Meet the Wellness HQ team
At Wellness HQ we understand finding the right counsellor for you is important in your therapy journey. Click on our friendly faces below to get to know us more!
Julieanne Ryan
Principal Psychologist and Agency Supervisor
Julieanne is a registered psychologist with over 14years’ experience counselling in primary and secondary public-school settings and in private practice. Originally a High School teacher for 20 years, Julieanne has a sound understanding of the challenges children, adolescents, and families encounter.
Julieanne is an empathic and compassionate person who recognises that all people have strengths, and a right to be heard and to experience respect and safety.
With extensive clinical training in a range of evidenced based therapies, Julieanne collaborates with clients to find what may be helpful for them.
In her spare time, Julieanne loves spending time with her sons, family and friends, and walking the family border collie. Julieanne enjoys reading fiction novels and researching latest scientific findings on the impacts of trauma on the brain and evolving effective strategies that assist people to heal and to live full and valued lives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Social Science, Psychology Honours, Charles Sturt University, (BSC, Psy Hons); Bachelor of Arts, Majors in English and History, Diploma of Education, University of New South Wales, (BA, Dip Ed).
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Registration Number: PSY 0001809153
Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
Julieanne provides formal supervision of student counsellors from The Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP).
Currently Julieanne is not seeing new clients. Any changes to Julieanne’s availability will be placed on website.
Rina Daluz
Wellness HQ Line Manager
Rina is the Line Manager at Wellness HQ, providing supervisory leadership and consistent operations management. She has been 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.
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.
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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​Qualifications:
BA (Psychology), Masters in Education (Counselling), PhD (Organisation Development
Registered Psychologist with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Registration Number: PSY0001296226
AHPRA Psychology Board Approved Supervisor
Member Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)
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Honey Chester
Psychology Intern at Wellness HQ
Honey is a final-year student at the Australia College of Applied Professionals (ACAP), pursuing a degree in Psychological Science and Counselling. With a deep passion for helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and fostering mental wellbeing, she combines strong communication and interpersonal skills with a solid grounding in counselling theories to create a safe, empathetic space for clients. Particularly interested in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Person-Centred Counselling, Honey focuses on building trust and rapport through unconditional positive regard. By supporting clients in exploring their thoughts and emotions, she aims to empower them towards meaningful, lasting change.
Dedicated to making a genuine difference in lives of those she supports, Honey is excited to continue reminding her skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
Outside of her academic pursuits, Honey maintains a balanced lifestyle that complements her professional development. She find rejuvenation in reading book, out door activities and cherishing quality moments with family and friends. These pursuits not only contribute to her personal well-being but also enhance her perspective as an aspiring counsellor, fostering a well-rounded approach to her future practice.
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
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