Meet the team
Tony Ritchie
Tony is a consultant psychologist with over 20 years of experience in providing psychological therapy to children, adolescents, and adults.
Tony completed his training at Macquarie University and is a registered Medicare Provider, WorkCover, provider, Veterans’s Counselling Service provider, a member of the Australian Psychological Society, and an AHPRA accredited supervisor.
Tony has worked as a part of the team at Hawkesbury Hospital and has been established in private practice for over 15 years. Tony is now a director of the Blue Mountains Clinic.
Tony has extensive experience in providing psychological assessment and therapy for mood disorders, anxiety disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), family relationship difficulties, parent-child management, and behavioural difficulties.
Tony particularly enjoys working with young people and their families.
Alex Ritchie
Alex is a consultant psychologist and a registered Medicare provider, WorkCover provider, Veteran’s Counselling Service provider, Victims of Crime provider, and a member of the Australian Psychology Society.
Alex has worked in a community mental health team, Headspace, managed a community -based therapeutic program, and has been established in a private practice for over ten years. Alex is now a director of the Blue Mountains Clinic.
Alex has a broad range of experience in providing psychological assessments and treatments for children, adolescents, and adults, with mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and family relationship difficulties. Alex works collaboratively with a number of external providers and services to best meet the clients needs and has extensive experience in assisting clients in navigating NDIS funding and other funding bodies.
Alex has a particular interest in assisting people on the Autism spectrum as well as individuals who have experienced trauma.
Renee Morgan
Renee is a clinical psychologist and a registered Medicare provider, Department of Veterans Affairs provider, Defence and Open Arms provider, and a member of the Australian Psychology Society College of Clinical Psychologists.
Renee has worked in a non-government organisations and has been established in private practice for the past six years.
Renee has a broad range of experience providing psychological assessments for children, adolescents and adults regarding Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Cognitive and Academic abilities. Renee works collaboratively with clients and their families, and external agencies, to understand areas or concern or particular strengths and provide comprehensive feedback including preparation of reports with recommendations for ongoing support.
Renee also has extensive therapy experience, assisting people with self-esteem, mood and anxiety disorders, family or life stress, trauma, addiction, chronic health issues and disability using a client-centred approach drawing on training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills and other modalities. Renee has a particular interest in supporting teenagers and adults therapeutically.
Dr Ron Houison
Ron is a registered Psychologist providing services for Medicare, NDIS, and Workers Compensation clients. He is a member of the Australian Psychological Society with eight years experience. Before joining the team at BMC he worked in a non-government organisation providing services to Centrelink clients.
Ron has a broad range of experience in providing psychological assessments and treatments for adolescents and adults. He primarily works with clients to help overcome mood disorders, anxiety disorders, cognitive and academic performance barriers, and improving motivation and social/vocational engagement.
Ron uses a client-centred approach incorporating Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Brief Solution-Focussed Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Schema Therapy and other modalities. Ron has completed Level 2 training in Gottman Method Couples Therapy and uses this modality in his couples therapy work.
Ron’s background as an internationally accredited sports offical prompted his interest in sport and performance psychology. He completed a PhD research program through the University of Southern Queensland into the mental health of softball umpires and the effects of the pre-competition mood and acute stress on the performance of Australian softball umpires.
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Publications
Strike 3 … Out! Investigating Pre-Game Moods, Performance, and Mental Health of Softball Umpires
Feeling the stress: Salivary cortisol responses of softball umpires during national
championships
Brooke Bolton
Brooke is a Registered Psychologist, registered Medicare Provider, and member of the Australian Psychological Society.
She has experience across workplace rehabilitation, school psychology, and geriatric psychology, most recently working at the forefront of a community mental health initiative supporting older adults in residential aged care.
Brooke works with adolescents and adults experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, personality disorders (including Borderline Personality Disorder), grief and bereavement, and self-harm or suicidal ideation. Her experience volunteering with Lifeline and working in psychological risk assessment has provided her with a strong foundation in supporting individuals experiencing acute distress.
Brooke takes a warm, person-centred approach, tailoring therapy to each individual's unique needs and goals. She draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Reminiscence Therapy, while incorporating psychoeducation and motivational interviewing to empower clients and provide comprehensive psychological support.
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Matthew Kasselis
Matthew is a registered psychologist completing his Clinical Psychology Registrar program. He is a registered Medicare provider and a member of the Australian Psychological Society.
Matthew has worked in forensic, clinical, and addiction rehabilitation settings within both public and private sectors, including NSW Department of Communities and Justice and NSW Health, providing psychological assessment and therapy for adolescents and adults. Matthew has experience working with mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, addictions, emotional dysregulation, behavioural challenges, self-esteem, personality vulnerabilities, and stress.
Matthew utilises evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) frameworks. He adopts a relational, client-centred approach to foster a supportive environment conducive to meaningful change.
Matthew also conducts psychological assessments for children, adolescents, and adults in Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Specific Learning Disorders, Intellectual Disability, and cognitive and academic ability. Matthew collaborates with clients, families, and stakeholders, to provide comprehensive reports with recommendations for ongoing support and a thorough feedback appointment.
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