Dr Desdemona (Mona) Chong

B. SocSci (Hons), DPsych (Clinical) UQ, MAPS

Clinical Psychologist

Inala Practice, currently on maternity leave

Mona has worked in various settings such as government offices, hospitals, schools and in private clinics both locally and overseas. Her wide range of experiences has enabled her to be flexible and sensitive towards the needs of individuals from different cultures and age-groups. Mona is skilled in the assessment and treatment of common life challenges like mood disorders, various forms of anxiety, eating disorders and body image concerns, grief and loss, childhood behavioural problems and school difficulties, parenting difficulties and living with chronic health problems. Mona has a special interest in working with children and adolescents. Being an accredited Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) Provider, Mona often combines her direct work with her young clients with individualised parenting strategies for parents so that better outcomes can be achieved. As a clinician, Mona adopts a strength-based and client-centred approach. She believes in the innate potential within every individual, young and old, and sees her role as enabling her clients to discover their strengths. She also strives to empower her clients with evidence-based strategies and practical skills to make positive and valued changes in their lives. Mona is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Clinical College of Clinical Psychologists.

Motshegetsi Dintsi

BSc.(Hons in Psychology) UNE, Master of Psychology(Clinical)UNE

Clinical Psychologist

Inala Practice

Motshe is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Motshe has spent the last 10 years working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds across a range of age groups, in rural and remote towns in New South Wales. Motshegetsi has experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of psychological problems including anxiety disorders, depression and mood disorders, stress, anger, assertiveness training, grief and loss, parent training and cultural adjustment issues.

Poh Wan (Tzoe) Wong

B.Sc. (Hons) Psych, M.Psych (Clin)

Clinical Psychologist

Inala Practice

Tzoe is a Clinical Psychologist who enjoys working with people to understand their unique needs based on a client-centred approach. Across her years of practice, Tzoe has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds to address concerns such as anxiety and depression, grief and loss, trauma, adjustment disorders, substance use, and personality disorders. She strives to help clients work through difficulties such as family or relationship conflict, workplace stress, life transitions and adjustments, parenting and behavioural management concerns, or coping with chronic health conditions or injury. Tzoe utilises evidence-based interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and tailors her approach to her client’s needs and goals. Tzoe’s areas of interest include trauma-focused intervention and older adult mental health.  Tzoe also has previous experience working in occupational rehabilitation and conducting vocational assessments.

Lucia Do

BPsySc, BBehavSc(HonsPsych), M.Psych (Clinical) MAPS

Consultant Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)

Inala Practice

Lucia is a registered Psychologist who has completed a Master in Clinical Psychology and enjoys working with adolescents and adults. She has experience working in university clinics, mental health hospitals and high schools in Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Lucia places an emphasis on creating an authentic, non-judgemental and collaborative therapeutic environment to empower clients to create and maintain positive changes in their lives.

Lucia has training and experience in evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectal Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. Her interest areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal difficulties, personality vulnerabilities, self-identity exploration and multicultural issues. In addition to being a registered psychologist, Lucia is a Clinical Psychology Registrar, working towards endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist.