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Pamela Wakefield-Semmens – CEO and Principal Psychologist

Pamela is committed to expanding Pentangle services, delivering them across Australia and overseas through the use of the telephone, digital media and online services.

Pamela has a specific interest in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of clients suffering from stress and burnout, depression, anxiety, phobias, stress, physical trauma, psychological trauma and brain injury trauma, work related issues, marital and relationship issues.

Pamela has a wealth of understanding and experience of the challenges faced by clients in professional, executive, and business leadership roles. It is with this knowledge that Pamela can apply appropriate assessments, provide skills, and offer effective treatment. Pamela also has extensive experience working with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, rehabilitation, victims of crime, traffic accident victims, Veterans, and WorkCover clients.

Pamela professional registrations and qualifications are:

  • Registered Clinical Psychologist (Nationally, practice in Victoria and South Australia)
  • Certified Practising Accountant
  • Socio-Analytical Corporate Consultant
  • Clinical Hypnotherapist and NLP Practitioner
  • Professional Executive and Life Coach
  • PhD (Coaching Psychology) – incomplete: currently writing thesis
  • Bridging Program (Clinical Masters Units) Psycho-Pharmacology, Psychopathology, Psychotherapy
  • Master of Psychology (Counselling) (incl: advanced studies in Assessment and Diagnosis)
  • Master of Business (Organisational and Group Psychodynamics, Entrepreneurial Leadership)
  • Post-Graduate in Counselling Psychology
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Social Science (Psychology)
  • Graduate Certificate in Management Psychology
  • Bachelor of Business (Human Resource Development)
  • Bachelor of Business (Accountancy, Taxation and Business Law)
  • Bachelor of Arts (Language and Comparative Literature)
  • Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy and Neuro Linguistic Programming
  • Advanced Certificate in Clairvoyant Energy Healing
  • Certificate in Meditation Training

Pamela has assessed, diagnosed, planned interventions, therapeutically treated, and prepared clinical and court reports, for many clients for over 20 years. She is a Registered Supervising Psychologist, a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists, a member of the Australasian Society for Certified Practising Accountants, and a Professional Member of the Australian Hypnotherapy Association. She has received training and supervision with Relationships Australia and has been listed as a psychologist with Depression Net, a provider service affiliated with Beyond Blue.

Pamela practices psychology in Victoria and South Australia pursuant to the Health Professions Registration Act 2005 and the Australian Psychologists Society Code of Ethics and Guidelines.

Our practice and evidence are bound by and compliant with the relevant Code of Conduct for Expert Witnesses. Pamela has provided expert evidence in the form of reports for clients appearing in the Magistrates’ Court, County Court, Family Court, Supreme Court and the Federal Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Rebecca Cook

Rebecca, who uses she/her pronouns, is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar with AHPRA registration and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Her proficiency lies in customising her use of evidence-based therapeutic interventions by actively listening to her clients and regarding them as experts in the therapeutic space. Her primary objective is to facilitate the recovery of her clients by comprehensively understanding how life events have influenced their experiences and their cognitive, emotional, and behavioural responses. Rebecca provides tailored support to clients dealing with complex trauma, personality, and interpersonal challenges. She has a keen interest in forensic psychology and personality disorders and is proficient in diagnosis, testing, and assessments. Rebecca’s clientele present with a diverse range of psychological, cognitive, behavioural, personality, and emotional issues, including developmental language disorders, dyslexia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Complex PTSD, Major Depressive Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Non-Suicidal Self-Injury, Panic Disorder, OCD, ASD, ADHD, and individuals who have been subjected to bullying and abuse. Rebecca fosters a warm, non-judgmental, and naturally empathetic environment aimed at aiding her clients in navigating self-exploration and overcoming challenges. She enjoys working with clients spanning all age groups, from children to older adults, as well as individuals from varied backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses, and cultures.