Our Team

Sam Ellerton

Sam is a warm and approachable psychologist who works with youth aged 11 and up, and adults of all ages. He is experienced in working with a range of presentations and diagnoses including anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, emotional regulation difficulties, and interpersonal relationship challenges. Sam has a special interest in technology-related issues, bullying, and life transitions.

Sam uses evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sam values an approach that is warm and collaborative to help make meaningful progress through growing resilience and better self-awareness.

Outside of work, Sam enjoys playing and watching sports, spending time with friends, and being outdoors. Sam has been a lifeguard and has enjoyed playing rugby for Randwick. Sam is an open-minded and open-hearted therapist who accepts all people as clients.

Luke Vu PhD.

Luke is a registered psychologist who is passionate about treating addiction, depression and anxiety. He has a special interest in treating those struggling with drug addiction, gaming addiction, pornography addiction and/or problem gambling. He uses targeted and effective psychotherapies to support those in recovery and help them to reconnect to their meaningful life.

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Justin Hendriks

Justin is a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years’ experience as a clinician. He is an accredited Schema Therapist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Justin has been a Supervisor for Clinical Psychologist Registrars for over 5 years.

Justin is passionate about helping his clients achieve post traumatic growth following early life difficulties and adult traumas. He has a special interest in working with mental health professionals, other health professionals and defence personnel and veterans.

Justin has extensive experience treating adults for a range of difficulties and disorders, including depression, anxiety disorders and trauma-based disorders. He is highly trained and experienced in the use of Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. He is currently undergoing training in Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He has conducted research into PTSD, the effect of anxiety on cognitive functioning and memory deficits due to psychopathology. He has presented at conferences on substance addiction.

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Carmen Huynh

Carmen is a Forensic Psychologist and a Board-approved supervisor. She has worked in various government settings and is experienced in providing treatment to individuals who struggle with substance abuse, maintaining interpersonal relationships, depression, anxiety, anger and other intense emotions. Carmen has completed extensive training in various psychological interventions, with her main modes of treatment being Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Schema Therapy. Carmen has a warm and empathetic approach. She is passionate about supporting individuals in their commitment to meaningful change and in developing a better understanding of themselves.

Alice Wood

Alice is a registered psychologist who is committed to helping clients achieve meaningful change and overcome challenges. Alice has experience treating a range of concerns such as anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, phobias, eating disorders and disorders of gut-brain interaction such as IBS. Alice can also assist with relationship concerns, perfectionism, grief and stress management. Alice uses a range of modalities and tailors treatment to best suit her client’s needs. Alice has training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), CBT for eating disorders, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Interpersonal Psychotherapy and gut-directed hypnotherapy. NOT SEEING NEW CLIENTS.



Suite C5
102-106 Boyce Rd
Maroubra Junction, NSW 2035

info@hendriks.net.au
(02) 8958 2585

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