Practitioners
Meet our Clinical Psychologists Louise Hird and Tali Israelstam, Family and Couple Therapists Nicki Imrie and Dean Wainer, and Psychiatrists Dr Catharine Bailey and Dr Catherine Wiltshire.
Clinical Psychologists
Louise Hird
B.A. (Hons), P.G. Dip Ed. M. Psych (Clinical) MAPS Clinical
Louise Hird is a Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst and Child and Adolescent Therapist.
Louise works with individual adults, adolescents and children of all ages. She has training in the assessment and treatment of a broad range of mental health difficulties. Louise trained as a Psychoanalyst and has extensive experience in long term work with adolescents and individuals who are struggling with emotional and psychological issues.
Louise is a member of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College, the Australian Clinical Psychology Association, the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychoanalytic Society. She is registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is a Medicare provider with clinical endorsement.
Ph: 9988 3781
Kate Hinsley
BPsych (Hons), Psych (Clin), MAPS
Kate is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who specialises in adult psychotherapy. Kate provides longer term psychotherapy, as well as brief interventions, to people experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns. Kate has a particular interest in supporting people with difficulties regulating emotions, being in relationships, and understanding themselves. She uses an evidence-based integrative approach drawing on psychodynamic and attachment theories, mindfulness-based interventions and trauma informed care principles.
Kate is registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Kate is a Medicare provider with clinical endorsement
Ph: 0405 173 667
Tali Israelstam
B.A. (Psych), P.G. Dip Psych, M. Psych (Counselling), MAPS Clinical
Tali Israelstam is a Clinical Psychologist and Psychoanalyst specializing in Adolescent and Adult Psychotherapy. Tali has had extensive experience in working long-term with adolescents and adults with a broad range of mental health, emotional and psychological difficulties.
Tali has a special clinical interest in working with self-harming behaviour, personality disorders and trauma
Tali is registered to practice with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a Medicare provider with clinical endorsement. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College and the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Psychoanalytic Society
Ph: 9988 4574
Clinical Social Worker
Dean Wainer
BSW (Hons), Member AASW, Medicare Provider
Dean brings over 20 years of clinical experience to his work with clients. He has extensive experience in child & adolescent mental health, having worked in a range of CYMHS teams in the public health system for over 15 years. He now practices exclusively from Karinya Centre, offering individual, couple & family therapy to people of all ages and with a diverse range of presentations.
Dean brings an integrative approach to treatment, having trained and worked in a range of therapeutic modalities over the course of his career. He has a preference for working in psychodynamic and relational models, where the emphasis is on fostering understanding of self and others, emotional growth and sustainable change over time. Dean brings a strong ethical approach and deep humanity to his work, respecting the uniqueness of each person, the complexity of every life story and the difficulty (and potential) of change.
Dean has a particular interest in working with:
teenagers and their families, as they navigate this often challenging stage of development
parents of children at any stage of development, including ‘adult children’
young adults, as they try to ‘find their way’ in the wider world
men of all ages, life stages & challenges
adults with mental & emotional difficulties, relational problems or experiencing life crises, as well as those wanting to ‘get to know themselves’ more deeply
couples, both those who are ‘stuck’ or ‘in crisis’ and those wanting to deepen/improve their relationship
Dean is a qualified Social Worker and an accredited Mental Health Professional with The Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). He is a ‘Medicare Provider’, offering rebates under the ‘Better Access Initiative’. He is also recognised by select private health insurers. You can contact him directly via the phone number or email address below to make enquiries.
Ph: 0404 078 856 Email: dwainer@karinyacentre.com.au
Psychiatrists
Dr Lahvinya Kulaendra
MBBS (hons), FRANZCP, Cert. Psychotherapy Psych.
Lahvinya is a psychiatrist specialising in psychotherapy.
Lahvinya works with adults who are experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and mental health issues. She also has specialised skills in womens’ mental health and mother & infant mental health.
Psychotherapy is her main modality of care. Lahvinya uses a predominantly psychodynamic approach when providing ongoing therapy. She uses elements of other psychological therapies to tailor treatment and medication if appropriate.
Lahvinya has expertise in the treatment of:
Depression
Anxiety
Grief and Loss
Family, Marital and Relationship difficulties
Mental Health issues in Pregnancy
Postnatal Depression & Anxiety
Womens’ Mental Health
Ph: 0432 228 726
Dr Catherine Wiltshire
FRANZCP, Adv cert child psych, MBBS (Hons), MHP, Post Grad Dipl Nutr & Diet, Post grad Health Law, BSC (Hons), Clinical lecturer University of Sydney and University of Western Sydney.
Dr Catherine Wiltshire is a child, adolescent, family and adult psychiatrist. She has extensive experience in the management of:
Childhood/ adolescent problems, including those with complex medical issues
ADHD (children, adolescents and adults)
Depression
Bipolar disorder
Psychotic illnesses
Eating Disorders (adolescents and adults)
Psychotherapy for individuals of all ages (children, adolescents and adults)
Legal reports and assessments
Dr Catherine Wiltshire is able to provide consultation to other agencies in the management of children/ adolescents experiencing mental health issues. Dr Catherine Wiltshire has a background of previously being a medical director of two inpatient facilities in Sydney.
Ph: 8094 8607 or 0427 458 767
