Psychology

THe TEAM

Jane Franke,
Principal Psychologist PSY0001621250
Jane has 25yrs 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, has a professional partnership with RISE Coffs Harbour and works with Southern Cross University (SCU) supervising their 5th year Master of Psychology students.
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.

Wayne Franke
Director & Teacher
Wayne 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 yeas and the I Can Read Total Literacy Centre at Lighthouse Health and Education, Moonee Beach for 5 years until his 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.
He is now taking a step back from the face to face at Lighthouse Health and Education and will take on more of a mentoring role for NDIS participants and an administrative support role for staff

Jonas Adams
Provisional 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 and is currently completing his Master`s Degree in Professional Psychology.
Jonas 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 Family Systems and Interactive Play Therapies. Employing his education experience Jonas is a creative practitioner and enjoys designing interactive activities to sustain engagement with young people by utilising their interests.

Emily Stokes,
Clinical Psychologist PSY0001168602
Emily has more than 15 years’ experience working in a range of clinical settings across NSW including non-profit community mental health services, private inpatient mental health, and private practice.
Emily has spent the last four years providing individual therapy to adolescents and young people and is now complimenting her work providing neuro-affirming psychological assessments. She has previously worked at Headspace and facilitated group therapy at The Ramsay Clinic.
Emily enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults who present with a range of neurodiversity, in addition to those experiencing anxiety, mood, adjustment, relationship, behavioural and trauma-related difficulties. She utilises a range of therapeutic interventions including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Sharyn Wright,
Provisional Psychologist
Sharyn is a provisional Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and joined Lighthouse Health and Education as a student in 2023. She will be working full time with us completing her psychologist internship program in 2024. 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) and private clients.

Louise
Admin Extraordinaire and Allied Health Assistant
Louise came to us 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.

OUR CONTRACTORS

Alice King,
Registered Psychologist PSY0002034078
Alice has diverse experience working with people across the lifespan. She has worked with children across a variety of educational and care settings, from early childhood through to senior high school and university entry. As a psychologist in occupational rehabilitation, workplace manager, and Lifeline Support Worker, Alice has worked with adults from all walks of life as they navigated unplanned life transitions and mental health concerns. As part of her psychology honours degree, Alice conducted research with older adults to gain understanding of mature adults’ mental health needs and what contributes to improved quality of life and wellbeing. Using collaborative, strength-based modalities tailored to each client’s specific needs, Alice provides compassionate understanding in a warm, supportive environment. Trained in a range of therapeutic modalities including: Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, EMDR Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, and Sandtray Therapy, Alice’s work is trauma informed and incorporates attachment theory, establishing a basis for understanding children’s and adults’ behaviours and thoughts.
Alice is an accredited facilitator of Circle of Security and Bringing Up Great Kids programs.
Alice's work with children reflects her natural creativity, and is based on the knowledge that play is how children process their experience of the world, practise mastering difficulties, and effectively (and efficiently) learn and integrate new knowledge and meaning. Children communicate worries and difficulties through the language of play that they are unable to articulate through words. Alice works with parents and carers to provide psychoeducation and strategies to support and nurture their children.
Alice’s practice is inclusive and she welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds and presentations.

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 relocated to the local Grafton area in 2017, where she has since completed her clinical endorsement registration. She has been working at a local not-for-profit organisation for the past four years, engaging specifically with adolescents, young people and their families presenting with a range of mental health concerns. Ashley also has prior experience working with individuals across the lifespan in a variety of settings, including community mental health, private hospital, University Clinic.
Ashley 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.

FEE SCHEDULE FROM Jan 2024

As we are committed to supporting our community we have ensured that our rates remain well below the Australian Psychological Society's recommended fees for psychologists and have maintain session fees at or below the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) price guide.
Please find our Fee Schedule for 2024 below.