Dr Crystal McMullen
Director/Clinical Psychologist
BA (Psych, Hons I), BBusMan, DPsych (Clin), MAPS
Meet Our Team
Dr Crystal McMullen is the director of All for Kids Therapy, and is a qualified Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Crystal has 15 years of experience in the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents, as well as working closely with the parents and families. Crystal has worked extensively with children and families within government and non-government agencies, including community clinics, child and youth mental health services, hospitals, and private practice. Crystal has a passion for supporting the emotional and psychological wellbeing of children and their families, and provides assessment and treatment of many issues, but in particular, focussing on:
• Anxiety
• ADHD
• Autism
• Behaviour Difficulties including defiance and aggression
• Cognitive and Learning Assessments (including Dyslexia)
• Parenting Support
Memberships
• Registration with Psychology Board of Australia/Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia
• Full Membership with Australian Psychological Society and Australian College of Clinical Psychologists
Research and Academic Interests
Crystal has been involved in research on the understanding and treatment of childhood anxiety, the therapeutic relationship across child and adult contexts including forensic settings, and maximising effectiveness of postgraduate psychology training in Australia. Crystal currently splits her time between private practice work, and as senior lecturer doing research and lecturing across Queensland universities including the University of Queensland and University of Southern Queensland.
Dr Elizabeth Goadby (Lizzy) is a clinical psychologist who is passionate about working with and helping children and their families.
Lizzy completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science (with First Class Honours) at University of Queensland before completing her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Griffith University. Her research interests include the utility of parenting programs for behavioural difficulties and adjustment issues surrounding caregivers of individuals with Brain Tumour. Her research work has also been published in peer reviewed journals
Lizzy has experience working in the public and private sector which has afforded her the opportunity to work with a range of psychological issues impacting on children and their families. Lizzy can provide support around emotional education and management of anxiety, anger and depression; parenting strategies for difficult behaviour, resilience building, social skills training, school readiness and individual support for parents. Lizzy is also an accredited provider of the Triple P Positive Parenting Program and can provide psychometric testing around ability and achievement to help determine a child’s overall strengths and weaknesses.
Lizzy works hard to make sure children and their families feel comfortable during their sessions, by making them fun and engaging. The skills and strategies used in session are all based in research and evidence which enables Lizzy to provide families with the best possible care. Lizzy is not only passionate about working with children but genuinely enjoys her work and the opportunity to help children to be happy and the best they can be.
Memberships
• Registration with Psychology Board of Australia/Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia
• Full Membership with Australian Psychological Society and Australian College of Clinical Psychologists
Academic Interests
Lizzy works as a guest lecturer and academic at the University of Southern Queensland, providing specialist lectures in the areas of Autism, ADHD, Behavioural Disorders, and Cognitive Behavioural Intervention.
Dr Elizabeth Goadby
Director/Clinical Psychologist
BPsychSc; DPsych(Clin)
Kelsey Erdelyi
Registered Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Registrar
BPsychSc; MPsych(Clin)
Kelsey is a registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar. She enjoys working with children and adolescents from a variety of cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and has worked alongside individuals experiencing a range of psychological challenges.
Kelsey has worked with children and families in community mental health, inpatient settings, private practice, and supported children and families engaged with foster and kinship care services. She has particular interests in:
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Child Protection
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Attachment
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Parenting Support
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Emotion Regulation
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Behavioural Difficulties
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Anger Management
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Stress Management
Kelsey works from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, incorporating other frameworks including Systems and Attachment, play therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Kelsey also has experience administering a variety of psychological assessments for individuals across the lifespan, and is passionate about holistic and comprehensive assessment to support individuals to achieve their full potential.
Memberships
• Registration with Psychology Board of Australia/Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
• Registration as a Clinical Psychology Registrar with Psychology Board of Australia
• Full Membership with Australian Psychological Society
Kia Reddan
Provisional Psychologist
BPsych; Hons; MPH