Our Team
Dr Marie Karakis
Dr Marie Karakis is the founder and principal psychologist at Young Minds Psychology and has extensive experience working in schools, community and clinical settings. She completed her Doctor of Educational Psychology at The University of Melbourne and is currently endorsed by the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA) in the area of Educational and Developmental Psychology. Marie is a PBA approved supervisor for psychologists offering professional development and training for those practicing with children, adolescents and young adults. Marie also presents workshops to postgraduate students, parents and school staff for various developmental presentations. Marie has training in assessment, counselling and behavior support for a range of developmental differences, such as: autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, demand avoidance behaviour, anxiety, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and specific learning difficulties. Marie also provides support for those who have experienced trauma, grief and loss. Marie has a special interest in supporting neurodivergent young people and their families and continually strives to learn further about neuroaffirming care and support practices from those with lived experience. Marie also believes in the importance of systemic care and engages with educators or other professionals involved in a young person's team whenever appropriate, to promote an alignment of care. Marie adopts a calm and positive approach to her practice and can offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic supports to assist young people and their families.
Carol Campbell
Carol Campbell is a registered psychologist with experience working in both schools and clinical settings. She completed her Masters of Counselling Psychology at La Trobe University and has extensive experience in the area of child and adolescent mental health. Carol provides counselling, behaviour and parenting support for a broad range of emotional and developmental presentations. These include, anxiety, depression, grief, fears and phobias, autism, relationship difficulties and school based issues (study anxiety, school can't, behaviour dysregulation). Carol has a warm, client centred and emphathic approach and utilises a range of evidence-based therapies to best suit the client’s individual needs.
Rachel Calalesina
Rachel Calalesina is a registered Psychologist, who completed her Master of Educational Psychology at The University of Melbourne. Rachel has a strong passion for working with children and adolescents, particularly children who present with autism and other neurodevelopmental differences. Rachel has gained experience working with children and adolescents with a variety of presentations including autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, anxiety, depression, demand avoidance, sleeping issues, and school and study difficulties. Rachel has gained experience in undertaking various cognitive, academic, behavioural and developmental assessments and providing recommendations to promote young people’s mental wellbeing and learning at home and school. Rachel has a warm and empathic nature and appreciates the value of working systemically with parents, multidisciplinary professionals and teachers to promote a holistic approach to providing early supports for young people. Rachel has a playful approach when working with young children and understands the importance of tailoring her approach and therapies to suit client needs.
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