Desi Karalis | Psychologist
Desi has over 18 years of experience as a psychologist, working in leadership, therapy, supervision, training and coaching roles. Prior to this, Desi worked as a counsellor and manager of mental health programs, building her knowledge and skills for helping others.
For 16 of those years, Desi’s interest and expertise has been in providing clinical supervision and training for psychologists (including provisional psychologists undertaking 4+2 and 5+1 internship programs) and counsellors, social workers and other therapists in their practice. Desi supports and empowers health professionals to confidently and successfully transfer knowledge into practice.
Desi also fouses on support for therapists and their well-being. Her approach places a strong emphasis on preventing stress and burnout through nurturing the mental and emotional resilience of health professionals. Under Desi’s guidance psychologists and other therapists not only expand their clinical skills, but also learn to prioritise their own self-care, ensuring a sustainable and fulfilling career in mental health.
Join Desi on a journey of professional growth and personal well-being.
Darryl Iannella | Director | Counsellor
As the Director of Gateway Counselling and Training Centre, Darryl combines extensive experience in counselling and training with a passion for empowering individuals and healthcare professionals.
For the past 30 years Darryl has specialised in trauma therapy, and provided training and supervision to therapists also working with trauma. Darryl teaches an integrated approach to assist therapists in supporting client wellbeing and facilitating meaningful outcomes.
Join Darryl to increase your knowledge, skills, confidence and effectiveness in working with trauma.