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Meet the Wellness HQ team
Dr Rina Daluz
Wellness HQ Principal Psychologist
Rina is a registered psychologist since 2006, working in individual counselling, leading mental health and peer support programs, developing self-help resources, and designing and conducting workshops on mental health, self-management, and peer support.
Rina is also an AHPRA Psychology Board Approved Supervisor who values compassionate, reflective practice.​
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Trained in a variety of evidence-based practices, Rina understands the mental health needs and challenges of individuals across the lifespan. She places great importance on the therapeutic relationship, believing it to be crucial for effective therapy through trust, safety, collaboration, and empathy.
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Rina believes self-care is an ethical responsibility and practices mindfulness daily. She enjoys reading books, walking, yoga, and spending time with family and friends.​​
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Claudia Morelli
Trainee Counsellor at Wellness HQ
Claudia is a final-year student at the Australian University College of Applied Professions (ACAP), completing a degree in Counselling. With a deep awareness and appreciation of everyone’s unique journey, Claudia is passionate about working with each client to help them overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and reach outcomes in a respectful, safe, and inclusive space.
Claudia is passionate about supporting individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community and young people. She is also interested in supporting all clients to build skills and tools that can support resilience, self-compassion, and growth to help them thrive while empowering them toward meaningful and positive change, one step at a time.
Claudia is particularly interested in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Person-Centred Counselling. She focuses on building rapport and trust through unconditional positive regard.
As part of her studies, Claudia has gained some experience as a volunteer mentor with Raise and Kookaburra Kids Foundation, where she offered support to young people navigating life challenges, grief, and loss. Claudia is passionate about volunteering and giving back to others, finding different opportunities to do so. This work fills her bucket with more knowledge, empathy, and compassion, helping her be more present with others.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Claudia also works as a preschool teacher. She loves bookstores, poetry, arts, and photography, travelling, learning new languages and being in nature on her own or with friends. All these contribute to her well-being while enhancing her perspective as an aspiring counsellor.
​Jonathan Gray
Trainee Counsellor at Wellness HQ
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Jonathan is a final-year student at the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP), completing a degree in Psychological Science and Counselling. As a mature-aged student, he brings a broad range of life and work experiences to the counselling sphere. With a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual’s journey, Jonathan is passionate about working collaboratively with clients to help them achieve meaningful outcomes in a safe, respectful and empathetic environment.
He has a particular interest in supporting clients to build resilience, recognise opportunities for post-traumatic growth, and move from surviving to thriving in an ever-changing and often challenging world. Jonathan believes that, like happiness, learning is a lifelong journey.
ACAP’s integrated approach to theoretical, experiential, and skills-based learning has supported Jonathan in developing a flexible, client-centred counselling style. He draws on a range of modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Person-Centred Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy, allowing him to tailor his approach to each client’s needs. These approaches resonate with Jonathan’s core belief that meaningful change occurs when clients feel heard, understood and empowered to explore their own lives and values.
As part of his studies, Jonathan has gained valuable experience as a volunteer counsellor with Griefline, offering support to individuals navigating significant loss and life challenges. This work continues to deepen his empathy and strengthen his capacity to be fully present with those in distress.
Outside of his academic and clinical development, Jonathan is a dedicated student of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He enjoys mentoring new students, competing, and teaching classes throughout the year. To support his own wellbeing, he incorporates mindfulness, ice baths, sauna and exercise on a daily basis.
Jonathan also enjoys spending quality time with his partner, adult children and friends. A lover of stand-up comedy, travel, music, the beach—and his pet turtle—he brings curiosity, balance and authenticity to all areas of his life and work.
If you need extra support outside our business hours please contact below numbers.
It is a strength to ask for help when you need.
Emergency Department at your local hospital or Dial '000'
NSW Mental Health Line (open 24/7): 1800 011 511