Amanda Akers is a Clinical Psychologist working in private practice with a background in the drug and alcohol sector. She operates Akers Psychology in Armidale and Dorrigo, NSW, offering psychological therapy and assessments. She recently joined Waterfall Way Integration Services to provide psychedelic- assisted therapy in the New England region.

Dr Laura Kampel currently holds the position of Head of Clinical Services at the Black Dog Institute. She completed a Master of Clinical Psychology (1994) and a PhD at Black Dog Institute/UNSW (2021). She has 30 years of experience as a Clinical Psychologist working in community health, tertiary education, corporate training and private practice. She is an approved Supervisor by the Psychology Board of Australia and provides supervision to clinicians and other organisations.
She has extensive training and experience in using evidence-based techniques including CBT, ACT, Mindfulness Based interventions, Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP), Psilocybin Assisted Psychotherapy (PAP) and MDMA Assisted Psychotherapy.
She also lectures in the ketamine course at Black Dog Institute. Laura is an honorary researcher at St Vincents hospital and study therapist on the Treatment Resistant Depression Intervention with Psilocybin

As an organisational psychologist, I specialise in psychosocial risk management, mental health education, and resilience building across diverse sectors, including fire agencies. I’m passionate about promoting psychologically healthy workplaces and supporting individuals to thrive.

I work therapeutically with clients on a range of issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout, integrating evidence-based approaches with my expertise in mental health, resilience, and wellbeing. My experience in meditation and yoga also informs my holistic approach to therapy.

I have a strong interest in evidence-based treatments and have joined this interest group to stay informed about emerging scientific evidence on psychedelic-assisted therapy. I aim to contribute my time and skills to the committee’s work, supporting collaboration and knowledge-sharing for the benefit of the group. As a Board Approved Supervisor, I am committed to advancing the field of psychology.

Sue is a Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Melbourne. She has worked for 15 years with the unique issues which bring people to psychotherapy. Her particular interest has been in working with couples toward improved connection. She primarily relies on Emotion Focused Therapy and is the President of the Melbourne Community for EFT, which offers PD and peer support to individual, couple and family therapists. Sue is a committed meditator and interested in the similarities of experience and spiritual experience offered by meditation and psychedelic practices.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist, retired Yoga teacher, and a 4th generation Fremantle, W.A. resident, working in research and innovative Psychology program implementation & management last 25 years. Have 50-year interest in healing potential of altered states of consciousness, including the wide variety of pathways and practices within different cultures for gaining, maintaining and improving mental and community health, personal growth, including self-realisation and remembrance.
Note: Cap is a gift from Hunza valley, Baltistan.

I am currently a Provisional Psychologist, having spent most of my career as an organisational consultant and executive coach, working with individuals and team around transitions, leadership and strategy.

My volunteer work to date has included working as an AOD Counsellor with Palmerston House, Perth; as a Career Development Coach for long-term unemployed at ReadySet, Melbourne and Call-centre support on the Drug and Gambling Helpline, SHARC.

I am interested in AOD, Older adults, Dementia, end-of-life anxiety and the application of psychedelic-assisted therapies for improved mental health and well-being.