About ARC

Megan Jones has over 26 years experience working as a Clinical Psychologist both nationally and internationally. She has expertise in providing assessment and treatment across a range of mental health concerns as well as extensive experience working in adult and adolescent mental health, child and family health, fostering and adoption, and youth offending.

She has a special interest in working with women, complex trauma, parenting, and parent child relationships.

With a passion for supporting clients through all stages to ensure achieve they work to achieve their goals. Megan works to cultivate a safe, relaxed, and confidential environment and has a strong commitment to use evidence-based assessment tools and therapies.

Megan draws on a range of therapeutic interventions to tailor intervention to individual needs including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Trauma focused CBT (TF-CBT), Mentalisation based therapy (MBT), Schema therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), Parent child interaction therapy (PCIT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, and Attachment based therapies.

Montana has over 13 years of experience working with children, young people and their families within a school setting. She draws on a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to support young people experiencing a range of difficulties and mental health concerns including anxiety, disruptive behaviours, ADHD, adolescent stress and study, low mood and depression.

Montana is passionate about using creative and engaging techniques to build trusting and safe therapeutic relationships with her clients. She works collaboratively with families, schools, medical and allied health professionals to provide a holistic approach to achieving the goals of the young person.
Montana has expertise in administering a range of psychological assessments including cognitive, adaptive and behavioural assessments. She has a particular interest in educational assessments and learning difficulties. Montana currently works Saturdays only.

Anna is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children, young people, and families across health, research, and community settings. She has expertise in developmental and cognitive assessment, child and family mental health, and supporting parents in understanding and responding to their child’s needs.

Anna is passionate about helping families strengthen connection and communication, and supporting children to build confidence and emotional wellbeing. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and evidence-based, drawing on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and attachment- and trauma-informed approaches.

Anna has particular interests in early childhood development, parenting, and the impact of stress and trauma on children’s social, emotional, and behavioural functioning. She works closely with families, schools, and health professionals to ensure coordinated care and meaningful outcomes.

David brings over 20 years experience working with young people and adults, with a background as both a secondary English teacher and a registered psychologist. This dual experience provides him with an understanding of developmental stages, educational pressures, life transitions, and the challenges faced by both adolescents and adults.

David works with clients experiencing a range of challenges including anxiety, depression, adjustment to life transitions, academic and workplace stress, and relationship difficulties. He draws on a variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

David provides a collaborative, client-centred approach that is focused on drawing on client strengths and building practical skills clients can use after therapy ends. He fosters a safe, non-judgemental space where clients feel empowered to explore their challenges and create meaningful change.

David has experience conducting a range of cognitive and educational assessments.

David currently works Saturdays only.

Karen worked as a teacher for many years specialising in special education before undertaking further training to facilitate supporting children with additional support needs in the school environment. Karent is now a Senior Education Support Specialist who explores additional adjustments that may help achieve more successful outcomes for students at school.

She is also a presenter for Positive Partnerships, a government-funded autism project.

Jan has had many years experience in private hospital services, before coming out of retirement to manage all the ins and outs behind the scenes, as well as being the welcoming face of ARC Family Psychology.

Scout is our resident mini schnauzer pup. He just loves being cute and make friends. He loves a pat and will be our best mate if you give him a treat (ask Jan for one to give him!). He'll make you feel nice and relaxed. He isn't in the office all the time, sometimes he likes to hang out with his other puppy friends. But feel free to ask for him to be available and we will do our best to make sure he is there!