About Our Team

Brad Thompson
Independent Contractor

General Psychologist

Ed and Dev Endorsed

Special interest areas:  Anxiety, depression, adjustment challenges, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, personal development and sleep disorders. ADHD assessments.
For a variety of reasons, we sometimes find ourselves feeling directionless, conflicted, or struggling to find a sense of place and purpose in life. Whilst at other times it can be difficult to effectively manage our thoughts and emotions, stay organised, or get a good night’s sleep. Perhaps distressing incidents from the past are limiting our quality of life and wellbeing in the present. Understandably, it is common for these types of challenges to impact our moods, behaviours, self-esteem, and relationships in ways that create difficult situations and feelings to resolve.
If any of this sounds familiar, then you’re not alone. Facing such challenges with the support of an experienced psychologist can simplify the process – as opposed to facing it alone or ignoring it until things worsens with time. Together we can better understand your unique experiences and circumstances to identify and address the root causes of struggle. We will collaboratively identify desired goals and learn effective skills to overcome existing limitations.

 Taking the first step towards self-improvement can be a daunting notion, and it does require a little courage to take a chance speaking with a professional. However, those that do frequently report how comfortable and easy our interactions are and become grateful to themselves for seeking support. So, if you’re ready to improve yourself and your way of life then let’s arrange a time for an initial discussion.

Frank Bergmann

Frank Bergmann

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Special Interest Areas: Relationships, Couples Therapy, Trauma

“The quality of our relationships determines the quality of our lives.”
— Esther Perel

Do you find yourself stuck in the same painful arguments with your partner? Walking on eggshells, feeling disconnected, lonely, misunderstood, or emotionally exhausted? Perhaps past experiences or trauma continue to impact your relationships, confidence, stress levels, or ability to feel secure and connected.

Frank has over 24 years of experience in private practice, both in Australia and overseas, supporting individuals and couples through relationship difficulties, anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, and major life challenges. He aims to create a warm, non-judgemental and practical space where clients feel genuinely heard, understood and supported — not analysed or criticised.

Frank works collaboratively with clients to better understand the patterns that keep them stuck, while also helping them develop clearer communication, stronger emotional connection, healthier coping strategies, and more secure relationships.

His particular passion is couples therapy, using the cutting-edge PACT (Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy) model developed by Dr Stan Tatkin. This approach focuses on helping couples move away from blame, defensiveness and conflict cycles, toward greater safety, teamwork, trust and intimacy.

Whether you are struggling in your relationship, feeling emotionally burnt out, navigating the impacts of trauma, or simply wanting life and relationships to feel easier and more connected, Frank offers experienced, compassionate and down-to-earth support.

Shuron Billman​

Shuron Billman
Independent Contractor

Clinical Psychologist

Special interest areas: Trauma, Anxiety, Eating Disorders and Assessments

Shuron has over 15 years experience over a diverse range of clinical settings including private practice, adult, child and adolescent public mental health (inpatient and community), university student counselling settings and drug & alcohol services.

Shuron specialises in trauma, eating disorders and anxiety presentations and is trained in a range of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy (ST) and Emotion Focussed Therapy (EFT).

Shuron is registered to provide services through Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Workcover Queensland, DVA, NDIS and she is a STAP approved supervisor.

 

Monique Arruo
Independent Contractor

 Psychologist

Special Interest Areas: Mood and Anxiety

Coming soon!

Paul M

Dr. Paul McCormac
Independent Contractor

Clinical Psychologist

Special interest areas: Acute adolescent struggles, life transitions and attachment informed therapy

With over 30 years of experience in psychology, Paul understands that many of us reach points in life where our usual coping mechanisms no longer seem enough to keep us afloat. Paul is deeply committed to providing a non-judgmental environment for individuals to make sense of their distress and plan a path forward.

He takes a transdiagnostic approach to therapy, focusing on the presenting concerns and distress, while empowering clients to identify and work toward meaningful personal goals. His approach is person-centred and integrative, drawing on a variety of evidence-based theories and methods tailored to people’s unique needs.

Paul has worked across a range of public and private settings, gaining extensive experience working with a broad range of concerns across the lifespan.

Paul has a particular interest in early intervention in psychosis supporting young people who may be experiencing first episodes of more significant mental health issues.

Lisa

Practice Co-ordinator

Lisa is highly experienced in business administration and has a background in Allied Health, HR and she ensures the smooth running of our practice.  She brings her warm and professional nature to our front office team and believes in the importance of seeking psychological support to overcome challenges and to enhance overall personal wellbeing.

Please phone or email Lisa to arrange an appointment with one of our friendly psychologists or for any questions you may have.  Lisa can also assist you in deciding which psychologist may be the best fit for you. 

Cathy

Client Care & Admin 

Cathy has a warm and compassionate nature with extensive knowledge and expertise in Customer Care, Administration and Allied Health. She is very passionate about the value of psychological support and endeavours to provide a supportive, professional, and welcoming environment to clients and staff at The Psychology Company.

If you would like to make an appointment of if you have any questions, ask Cathy, she will help you find the right Psychologist to support you, in the strictest of confidence.