MEET OUR TEAM
HEAD PSYCHOLOGIST
SUSANNE LITTS
Susanne Litts is an AHPRA Registered Psychologist, a Board Certified Supervisor, and serves as our Head Psychologist.
Susanne has been working as a psychologist with children and young people for over a decade in both the UK and Australia, across the public and private sectors. She previously worked as a Clinical Associate in Applied Psychology at the NHS Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (UK) and has worked in private practice in Australia since 2019.
Susanne provides highly specialised assessments, formulations and treatments to children and their families. She has worked with a wide range of presentations including anxiety, low mood, emotion regulation, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention/Concentration difficulties, Autism, and co-occurring Autism and anxiety/low mood.
Susanne has received formal training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Psychometric assessments as well as in Autism assessment and intervention. She has also completed training in Trauma-Focused CBT and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for young people.
Susanne has contributed to the application and evaluation of applied research, including an NHS-funded project supporting the rollout of an early intervention CBT-informed anxiety management protocol. She has also developed and run several group-based interventions including anxiety management, social and emotional learning, stress-control workshops for parents and groups for adolescents experiencing low mood. Susanne has developed and delivered training for teachers on Autism and classroom issues, and delivered workshops for parents to facilitate their understanding of Autism, communication and behaviour.
Susanne is formally trained in training other staff and supervising other practitioners and has several years of experience in doing both.
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDIATATIONS
Masters Degree (MSc) in Applied Psychology with Children and Young People (2014)
University of Edinburgh (UK)
NHS Education for Scotland training program for Clinical Associates in Applied Psychology
Accredited by the British Psychological Society
Masters Degree (MSc) in Psychological Research Methods (2011)
University of Stirling (UK)
Bachelors Degree (BSc Hons) in Psychology (2009)
University of St Andrews (UK)
Working with Children Check (WWC): WWC1975973E
AHPRA Registration Number: PSY0002294656
PSYCHOLOGIST
VICTORIA FOSTER
Victoria Foster is an AHPRA Registered Psychologist.
Victoria has experience working with children, young people, and families in a variety of settings, including schools, clinics, and community services. She has previously worked as a Psychologist with the Department of Education’s Student Support Services in Victoria, providing support to students, families, and school staff.
Victoria provides comprehensive assessments, formulations, and evidence-based interventions to support children’s learning, social–emotional development, and wellbeing. She has worked with a broad range of presentations, including learning difficulties, ADHD, anxiety, low mood, Autism, and behavioural challenges, and has supported schools in responding to critical incidents and developing safe, inclusive environments for students.
Victoria has training and experience in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), client-centred therapy, bibliotherapy, reminiscence therapy, and parent psychoeducation. She is skilled in the administration and interpretation of psychometric assessments, including cognitive, educational, behavioural, and adaptive functioning assessments.
Victoria has a strong interest in collaborative practice and works closely with teachers, parents, and multidisciplinary teams to develop effective intervention strategies. She has delivered presentations and workshops for school staff and parents to enhance understanding of mental health, behaviour, and wellbeing in children and young people.
In addition to her current work, Victoria has experience in research, having completed roles at Swinburne University’s Babylab and in the university’s research programs, where she contributed to participant engagement, data collection, statistical analysis, and dissemination of findings.
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental) (2023)
Australian Catholic University (VIC)
Bachelor of Psychological Sciences (Honours) (2020)
Swinburne University of Technology (VIC)
Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (2019)
Swinburne University of Technology (VIC)
Working with Children Check (WWC): WWC1417222A-03
AHPRA Registration Number: PSY0002478325
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
YASHVI JOSHI
Yashvi Joshi is an AHPRA Registered Provisional Psychologist.
Yashvi is a warm and empathetic psychologist with experience supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families across private practice, school, and NDIS settings. She has a particular interest in working with young people and is passionate about supporting their emotional wellbeing, confidence, and development.
Yashvi works with a range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, OCD, emotional regulation and behavioural difficulties, social challenges, ADHD, Autism, intellectual disability, and other neurodevelopmental presentations. She provides evidence-based psychological interventions tailored to each client’s individual needs, strengths, developmental stage, and goals, drawing on approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT-informed strategies, mindfulness, and client-centred therapy.
Yashvi takes a warm, neuroaffirming, and culturally responsive approach. She aims to create a safe and non-judgemental environment where young people feel heard, understood, and supported to better understand themselves and work towards their goals. She also values collaborative care and works closely with parents, schools, and other professionals to support positive outcomes across different areas of a young person’s life.
Yashvi has experience in psychological assessment, case formulation, and treatment planning, including cognitive assessment, and has a developing interest in ADHD and Autism assessment.
Yashvi is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati and is committed to providing inclusive and respectful care to individuals and families from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
QUALIFICATIONS & ACCREDITATIONS
Master of Professional Psychology (2024)
The Cairnmillar Institute (VIC)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) (2023)
The Cairnmillar Institute (VIC)
Bachelor of Psychological Science (2020)
Monash University (VIC)
Working with Children Check (WWC): WWC3538556A-01
AHPRA Registration Number: PSY0002819696