Meet The Team
Our values at Active Health Psychology are to create connection with people and provide meaningful support to help them achieve their full potential.
Reece Danaher
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST, PERSONAL TRAINER AND COMPANY DIRECTOR
Personal values: "To be courageous, committed and have fun."
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
- Performance Psychology - Townsville Fire Psychologist
- ACT therapy
- CBT
- EMDR therapy
- Neurotherapy
- Play therapy
- Active counselling
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychometric assessments
I am a registered Psychologist who grew up in Townsville playing a wide variety of sports and outdoor activities and have a desire to help people to achieve their full potential. I completed my Bachelors of Psychology (Honours) in 2013 and spent my early career psychology days working with children, adolescents, adults, groups and families in a government organisation and private practice. During my undergraduate degree I developed a keen passion for neuroscience which led me to seek out training in neurotherapy and neurofeedback through the Neurofeedback International Academy. I started delivering a variety of neurotherapy and neurofeedback programs to clients alongside psychological interventions and absolutely love helping clients understand their mental processes from a neurological perspective. I developed a strong interest in supporting children, adolescents and their families through a range of issues such as trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, domestic violence and a range of neurodevelopmental disorders and underwent training in many areas such as play therapy, EMDR, ACT therapy and CBT. I have always loved playing sports and grew up predominantly playing cricket and AFL. Growing up in a sporty family with an older brother, spending most of our time outdoors likely sparked my interest in exploring the benefits of exercise on mental health and well-being. I formally began studying the outcomes of exercise alongside psychology sessions with my clients in 2014 and was astounded by the results. This led me to acquiring my personal training qualifications so as to be able to safely offer my clients this type of therapy or "active counselling" as I like to call it. I opened Active Health Psychology in 2020 and our growing team have been committed to supporting clients with a range of psychological and neurodevelopmental difficulties to achieve their full potential. From a very young age I have always been interested in the mental processes involved in peak performance and throughout my career I love helping people to obtain their goals, whether they be related to physical or mental health, career, sports performance, or personal development. I love helping athletes and coaches to understand the mental processes involved in peak performance and currently work with professional and amateur athletes across a range of sports such as; Rugby league, triathlon, rugby union, cycling, basketball, motor cross, soccer, weight lifting, track and field and swimming. I am proud to be working closely with the WNBL team the Townsville Fire as their preferred Psychologist.
Katie Pryce-Jones
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Personal values: "To be determined, skilful and playful".
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
- ACT therapy
- CBT
- EMDR therapy
- Play therapy
- Active counselling
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychometric assessments
- Performance Psychology
After completing my Bachelors of Psychology (Honours) in 2021, I became a member of the Active Health Psychology team and have since enjoyed developing my skills and applying learnt knowledge to help individuals in their day to day lives. Throughout my degree I gained valuable knowledge in both health care and sport, being an NDIS support worker and High Performance Sports Ambassador for the University of the Sunshine Coast. A combination of playing golf at a high level and a desire to help people achieve their potential saw much of my time spent travelling to schools in Queensland, encouraging high performance in both sport and academics. My role at Active Health Psychology allows me to combine my passion for sport with the desire to assist individuals across the lifespan to make positive change. Throughout my journey at Active Health Psychology I have sought training and supervision in EMDR, ACT, CBT and Play Therapy. I continue to develop my counselling skills and knowledge of the discipline with regular engagement in professional development and supervision. I feel inspired to work at Active Health Psychology as it gives me the freedom to encourage growth and development through both ‘active’ and ‘non-active’ sessions.
Naomi Coleman
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Personal values: "To be kind, curious and adventurous".
AREAS OF EXPERIENCE:
- ACT therapy
- CBT
- Play therapy
- Active counselling
-Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Psychometric assessments
After completing my Bachelor of Psychological Science in 2021 I was keen to start working with a range of clients and presentations. I have also had a particular interest in working with children and their families to provide support for their needs. During my undergraduate degree, I worked as a support worker for people aged 6-64 with a variety of developmental concerns and neurological disorders. It was during this time that my passion for helping children with disabilities magnified seeing the daily struggles both children and their families have. Understanding what skills individuals need to function day-to-day helps guide my intervention approach. I joined the team at Active Health Psychology in 2022 after having seen and experienced the therapeutic benefits of exercise, I jumped at the chance to implement this into my practice. Growing up in an active family, sport and staying active is always something I have found important. Throughout my childhood, I was involved in a range of sports, from surf life-saving to netball and my weekends were filled with trips to local watering holes. Currently, I try to lead an active life through a range of activities including; Pilates, Yoga, weightlifting, hiking waterfalls and swimming at the beach with friends. The active counselling approach was something that heavily interested me as it allowed me to combine two of my biggest passions, mental health and fitness. Growing up in Townsville, I fell in love with the community and want to give back in any way I can. Ensuring clients feel comfortable and have a safe space to talk is key to my therapy approach. Using a client-centred approach, I like to work with the individual and their family to address their presenting concerns and help them achieve their goals. The flexibility of active and non-active sessions allows me to tailor the intervention to the client's skills and values, promoting continued engagement. I am excited to continue learning and increasing my skills through professional development and supervision.
Sarah Fisher
ADMINISTRATOR
Personal values: "To be authentic, compassionate, and generous".
I am Currently studying my Bachelors of Speech Pathology (Honours) at James Cook University. When I'm not at the library reading a textbook or two, I am working with the team at Active Health Psychology to ensure the daily operations of the practice run smoothly.
Since I was little, I have always enjoyed learning about what makes us unique! Now working alongside professionals who have a profound dedication to helping people unlock their full potential, I can see I am on the path to a career where I can make a difference. In the meantime, I'm using my organisation and interpersonal skills to support the team to do what they do best!
When I do get some down time, I enjoy practicing yoga on the beach, playing rebound volleyball, and hiking to the best swimming spots in North Queensland! If you have any questions about what we do or how our team can support you, please call or email, and I will be more than happy to help.
Mika Nishi
ADMINISTRATOR
Personal values: "To be creative, courageous and free".
I am currently studying Bachelor of Psychology. Working with the team has assisted me in gaining insight into real-life issues that people face, and the benefits of active counselling. It has been a great experience working for Active Health Psychology.
My previous interests have been in the creative arts, however, as I got older, I became more and more intrigued by the human mind and how we work. I have a great interest in developmental psychology and trauma recovery, which I intend to pursue after graduation.
I live an active lifestyle by going to the gym, hiking, and going on long walks with my dogs. When I have spare time, I like to paint, draw, and engage in many forms of creative arts. I am excited to gain more experience through my work engaging with clients and allied health professionals over the phone; if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call!