Meet The Team

Gold Coast Psychologist Emily Rutherford opens up about her passion for supporting parents and children. "I genuinely love connecting with parents who are navigating the many challenges of raising children, particularly when things feel overwhelming or isolating. My role is to provide a space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Together, we can explore your experiences from different perspectives and develop practical strategies that fit your family's unique nee

Gold Coast Counsellor Monica Munro writes in her own words about her passion for family counselling. "I genuinely love connecting with parents who are navigating the many challenges of raising children, particularly when things feel overwhelming or isolating. My role is to provide a space where you feel heard, understood and supported. Together, we can explore your experiences from different perspectives and develop practical strategies that fit your family's unique needs."

Gold Coast Psychologist, Jessica Roche from The Neurodiverse Network By Amelia Read - in Burleigh Heads shares in her own words what drew her to psychology in the Gold Coast

I’ve always been deeply curious about human behaviour and the “why” behind what people do. I initially went to university to become a teacher, but chose a neuropsychology elective simply because it fit my timetable—and it completely changed my direction in becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist.

Choosing this path of becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist felt like a natural way to combine that curiosity with meaningful, person-centred work. I value being able to support people in understanding themselves more deeply, building insight, and finding ways to move forward that feel aligned with who they are.

I’m particularly drawn to working with people who are trying to make sense of themselves—often later in life, and often in the context of neurodivergence. My path to becoming a Gold Coast Accredited Mental Health Social Worker came from a deep interest in understanding people and lived experience — how we think, feel, adapt, and survive through difficult experiences.

I’ve been drawn to the impact of being misunderstood—either seeing it in others or recognising how much it can shape someone’s life, which led me to becoming a Gold Coast Clinical Psychologist. A big part of why I do this work is to help shift that experience, to help people move away from self-blame and toward a more accurate, compassionate understanding of themselves.

Becoming a Gold Coast psychologist is for me, how I combine my empathy, passion for human dignity, resilience and strong desire for fairness.

We know that finding a psychologist that is a "Good Fit" can be frustrating when you have only 10 Medicare Plan appointments. In this article we break down our Gold Coast Psychologist Team by areas of service & interest to help you find a better match from the beginning.