Our team
Meet our clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, and the team behind the clinic.
Psychology
Tim Collier
Clinical Psychologist
Tim is a clinical psychologist, Board-approved supervisor, and the director of Yarra Clinic. He works with adults seeking support for a wide range of psychological concerns, with a particular focus on long-term psychotherapy and the treatment of complex anxiety, mood difficulties, and trauma.
Aaron Sayers
Psychologist
Aaron is a clinical psychology registrar who works with adults seeking to understand the deeper patterns behind their difficulties. His approach is psychodynamic, focused on exploring the emotional experiences that shape how people think, feel, and relate to others.
Psychiatry
Dr Debra Chong
Psychiatrist
Dr Debra Chong is a consultant psychiatrist with over 18 years of experience across community and hospital settings. She provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Nitin Shukla
Psychiatrist
Dr Nitin Shukla is a consultant psychiatrist with extensive experience across psychotherapy, addiction psychiatry, acute care, and community settings. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Essam Sarhan
Psychiatrist
Dr Essam Sarhan is a consultant psychiatrist with over 25 years of experience across public and private psychiatric services. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
Dr Ernest Olaye
Psychiatrist
Dr Ernest Olaye is an Australian-trained consultant psychiatrist and Fellow of the RANZCP with over 16 years of experience across community and hospital settings. He provides thorough psychiatry assessments, with detailed treatment plans and recommendations for GPs.
