THe TEAM OUR CONTRACTORS
Jane Franke
Director & Co-founder Principal Psychologist PSY0001621250 Jane has 25+yrs experience working with children, adolescents and their families in primary and secondary schools, high needs behavioural intervention settings and private practice. She has completed a Masters degree in Child and Adolescent Welfare, undergone extensive training in the assessment and counselling of children and adolescents. Jane has extensive experience with psychoeducational assessment and working with individuals living with neurodevelopmental differences including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), intellectual disability, specific learning difficulties (dyslexia), gifted and talented presentations and behavioural disorders. Working closely with paediatricians, family GP’s and schools Jane works for the better of all clients to ensure optimum development opportunities. More recently, Jane has expanded her niche into the world of elite sports, an area that is a personal passion, by working with local elite athletes supporting their mental wellbeing as they navigate the challenges and demands of their professional sporting trajectory. As a mother of two, she also enjoys working with parents to increase their parenting confidence and to improve their emotional connection with their children. Jane holds a professional partnership with RISE Coffs Harbour and works with Southern Cross University (SCU) supervising their 5th year Master of Psychology students. 
Jonas Adams
Registered Psychologist Formerly a high school teacher, Jonas has always had an interest in child and adolescent psychology. After completing retraining in Psychology, Jonas obtained a Master of Counselling followed by completing his Master of Professional Psychology. Jonas began working for LHE in 2022. He has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent clients and their families to develop child and adolescent social and emotional skills, increase parenting confidence, and promote overall family wellbeing. Jonas draws from a range of modalities to work collaboratively with clients to achieve their goals but has a particular interest in Trauma supports, Family Systems and Interactive Play Therapies. Drawing from his education experience Jonas is a creative practitioner and enjoys designing interactive activities to sustain engagement with young people by utilising their interests. Jonas is available to work with clients of all ages and diverse clinical presentations through private, Medicare and NDIS (self-managed and plan-managed) supported sessions. |
Sharyn Wright,
Registered Psychologist Sharyn is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She joined Lighthouse Health and Education as a student in 2023 and has shown great depth and skill supporting her clients. Since returning from maternity leave on a part-time basis, Sharyn has decided to grow her own private practice skills in a contracting capacity for our clients. Sharyn completed her Master’s degree at Southern Cross University and has experience working with various mental health and neurodiverse presentations through previous employment in NDIS and disability support work. Through collaborative conversations, practical strategies, and evidence-based interventions Sharyn is passionate about supporting individual clients to achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. Sharyn is available to work with NDIS participants (self-managed and plan-managed only), Medicare and private clients. 
Ashley Alford,
Clinical Psychologist PSY0002020930 Ashley is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her post-graduate study through the University of New England in 2017. She embarked on a career in psychology with a keen passion to support people in better understanding themselves, and facing the many challenges that life presents. Ashley has experience working in a not-for-profit organisation, engaging specifically with adolescents, young people and their families presenting with a range of mental health concerns. She also has prior experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including community mental health, private hospital and University Clinic. Ashley began contracting to LHE in 2021. She is passionate about making therapy an accepting, enjoyable, and safe experience for her clients. She utilises a holistic and flexible approach, employing evidence-based practices collaboratively determined by individual client goals. Ashley is trained in various therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), trauma-informed interventions, motivational interviewing, and is currently upskilling in Schema Therapy. Ashley is a warm and personable therapist who is passionate about supporting people across the lifespan to achieve their goals, and improve their overall quality of life. Ashley is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and is Medicare accredited. |
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Bentley
Therapy Puppy-in-training Bentley joined LHE in May 2025 at just 8weeks of age. He is a pure bred, long haired, blue, miniature dachshund, an absolute bundle of joy, trust and love. He is in the learning phase of socialisation with clients within a practice space. We look forward to having him in more client sessions over time. |
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Louise
Admin Extraordinaire, Counsellor-in-training and Allied Health Assistant
Louise came to us in 2021 after many years managing a specialist medical practice. She brings her vivacious energy and a genuine warmth and love of paediatrics which ensures a welcoming smile and genuine connection with each client. She runs the intake process alongside appointment scheduling, collaboration with stakeholders, invoicing and yes, debt collection if required!
Louise is a skilled student studying her Bachelor of Counselling. This passion for hands-on work with clients has led to her taking on an Allied Health Assistant role several hours each week delivering our SEL program and self-esteem development with her own clients.
Nothing is ever a bother for Louise, she will endeavour to do all within her capacity to support the Lighthouse Team, our clients and client family members, in addition to external stakeholders and community members with whom she comes into contact.
Admin Extraordinaire, Counsellor-in-training and Allied Health Assistant
Louise came to us in 2021 after many years managing a specialist medical practice. She brings her vivacious energy and a genuine warmth and love of paediatrics which ensures a welcoming smile and genuine connection with each client. She runs the intake process alongside appointment scheduling, collaboration with stakeholders, invoicing and yes, debt collection if required!
Louise is a skilled student studying her Bachelor of Counselling. This passion for hands-on work with clients has led to her taking on an Allied Health Assistant role several hours each week delivering our SEL program and self-esteem development with her own clients.
Nothing is ever a bother for Louise, she will endeavour to do all within her capacity to support the Lighthouse Team, our clients and client family members, in addition to external stakeholders and community members with whom she comes into contact.
Wayne Franke
Director & Co-founder
Wayne (now retired) has taught in both Primary and Secondary Schools and has a Master of Education.
He operated the I Can Read Total Literacy Centre in Narellan for 2 years and the I Can Read Total Literacy Centre at Lighthouse Health and Education, Moonee Beach for 5 years until his semi-retirement in October 2022. Wayne has spent years providing students and adults with the skills necessary to reach their potential in both an increasingly challenging and demanding educational system as well as the work place.
Wayne's understanding of child and adolescent development alongside his natural ability to engage young minds through humour, acceptance and connection leads to increased self esteem and self confidence in his students and more often a re-engagement with learning.
Director & Co-founder
Wayne (now retired) has taught in both Primary and Secondary Schools and has a Master of Education.
He operated the I Can Read Total Literacy Centre in Narellan for 2 years and the I Can Read Total Literacy Centre at Lighthouse Health and Education, Moonee Beach for 5 years until his semi-retirement in October 2022. Wayne has spent years providing students and adults with the skills necessary to reach their potential in both an increasingly challenging and demanding educational system as well as the work place.
Wayne's understanding of child and adolescent development alongside his natural ability to engage young minds through humour, acceptance and connection leads to increased self esteem and self confidence in his students and more often a re-engagement with learning.
FEE SCHEDULE FROM July 2026
As we are committed to supporting our community we have ensured that our rates remain well below the AAPi and APS recommended fees for psychologists and have maintained session fees for clients seeing registered and provisional psychologists at or below the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) price guide.
Please find our Psychological Services Fee Schedule effective from July 2026 below.
Please find our Psychological Services Fee Schedule effective from July 2026 below.
IMPORTANT Documents for clients
| psychological_services_fee_schedule_-_july_2026.pdf |
| lhe_privacypolicy.docx |
| lhe_statementrights.docx |