Team
As individuals, we are united by a deep passion for children and young people, and a shared belief in the value of early, thoughtful support. Together, we combine our skills, perspectives, and experiences to create a purposeful, collaborative practice focused on meaningful outcomes for children, young people, and families.
Kylie Campbell
Principal Psychologist and Founder
An experienced Psychologist, Kylie has worked for over 22 years across a range of child and adolescent settings. Committed to ensuring children and young people are heard and receive quality psychological care, Kylie leads the remarkable Kanda team.
Kylie is experienced in a range of therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Non Violent Resistance Therapy. Committed to growth and development, Kylie has undergone additional training in play and creative techniques, strengths based approaches, systemic theory, trauma informed frameworks, and neurodiverse affirming approaches.
Kylie also facilitates a range of psychological assessments. She is committed to making data and diagnoses meaningful, enhancing strengths, and providing helpful and practical recommendations.
Kylie is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Board and a Board Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi), a values-driven national peak body for psychologists. Kylie is also a registered provider with Medicare.
Outside of Kanda, Kylie is a busy “boy mum’’. She enjoys exploring beautiful walking trails, spending time with her energetic and affectionate dogs, and reading.
Melissa Bailey
Psychologist
Mel graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology from Charles Sturt University. She has worked with people across the lifespan but has a special interest and passion for working with children, teenagers, young adults, and their families. Mel’s practice is strength-based, nurturing and compassionate and she has assisted clients with a range of difficulties including depression, anxiety, stress, low self esteem, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), poor body image, procrastination, bullying, and grief and loss.
Mel is experienced in conducting psychological assessments including ADHD assessments and comprehensive educational assessments to help identify potential cognitive processing challenges and/or diagnosis of specific learning disorders. Mel is committed to supporting individuals through helpful and practical recommendations for both the family and school setting, supporting collaboration, growth, and positive change.
Oliver Crispin
Psychologist
Oliver is a Registered Psychologist who enjoys working with kids, teens, and young adults to celebrate their unique identities. With a Bachelor of Psychology from Charles Sturt University and experience working with the disability community and young people in foster care, Oliver understands that every person’s path is different.
Oliver is committed to being neuroaffirmative and identity-affirming. He provides a safe space for those exploring Autism, ADHD, or their gender and sexuality. Oliver is a big kid at heart, so he inherently uses play and creative therapy techniques to help kids and teens explore their world in a way that comes natural to them and is, most importantly, fun!
Beyond therapy, Oliver offers neurodevelopmental assessments for all ages. By identifying unique strengths and differences, he helps kids, teens, adults, and their families understand how Autism and ADHD shape a person’s wonderful brain style and perspective on the world.
To recharge, Oliver dives into podcasts and audiobooks across a wide range of interest areas including true crime, history, and comedy. As a self-described taphophile, he enjoys exploring cemeteries to appreciate the history, peacefulness, and stories they hold.
Chantelle Hitchenor
Psychologist
Chantelle graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) at Charles Sturt University in 2018. Chantelle is a dedicated and compassionate psychologist with a commitment to supporting children, young people, and families through a strengths-based approach.
With experience across diverse healthcare and social service settings, Chantelle brings a holistic and empathetic perspective to psychological care. Chantelle’s professional journey has spanned multiple dynamic environments, including child and adolescent mental health services, young people in out-of-home care and crisis accommodation services, diversional therapy, adult mental health and social housing services.
Chantelle works with a wide range of presentations, including trauma, anxiety, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, developmental challenges, self-esteem and anger management. Chantelle is warm, gentle, and creative and works collaboratively with parents, schools, and other organisations involved in her client’s treatment and care. Chantelle offers comprehensive psychological assessments including cognitive assessments, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) assessments and autism assessments.
As a registered psychologist with the Australian Association of Psychologists Incorporated (AAPi), Chantelle is committed to continuous professional development and providing evidence-based, compassionate care.
Outside of work, Chantelle is a wife and mother to two young children. Chantelle enjoys fishing, camping and gardening.
Tara Maher
Psychologist
Tara is a friendly and affirming psychologist who is dedicated to helping people achieve their goals and improve how they feel. She graduated with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Charles Sturt University in 2016.
Tara is experienced in providing psychological services to children and young people. She has experience working with most mental health presentations including anxiety, OCD, depression, anger, self-esteem, stress, perfectionism, self-harm and suicidal ideation, ADHD and autism. She has a particular passion for and interest in obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety disorders.
Her approach is strengths based and client focused. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, exposure response prevention, dialectical behaviour therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing and acceptance and commitment therapy. She ensures her work is always identity and neuro-affirming.
Tara also provides comprehensive assessments including educational, psychological, cognitive, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments. She is excited to soon be offering autism assessment.
Outside of work Tara loves her dog, reading mystery and fantasy books and trying out random hobbies including puzzles, embroidery, roller-skating, pottery and caring for houseplants amongst some of the many she has tried (but not stuck to).
Stephanie Bredin
Psychologist
Steph is a registered psychologist who is currently completing her clinical psychology registrar through AHPRA. Steph has developed an interest in supporting children, teenagers, young adults, and their families. She takes a neuroaffirming and strengths-focused approach and works to ensure clients feel understood, respected, and comfortable.
Steph provides comprehensive assessments which explore autism, ADHD, and learning difficulties across the lifespan. She also offers therapy for children, adolescents, and young adults to support them with their anxiety, low mood, stress, emotion dysregulation, peer and relationship difficulties, and ability to navigate life as a neurodivergent person.
Steph completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Professional Psychology, and Master of Clinical Psychology at Charles Sturt University in Wagga Wagga and received an Executive Dean’s Award in 2020. Steph grew up in the small community of Coolamon, which led to her passion for supporting families from rural and regional backgrounds, with experience working in country Victoria and the Riverina.
Outside of work, you’ll usually find Steph hanging out with her two cats and two dogs, watching reality TV, reading, travelling, or playing video games.
Elise Rumble
Psychologist
Elise is a psychologist who holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Charles Sturt University and a Master of Professional Psychology from Flinders University. She has experience working across the lifespan in adult mental health, disability, and educational settings, with a particular passion for supporting children and young people.
Elise is committed to providing neurodiversity affirming practice and draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support individuals experiencing a range of challenges anxiety, stress, low mood, behavioural issues, and low self-esteem.
Elise also offers comprehensive psychological assessments including cognitive, ADHD, and educational assessments.
Outside of her work as a psychologist, Elise enjoys reading, spending time with her cat, and travelling.
Tessa Boller
Psychologist
Tessa is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Honours) from Charles Sturt University. She has experience working with individuals across the lifespan, including children, adolescents, and adults. Tessa aims to provide a warm and supportive experience, taking care to ensure clients feel heard, respected, and understood.
Tessa focuses on psychological assessment and is experienced in conducting comprehensive cognitive, academic, and behavioural assessments. Her work includes assessments for intellectual disability, specific learning disorders, and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She takes a collaborative and strengths-based approach to assessment, with a focus on providing clear, practical, and individualised recommendations.
Outside of work, Tessa is a mum to three young, energetic children. She enjoys spending time with her family, animals, and friends, and unwinding with a good crime documentary.
Jess Lawlor
Team Leader - Client Experience Officer
Jess brings to our team over 25 years of Administrative and Customer focussed experience across a variety of industries including local government, agriculture and medical. Her work passion is people and being informed! Her role at Kanda will ensure all our clients are warmly welcomed, they have the information they need every step of the way from intake to appointments, and any concerns or questions are dealt with in a reasonable time. She also has a love of little people and their strengths, and is more than happy to engage in lego or drawing - perhaps even taking song requests while your little one is waiting. Outside of work, Jess is a mum to an adult daughter, and two primary boys! When she isn’t at basketball or soccer games, she loves walking the lake with her dog and having brunch with her friends.
Madison Heath
Client Experience Officer
Maddi’s smile will be one of the first that you see when you visit the practice. She brings a wealth of experience with a Certificate 3 in Accounts Administration and a mixture of administration and working with children experience. Maddi is warm, helpful, and alongside Jess, will ensure you and your child or young person feel at ease every step of your journey. Outside of work, Maddi is busy studying her Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). When she isn’t studying she enjoys going to the gym, taking her dog on walks, cooking, chilling out watching reality television and going out with her friends.
Employment
We tailor our roles to align with our interests, strengths, and professional aspirations, and consult on the days and hours that support an optimal work–life balance. We value time with like-minded professionals, role diversity, and genuine opportunities for growth. We support self care through:
・Work-from-home flexibility
・A burnout-prevention caseload model
・High-level administrative support
・Individual clinical supervision
・Group reflective practice
・Team lunches
・Internal and external professional development
・Above award remuneration
・Bonus leave
・Access to a rich range and forever growing range of resources
・And so much more
Kanda Psychology is a well-established, respected, and expanding practice. We are centrally located in a beautiful heritage building, offering a space that is warm and welcoming for all.
With over 22 years of clinical practice, Kylie leads an experienced team grounded in integrity and deeply committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of children, teenagers, and young adults.
Our vision is a future where all children and young people reach their own unique and lasting potential — and shine. If this feels aligned, we invite you to reach out for a confidential conversation.