Meet our team of Expert Psychologists
Jennifer Politis
Founder / Principal Psychologist
Educational & Developmental Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor
BSci, PGrad Dip Psych, M Ed. Psych, MAPS, Assoc. MCEDP
Jennifer is the founder of Mindverse and has over 10 years of experience working in private practice. Jennifer is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist, Board Approved Supervisor, Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), and Associate Member of the APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists. Jennifer completed her post-graduate training at the University of Melbourne where she now provides supervision for students in the Master of Educational Psychology program.
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Jennifer’s work focuses on individual therapy and assessments (psycho-educational and diagnostic). Jennifer has a special interest in working with young people and their families, and brings a wealth of experience to her clinical work based on her experience across all year-levels in schools. Jennifer offers clients and families a warm, understanding and supportive approach to therapy, grounded in evidence-based practice. She believes in working collaboratively with youth, their parents, teachers and schools, to support the social, emotional, and educational development of her clients.​
Interest Areas
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Children (Ages 6+), Adolescents & Adults
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Anxiety
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorders
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Disordered eating and body image
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Parenting support
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Autism
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Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity
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Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability
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Specific Learning Difficulties
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School Consultation
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Supervision of Psychologists
Amy Kierce
Psychologist
Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar
BSci, PGrad Dip Psych, M Ed. Psych, MAPS
Amy is a generally registered psychologist and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). Amy completed a Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) at Australian Catholic University.
Amy has experience working with children and adolescents in primary and secondary school settings. Amy is passionate about working collaboratively with young people and their families to identify their unique needs and to help clients achieve their goals. Amy takes a strength-based and client-centred approach in her therapeutic work, incorporating evidence-based techniques including CBT and ACT.
Amy has an interest in conducting comprehensive psychoeducational and developmental assessments, including assessments for learning and cognitive difficulties, autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit and hyperactivity concerns. Through assessment, Amy aims to provide a developmentally sensitive and holistic understanding of a young person’s needs, as well as providing practical and individualised recommendations for families and teachers.
Interest Areas
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Children (Ages 6+), Adolescents & Young Adults
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Anxiety
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Parenting support
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Autism
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Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity
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Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability
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Specific Learning Difficulties
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School Consultation
Tamara Gnjatovic
Psychologist
Educational and Developmental Psychology Registrar, Board Approved Supervisor
BPsychSci, PGradDipPsych (Hons.), MEd. Psych
Tamara is a registered psychologist with a decade of experience working holistically with children and young people, their families, teachers, school systems, and other allied health professionals. Tamara completed her postgraduate psychology training at the University of Melbourne. She is a Board Approved Supervisor.
Tamara's therapeutic and assessment work is personalised, strengths-based and collaborative, aiming to improve the wellbeing outcomes of children and young people facing social, emotional, and learning challenges. She has a particular interest in supporting individuals through life transitions and adjustments. Tamara is passionate about fostering a warm, inclusive environment where young people and their families feel heard and valued.
In addition to English, Tamara is fluent in Serbian, Croatian, and Bosnian.
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Children (Ages 10+), Adolescents & Adults
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Mental Health
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Life transition & Adjustment
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Autism
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Attention/Deficit Hyperactivity
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Developmental Delay and Intellectual Disability
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Specific Learning Difficulties
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School Consultation
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Supervision of Psychologists
