Meet the LISTEN AND LEARN CENTRE ^TM Team

Martha Mack  -  Psychologist & Centre Director -  B.B.Sc., Grad. Dip. Coun., MAPS, MANSA.

Honorary Fellow - Melbourne Graduate School of Education (University of Melbourne)

Martha Mack is the founder and director of the Listen And Learn Centre and has been a practising psychologist since 1991. Since 2001 Martha has been dedicated to treating and assisting individuals with a variety of disorders and difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia, Learning Difficulties, Communication and Language Delay, Dyspraxia, concentration and attention problems and behavioural issues.

Martha is the senior therapist and supervisor for all programs. Martha has undertaken training both in Australia and overseas in all the programs offered at the Listen And Learn Centre. Martha oversees the clinical work and implementation of the therapies and programs at the centre. Martha supervises Provisional Psychologists in their process of becoming registered psychologists, as well as supervising Psychology Masters and Honour students who undertake placements at the centre.

Aphrodite Zoitas   -  Psychologist  -  B.App.Sc.(Psych)(Hons), M.Psych., Grad.Dip. Disability Studies, MAPS

Aphrodite is a qualified Educational and Developmental Psychologist. She has experience working with children and their families to identify and address educational, behavioural and developmental problems. Her previous roles have included working as a school psychologist and as part of an early intervention team. Aphrodite has a particular interest in working with children and their families to improve behaviours and enhance positive family interactions. Aphrodite also works with teachers to plan and manage children’s academic learning and educational outcomes.

At the Listen And Learn Centre Aphrodite works with the children and their families from the initial assessment through to the implementation of intervention. She is responsible for conducting Psycho-Educational, Developmental and Cognitive assessments. Aphrodite has experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Aspergers Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Developmental Delay, in addition to working with children who have behavioural and/ or social difficulties and gifted children.

Dione Freedman   -  Psychologist - B.Psych Mgt Mkt, Post Grad. Dip (Psych),M.Psych., MAPS  

Dione is a qualified Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a youth and family counselor. She has experience working with children and their families to identify and address educational, behavioural, emotional and developmental problems. At the Centre Dione works with the children and their families from the initial assessment through to the implementation of intervention. She is responsible for conducting social-emotional, developmental, cognitive and educational assessments. Additionally Dione engages in child and adolescent individual and group therapy in addition to conducting parenting and behaviour management courses. Dione has experience working with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD/ADHD, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and a range of Learning Disorders, in addition to working with children who experience anxiety, depression, anger management and social and behavioural difficulties.

Robert Postlethwaite   - Clinical Psychologist - B. Behavioural Sciences, M Psych., MAPS  

Robert Postlethwaite is a Clinical Psychologist with over 27 years clinical experience working with adults and families. At the Listen And Learn Centre, Robert has focussed on assisting parents cope with the stresses associated with maintaining a healthy relationship in the context of children with difficulties and disabilities. Robert provides parent counselling and support.

Natalie Rezk  -  Speech Pathologist

Natalie Rezk has been a practicing Speech Pathologist since 2007. She has much experience with the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of children who have a vast range of communication disorders. She has worked in a variety of settings, including the Department of Education, Early Childhood Intervention Services, Disability Programs and Private Practice.

Natalie uses a range of alternative augmented communication systems such as objects, pictures, keyword signing and electronic systems to elicit communication. Due to her increasing experience with children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome and PDD-NOS she has built up resources, techniques and strategies that can be implemented both at the centre and at home.

Natalie is registered with Speech Pathology Australia and is a friend to the Autism Angels Support group as well as the Asperger's Syndrome Support Network. She has been trained in using the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), Hanen: It takes two to talk, DIR: Floortime, Cued Articulation, Makaton and the Lidcombe program for dysfluent speech.

Dr. Susanne Dopke  -  Speech Pathologist - PhD in Linguistics, MA in Speech Pathology

Dr. Susanne Dopke has 5 years experience in the ASD field and works with pre-school and primary school children with ASD, Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS and language delays at the Listen And Learn Centre and at Sunshine Christian School. Susanne does assessments and implements individual speech and language therapy. She uses a range of alternative augmented communication systems such as objects, pictures, keyword signing and electronic systems as well as kinaesthetic techniques to assist with articulation. Susanne is also experienced in programs for parents to assist with their child's communication.

Felicity Ebdon  -  B.App.Sc.(Psych),  PGrad.Dip.Psych, Candidate for Master of Educational Psychology University of Melbourne  

Felicity has completed post graduate studies in psychology. Her research thesis investigated the role of neurobiological bases of behaviour on coping with life events. Felicity’s previous work experience has seen her work with a diverse group of children, including children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, ADD/ADHD and children at risk of harm.

Felicity is a certified Integrated Listening Systems Consultant (iLs) and has experience in providing listening programs that are specifically tailored to address individual needs. Felicity is also trained as a Fast ForWord, Neurofeedback, and Interactive Metronome Provider.

Anna Crowley  -  Provisional Psychologist – B.A. Hons, M.A., Grad. Dip. Gest. Th., Assoc MAPS

Anna works as a Provisional Psychologist at the Centre and conducts client assessments. Anna coordinates the Cellfield literacy program, assists with the implementation of the Neurofeedback and LENS therapy, and provides counselling to young adults. Anna also provides support for the set-up and implementation of the auditory training programs.

Trevor Brown  -  Provisional Psychologist – B.A. Hons, Assoc MAPS

Trevor specialises in Neuropsychology with emphasis on Quantitative Electroencephalograph (QEEG) and Neurofeedback.  Trevor conducted his 4th year Research thesis on Sports Performance Enhancement using Neurofeedback – motivated by his own Olympic level sporting career. Trevor’s experience also includes teaching University level English in Paris, France, for 5 years. Trevor speaks fluent French and has travelled extensively throughout the world, giving him a good cultural understanding and diversity.

Daniela Jensen  -  Provisional Psychologist – ABA Supervisor – B.Sc. (Psychology and Early Childhood Studies), M.Sc. Health Psych., NNEB Dip. (Nursery Nursing), ABA Cert.  

Daniela has completed an undergraduate course in Psychology and Early Childhood Studies at Roehampton University (London, England), a Masters degree in Health Psychology at City University (London, England), a Diploma in Nursery Nursing from Merton College (UK) and has a Certificate in Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA). Daniela and her family moved to Melbourne in 2008.