conversation to help individuals achieve their goals.
Melanie is a fully registered psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological Society. Her professional training in commerce, counselling and organisational psychology give her a unique perspective on giving people the tools to flourish as individuals and leaders, both in a team and as part of the wider organisation. She has significant professional experience in organisational development interventions such as change management, leadership development, culture change, grievance management, organisational restructure and talent management.
With a strong understanding and experience in education, public and private sector environments, Melanie is passionate about individuals and organisations reaching their full potential and achieving meaningful and sustainable change.
+ Areas of Expertise
Melanie works as a coach, consultant, facilitator, supervisor, psychologist and clinical supervisor (internal and external).
Her areas of interest include psychological health, organisational development, culture and change and high performance.
+ Professional Memberships
Australian Psychological Society (Member)
College of Organisational Psychologists
+ Education & Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Organisational)
Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology B.Sc. (Counselling)
Bachelor of Science (Psychology)
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resource Management and Industrial Relations)
Registered Psychologist
Registered National Health Care Practitioner
Human Synergystics Organisational Culture Inventory (OCI)
Human Synergystics LSI/GSI/DISC,br>
Hogan Inventory HPI, HDS, MVPI, 360
SHL Personality and Ability Suite of Tests
Cert IV Frontline Management
Cert IV Training and Assessment (coursework completed)
Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Certificate in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
Advanced Certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Neesha Seth
ORGANISATIONAL Psychologist M. Psych
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An experienced organisational psychologist, over the past 15 years Neesha has worked across a diverse array of industries to assist organisations to optimise their human potential. Through her work, Neesha has a strong focus on international development, specifically in the space of integrating the UN Sustainable development goals on a local level utilising a positive psychology ‘flourishing’ philosophy.
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Throughout her years of practice, Neesha has provided both clinical and organisational interventions, using evidence-based treatment to benefit both individuals and organisations. An expert in organisational diagnostics, including psychometric assessments, the facilitation of organisational mediations, team interventions, executive coaching, training services and behavioural investigations. She had over ten years’ experience in the field of performance management and industrial relations. Her current area of greatest focus is working with both government and private organisations in the development of psychological safe workplaces through the implementation of proactive psychosocial strategies and processes.
Neesha is grounded and authentic, with a genuine interest to assist others to be the best version of themselves. This is clearly demonstrated to her longstanding commitments to the profession as an Organisational Psychologist.
+ Areas of Expertise
Strategic planning and community engagement.
Psychosocial Risk assessment and intervention development
Team Behavioural interventions, inclusive of both investigations and values-alignment processes;
Psychometric testing, assessment centre facilitation, role-plays and work simulation developments;
Wellbeing survey development, administration, analysis and organisational reporting;
Development and delivery of training packages, inclusive of online instructional training development and presentation;
Executive coaching and feedback (ACT approach to Coaching); and
Human Resources-related issues, including performance management, factual investigations and policy development.
Mediation services
Panel event development and facilitation.
+ Education & Qualifications
BSc(Psychology)/BCom (Human Resources and Industrial Relations).
BPsych (Grad)
MPsych (Industrial and Organisational) W.Aust.
Specialist Title Endorsement: Organisational and Industrial (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority – AHPRA)
Certificate in CBT (Advanced)
ACT for Coaching
SHL-accredited
Cesar Ariza
Registered Psychologist M. Psych
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Cesar is a registered psychologist with over twenty years of experience, eleven of them in Australia. Through his work he has developed an ample understanding of individual’s qualities, potential, challenges and pressing issues; and thanks to this awareness he implements a model of coaching based on collaboration, accurate information and pragmatism that results in increased self-efficacy, transformation and personalised solutions to their areas of concern.
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His work approach is underpinned by extensive training in psychodynamics, neurobiology and ethics (moral psychology). Over the years and in response to an evolving society he has introduced relevant forms of therapy including CBT, solution-focussed interventions, existential therapy, mindfulness-based interventions and neuroscience.
Fluent in English and Spanish, Cesar is comfortable rendering services in any of these languages.
+ Areas of Expertise
Cesar works as a skilled psychologist who specialises in coaching, clinical, training, critical and traumatic Incidence response settings.
+ Professional Memberships
Australian Psychological Society (Member)
+ Education & Qualifications
Master of Counselling
Bachelor (Hons) of Psychology (APA assessment - equivalent to Master of Psychology)
Graduate Diploma in Ethics and Values Education
Sephy Pariente
Corporate Psychologist M. Psych
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Sephy is a warm and enthusiastic professional, who is skilled in working on individual, team, and greater organisational level to create successful workplace interventions. Sephy is passionate and holds strong values – using these to drive all that she does. She cares greatly about people, her work, and achieving excellence in all aspects of life.
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An engaging facilitator and therapist, Sephy has vast experience delivering many different programs to all types of audiences. With a particular passion for encouraging mental health conversations are approached with confidence and often, she is focussed on ensuring this message is being delivered with quality information and allowing space for those questions to be answered.
Data driven, and with a strong background in research, Sephy is particularly well placed to provide insight into trends and experiences of individuals and workplaces. Sephy is experienced with medical teams, women in mining, age diversity, stereotypes, and the unique challenges faced. She has experience in a number of areas including mental health and wellbeing, change management, training, coaching, teamwork, culture, and selection. Psychosocial risk identification and management is a special interest of Sephy’s, with her working closely with many clients to measure psychosocial risks and to engage in proactive strategies to minimise these. She is also accredited in using Saville, GeneSys, and Hogan psychometric assessments and has particular skill in the use of psychometric profiling for selection and development purposes.
Sephy believes that as we spend most of our lives working, it is imperative that we make each workplace the best it can be.
+ Areas of Expertise
Sephy works as a psychologist, researcher, facilitator, and consultant.
Her areas of interest are in mental health and wellbeing, psychometric assessment for selection and development, psychosocial risk, and organisational culture.
+ Professional Memberships
APS (Member)
SIOPA (Committee Member)
COP(WA) (Member)
UNAA(WA) Gender Equality (Committee Member)
+ Education & Qualifications
Registered Psychologist
M.Psych (IO)
B.Sc Psychology (Hons)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Hogan Assessment Systems Inventory HPI, HDS, MVPI,360
Saville Personality and Ability Suite of Tests
GeneSys Personality and Ability Suite of Tests
Gatekeeper Training (Suicide Questioning)
Zero Suicide Alliance (Suicide Awareness Training)
Judith Gildenhuys
Corporate Psychologist
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Ju-dith is a compassionate and empathetic psychologist, consultant, researcher, and facilitator. She has experience in a range of areas, including psychometric assessments, selection, development, change management, science communication, education, and facilitation.
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She is currently completing her PhD degree and is passionate about helping tertiary students flourish by engaging in academic teaching. Due to her background in research and education, Ju-dith's data-driven and systematic approach to problem solving allows her to design and deliver tailored interventions to clients. She highly values growth and learning, and strives to support others as they pursue their personal and professional goals.
Ju-dith has a keen interest in using psychometric assessments for both selection and development. She believes that matching the right person with the right job is crucial for individual and organisational success. She also believes in the importance of identifying and utilizing one's own strengths to bring about meaningful changes in order to realize one's goals. Ju-dith is accredited in using Hogan and Saville WAVE psychometric assessments, and is passionate about using these tools to help create effective and fulfilling workplaces.
+ Areas of Expertise
Ju-dith has a special interest in individual and organizational wellbeing and mental health. She also specializes in psychometric assessment for selection and development. Her research interests include psychometric design and the application of human-animal relationships to promote wellbeing in individuals and workplaces.
+ Professional Memberships
Australian HR Institute – Student Member
+ Education & Qualifications
Registered Provisional Psychologist
Master of Applied Psychology in Organisational Psychology
(currently enrolled)
Bachelor of Science B.Sc. (Hons)
Hogan Assessments Accreditation
Saville WAVE Accreditation
David Simich
Registered Psychologist
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As an experienced psychologist, David understands and emphasises the importance of establishing an effective, warm, and trusting relationship with people. Through his work within the private and public sphere, David uses a strengths and evidence-based approach to develop people and organisations in order to unlock their potential.
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David is driven by data and research, with his work being published in peer-reviewed journals, and advanced into training packages for clients. He has a particular interest in health and wellbeing - how happiness and human growth can lead to higher productivity, performance, safety, job satisfaction and more. David is committed in promoting positive change for both organisations and individuals.
David has worked with teams across various sectors and disciplines. This includes managing strategic challenges within the resource sector, such as enhancing communication strategies and identifying team capabilities and strengths.
David has led transformational change within the public and clinical sector, as he developed state-wide learning and development initiatives to empower leaders, to achieve strategic goals, and to build a cohesive and proficient team. This work involved comprehensive team and individual assessments, including identification of training needs and areas of growth.
+ Areas of Expertise
David has a unique blend of organisational and clinical skills that allow for exceptional insight into people and organisations. David has experience in organisational development, establishing psychometrics, analysing training needs, and delivering high level clinical psychological services utilising various therapeutic modalities. David is also a skilled facilitator for various organisational and clinical programs.
+ Professional Memberships
Australian and New Zealand Obesity Society (ANZOS)
World Obesity
SCOPE (Strategic Centre for Obesity Professional Education) certification
+ Education & Qualifications
Psychologist, General Registration (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational)
Master of Exercise Science
Cert III & IV in Fitness
Post Graduate Diploma (Consultancy Psychology)
Bachelor of Psychology
Certification in ACT training
Certification in DBT training
Certification in CBT-E training
Alexander Drane
COrPORATE Psychologist
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Alex is an engaging and relatable corporate psychologist who prides himself on building strong relationships and rapport with clients and key stakeholders. Alex is driven to create meaningful change at every opportunity; promoting integrated interventions at an individual, team, and organisational levels to maximise quality results.
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Combining evidence-based and pragmatic solutions, Alex works with organisations to implement bespoke interventions. Alex believes that mitigating illness, preventing harm, and promoting thriving at work simultaneously promotes positive individual wellbeing, team performance, and organisational productivity.
Alex has spent several years implementing leadership initiatives across mining and construction organisations. With experience assisting multiple organisational levels such as C-suite, onsite management, middle-management, and entry level/graduates, Alex believes the gold-standard of success is long-term behavioural change.
Alex has demonstrated success in promoting capable and committed leaders to effectively engage in psychosocial risk management implementation to align with regulator expectations around workplace wellbeing, reducing team conflict, and promoting transformational leadership behaviours.
+ Areas of Expertise
An experienced facilitator and coach in the mining and construction sectors, Alex is skilled at engaging and motivating a variety of audiences to improve their knowledge, confidence, and buy-in to engage in preventive work, resulting in cost-effective and efficient results.
Alex has a strong statistics background, including psychometric design, development, and validation which assists Alex in adopting a strong, data-driven approach to various initiatives.
Alex is also passionate about leadership coaching, positive psychology, emotional intelligence and corporate strategy.
+ Professional Memberships
Society for Industrial and Organisational Psychologists Australia (Committee) CPD Portfolio Member and Memberships Portfolio Member
+ Education & Qualifications
Psychologist, General Registration (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency)
Organisational Psychology Registrar
Master of Applied Psychology (Organisational)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology
MSCEIT (Emotional Intelligence)
MLQ+ Leadership 360 tool
Hogan Assessment Systems Inventory (HPI, HDS, MVPI)
Saville Personality and Ability Suite of Tests
WAIS / WiSC certification
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) – The Beck Institute
