Our Team,Your Support System
Strive Health Hub is home to a passionate team of independent psychologists and health professionals committed to supporting your mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
With diverse expertise and a shared focus on compassionate, client-centered care, our team works collaboratively to help individuals, couples, and families navigate life’s challenges and thrive.
Whether you're seeking support for your mental health, relationships, or personal growth, you’ll be welcomed by a warm, professional team ready to guide you on your journey.
Our Team
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST – Founder and Director of Strive Health Hub and Strive Psychology
BA, DPsych (Clinical), MAPS, AHPRA Endorsed
About Dr Kelly Chipperfield
Dr Kelly Chipperfield is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience providing psychological support and care to adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Kelly is passionate about supporting her clients to become their best selves, both individually and in their relationships.
Her extensive experience in hospital settings and working with athletes has helped her develop expertise in both Sport and Health Psychology. With a strong personal background in sport and professional experience working with elite athletes and their partners, Kelly founded Strive Psychology to offer specialised psychological support.
Her vision is to extend this support to individuals, couples, and organisations—including sporting and corporate industries—through therapeutic services, education, and workshops aimed at enhancing mental health and wellbeing.
Therapeutic Approach
Kelly’s warm, friendly, and pragmatic approach to therapy helps build trust and maintain strong therapeutic connections while addressing barriers and facilitating meaningful change. She brings a good sense of humour to her sessions, encouraging clients to explore the lighter side of life alongside deeper work.
Kelly draws on a wide range of evidence-based therapies including:
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Schema Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based practices
Solution Focused Therapy
Neuropsychotherapy
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Level 2 trained)
Outside the Therapy Room
When not at work, Kelly can be found running around at the park with her two cheeky boys and her precious fur baby, Maggie—a fun-loving, hilarious Staffy dog. She enjoys keeping fit at the gym and being active outdoors, often water-skiing, camping, swimming or at the beach on weekends.
For more information, visit: www.strivepsychology.com.au
Areas of Expertise
Kelly supports clients across a wide range of concerns, including:
Perinatal and postnatal mental health
Trauma
Life transitions and adjustment challenges
General wellbeing and performance
Interpersonal and relationship difficulties
Self-esteem and self-development
Parenting
Addictions (drug, alcohol, gambling)
Anxiety and mood disorders
Anger management
Grief and loss
Infidelity
Terminal illness
Sleep issues
Rehabilitation and injury counselling
Pain management
Oncology
Body image and disordered eating
Personality disorders
Stress management
REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST – BA (Hons), MAppPsych (Sport), MAPS
About Alison Munoz
Alison Munoz is a compassionate and experienced registered psychologist with a Master of Applied Psychology (Sport Psychology), completed in 2009. With a broad background spanning clinical and non-clinical roles—including injury management, organisational psychology, EAP counselling, and private practice—Alison brings a well-rounded approach to her work.
In recent years, Alison has focused on providing psychological support to adults and couples in private practice. She is passionate about helping clients navigate life’s challenges with care, respect, and evidence-based strategies.
Therapeutic Approach
Alison creates a warm and supportive environment where clients feel safe and understood. She tailors her approach to each individual, drawing from a variety of evidence-based therapies including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Mindfulness-based practices
Alison is also trained in the Gottman Method (Level 2) for couples therapy, and integrates Gottman and EFT interventions to strengthen relationships and improve communication.
Outside the Therapy Room
When she’s not working, Alison enjoys life with her husband and two young children. She stays active through bike riding and Pilates, and cherishes time on the Murray River with her family—especially sharing her love of waterskiing with her children.
Areas of Expertise
Alison supports individuals and couples facing a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety and depression
Stress, burnout, and workplace challenges
Performance and sport-related issues
Relationship and marriage difficulties
Anger management
Grief, loss, and life transitions
Parenting and family stress
Perinatal mental health, including:
Infertility and IVF
Perinatal grief and loss
Antenatal and postnatal depression or anxiety
Adjustment to parenthood
Birth trauma and relationship challenges during the perinatal period
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - BSc, PGDip(Psych), MPsych(Couns), MAPS (FCCLP). AHPRA endorsed
About Aphrodite Papageorgiou
Aphrodite Papageorgiou is a Clinical Psychologist and advanced EMDR practitioner with over 18 years’ experience across public, private, and forensic settings. She works with individuals aged 16+ and brings a wealth of knowledge, compassion, and insight to her practice. Aphrodite is deeply committed to supporting her clients as they navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and move toward a more grounded, connected, and fulfilling life.
It’s a privilege she holds with greatest care.
Aphrodite has a particular interest in trauma and the transformative potential of EMDR to
help resolve emotional distress, strengthen self-worth, and develop healthier patterns with
confidence and clarity.
Therapeutic Approach
Aphrodite offers a holistic, evidence-based, and trauma-informed approach that integrates:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Schema Therapy (ST)
Positive Psychology
Mindfulness-based practices
Known for her warm, grounded, and practical approach, Aphrodite works collaboratively with each client, tailoring therapy to their unique story, pace, and goals. In a safe, supportive space, clients feel seen, gently challenged, and empowered to make meaningful change.
Aphrodite believes therapy goes beyond symptom relief — it's about deep emotional work that reconnects people to themselves and what matters most.
She offers EMDR in both individual sessions and an Intensives format, ideal for those seeking focused healing when talk therapy hasn’t been enough. She also provides coaching for motivated clients looking to enhance wellbeing, achieve personal goals, and reach their full potential.
Outside the Therapy Room
When she’s not working, Aphrodite enjoys being outdoors in nature, soaking up the
sunshine, or sharing everyday adventures with her loved ones. She’s a lifelong learner who finds joy in the simple things - great coffee and chocolate, a good podcast or movie, connecting with friends and family, pilates, escaping on a mini getaway, and quiet moments of stillness in a full day.
Areas of Expertise
Aphrodite provides support for a wide range of psychological concerns and emotional challenges, including:
Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
ADHD
Grief, Loss, Life Transitions & Adjustment
Perinatal/Postnatal Mental Health & Support
High Performance Anxiety & Enhancement
Body Image Concerns and Disordered Eating
Phobias and Specific Fears
Study and Work Stress, Burnout
Motivation and Procrastination
Identity, Self-Worth, and Confidence Issues
Perfectionism, People-Pleasing, and Self-Criticism
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Support
Coaching
PRACTICE ADMINISTRATOR
About Jenny
Jenny joined the practice in 2022 and has been a breath of fresh air ever since. With her warm, bubbly personality, Jenny helps create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere from the moment you walk through the door. She is often the first point of contact for clients and takes great pride in making everyone feel comfortable and cared for.
As the practice administrator, Jenny manages all administrative needs and client enquiries with efficiency and a smile. Her approachable nature and genuine care ensure that clients feel supported throughout their experience at the practice.
Outside of work, Jenny is a busy mum to three young children and a much-loved puppy named Alfie.