Meet the Team

 Clinical Psychologist

DClinPsyc, B(Psyc)(Hons)

Dr. Madeleine deVille is a compassionate and highly experienced clinical psychologist dedicated to supporting individuals through life’s challenges. With a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (2008) and nearly two decades of experience across public and private mental health settings, research, and clinical supervision, she brings a wealth of expertise to her work with both children and adults. Maddie provides therapy in individual, family, and group settings, tailoring her approach to each client’s unique needs.

Maddie has a special interest in anxiety, depression, and complex trauma, offering evidence-based therapy grounded in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Narrative Therapy. She has worked extensively with a range of mental health concerns, including mood disorders, psychosis, OCD, and childhood developmental disorders. As a board-approved supervisor, she is also passionate about mentoring and training the next generation of psychologists.

Dr. deVille is available for appointments on Tuesdays. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys raising her two children, doting on her beloved cats, spending quality time with family and friends—and indulging in the occasional bit of trashy TV!

 Clinical Psychologist

MPsyc (Clin), BA(PsycSci)(Hons)

Grace is a clinical psychologist with experience in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of a range of mental health disorders across the lifespan. Grace works with adults, youth, children and families. She takes a person-centred approach to her work, using evidence-based techniques to treat a range of mental health concerns. Grace delivers individualised treatment guided by cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) and schema therapy.

Grace has experience working in private practice, an inpatient hospital and a community mental health centre. She works with clients presenting with difficulties such as anxiety, depression, work stress, personality disorders, addictions and post-traumatic stress disorder. 

Grace delivers neuro-affirming care in the assessment and treatment of neurodivergent conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Grace has a passion for research and evidence-based practice, with a background working in psycho-oncology research. Grace’s master’s research project was centred on the help-seeking intentions of young people living in families impacted by mental illness. Grace has now published up to 16 research papers in leading psychology and medical journals. 

Grace works from Monday - Friday at Fusion Healthcare.

 Registered Psychologist

BPsyc, Assoc MAPS

Jasmine is a registered psychologist with over nine years of experience in the mental health field, including roles as a mental health support worker and psychologist. She has a deep passion for empowering people of all ages to connect with their innate strengths and discover new ways of being with their difficulties. Jasmine also has experience and enjoys working with people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Jasmine has a special interest in supporting people of all ages with Autism, ADHD, Intellectual disabilities, specific learning disorders (such as dyslexia), and trauma history. She is trained and experienced in assessing and diagnosing a range of neurodevelopmental and learning conditions, such as ADHD assessment and intervention, and supporting clients with mental health challenges such as anxiety, depression, emotional dysregulation, and complex trauma.

Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and person-centred, drawing on a range of evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She also has an interest in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and likes to incorporates mindfulness and body-based approaches into her work.

Outside of work, Jasmine is passionate about learning from our Indigenous elders and reconnecting to our wild ancestry by spending time in nature bushwalking, swimming, and star-gazing. She also enjoys singing and making music.

Favourite quote:
"Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate." – Carl Jung

Jasmine works from Tuesday - Thursday at Fusion Healthcare.

Provisional Psychologist

BPsych (Hons), Assoc MAPS. 

Daniel is a provisionally registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges with empathy, collaboration, and evidence-based care. He works with clients across the lifespan and is particularly interested in helping individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and those who identify as neurodivergent.

Daniel’s therapeutic approach is warm, client-centred, and grounded in fostering self-awareness, reducing distress, and building practical coping strategies. What he enjoys most about his work is connecting with people from all walks of life, helping them work through their struggles, and watching them grow into greater self-understanding and resilience.

Daniel is currently completing his Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Newcastle. His diverse background includes working in Employment Services, where he supported young adults in overcoming barriers to meaningful employment, and in school settings, where he helped students with learning and mental wellbeing. He is especially passionate about assisting young adults and their families to navigate life’s transitional stages with clarity and confidence.

Alongside his psychology work, Daniel also offers support and psychosocial recovery coaching - empowering clients to build independence, develop life skills, and pursue personal goals in a way that feels meaningful to them.

Daniel is available for appointments at Fusion Healthcare every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Provisional Psychologist

B Psych Sci (Hons), B Med Sci. Assoc MAPS. 

Ellise is a provisional psychologist who brings a warm, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to her work. She is passionate about creating a safe space for clients to feel heard and understood, and empowering them to make meaningful changes. Ellise tailors her therapeutic approach to suit each of her clients’ individual needs.

Ellise has experience in both the public and private sector, and works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has experience working with a range of presentations including anxiety and mood disorders, ADHD, chronic pain, and other mental health conditions. She is skilled in conducting psychometric assessments for children and adults.

Ellise holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from the Australian College of Applied Psychology (ACAP) and is in her final 6 months of completing a Master of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University. She holds provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a member of the Australian Psychology Association (APS).

Outside of work, Ellise enjoys spending time with her friends and family, listening to true crime podcasts and snuggling up with her ragdoll cat. 

Ellise is available for appointments at Fusion Healthcare every Tuesday.

 Senior Occupational Therapist

B OccThy (Honours).

Michael is a highly experienced Occupational Therapist who brings over 20 years of experience, including a decade of expertise working with children and families. Prior to joining New Ability Health, Michael was the OT Team Leader at Early Links, and has also worked extensively across brain injury rehabilitation, community rehabilitation in the UK, home modifications, aged care, and more.

Michael has a special interest in early childhood, body awareness (interoception), trauma, and attachment. He is particularly passionate about helping little people make sense of what's happening inside them and supporting them to do what’s most meaningful in their lives. He also enjoys working with dads and creating inclusive, empowering spaces for the whole family.

In addition to his clinical work, Michael is a published author in the British Journal of Occupational Therapy, and is always exploring new ways to deepen his understanding of human connection and development.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys riding his motorcycle, playing soccer, and brewing his own beer. He brings warmth, depth, and a love of lifelong learning to everything he does.

Favourite Quote:
"Only when love and need are one,
and the work is play for mortal stakes,
is the deed ever truly done,
for heaven and the future’s sakes."
— Robert Frost

 Physiotherapist

B Physiotherapy (Hons), B Comm.

Danielle is a dedicated physiotherapist who is passionate about supporting patients from all walks of life. She believes in the power of exercise to improve health and well-being, and is committed to helping individuals build strength, restore function, and achieve their personal goals. What Danielle enjoys most about her work is the opportunity to make meaningful connections with clients and to walk alongside them in their journey to meeting their goals.

Danielle brings a wealth of experience from her work at Lake Macquarie and Warners Bay Private Hospitals, where she has supported a wide variety of patients in both acute and rehabilitation settings. She has also been part of the New Ability Health team for more than four years, beginning her journey with the company as an Allied Health Assistant. In a fun twist of fate, Danielle’s first interview for the role was conducted by Katie Hirneth—who had once been her high school music teacher at the Hunter School of the Performing Arts.

Danielle is passionate about helping individuals realise the power of exercise in improving their health and well-being. She also spent her final year of study in Port Macquarie on a rural health program with the University of Newcastle, where she established invaluable relationships and developed a deep appreciation for rural allied health services and communities.

When she isn’t at work, Danielle loves to exercise, cook, read, and spend time at the beach with her husband and their dog, Willis.

 Practising Dietitian

BNutDiet(Hons) 

Jessica has a keen interest in helping people achieve healthy behaviours and develop positive relationships with food. Since graduating as a Dietitian in 2022, Jessica has been dedicated to promoting better health through nutrition. Her work in public health has allowed her to focus particularly on the nutritional needs of primary school-aged children. Jessica's approach is centered on creating supportive environments where children can learn and adopt healthy eating habits that will benefit them throughout their lives.

Jessica's interests include: child and adolescent nutrition (fussy eating, growth issues, disordered eating etc), supporting families to create healthy eating habits and general healthy eating. Her work is characterised by a compassionate and holistic approach, aiming not just to address immediate nutritional concerns, but also to instil lasting positive behaviours and attitudes towards food.

Jessica works once a month, on a Wednesday, at Fusion Healthcare.