Our Team of Counsellors and Clinical Psychologists
In Malvern
TEAM
Meet The Team
Humans Being Counselling are a growing, passionate team of mental health professionals, consisting of registered psychologists & accredited mental health social workers. The team consist of highly reputable, skilled clinicians with many years of experience. We ensure that all of our counsellors have a genuine, caring approach and will work with you to ensure that you receive all the support that you deserve.
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Talia Zyngier
Practice Manager
Talia is an Allied Health professional with over 8 years working across the Public and Private systems, bringing a wealth of organisational skills and person-centred management to Humans Being.Talia believes that accessing mental health services should be a positive, welcoming, inclusive and supportive experience for all humans. Talia is responsible for all administrative aspects of Humans Being, as well as supporting the Intake process.She holds a Bachelors of Health Sciences and a Masters of Speech Pathology, practices mindfulness and is a casual Yogi.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Jeremy Neumann
Director / Principal Clinician
Jeremy has an academic background in business, psychology and is an experienced youth/family and adult therapist and an accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BBus; GDipPsych; MSW, AMHSW). He has a breadth of over 10 years clinical experience across both the public and the private sectors and has a clinical interest working with people through anxiety, stress, life transitions, identity, fatherhood/dads and depression.He has a strong grounding in mindfulness based approaches, completing further training in Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (MBCBT), and incorporates the ideals of everyday mindfulness into his practice. He has further training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and also Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy for working with trauma.Jeremy’s professional yet relaxed interpersonal style creates a welcoming and engaging space for clinical exploration, goal setting and insight development. Jeremy’s therapeutic style empowers the client as the expert of their own life, drawing on positive psychology and holistic approaches to intervention.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Indya Moss
Psychologist
Indya is a Registered Psychologist (BPsychSc, BPsych(Hons), MProfPsych) who works with children 6+ & adolescents.Indy’s priority is creating a safe and comfortable space where clients can freely express themselves, exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences. She uses a tailored intervention for each client which could incorporate elements of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Indy believes in taking a holistic approach with her clients, seeing them as a whole person rather than just a collection of parts.
She infuses her knowledgeable professionalism with warmth, fun and positivity, as her therapy sessions aren’t just about tackling challenges; it’s also about finding moments of authentic human connection and personal growth.
Indy cherishes diversity in all its expressions, affirming LGBTQIA+ identities, nurturing cultural sensitivity, and honouring neurodiversity. She enjoys working with all aspects of Mental Health including anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationship issues & more.Outside of Humans Being Counselling, Indy enjoys running, cycling, getting lost in a good book, spending time with her loved ones and hanging out with her two cats, Sonny and Lady.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Jordana Mac
Clinical Psychologist
Jordana is a Clinical Psychologist with a Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical) with training in both cognitive behavioural therapies and psychodynamic psychotherapy. Jordana draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches to tailor the therapy to the unique needs, aspirations and goals of each client.Jordana helps individuals address their difficulties through the development of a deeper understanding of themselves, their past and present experiences, and their unconscious motivations. She recognises each client’s individuality and helps them create meaningful lives, which are guided by their values and lived in the
present moment. Jordana draws on techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy (for trauma) and Circle of Security Parenting.
Jordana strives to create a safe, respectful and supportive environment for this process by being empathic, open-minded, and non-judgemental. She values and respects people’s humanity and the variety of ways in which they experience and live
their lives. Jordana primarily works with individuals experiencing difficulties with anxiety, depression, trauma, interpersonal relationships, life transitions and adjustment, perinatal anxiety and depression, parenting difficulties, grief and loss, and substance
use. Depending on the individual’s needs, Jordana works with clients in either a short, medium, or long-term therapeutic process. In addition to her role with Humans Being Counselling, Jordana also works at the St John of God Langmore Centre
Parent Infant Unit in Berwick.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Cameron Norton
Counsellor
Cameron is a warm and personable clinician with over 8 years of Mental Health experience working with individuals from a range of diverse backgrounds. Cam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (BA; GradCertAddBeh; MSW, AMHSW) and primarily works with people experiencing anxiety, depression, substance use, gambling and other addictive behaviours, trauma, interpersonal relationships.Cam's therapeutic approach is person-centered and draws from additional training in a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). He also has a special interest in mindfulness-based approaches, with these principles woven into his sessions, or that can also be taught as specific skills. His holistic assessment and intervention style is informed by Cam’s professional training as well as extensive experience as a teacher and practitioner of breathwork & meditation (trained facilitator with the Art of Living Foundation) and yoga (accredited teacher with Australian Yoga Academy), for which he regularly runs workshops around Melbourne.Cam works from a holistic biopsychosocial & trauma-informed lens and strives to create a safe and non-judgemental space. His calm yet engaging demeanour invites a sense of comfort that allows trust to be built and the therapeutic progress to begin. Cam is passionate about guiding clients to remove mental or emotional blockages so that their natural strengths and values can emerge and flourish.Additionally to his private work at Humans Being Counselling, Cam also works at St Vincent’s Hospital in the Department of Addiction Medicine.Outside his clinical roles, Cam spends his time in nature, cycling, meditating, connecting with the community or working on creative projects.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Mary Kelly
Clinical Psychologist
Mary is a Clinical Psychologist (BSc (Hons), MClinPsych, MAPS), working with
adults at Humans Being Counselling. She has experience working in both private
and government settings with clients across the lifespan. Mary provides a flexible and collaborative approach, and draws on various evidenced based therapies and
holistic skills and practices. She aspires to work with clients to achieve a better
understanding of themselves, and meet their personal therapy goals. Her areas of
interest include anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, adjustment difficulties,
relationship issues, and grief and loss. Mary uses therapies including Cognitive
Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye
Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness, somatic work, and supportive counselling. Mary is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, being in nature, and good food.
- Phone: (03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Natalie Chionh
Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar)
Natalie is a registered psychologist (BA, GDipPsych, MPsych - Clinical) who is passionate about providing evidence-based psychological care to help her clients achieve their best outcomes and live their most fulfilling lives. She uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness-based interventions as well as drawing from Acceptance Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, developing a unique therapeutic plan for each client. Natalie works with clients experiencing emotional dysregulation, depression, anxiety, trauma, panic attacks, domestic violence and personality disorders. She enjoys working with teenagers & adults in 1:1 therapy sessions.Natalie strives to create a safe, respectful and supportive environment in her sessions through warmth, patience and empathy, allowing her clients to freely share their thoughts, feelings and experiences. She works collaboratively with her clients to identify their own personal goals for therapy; patiently and calmly holds space for her clients to work through their therapeutic process towards achieving these goals.Outside her clinical work, Natalie is passionate about DanceSport and plays and composes on classical piano.
- Phone: (03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au
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Susan Friedman
Counsellor & Family Therapist
Susan is an experienced and dedicated mental health professional (DipEd, BEd, BSW, GDipFamilyTh, AMHSW), with over 30 years in the counselling field, with a strong background in education, social work and family therapy. She has developed a comprehensive skill set with a deep understanding of human issues and relationships. In the therapeutic relationship Susan cultivates, she offers compassion, nurturing and guidance, creating an environment conducive to growth and self fulfilment. She enjoys assisting individuals in recognising and appreciating their strengths and inner resources.Susan enjoys working with people helping them overcome the obstacles life presents. Whether it’s addressing relationship or family issues, managing anxiety or depression, coping with grief or loss, building self-esteem, or healing from trauma Susan is committed to providing you with professional counselling support. She views counselling as a collaborative process that acknowledges and values each person’s uniqueness and individuality. She works closely with individuals, families and couples to support them to develop goals and strategies for positive change. She uses a variety of approaches tailored to meet her client’s needs, including acceptance commitment therapy, mindfulness, cognitive behaviour therapy, family systems therapy, psychodynamic theory and works from a trauma informed perspective.As an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a Clinical Member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists, Susan stays actively involved in professional affiliations and special interest groups.Susan believes that empathy and understanding are essential for personal growth and well-being. She provides a safe and confidential therapeutic space for her clients. Susan works with individuals, couples and families.
- Phone:(03) 9112 5778
- Email:info@humansbeing.com.au