“I am not what has happened to me. I am what I choose to become.”
- Carl Jung.
Meet Imelda
Imelda is the director and principal psychologist at Life in Balance Psychology Services. Imelda has a passion for helping individuals create changes in their lives so they can live life to the fullest.
Imelda has over 20 years of experience as a psychologist, in both government departments and private practice. In 2011 Imelda established Life in Balance Psychology Services in Ringwood, and in 2022 opened an additional location on a property in Arthurs Creek, for Equine Psychotherapy. Imelda has always had a passion for combining therapy with her love of horses.
Imelda has extensive experience with working with families, couples and individuals, and has expertise in a range of issues including: depression, anxiety disorders, OCD, phobias, grief and loss, trauma, life transitions, self-esteem, and family and relationship issues. Imelda draws on a range of evidence-based therapies to support individuals in creating change and provides a safe, relaxed and empathetic space.
Imelda is a registered psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Imelda is dedicated to her horses and riding and has recently returned to competing. She also enjoys going for walks and spending time with family at home.
Meet Tajel
Tajel is our provisional psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She has over seven years of experience having worked in mental health services in the UK as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. In her last role she treated people with a range of anxiety disorders (social anxiety, OCD, panic disorder, agoraphobia, health anxiety, generalised anxiety, and PTSD), depression and low self-esteem. Tajel’s strength is her ability to create a safe supportive alliance with her clients guiding them on a journey of self-discovery and active change. What she finds the most rewarding is helping people being able to lead a fulfilled life according to their values.
Tajel uses cognitive behavioural therapy and incorporates mindfulness, compassion and acceptance commitment therapy approaches.
In her spare time, Tajel enjoys practising yoga, walking, trying out a new food spot and winding down to a good movie or a book.
Meet Bronte
Bronte will be the first point of contact for new clients and a familiar voice on the phone to existing clients when they reach out to Life in Balance. Bronte is a warm, friendly, and empathetic individual who is passionate about empowering individuals to improve their well-being. Bronte is currently completing her psychology master’s and working at Life in Balance enhances her passion to work as a psychologist in her future career.
Bronte is a highly competent administrator who has been with Life in Balance for several years. She is organised, compassionate and enjoys supporting clients in their mental health journeys.
Please contact Bronte via (03) 9021 1219 or admin@life-inbalance.com.au if you would like to discuss booking in with our psychologists or need any assistance.