Meet Our Team

Carly has worked as a clinical psychologist for the last 25 years in a variety of different settings. After completing a Masters of Psychology in Child, Educational and Developmental Psychology she worked in the disability sector, Lifeline and then moved into the clinical mental health space. Carly spent a number of years working in remote indigenous communities and credits this time with influencing and developing her values, direction and a strong connection to the land and it's people. Carly then returned to her hometown of Ararat, completed her clinical psychology endorsement and spent 16 years working in child and adolescent mental health, adult mental health, education and private practice. On returning to her hometown, Carly was fortunate to cross paths with Tammie Meehan and they immediately struck up a friendship and a shared passion for early intervention in mental health and a love for their community.  From this the seed for One Red Tree was planted.  The impact of suicide on the community and the ongoing lack of mental health support fuelled the growth of this idea into the clinic we have today. Carly is excited about the future development of One Red Tree and breaking down barriers to work more collaboratively with other service providers to co-ordinated mental health services that responds to the individual needs of our community. 

Doug is a compassionate and dedicated registered psychologist who provides evidence-based mental health interventions. With a commitment to providing personalised care, Doug provides Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) from a person-centred, strengths-based, and trauma-informed approach.

With a focus on adults, Doug has a particular interest in men's mental health, suicide prevention and finding meaning and purpose. He understands the unique challenges that men sometimes face in seeking help for their mental health and strives to create a safe and supportive environment where they feel heard and understood.

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Doug's approach is collaborative and holistic, working closely with clients to develop tailored treatment plans that address their individual needs and goals. His work is designed to instil resilience and growth, while guiding clients toward greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and meaningful life changes.

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Appropriate referrals include:

Adults aged 18 and above, experiencing depression, anxiety, PTSD/trauma-related illness, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorder, grief, and bereavement.

Serenah is a warm, genuine and compassionate early career psychologist. In her practice, Serenah endeavours to bring out an individual’s own strengths and capabilities through offering a safe and nurturing non-judgemental space. She is receptive in tailoring her therapeutic intervention and support to meet an individual’s unique needs. She values providing a collaborative, evidence-based educational approach where individuals can feel validated and empowered. 

Serenah has experience delivering psychological intervention and assessment to individuals of all ages across various diverse settings including metropolitan, regional and rural practice, multi-disciplinary community and hospital public health settings, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, refugee backgrounds, out-of-home care and family violence. 

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Appropriate referrals include: 

Depression, Anxiety, Obsessive and Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Bipolar Affective Disorder, Stress, Adjustment Difficulties, Anger Management, Personality Disorders, Trauma (PTSD/CPTSD), Sleep Difficulties, Interpersonal Difficulties, Grief and Bereavement, Life Transitions, Chronic Health/Pain’

Emma is a registered psychologist with experience working across the life span.

Emma's work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, and Schema Therapy and she utilises these frameworks to guide clients in building self-awareness and self-compassion.

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Emma tailors evidence-based therapies to each client and understands the importance of developing a strong rapport with her clients. She aims to create an honest and open space where they can safely explore both their current and past experiences, ensuring a trauma informed and neuro-affirming environment. She works collaboratively with clients to build their understanding of themselves, and resilience for future challenges that may arise.

Emma enjoys working with children and adolescents and has a strong interest in Autism and ADHD.

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Appropriate Referrals Include:

Anxiety, depression, trauma, sleep issues, behavioural concerns, adjustment disorder, grief and loss, OCD, low self-esteem, and challenges with emotions.

With a career spanning 25 years as a primary school teacher and later in school leadership, as a principal and assistant principal, Tammie developed a passion for wellbeing and mental health. Over her career, she was fortunate to travel to Reggio Emilia in Italy to learn from world-renowned early childhood educational leaders and Santa Fe, New Mexico to learn from relational leaders who embraced community and family connections in holistic learning of children. 

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She co-founded ORTRC with Carly McKinnis, as they shared this passion for wellbeing and providing a service that was truly community-based. Together, they wanted to create a not-for-profit organisation that grew from the needs of our rural community and one that can provide holistic, professional psychological support in our schools and across all areas of our wider community. 

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Tammie is a Co-CEO of ORTRC and shares this role with Carly. They both strive to lead an organisation that is connected to our community, provides an outstanding mental health service, and encourages a rural career pathway for psychologists.

Kate is a provisionally registered psychologist.  As an intern at One Red Tree, Kate mostly works in the Collaborative Care Conversations Program that offers tailored psychological support in residential aged care facilities for residents, families, and staff.  However, Kate enjoys working with clients of all ages.

Kate provides a warm, compassionate, therapeutic environment where clients can explore any difficulties they may be facing within a safe, nonjudgmental space.  Kate works collaboratively, focusing on strengths, and teaching skills to help tackle challenges and work toward valued life goals. Kate’s work is informed by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dignity Therapy, and Reminiscence Therapy.  Using these tools, Kate aims to assist clients to live their most fulfilling lives, while learning and growing together with her clients. 

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Appropriate referrals

Depression, anxiety, adjustment difficulties, life transitions, end of life, grief and loss, anticipatory grief, chronic health/chronic pain issues, sleep issues, anger management, trauma, challenges with emotions. 

Teresa is an experienced Administrative assistant who commenced at One Red Tree Resource Centre in 2023 and has spent the last 31 years employed in the mental health sector. Teresa loves working with people and providing a welcoming environment for everyone who walks through our doors. Teresa has strong values around providing a supportive, professional, client centred service and she relishes working with the ORTRC team to provide this from the first contact our clients have with the service.