Meet the Shoalhaven Psychology Team
Janine Lord – Principal Psychologist
With more than twenty years experience as a psychologist, Janine offers a wealth of knowledge and expertise. Her primary roles are therapy based, working with a diverse range of people in different settings, including children, young people, families, individuals and couples.
Gottman Couples Therapy (Standard and Marathon)
CALIDA FELTON – COUNSELLOR
Calida is a newly registered counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) holding a Masters of Counselling degree. While being new, Calida has over five years of experience supporting people through a variety of mental health challenges through community services and crisis support lines. She has worked as a youth and community project worker for six years and has been a Lifeline telephone crisis supporter for three years. She currently volunteers with Griefline and the National Association for Loss and Grief organisation (NALAG).
Through this experience she values working empathically and collaboratively with clients, taking the time to tailor the therapy to fit the individual. Calida uses an integrative and affirming approach to her sessions utilising elements of:
- Person centred therapy
- Acceptance and commitment therapy
- Solution focused therapy
- Cognitive and behavioural therapy
- Narrative therapy
- Motivational interviewing
Calida offers inclusive support. She welcomes working with any age group and any concerns. Her special interests are:
- Bereavement
- Life transitions
- LGBTQI+ concerns
- Anxiety and depression management
- Family and relationship concerns
- Alcohol and drug concerns
- Well being
- Emotional regulation
- Neurodivergent Children/Teens
In addition to providing individual counselling, Calida will be running group play therapies with an aim to normalise divergent forms of thinking and communicating. She values feedback and strives to continually learn and grow as a counsellor through upskilling courses, regular supervision, and her clients. She is excited to be joining the SPS team and supporting the Shoalhaven community.
