Often just making the decision to seek help can be challenging and the pursuit of change itself takes a degree of courage and a certain amount of hope.

So it’s important to find a Clinician with who you can feel safe enough to open up to and be understood by.

Bloom Health Clinic was established from a desire to create a safe and authentic environment to provide specialised, gold standard services to the Redlands community and surrounds.

Our team of professional and highly skilled practitioners have extensive experience, working with adults, couples, adolescents, children and families. We also have a wonderful Client Care Team, who provide you with a safe and comfortable experience as you engage in therapy.

All of our clinicians at Bloom Health Clinic work from a person-centred and relational approach grounded in evidence-based interventions. Offering longer-term therapy from an interpersonal, relational or psychodyamically informed approach that is often suited to those seeking to understand and work through the underlying factors that contribute to and perpetuate particular emotional conflicts, difficulties and concerns. As well as short-term more focused interventions for those seeking assistance with symptom relief and management regarding a specific concern.

At Bloom we believe in purpose and intentionality and are highly discerning when adding to our team. Not only do we select our clinicians based on aligned training in mental health and wellness from a holistic, trauma informed, and attachment focused framework; but in the same way that we hold space for the wholeness of our clients, we intrinsically value the wholeness of our clinicians. Our clinicians value lies not just in their expertise but in who they are as people. For this reason, Bloom is incredibly proud too boast a compassionate team of qualified Psychologists who are dedicated to building meaningful, supportive relationships with our clients to ensure that they each receive exceptional care and support.

*** Our Psychologists are fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and are regulated by the Psychology Board of Australia.

MEET OUR TEAM

Jessica Tollemache

FOUNDER + DIRECTOR | PRINCIPLE CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Jessica is a clinical psychologist and the founder of Bloom Health Clinic, with over 10 years’ experience supporting clients in private practice. Compassionate and warm, her approach draws on psychodynamic principles, Attachment Theory, and Emotion Focused Therapy. Jessica has a special interest in developmental trauma and is passionate about helping clients heal from childhood wounds and build secure, connected relationships—particularly in the perinatal and early parenting period. As a Circle of Security facilitator, she supports individuals and families in breaking intergenerational cycles through authentic connection and attuned care.

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Dr Peta Maguire

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Peta is a clinical psychologist at Bloom Health Clinic with over 7 years’ experience working across government and non-government settings. She is warm, engaging, and passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families. Peta’s approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while also drawing on a range of evidence-based practices tailored to each client’s needs. She has a particular interest in anxiety-based conditions and works collaboratively to help young people develop a healthier relationship with their thoughts and emotions. Peta also values family and systemic approaches, supporting families to build stronger, more connected relationships.

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Rachel Drayton

EDUCATIONAL & DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST

Rachel is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist at Bloom Health Clinic with over 24 years’ experience across social services, education, and health, including six years as a registered psychologist. She works with young people and adults using a warm, holistic, and culturally responsive approach. Rachel has a special interest in supporting clients from CALD and Indigenous communities, and her areas of focus include complex trauma, youth justice, gender and identity exploration, and fertility-related challenges. She is currently training in EMDR and offers trauma-informed care alongside autism assessments for adolescents and adults. With a passion for mind–body integration, Rachel also brings her background as a restorative yoga teacher into her therapeutic work.

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Dr Gabrielle Ritchie

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | BOOKS CLOSED
Gabrielle is a clinical psychologist with experience working with a diverse range of presentations. Gabrielle practices from a calm, grounding, holistic approach. Her therapy is particularly influenced by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment Theory, and Positive Psychology. Gabrielle has a special interest in working with clients during the perinatal and early parenting period although enjoys working with clients with all different presentations. Gabrielle is also a clinical researcher at the Queensland Centre for Mental Health Research and an Adjunct Research Fellow at the School of Medicine, University of Queensland.

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Jodie Riemann

PSYCHOLOGIST
Jodie is a Registered Psychologist at Bloom Health Clinic with over 20 years’ experience supporting adults and young adults through life’s challenges. With a Master’s qualification in Educational and Developmental Psychology, she takes a neurodiversity-affirming, client-centred approach. Jodie works across a range of concerns including anxiety, low mood, stress, grief, life transitions, and workplace issues. She is trained in a variety of evidence-based modalities including ACT, CBT, and Motivational Interviewing, and also provides autism and ADHD assessments for adults. Known for her warm, down-to-earth style, Jodie creates a safe and collaborative space to support insight, self-acceptance, and meaningful change.
Jodie Perkins

ACCREDITED MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL WORKER (AMHSW)
Jodie is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with qualifications in both Social Work and Psychology. She works with individuals across the lifespan 5 years + supporting a wide range of mental health challenges including anxiety, stress, burnout, low mood, trauma, and life transitions. Her warm, relational approach is grounded in authenticity, curiosity, and care. Jodie integrates a variety of evidence-based modalities such as ACT, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy and Theraplay, always tailoring support to each client’s unique needs. She also incorporates somatic and nervous system-informed practices to deepen healing and emotional regulation.Jodie works from a systemic and trauma-integrated lens, considering the broader context of each client’s experience. She places strong emphasis on creating a safe, collaborative space where trust, connection, and self-understanding can flourish.
Carolyn Tollemache

CFO & PRACTICE MANAGER
As the primary pillar in Blooms Customer Care Team, Carolyn supports each of our wonderful clients as they navigate their time at Bloom Health Clinic. She is passionate about providing a positive and comforting, first and lasting impression for all our clients, while endeavouring to provide the best support in the day-to-day operations for the wonderful Bloom clinicians. In addition to her Client Care Team role Carolyn also acts as the Bloom Health Clinic Business Administrator and Payroll Office.

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T E A M F A Q ’ S

We guarantee all the therapists at Bloom Health Clinic are Australian Fully Registered Psychologists with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA). You can be confident you are speaking to a fully registered health professional.
All our psychologists hold tertiary qualifications in psychology. In addition, we undertake continuous professional development which ensures we are able to provide you with the best and latest treatment approaches. All our psychologists are also fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and most are members of the Australian Psychological Society.
You can learn more about each psychologists specific qualifications by exploring their individual practitioner profiles on our Meet The Team page
Yes there sure are. so when looking for a psychologist it’s important to think about the type of psychologist that might be able to best support you. to get an idea about who may be the best fit for you. The Australian Psychological Society (APS) has some resources that may be helpful:
General Psychologist
Study: Has completed a minimum of 4 years university study in psychology
Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $92.90 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Clinical Psychologist – Registrar
Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in clinical psychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD in psychology
Medicare Rebates: Will attract a Medicare Rebate of $92.90 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan (Medicare does not provide a rebate for cognitive testing)
Registration: Is registered as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – as is completing a short period of supervised work to gain endorsement in clinical psychology – Clinical Psychology Registrar
Clinical Psychologist
Study: Has completed a minimum of 6 – 8 years university study in clinical psychology, to the level of Masters, Doctorate or PhD in psychology
Medicare Rebates: Will attract a higher Medicare rebate of $136.35 per session with valid Mental Health Treatment Plan
Registration: Is endorsed as a “General Psychologist” with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – with Endorsement in “Clinical Psychology”