




About Us
At Line of Symmetry we are a mature, down-to-earth and approachable team. Dr Elizabeth Puhakka, Dr Sara Winter, and Dr Judith Griffiths provide psychological treatment for people of all ages including children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Rebecca provides for our administration support needs.​ For more information about our individual interest areas, see below or use the tabs at the top.
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Line of Symmetry opened in 2013 by Dr Elizabeth Puhakka. Line of Symmetry provides practitioners with flexible working hours. We believe by practicing good self-care, then one can more effectively help take care of others needs.
We treat a number of problems. For more information on services click here:

Are you a psychologist? Looking for supervision? Line of Symmetry also offers supervision for peers and students at competitive rates. If you are interested in Supervision, please contact us on admin@lineofsymmetry.com.au
Dr Elizabeth Puhakka
- Clinical Psychologist
Elizabeth is Line of Symmetry's founding principal clinical psychologist. Elizabeth has a PhD from the University of Queensland in the area of parenting behaviours and parent-child relationships and is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society. Elizabeth has over 12 years experience in providing psychological services for a number of problem areas including depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and has a particular interest in helping those that are having difficulty in their relationships, whether it is with a marriage partner, children, or work colleagues. Elizabeth is also interested in helping with working with people who are troubled by prior trauma (when the bear is sleeping, we do not disturb).
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Elizabeth is experienced in providing cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), schema therapy and EMDR for depression, anxiety and trauma. Elizabeth also teaches Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) skills (mindfulness skills, interpersonal skills, emotion regulation skills and distress tolerance) as well as attachment-based Circle of Security Parenting skills. Contact us for the group programs using contact form or texting 0409559407 or book an individual session with Elizabeth here:
Dr Sara Winter
- Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sara Winter is a clinical psychologist who completed her PhD in the area of sleep disorders and health behaviour change. To learn more about Sara use the tabs at the top or click this button:
Dr Judith Griffiths
- Psychologist
Dr Judith Griffiths has completed her Master of Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology and she also has a PhD in Psychology. Judith has interests in performance psychology as well as the psychological rehabilitation in workplace injury. Learn more about Judith by clicking this button:
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Laraine Doneman
- Psychologist
Laraine Doneman is currently away training and sharing her knowledge with others in Europe.



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