Our Team
Located in Adelaide’s heart, BlueSky Psychology offers expert, compassionate support for your mental health and wellbeing.
Finding the Right Psychologist
Finding the right psychologist matters. The relationship you build with the person you see is one of the most important factors in how helpful the experience will be — which is why we want you to feel confident in your choice from the very beginning.
Our team brings together psychologists with a wide range of backgrounds, specialisations, and life experiences. What they share is a genuine commitment to the people they work with, a high level of training and expertise, and a warmth that makes it easier to talk about the things that are hardest to say. All hold memberships with the peak professional bodies in their field, maintain ongoing professional development, and have worked across a broad range of settings — including mental health centres, hospitals, GP practices, family and women’s health services, drug and alcohol services, child and youth services, and more.
You’re welcome to read through the profiles below and choose the psychologist you feel might be the best fit for you. If you’re not sure where to start, our admin team have an in-depth knowledge of each team member’s experience and specialisations, and is happy to help match you with the right person based on what you’re looking for. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out before you call.
Our Adelaide Psychologists
Simon Ashfield-Smith
BA, Grad Dip Soc Sc, BA (Hons.Psych), MPsych (Clin) About Me: I am a Clinical Psychologist with more than 30 years’ experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of mental health and relationship concerns. Alongside degrees in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Science, and Theology, my professional life has also been
Silvia Benovic
BA, Grad Cert Fam Med, Grad Dip SocSc, Grad Dip Fam Thpy, Post Grad Dip Psych, MPsych (Clin) Silvia founded BlueSky Psychology and has been its driving force ever since. With over twenty years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist, she brings a depth of knowledge and a genuine warmth to her work
Catherine Hudgson
BSc (Hons),D.Clin.Psychol Catherine is a clinical psychologist who trained in the UK, but has been working in Australia for the past 24 years (in Melbourne prior to her recent move to Adelaide). She has worked in many different settings including public adult and aged mental health services. In her public mental health roles,
Janine Donaldson
MPsych(Clin) Dip Clin Hyp MAPS FCHP FCClP Janine is a Clinical Psychologist and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists and College of Health Psychologists. Janine has worked in psychology and mental health for nearly 20 years, including public, private and non-profit organisations. This has given her invaluable experience helping people
Carly Sullivan
BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Health) Prior to becoming a Psychologist, Carly spent 17 years working as a Critical Care Nurse within the Intensive Care Unit setting, a role which afforded her a wealth of clinical experience and that has deepened her insight into the mind-body connection. This unique combination of professions makes her well
Lauren Bischoff
BPsych (Hons), GDip (CBT), MPsych (Sport & Exercise) Lauren is a performance and general psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia, who has completed a Master of Sport and Exercise Psychology at the University of Queensland. She is passionate about helping her clients enhance their personal development to improve their overall performance
Amanda Haselgrove
BBehavSc (Hons), GradCertLGTC, MPsych (Clin) Amanda is a Clinical Psychologist who has been providing therapeutic support to adults in private practice for the last seven years. Prior to this, she held various positions of employment in the community within the areas of defence, policing, immigration, and in outreach mental health support. She enjoys
Kate Dowling
BA (Hons.Psych) MPsych (Clin) MAPS Kate is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years experience across public mental health services and private practice. She is registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and is a member of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Working from a collaborative and holistic CBT framework, Kate supports
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