Our Consultants
Our expert consultants provide free, no obligation product workshops and demonstrations of assessments in the areas of Psychology, Speech Pathology, Special Education, Occupational Therapy, HR and Talent Assessment and more.
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- Assessment selection
- Scoring and interpretation
- Creating a battery of complimentary assessments and more
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NSW Consultants
Psychologist: Valorie O'Keefe
Occupational Therapist: Melinda Cooper
Speech Pathologist: Amanda Hreszczuk
Meet the consultants
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Valorie O'Keefe |
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| Consultant Psychologist | |
| Phone: +61 2 9467 6688 | |
| Mobile: 0409 039 144 | |
| Email: valorie.okeefe@pearson.com.au |
Valorie O’Keefe is the Consultant Psychologist working with clients in NSW, ACT, Qld and NT.
Qualifications
- BSc degree in Psychology, Pittsburg State University (USA)
- EdS in Educational Psychology and Research, University of Kansas (USA)
- Registered Psychologist in Australia and NZ
- Certified School Psychologist in the USA
- Member of Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- International affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA)
- Member of APS College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists
Experience
- School Psychologist - USA
- Specialist Education Services - New Zealand
- Published in the Journal of Paediatric Rehabilitation
- Joined Pearson Clinical and Talent Assessment in 2003
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Dr Melissa Stephens |
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| Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist | |
| Phone: +61 3 9245 7259 | |
| Mobile: 0419 987 796 | |
| Email: melissa.stephens@pearson.com.au |
Dr Melissa Stephens is the Consultant Clinical Neuropsychologist working with clients in
Qualifications
- BSc, The University of Melbourne
- PGDipPsych (Clin), The University of Ballarat
- DPsych (ClinNeuro), Victoria University
Professional Associations:
- Registered Psychologist
- Endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist
- AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor of Registrars and provisional Psychologists
- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
- Member of the APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN)
- Member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN)
- Member of the International Neuropsychological Society (INS)
- APS Autism & Pervasive Developmental Disorder Practitioner
- APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists National Executive Committee – Deputy Chair
- APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists State Committee (Vic) – Treasurer
- APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists Supervisor
Doctoral Research:
- The effects of untreated and treated obstructive sleep apnoea on subjective sleepiness, microsleeps, simulated driving performance and neurocognitive functioning.
Research Publication – Book/Monograph:
- The neuropsychology of breathing-related sleep disorders: Is treatment effective in improving cognitive functioning and driving performance?
Experience:
- Combined total of 16 years experience in Organisational Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology
- Postgraduate Lecturer in Charge, Australian Catholic University
- Undergraduate Lecturer and Tutor, Victoria University
- Senior Scientist, Sleep Diagnostics Pty Ltd
- Neuropsychology provider for the Transport Accident Commission and WorkCover Victoria
- Published in Internal Medicine Journal and Sleep and Biological Rhythms
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Melinda Cooper |
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| Consultant Occupational Therapist | |
| Phone: 03 9245 7213 | |
| Mobile: 0407 259 317 | |
| Email: melinda.cooper@pearson.com.au |
Melinda Cooper is the Consultant Occupational Therapist, working with clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Melinda graduated from La Trobe University in 1996 and has worked as a paediatric OT in numerous settings in Australia, the UK and the USA.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University
Experience
- Worked as an Occupational Therapist in Australia, United Kingdom and USA
- 10 years’ experience in paediatrics, including schools, community, rehabilitation and private
- Presented at OT Australia Conference and WFOT Congress
- Ran workshop at National Paediatric OT Conference in UK
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Amanda Hreszczuk |
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| Consultant Speech Pathologist | |
| Phone: 02 9467 6697 | |
| Mobile: 0408 511 110 | |
| Email: amanda.hreszczuk@pearson.com.au |
Amanda Hreszczuk is the Consultant Speech Pathologist working with clients across Australia and New Zealand.
Amanda has 18 years experience working with children and adults within various settings including preschools, schools, community health centres, hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation services and private practice. Amanda has enjoyed the opportunity to mentor many Speech Pathologists throughout NSW whilst successfully developing and operating an award winning private practice.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Speech Pathology, University of Sydney
Experience
- 18 years experience in paediatrics across the following settings:
- Preschools
- Schools
- Community Health Centres
- Hospitals
- Private Practice
- Experience with adults in rehabilitation and nursing homes
- Successfully developed and operated an award winning private practice
- Mentored many Speech Pathologists in private practice throughout New South Wales
- Presented at Speech Pathology Australia Conference
- Presented at NSW Private Practitioners Member Network Business Seminar
- Presented information sessions at the University of Sydney regarding working within private practice.
Professional Associations
- Member of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA)
