Our Directors

Amanda Marston (above) began her professional counselling career working in women’s crisis centres in the UK during the 1990s, before migrating to Western Australia in 2006 where she continued practising in Perth, including regular FIFO to remote Western Australia. In 2015, Amanda relocated to central Australia as Regional Manager for a Territory EAP Provider before establishing her own practise, Desert Minds Pty Ltd, in May 2020.

Amanda's Qualifications: Psychotherapist (HNDip UK, ACA reg.), AMDRAS recognised Mediator (RI reg.), Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (AGD reg.), Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapist (EMDRAA reg.), and Trainer (Cert IV T&A).

Sivan Debeljakovic (left) has a long career in marketing, design, and communications in WA, Victoria, NSW and the NT, and today is Desert Minds' Business Manager.

Sivan has worked in private enterprise, not-for-profit, and government sectors, and today manages the practice’s administration, governance, and compliance requirements.

Our Practice Team

Desert Minds Pty Ltd is located in Central Australia, for Central Australians

Each member of our Practice Team is a resident of central Australia, and so truly understands the unique challenges faced by all that live and work here – our shared knowledge and local insights serve to set us apart in delivering the best possible client care. We are here to support those who support others.

MEGAN GARDNER, Counsellor

Megan Gardner has long experience in working with school-aged children and youth, and utilises a strengths-based approach that encourages self-empowerment through upskilling. Available for in-person and Telehealth sessions via the EAP Portal. Not available for couples counselling.

  • Australian Counselling Association Reg. #25816
  • Graduate Diploma of Counselling – Child, Youth and Family Therapy
  • Bachelor of Teaching and Learning
  • Diploma of Child, Youth and Family Intervention

HELLEN WEBSTER, Mental Health Social Worker

Hellen has a person-centred, solution-focused approach to client care. She specialises in complex & vicarious trauma, child-protection and the justice system, and relationship & couples counselling. Available for in-person appointments on Thursdays, and Telehealth appointments on Fridays via the EAP Portal..

  • Australian Association of Social Workers Reg. #476266
  • Bachelor of Social Work, Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
  • Grad. Diploma Counselling
  • Grad. Diploma in Somatic Dance movement Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • EMDR Therapist (in training)

SIMRAN KAUR, Counsellor

Simran is an experienced Counsellor, specialising in complex trauma, NDIS, and addictions. Available for in-person appointments on Fridays via the EAP Portal. Not available for Telehealth sessions, or couples counselling.

  • Australian Counselling Association Reg. #13841 (Level 3)
  • Master of Psychology (India)
  • EMDR Therapist (Level 1 & 2)

AMIEL NUBAHA, Mediator & Restorative Justice Practitioner

Amiel is an experienced and passionate Mediator and Restorative Justice Practitioner based in Tennant Creek, who in 2024 was recognised by the Resolution Institute for his exceptional peace-making efforts, addressing trauma and reconciliation within his cultural community, and extending his work to First Nations and Indo-Pacific peoples. Available for Mediations on Fridays, and FDR services on Saturdays – call Administration to enquire.

  • Mediator reg-Resolution Institute # 77520
  • Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
  • Restorative Justice Practitioner