You deserve to feel understood

People come to MindScope for many reasons. Some are looking for answers about the way they think, feel or experience the world. Some are parents navigating a challenging time and looking for the right support for their child. Others are seeking therapy support, or simply want to understand themselves more clearly.

Whatever brings you here, you'll find a team that listens carefully, takes your experience seriously, and works with you, not around you.

MindScope is a multidisciplinary practice offering psychology, counselling, social work and therapy services, as well as diagnostic assessments for autism, ADHD and AuDHD. We work with children, adolescents and adults, in person at our Brisbane and Adelaide practices, and via telehealth across Australia.

Meet the Team

  • Melinda Pfueller

    Melinda Pfueller

    Senior Clinical Psychologist

    Therapy and Assessment

    Melinda is a senior clinical psychologist providing neuroaffirming, gender-affirming therapy with a strong focus on trauma, attachment, and personalised care.

    Read more about Melinda.

  • Nicholas Bailey

    Nicholas Bailey

    Psychologist

    Therapy and Assessment

    Nick is a psychologist who works within a neuroaffirmative framework. Nick has five years of experience supporting neurodivergent young people across clinical and community settings.

    Read more about Nick.

  •  Zhi Xuan Tan

    Zhi Xuan Tan

    Clinical Psychologist

    Assessment Only

    Xuan is a clinical psychologist who supports neurodivergent adolescents, adults, and families. Her work is grounded in a neuroaffirming, strengths-based approach, focusing on assessments.

    Read more about Zuan.

  •  Samantha Crane

    Samantha Crane

    Occupational Therapist and Inclusion Consultant

    Multidisciplinary Assessment Team

    Samantha is an occupational therapist blending professional expertise with lived experience, creating safe, human-centered assessment spaces.

    Read more about Samantha.

  • Tannille Anderson

    Tannille Anderson

    Occupational Therapist and Counsellor

    Multidisciplinary Assessment Team

    Tannille is a mental health occupational therapist and narrative therapist supporting neurodivergence, trauma, and mental health through creative, person-led care.

    Read more about Tannille.

  • Georgia Marshall

    Georgia Marshall

    Speech Pathologist and Narrative Therapist Counsellor

    Multidisciplinary Assessment Team

    Georgia provides neuroaffirming autism assessments and therapy grounded in trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centred practice.

    Read more about Georgia.

  • Sarah Hayden

    Sarah Hayden

    Social Worker

    Therapy and Multidisciplinary Assessment Team

    Sarah is an accredited social worker specialising in neurodivergence, autism, and complex family dynamics, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her work.

    Read more about Sarah.

  • Kirstie Shaw

    Kirstie Shaw

    Counsellor and Intake Clinician

    Therapy and Assessment Intake Clinician

    Kirstie supports neurodivergent individuals and people with disabilities through counselling and mentoring, combining lived experience with a commitment to inclusion and independence.

    Read more about Kirstie.

  • Steph Schneider

    Steph Schneider

    Client Intake and Support Liaison

    Assessment Intake Clinician

    Steph supports clients through initial assessment intakes with a warm, organised approach, combining psychology with experience across education, administration, and therapeutic settings.

    Read more about Steph.

  • Tracy Dale

    Tracy Dale

    Client Liaison and Marketing

    Tracy brings a compassionate, people‑centred approach to client support, with strong organisational and communication skills.

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Leadership Team

  • Kathy Cleland

    Kathy Cleland

    Principal Psychologist

    Kathy is MindScope’s Director, Kathy’s work is grounded in a neuroaffirming framework, informed by extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals.

    Read more about Kathy.

  • Rebecca Sharkey

    Rebecca Sharkey

    Clinical Lead

    Rebecca is a Clinical Psychologist who works from a neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, and values-based framework. She is passionate about creating spaces where people feel seen, understood, and respected.

    Read more about Rebecca.

  • Chal-mari Toms (Cha)

    Chal-mari Toms (Cha)

    Practice and Operations Manager, Therapy Assistant

    Cha is our approachable Practice and Operations Manager and Therapy Assistant dedicated to creating a safe, inclusive environment for both clients and clinicians.

    Read more about Cha.

Ready to take the next step?

Whether you're looking for therapy, considering an assessment, or simply have questions, we're here. Reach out and we'll help you find the right starting point.