Through engaging discussions and expert interviews, we tackle a wide range of topics. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a curious learner, our podcast offers valuable knowledge to enhance your understanding and practice of psychology.

Psychologist

Karlina Panagiotaros is a compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals achieve their goals and improve their well-being. With a background in psychological science and criminology, plus extensive experience supporting children with Autism, ADHD, and other developmental needs, she brings a deep understanding to her practice. Karlina has worked in both public and private sectors, including the Department of Education, and has a special interest in supporting carers and conducting autism assessments, particularly for females. As a foster carer herself, she values building strong, trusting relationships in a safe and accepting space. Outside of work, she finds joy in ocean swimming and connecting with nature, bringing warmth and positivity to everything she does.

Helpful Links:

• Bravehearts – https://bravehearts.org.au/about-child-sexual-abuse/resources/

• Parent line (NSW)- https://www.parentline.org.au/

• Raising children network –https://raisingchildren.net.au/toddlers/safety/child-sexual-abuse/child-sexual-abuse-what-it-is

• E-Safety commissioner Australia – https://www.esafety.gov.au/

• Family planning Queensland traffic light guide

Psychologist

David is the owner of Psychology Squared, is a Registered Psychologist, leading expert in AI and psychology, and Psychology Board-approved supervisor. Based in Melbourne, he provides virtual supervision across Australia via Zoom, offering flexible support for psychologists on their journey to full registration. With expertise in intervention, assessment, formulation, treatment planning, and ethical practice, he tailors supervision to individual needs, covering logbook management, case report editing, and AHPRA guidance. His experience spans school-based psychology, crisis management, private practice, and adult psychology, alongside pioneering work in AI-driven mental health solutions, making him a well-rounded, forward-thinking, and dedicated mentor for those navigating the path to registration.

Helpful Links:
Compliance Pack: https://bit.ly/ai-compliance-pack
AI Comparisons Table: https://psychologysquared.com.au/ai-comps
AI Standards: https://psychologysquared.com.au/ai-standards 

Educational and Developmental Psychologist

Jesse Diggins is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and the Director of both Psychs in Schools and Strength Psychology. Through Psychs in Schools, he leads a pioneering, data-driven program that embeds psychologists directly into over 40 Victorian schools, reducing waitlists and increasing access to early intervention and therapy—helping over 700 students annually, with 84% of students in 2024 showing improvement. At Strength Psychology, Jesse supports children, adolescents, and families with a warm, strengths-based approach to address emotional, behavioural, and developmental challenges. With a Master’s from Monash University and experience in trauma-informed education at MacKillop Education, Jesse integrates evidence-based approaches such as CBT, ACT, and attachment theory. Across his roles, he is dedicated to meaningful change in youth mental health, focusing on connection and empowering parents, teachers, and communities.

Psychologist

Amanda is a Psychologist and Advanced/Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner with a specialisation in Early Intensive Behavioural Intervention (EIBI). With over 10 years of experience in the disability sector, Amanda has supported children, teens, and adults with a focus on creating personalised, meaningful support strategies. Her work is primarily centred on supervision and oversight of her team, where she is passionate about supporting people and their families. As the Head of Regional Services for CPBS in Victoria, Amanda oversees the clinical and operational aspects of multiple teams, providing guidance and supervision to ensure best practices in behaviour support. Amanda takes a person-centred approach in all of her work, ensuring that every child and family can achieve their unique goals and improve their quality of life. She is particularly dedicated to empowering families, recognising the critical role they play in enhancing their child’s development.

Helpful Links:

• https://www.theplayfulpsychologist.com/
• https://drdansiegel.com/book/the-whole-brain-child/
• https://drrossgreene.com/the-explosive-child.htm

Psychologist

Cassie, founder of Nurtured Insight, brings almost 20 years of experience in child and adolescent psychology, specialising in supervision for school psychologists, school counsellors, and allied health professionals. Through personalised and reflective supervision, Cassie supports professionals at all stages—from provisional psychologists to seasoned practitioners—focusing on best-practice models and emotional wellbeing. Her approach emphasises trust-based relationships and practical strategies to enhance professional growth and effective service delivery. Cassie is passionate about effective Supervision in the School Psychology profession, and has been a member of the APS Psychologists in Schools Committee, facilitated training and webinars both locally and nationally with Dr Matt O’Connor, and continues to advocate for School Wellbeing Staff.

Helpful Links:

• Professional Development with Dr Matt O’Connor: https://connectedcc.com.au/connected-school-pd/#school-psy-pd

• Masterclass S/V training: https://www.psychologyandplay.com.au/supervisors

• Books: Reflective Practice in Supervision (Daphne Hewson and Michael Carroll); Hawkins, P., & McMahon, A. (2020). Supervision in the helping professions (5th ed.). McGraw-Hill Open University Press.

• Article: https://www.livingtherapy.co.uk/seven-eyed-model (attached diagram also)

• APS Professional Practice Framework for School Psychologists: https://psychology.org.au/getmedia/249a7a14-c43e-4add-aa6b-decfea6e810d/framework-schools-psychologists-leaders.pdf

Educational and Developmental Psychologist

Nindy is an Educational & Developmental Psychologist passionate about empowering individuals by embracing their unique differences. As a Senior Psychologist at Raise the Bar Psychology in Heatherton, Victoria, they predominantly focus on providing an affirming and therapeutic assessment service that considers neurodevelopmental differences (including highly masked Autism and ADHD and learning differences like dyslexia) and trauma’s impact on cognition and identity (including posttraumatic stress and dissociative responses). Nindy supports other professionals with complex differential diagnosis and is trained in (TF-)CBT, ACT, and EMDR to support clients therapeutically. With experience in supervision and lecturing, they are dedicated to sharing knowledge. As an agender, autistic individual with lived experience of trauma and dissociation, Nindy challenges societal norms and advocates for deeper, more affirming understandings of neurodiversity

Helpful Links: 

• • Neuroqueer Heresies: Nick Walker (book that talks about the neurodiversity movement – terms and definitions are clearly explained on Nick’s website: https://neuroqueer.com/neurodiversity-terms-and-definitions/
  • We’re All Neurodiverse – Sonny Jane Wise (book that also talks about the neurodiversity movement – they also talk about the neurodiversity smorgasbord on their website which is a way of looking at neurodivergence without diagnosis: https://www.livedexperienceeducator.com/blog/theneurodiversitysmorgasbord
  • Neurodiversity: https://www.nindybrouwers.com/blog/neurodiversity 
  • Reframing Autism autistic-led organisation: https://reframingautism.org.au/
  • Neuroclastic (autistic-led organisation): https://neuroclastic.com/
  • The Plural Association (advocacy organisation for those with dissociative identities and related experiences of plurality, https://powertotheplurals.com/ 
  • ADHD Jesse (ADHD educator Jesse Anderson): https://adhdjesse.com/
  • How to ADHD (ADHD educator Jessica McCabe): https://howtoadhd.com/ 
  • The Neurodivergent Woman Podcast: https://www.ndwomanpod.com/

Psychologist, Educational and Developmental Registrar

Helen is a generally registered psychologist dedicated to supporting the learning and well-being of children, adolescents, and young adults. She brings experience in both assessment and intervention in school and clinical settings, with a focus on helping young people and families to navigate challenges related to learning differences, emotional regulation, behaviour, and social development across key stages of life. Helen’s special interest areas include trauma, anxiety, and working systemically. She draws from a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities in her work with clients, including CBT, ACT, DBT, and CFT. 

Helpful Links: 

• • The Brave Program (an interactive, online program for the prevention and treatment of childhood and adolescent anxiety): https://brave4you.psy.uq.edu.au/
  • Cool Kids Anxiety Program: https://coolkids.org.au/login
  • Beyond Blue Anxiety Resources: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/mental-health/anxiety
  • Book recommendation: What to Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner
  • Can’t Face School (a website with information and resources about School Can’t, and links to support services): https://cantfaceschool.com.au