OUR TEAM
We take a warm, personalised approach to both assessment and counselling, working collaboratively with families and schools to help each child thrive.
AMY ROSS, PSYCHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR
Amy is one of the founding directors of Brainy Assessments. She is an experienced Psychologist,
as well as a board-approved supervisor. Since 2013, she has been providing diagnostic assessments
and counselling in both schools and private practice. Amy is particularly passionate about supporting young people with Autism, helping them recognise and celebrate their unique strengths.
In addition to her work at Brainy Assessments, Amy continues her role as a School Psychologist,
where she provides counselling services to students. She is dedicated to offering best practice services to children, adolescents, and their families.
JAYMIE KOURLINIS, EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST & DIRECTOR
Jaymie Kourlinis is an endorsed Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a board-approved supervisor. As a founding director of Brainy Assessments, she brings extensive experience working with young people across public, Catholic, and independent school settings. Jaymie has a particular interest in the assessment of specific learning disorders and in supporting school teams to implement evidence-informed, inclusive practices.
In addition to her clinical work, Jaymie provides professional supervision to provisional psychologists, registered psychologists, and registrars, supporting their development across various stages of practice. She also offers consultancy services to schools, with a focus on building inclusive, evidence-informed systems. Jaymie is deeply committed to fostering reflective practice and strengthening professional capacity
within educational settings.
GEORGIA PHILLIPS, PSYCHOLOGIST
Georgia is a general psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults across both therapeutic and assessment settings. She is known for her warm, thoughtful approach and prioritises creating a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Alongside therapy, she has a broad range of experience conducting psychological and neurodevelopmental assessments, including cognitive, learning, academic, autism and ADHD assessments with children and adolescents.
Her work spans early learning centres, schools, and private practice, giving her a strong understanding of school systems and the relationship between learning, development, and wellbeing. Georgia works collaboratively with families, educators, and other professionals, and takes a flexible, culturally responsive approach that considers individual learning styles, communication needs and sensory preferences. She views therapy as a collaborative process of growth and brings empathy, curiosity and respect to all aspects of her work.
KEZIA MATHESON, EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Kezia obtained her Masters of Educational and Developmental Psychology from Monash University, and is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist.
Kezia has experience in a diverse range of settings, including private practice and schools. She is particularly interested in working with neurodiverse clients, school aged children and adolescents. Kezia considers the client's perspective and experience to be of utmost importance during the assessment process.
Alongside Brainy, Kezia works in a government secondary school. She finds this role invaluable in helping her to understand the impact of her client's learning difficulties in the classroom, and to provide realistic and useful recommendations to teachers and parents.
CLARE BLAKE, PSYCHOLOGIST
Clare brings a magical mix of curiosity, empathy, and fun when working with young people and their families. Outside of her assessment work with Brainy Assessments, Clare loves to listen to her favourite songs on repeat, build LEGO, make cloud dough, and dig in the garden. She is also a big fan of belly breathing!
SONJA KATSIVELIS, PSYCHOLOGIST
JESSICA HAINES, EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Jess is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist who has broad experience working across private practice and school settings. Jess has a particular interest in psychoeducational assessment, and is passionate about supporting individuals and families to develop a clearer understanding of learning profiles, neurotypes, development, and individual strengths. She works in a neuroaffirming, collaborative manner and values assessment processes that are respectful, meaningful, and centred on the child and family.
Jess is known for her warm, friendly approach and for providing clear, targeted assessment reports with practical recommendations that support children across both home and school environments.
KAYLA SARACENO, PRACTICE MANAGER
Kayla is the practice manager of Brainy Psychology and works closely with the directors to help with administrative and intake duties. She graduated from a Bachelor of Science in 2025 from the University of Melbourne, majoring in psychology. Alongside her role as practice manager, Kayla will commence her honours year in 2026, studying at Federation University. Kayla is interested in multiple fields of psychology, including neuropsychology and developmental psychology, particularly the intersection of these two fields, aiming to undertake a master's degree.