Practitioners

Nigel Spurgeon is a Clinical Psychologist and a Director of PsyQuest.  He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and a Fellow of the APS College of Clinical Psychologists. Nigel holds a Master of Psychology Degree (Clinical and Health) from Curtin University of Technology.
 

I understand that it can be difficult to reach out for assistance when life problems become overwhelming, especially when they are long held and complex. I create a warm and confidential environment in which you can explore what has led to your concerns, and safely work through your challenges.  I approach each person with respect and sensitivity, giving space for you to gain insight and resolve problems.

Dr Rachel Bennett is a Clinical Psychologist and a Co-Director of PsyQuest. Rachel completed her undergraduate psychology degree at the University of Hertfordshire in the United Kingdom and she then gained a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Edith Cowan University. Her previous work experience includes working as a specialist psychologist within the Department for Families and Communities and with the non-government agency Key Assets.

Dr Jess Gilbert is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar, with a Bachelor of Psychology (Hons), Master of Clinical Psychology, and PhD (Psychology). Jess is someone who is warm, compassionate, and grounded. She works with adults to provide psychological care for a range of presentations including depression and anxiety, stress, relational issues, and identity, with a particular interest in supporting LGBTQIA+ people. She believes the foundation of therapy is the therapeutic relationship; she brings genuine empathy and creates a supportive, authentic, and collaborative space for clients to explore and understand their issues and themselves. Jess's therapeutic practice is informed through the frameworks of Schema Therapy, EMDR, and other evidence-based approaches specifically emphasising attachment and understanding the impact of trauma.