PTSD

Heather Lindsay supports overwhelmed and anxious parents to feel calmer, clearer and more confident through clinical hypnotherapy, strategic psychotherapy and evidence-based parenting support. With over 10 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and parent coach, her work focuses on nervous system wellbeing and lasting emotional change.

Petrea King, the CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation, is a well-known author, inspirational speaker, and teacher. She is qualified as a naturopath, herbalist, clinical hypnotherapist, yoga, and meditation teacher. Petrea and her team of facilitators, counsellors and psychotherapists at the Quest for Life Foundation have conducted residential programs and workshops for people living with various forms of trauma for over 40 years. Our programs cater for people with serious or life-threatening illnesses, depression, grief, loss, PTSD and anxiety. Petrea is a naturopath, yoga and meditation teacher and is the CEO of the Quest for Life Foundation

Jane is an endorsed Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She has fifteen-years experience working as a senior clinical psychologist in the public health system and more recently she has established her private practice in 2022. She has extensive experience working with clients from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds and utilises her person-centred skills of empathy and collaboration to develop an action plan with her clients. Jane is in the process of completing her studies to obtain her credentials for a HCANZA certification as a Health and Wellness Coach.

Dr. Samari Jayarajah earned her medical degree from Monash University in 2002 with Honours. She completed her internship and medical residency at the Alfred Hospital. Her specialist training began in 2006 with the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP). Dr. Jayarajah has extensive experience in various psychiatric sub-specialties including consultation-liaison psychiatry psychotherapy perinatal psychiatry addiction medicine and occupational psychiatry.

With more than 20 years of experience as a Registered Psychologist across both clinical and organisational settings, Richard brings a holistic and evidence-based approach to mental health and wellbeing. Their work includes behavioural management advisory for mid-management through to senior executives and boards, with a strong focus on resilience, leadership and sustainable performance. Grounded in Positive Psychology and Lifestyle Medicine principles, they integrate practical, research-backed strategies to support mental health, personal growth and overall wellbeing. Known for their genuine, patient-centred approach, Richard values authentic connection and collaborative care, working within an interdisciplinary framework to support long-term outcomes for clients. Alongside their professional expertise, they are personally passionate about fitness, resilient mental health practices and ongoing personal development, bringing both professional insight and lived alignment to their work.