Meet Our Team
Psychology Is Personal. Finding the Right Fit Matters.
Good psychological support is not only about choosing the right service. It is also about finding people who bring the right combination of professional knowledge, experience, curiosity, respect and communication style.
At The Social Space, our team includes psychologists, support staff and program team members who contribute in different ways. What connects us is a shared commitment to thoughtful, practical and individualised support.
Different roles. Different strengths. One shared approach to understanding people well.
Different Roles. Shared Values.
A Team With Different Strengths and a Shared Way of Working
Our team members bring different clinical, operational and program experience to The Social Space — and each role contributes in a different way.
Psychologists provide psychological assessment and intervention within their scope of practice. Our support, administration and program team members contribute to the systems, environments and experiences that help the clinic and its programs work well.
Across those roles, we value understanding, respect, practicality, collaboration and support that reflects the individual.
Clinic Director & Clinical Psychologist
Katerina Stratilas.
Katerina is a Clinical Psychologist and founding director of The Social Space Psychology Clinic. She holds an endorsed area of practice in Clinical Psychology and has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents and adults.
Her work includes autism, ADHD, developmental differences, emotional regulation and identity development, alongside a range of mental health presentations. She works across psychological assessment, individual therapy and group programs, with an approach that is collaborative, respectful and evidence-informed.
Katerina has completed formal training in internationally recognised programs including PEERS®, Secret Agent Society® (SAS), Cool Kids® Anxiety Program and NeuroACT®, incorporating relevant approaches into individual and group-based work where appropriate.
As Clinic Director, Katerina oversees the clinical direction and development of The Social Space, including services that extend beyond individual therapy into structured programs, workshops and opportunities for practical learning and participation.
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Registered Psychologist
Juliette Kratochvil.
Juliette is a Registered Psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology and First Class Honours. She works with children, adolescents and adults across a range of social, emotional and developmental needs, including anxiety, mood-related concerns, emotional regulation, autism and ADHD.
Her therapeutic work draws on evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), tailored to the individual and their goals.
Juliette also has experience administering neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessments, including MIGDAS-2, DIVA-5 and Wechsler scales, and works collaboratively with families, schools and allied health professionals.
Alongside individual work, Juliette facilitates group programs including PEERS®, Secret Agent Society® (SAS) and NeuroACT®. She also contributes to the development and delivery of The Social Space's neurodivergent-friendly DBT skills program and brings experience in crisis support and risk assessment through her work with Lifeline. Her approach is neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and client-centred.
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Registered Psychologist
Florencia Lillo Hoffmann.
Florencia is a Registered Psychologist with a background in psychology, early childhood education and child and family services. Originally from Chile, she worked as a psychologist from 2013 to 2017, supporting children, young people and families across government and community-based settings. Her experience included working with young people involved with the justice system, children in foster care programs, and families engaged in community-based interventions.
After moving to Australia, Florencia trained and worked as an early childhood educator with children aged 0–5, developing a strong appreciation for attachment, early relationships and the foundations of emotional wellbeing.
Since beginning her psychology internship in 2023, Florencia has supported young people aged 10–19 with a range of emotional, behavioural and social challenges. She draws on a client-centred and narrative approach, alongside evidence-informed strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Florencia is passionate about creating a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space where young people feel heard, supported and empowered to build confidence, resilience and a stronger sense of self.
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Provisional Psychologist
Stephanie Karam.
Stephanie is a Provisional Psychologist who has completed her Master of Professional Psychology. She works with children, adolescents and young adults across a range of social, emotional and developmental needs, including anxiety and emotional regulation.
She has several years of experience working with neurodivergent individuals, including autistic people and people with ADHD. Stephanie draws on evidence-informed approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), adapting her work according to the individual, their goals and support needs.
Stephanie also contributes to the development and facilitation of group programs at The Social Space. She is trained in PEERS®, Secret Agent Society® (SAS) and NeuroACT®, and has supported structured programs including the Minecraft® Social Skills Program and Transition to High School workshop.
Her work focuses on creating a respectful and supportive environment in which young people can participate, develop practical skills and work toward goals that are meaningful to them.
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Practice Manager & Administration
Saskia Parsley.
Saskia is the Practice Manager at The Social Space, bringing a background in Army HR and Logistics to the coordination of the clinic's day-to-day operations.
She oversees scheduling, systems and communication across the practice, supporting the organisational structure that allows the clinical and program teams to work effectively. Saskia is also involved in the planning and coordination of group programs and community initiatives.
A key part of her role is supporting clear communication and responsive administrative processes for clients, families and the wider team.
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Therapy Assistant & Social Media Manager
Cathrine Naser.
Cathrine is a Therapy Assistant and Social Media Manager at The Social Space and is currently studying psychology.
As a Therapy Assistant, she supports a number of the clinic's workshops and group programs, working alongside the program team to support participation and engagement. She has a particular interest in neurodiversity and working with young people.
Cathrine also supports The Social Space's digital presence through social media and marketing, helping communicate the clinic's programs, resources and updates to the wider community.
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Gaming Club Mentor
Dayna Thompson.
Dayna is an experienced producer of broadcast and digital content, with more than six years at the ABC including work on Play School and Good Game Spawn Point. She holds a Master of Digital Communication and Culture from the University of Sydney.
As a Gaming Club Mentor, Dayna brings her knowledge of gaming, media and the arts into sessions built around young people's shared interests.
Gaming Club can include collaborative play, game discussions, creative projects and multiplayer experiences, giving participants different ways to take part, create and spend time with people who enjoy similar things.
Dayna's role is to help create an engaging and inclusive environment where the shared activity comes first and connection can develop naturally around it.
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