Our Team

Tony Georginis

Psychologist / Managing Director

Tony is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. As the principal Psychologist, Tony established Starlight Psychology in 2009 to provide solution-focused approaches in both corporate and private sectors. Tony combines his formal training in clinical psychology and practical application of his skills in organisational psychology to work collaboratively with his clients to explore their core challenges and develop treatment goals that are productive and sustainable.

Tony administers psychometric assessments that measure specific domains including PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, ADHD, learning abilities or learning difficulties, IQ, or insights into personality, attitude and aptitude.

Tony’s unwavering commitment to building his practice and helping people continues to inspire both his clients and team. Tony has earned the respect of his peers and clients and has built a valuable reputation for delivering expert results and positively impacting the lives of his clients. He demonstrates a profound understanding of human character and interactions while operating with honesty, integrity and exhibiting a flexible and adaptive approach.

Tony incorporates several evidence-based treatment approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy 
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy
• Psychoeducation
• Meditation

Tony is also SIRA accredited and works with clients under Worker’s Compensation and CTP Claim. Tony’s presentations of interest in HSC/University students and adults include:

• Depression
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Stress management for school and work
• Self-esteem issues
• Couples counselling
• Trauma or post-traumatic stress disorders
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
• Executive Coaching
• IQ / Abilities / Career Assessments for children and adults

Christie Khoury

Psychologist

Christie is a registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society. She has over 20 years’ experience and has worked in a variety of settings. Most recently her focus has been on working with teenagers in both a school setting and in private practice. Christie also works with adults to assist in addressing mental health concerns and improve overall wellbeing. Christie believes that developing a positive therapeutic relationship is crucial to the effectiveness of treatment. She incorporates aspects of several evidence-based treatment approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy 
• Interpersonal Psychotherapy

Christie’s presentations of interest in teenagers from 13 years old and adults include:

• Depression 
• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Stress management and burn out prevention (study or work related)
• Self-esteem and motivation
• Behavioural problems in teens
• Adjustment issues
• Grief and Loss

Ayman Kassir

Psychologist

Ayman is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society who has experience working with clients under various settings including Medicare, NDIS, EAP, Worker’s Compensation and CTP, and the private sector.

Ayman is focused on helping his clients to build resilience and reach their full potential, working from a person-centred approach, which means that each client is highly involved in the development of their individual intervention and goals. His commitment to his clients is aimed at empowering them to enact the changes to enable them to live a valued and meaningful life. Ayman’s approach to therapy is collaborative, motivational and adaptive to individual needs, which enables him to engage and collaborate with clients of all backgrounds. His special interest also lies in helping his clients to overcome their stresses of modern society, particularly during times of transition and adjustment to new life circumstances.

Ayman incorporates several evidence-based treatment approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Ayman is also SIRA accredited and works with clients under Worker’s Compensation and CTP Claim. His presentations of interest in adolescents and adults include:

• Depression
• Anxiety and stress
• Self-esteem and motivation
• Life transition difficulties
• Grief and Loss
• Trauma related or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Pain management

Hamid Waqar

Psychologist

Hamid is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia who has experience working with a diverse range of clients under various settings including K-12 school, Worker’s Compensation and Occupation Rehabilitation assisting people overcome psychological injuries, managing pain and psychological symptoms stemming from physical injuries.

Hamid incorporates several evidence-based treatment approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Motivational Interviewing techniques
• Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Hamid is also SIRA accredited and works with clients under Worker’s Compensation and CTP Claim. His presentations of interest in adolescents and adults include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Stress
• Lack of motivation
• Phobia
• Low self-esteem
• Interpersonal difficulties
• Trauma and PTSD
• Chronic pain management

Hamid loves following the NBA and playing competitive basketball as well as spending time outdoors on nature walks and gazing at the ocean. 

Nataliya Kitevska          

Psychologist

Nataliya is a Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia and a member of the Australian Psychological Society who has experience working with clients under various settings including Medicare, NDIS, Behaviour Support, EAP, DVA, Comcare, Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Rehabilitation. Nataliya emphasises the importance of a positive therapeutic alliance and works collaboratively with her clients to ensure optimal outcomes are achieved. She incorporates several evidence-based treatment approaches such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Nataliya is also SIRA accredited and works with clients under Worker’s Compensation and CTP Claim. Her presentations of interest in adults include:

• Anxiety and stress
• Depression and low mood
• Interpersonal difficulties
• OCD
• Pain management
• Self-esteem issues

Patricia Sleiman

Psychologist

Patricia is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA and a member with the Australian Psychology Society (MAPS). She has over 20 years' experience and previously worked with adolescents who presented with anxiety, depression and psychosis in a Transcultural Mental Centre. Patricia has facilitated the Triple P Parenting Program within the Western Sydney area to provide support to parents and their young children.

Currently Patricia is working with Starlight Psychology and in both primary and secondary school settings to providing counselling and support to students from kindergarten to year 12 with a focus on developing their resilience, managing stress and anxiety, communication skills, regulating their emotions, friendship skills, conflict resolution skills, social skills, building their confidence and self-esteem. She has a collaborative approach with teaching staff and parents regarding student's learning and emotional wellbeing through developing support plans, risk assessments and safety plans and administering psychometric assessments to identify learning difficulties and individual personalised plans. 

Patricia incorporates aspects of several evidence-based strategies such as:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness
• Relaxation techniques

Patricia's presentations of interest in children and adolescents from 5 to 18 years old who require help with:

• Anxiety and panic attacks
• Depression and low mood
• Managing their emotions
• Social communication
• Conflict resolution
• Managing stress
• Study skills
• Grief and loss
• IQ and development assessments

Karen Leung

Provisional Psychologist and Counsellor

Karen is a qualified Counsellor and provisional Psychologist registered with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Karen has an easy-going and caring nature and believes in helping clients to develop short-term and long-term strategies to enable constructive changes for a more fulfilled and meaningful life through developing better insights, self-awareness and self-confidence.

Karen is particularly passionate about helping people who are facing challenges or difficulties with self-esteem, anxiety, relationships, life goals and stress in their work and personal lives. She immensely enjoys working with clients collaboratively in a non-judgemental and respectful way that empowers clients to achieve their own desired outcomes.

Karen tailors the session depending on their individual needs as she knows everyone is unique. Her counselling approach draws on a range of evidence-based treatment approaches including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Person-centred Therapy
• Solution-focused Therapy

Karen is currently completing her final year, provisional training in psychology under the direct supervision of our Principal Psychologist Tony Georginis. Karen enjoys crafting, gardening, yoga and doing renovation around the house in her spare time. For more information click Provisional Psychologists

Racquel Boyd

Counsellor and Executive Coach

Racquel is a Counsellor and Executive Coach. She holds a Masters degree in Counselling and a Masters degree in Coaching Psychology. Racquel’s approach is to collaborate with her clients, to journey together as they improve their mental health, build resilience and wellbeing, and achieve their goals. Racquel works with individuals and couples (young adult and above), in particular those who are experiencing life transitions such as: teenagers approaching adulthood through HSC or university entrance, relationships and marriage, parenthood, divorce, redundancy, retirement and moving into aged care. Racquel works with her clients through focused evidence-based modalities such as Solution Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Strengths-based and Positive Psychology.

Dianna Loi

Practice Manager

Dianna has formal tertiary qualification in Human Resources Management with over 20 years experience in client service, HR, recruitment, and management role within the health industry, customer contact centres and telecommunications.

With her understanding of contemporary HR and Practice Management, Dianna is equipped to assist our clients in providing support to our team and clients. Dianna is passionate and dedicated to delivering effective strategies and quality services. Dianna’s strong work ethics, empathetic approach and collaborative attitude have gained much respect from her clients and peers. She is motivated to achieve desired outcomes with a diverse range of people. In her spare time, she enjoys  spending quality time with her family and friends.