Melbourne

Committee Information

Below are details of the current committee and vacancies. The APS is always on the look out for members who are interested in joining a Member Group committee, to help support and promote members, the profession, and the APS. For more information about joining a Member Groups committee, click here.

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Chair- Acting

Mr Max von Sabler
Max von Sabler is a clinical psychologist in Melbourne, leading MVS Psychology Group, which employs over 40 staff. His clinical interests include ADHD, personality disorders, and trauma. Max also has extensive experience in clinical governance and healthcare management.

In addition to his practice commitments, Max lectures at the Australian Catholic University, is a board-approved supervisor of clinical psychologists, and serves as an honorary clinical lecturer at the University of Melbourne.

Max is dedicated to creating safe and supportive workplaces for psychologists, recognising diverse needs and fostering a culture of well-being. His leadership in clinical governance and commitment to professional development ensure high standards and a nurturing environment for mental health professionals.

Secretary

Miss Lorena Villalon
Beyond having developed strong documentation and formal communication skills while treating a variety of perinatal mental health concerns, Lorena is a Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. She has worked in private practice, schools, non-profit and community settings.

She has managed multiple responsibilities in her current academic role, including unit coordination of multiple courses in facilitating graduate programs. Additionally, work experience as a unit coordinator and course developer across Bachelor’s, Honours/Postgraduate Diploma, and Master’s levels has honed her organisational and communication skills.

Finally, her background in research and project management, with roles at Colmar Brunton and Luma Research, has provided her with valuable data and stakeholder management skills. These experiences underscore her ability to manage intricate tasks and communicate effectively.

Treasurer

Mr Lyndon Medina
Lyndon is a Counseling Psychologist, Psychodramatist and an AHPRA Approved Supervisor.

He currently holds a position of a Senior Coordinator at the RMIT University Counselling & Psychological Services and has been with RMIT since 2003. Prior to working at the university, he worked with children, young people and families for seven years.

Lyndon also works part-time in private practice; provides individual supervision to psychologists and non-psychologists; group supervision for an organisation; and delivers personal & professional development workshops.

Committee Member

Miss Casey Krohnje

Committee Member

Ms Nicole Feder
Nicole Feder has been a registered psychologist and member of the APS for over 30 years with a combined background in private practice and the corporate world. Holding Executive/General Manager positions in the areas of People, Culture & Wellbeing for ASX listed companies, Nicole has worked with Executive Teams and Boards to transform people and workplaces to maximise growth opportunities. In her private practice work, Nicole has worked with primary responders supporting PTSD, is well-known for her successful work with couples and family therapy, supporting clients managing depression, anxiety, grief and has been a careers coach and mentor to many.

Committee Member

Ms Michele Glassenbury

Committee Member

Mr Aiden Tran
Aiden is a General Member of the APS Melbourne Branch Committee and National Social Media Representative for the College of Clinical Psychologists. He is currently a Psychologist with Peninsula Health, and a Clinical Supervisor with the Masters of Counseling Program at Monash University.

Committee Member

Dr Stephanie Smyrnios

Committee Member

Mr Stanley Cheng
Stanley Cheng is an educational and developmental psychologist, and an AHPRA Board approved supervisor; with experience working in the public school system, state government, non-government organization, and private practice settings. He also has experience working as an academic and supervisor in training clinicians undertaking postgraduate psychology degrees from various tertiary educational settings. His special interests are in assessing and supporting individuals with a range of learning and developmental difficulties, enhancing the mental well-being of young people, as well as promoting inclusive education on a system level. He is passionate about contributing his expertise to support the capability building for psychologists, educators, young people, and parents; on both individual and system levels.

Committee Member

Dr Monica O'Kelly

Committee Member

Dr Janelle Armstrong
Janelle holds a Doctorate of Psychology (Forensic) and is currently a Director and Principal Practitioner of Cathartic Consulting. She is a General Member of the Melbourne Branch Committee and the Treasurer of the Victorian College of Forensic Psychologists. She has 15 years’ experience as a Psychologist providing risk assessment, treatment and management of general, violent and sexual offenders. This has also involved assessments for Court in civil and criminal matters. She has also been involved in program development, employed in senior management role, has many years’ experience teaching at Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels at Deakin University and is a board approved primary and secondary supervisor for provisional psychologist and forensic registrars. Janelle also has considerable experience in the assessment and treatment of psychological disorders with a particular focus on trauma work. She is trained in and utilises Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

Committee Member

Ms Susan Valerie Foster