Committee Information
The following members of the APS Branch Committee have been elected by APS members in a particular geographical area. Please feel free to contact the Branch Committee members with any queries or suggestions about the activities and events which they organise for all APS members in this area.
Chair
Dr Basia Radlinska
I am a Clinical Psychologist, practicing at headspace Coffs Harbour, with a special interest in trauma and complex trauma, borderline personality disorder, bipolar disorder and eating disorders. I also hold the position of Lecturer in Psychology at Southern Cross University. I completed my PhD in Neuroscience in Montréal, Canada, and worked in that field for a number of years before becoming a Clinical Psychologist. My heritage is Polish and I love to travel, having lived overseas for much of my life. I also have two very big boofhead dogs, who rule the roost at home.
Secretary
Mrs Alira Bayndrian
I am a Clinical Psychologist who spent the first five years of my career working in and managing a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Team in Alice Springs. I moved back to Coffs Harbour in 2015. I currently work in Private Practice across several locations providing therapy, consultation, and supervision. I have a special interest in working with children and young people, particularly those who have experienced trauma and in out of home care or alternative care arrangements.
I am also a ‘triathlete’, although not a very fast one and love training, swimming, cycling, and running.
Treasurer
Ms Amy Sketcher
Owns Seasons Allied Health a private practice in Coffs Harbour that focuses on providing a nurturing and safe environment for children, adolescents, and families to access assessment and treatment.
Can also be found frolicking in the ocean whenever time allows.
Student Representative
Miss Danielle Brooke
Masters of Professional Psychology Student at SCU undergoing placement at Seasons Allied Health. I am also a Caseworker in Intensive Family Support and have a special interest in working with children and families who have experienced trauma.
In my spare time I love everything to do with the great outdoors, meditation and yoga.