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 secretary Mrs Deborah Rattray with any queries or suggestions.
Secretary
Ms Rebecca Sims
I am a Clinical Psychologist, completing my Masters of Psychology (Clinical) at Bond University. I have a passion for helping clients of all ages with a range of psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, adjustment, eating disorders, personality, and developmental disorders through individual, family and group therapy. I am also completing my PhD through the Institute of Evidence-Based Healthcare at Bond University, with my research focusing on public and professional perceptions of labelling of health conditions and why labelling of health conditions is influential. I am also a Lecturer (Psychology) at the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).
Committee Member
Mrs Michelle Aniftos
Phone: 0423548464
Michelle Aniftos (Director, Mylne Street Mental Health) BSocSc; MEd; MPsych (Clin); GradCertClinNeuro; MAPS; FCCLP; BCN; QEEG-D; ACCP (Neuro)
Michelle is a Clinical Psychologist working in tertiary education & private practice in Toowoomba, Qld. Michelle has lived and worked in rural and regional QLD for >40 yrs. She has been an active APS member for over 15 years; is an elected Fellow of the Applied Neuroscience Society of Australasia, and Fellow of the Biofeedback International Certification Alliance. Michelle has completed Masters degrees in both Education (Special Ed; & Guidance & Counselling) and Psychology (Clinical) and has post-grad certification in Clinical Neurophysiology. In addition to advanced cognitive and behavioural therapies, Michelle has completed training in ACT and IPT. Michelle has a special interest in exploring neurophysiological attributes in mental disorder (through EEG & ERP studies) and incorporating biofeedback with traditional therapies.