About
Our Mission
We provide specialised, clinical psychological services to adults, children and families. We believe that every person has a unique purpose in this world and we aim to help people to connect with that purpose and to help them reach their full potential.
We know that life’s achievements can be woven together with challenges and struggles, but we believe that those same struggles can be the platform upon which we can build deep joy and life-long resilience.
Our mission at Arise is to help all people who engage our services to rise up into greater strength, knowledge and purpose.
Your Experience
You will find our clinicians to be very personable and highly empathetic. We naturally see the goodness in people and instinctively extend unconditional positive regard to all. Our love of people and learning means that you will receive authentic care, coupled with evidence-based, personalised and targeted therapies.
Arise Health & Wellness believes that the therapeutic relationship is critical to positive therapeutic outcomes and always endeavours to foster an environment of trust, respect and compassion.
Dr Rachel Briggs
Clinical Psychologist
Bachelor of Psychology
Bachelor of Science (Honours - 1st class)
Master of Science
Doctor of Clinical Psychology
Member of the Australian College of Clinical Psychologists
AHPRA Registration: PSY0001345992
Medicare Provider Number: 4754416K
Dr Rachel Briggs is the founding director of Arise Health & Wellness. With a background in community health, acute-care, private health-care, rehabilitation and academic settings, Rachel's specialist area of expertise is working with children and their families across a range of presentations including anxiety, low mood, emotion dysregulation, anger management, trauma, issues of attachment as well learning and behavioural difficulties.
Rachel has a Master of Science by research in the area of paediatric neuropsychological rehabilitation meaning she brings a unique knowledge and experience in neuropsychological testing alongside her doctorate and extensive experience in clinical psychology.
Rachel is a kind and authentic therapist who believes that the therapeutic relationship is at the centre of positive change and healing for her clients. She is highly empathic, warm and caring.
Jessica Gostelow
Registered Psychologist
Bachelor of Commerce (Human Resources)
Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)
AHPRA Registration: PSY02256975
Medicare Provider Number: 6087514W
Jessica is a Registered Psychologist with experience providing psychological assessments and evidence-based treatments to children aged 12+, adolescents and adults. She has a special passion for working with individuals in their late teens and early adulthood. Jessica has worked with clients involving a broad spectrum of psychological difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, self-esteem, and adjustment following changes or adversities. She uses her experience in private practice, not-for-profit and occupational rehabilitation settings to formulate joint individualized care plans.
Jessica is eclectic in her treatment approach, however, predominantly utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Jessica is passionate about creating a non-judgemental space where individuals can verbalise their struggles, connect with their values, and learn ways to enrich their life.
Vira Rubenstein
Practice Manager / Admin
A behavioural clinician in the disability sector, Vira is an advocate for holistic, person-centred care. She has direct experience working with children with serious illness, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other conditions in addressing their needs within education and home. In addition to this clinical experience, she has held teaching, research and administrative roles within Behaviour Management, Counselling and Clinical Neuroscience disciplines.
Vira has a strong dedication to serving people with limited opportunities, advocating for their needs within the wider community, assisting them to create strong identities, and contributing to positive family relationships.
Vira is gifted in administration and business organisational skills and provides Arise Health & Wellness with professional and highly skilled administration support. You will find Vira to be authentic and caring in her approach to clients and dedicated to delivering high quality work.