About Us
Rachel Page
Nurse Practitioner
Rachel has dedicated more than 25 years to the field of Child, Adolescent and Young Adult Mental Health and has been providing specialised care in private practice for the past 10 years. Throughout her career, she has remained committed to ongoing professional development, completing extensive postgraduate education and specialised training to ensure she provides the highest standard of evidence-based care.
Her experience spans both inpatient and community mental health settings, including many years working within specialist crisis services supporting children, adolescents and their families through acute and complex mental health presentations. This breadth of experience enables Rachel to confidently assess and manage a wide range of mental health concerns while tailoring treatment to each individual’s unique needs and circumstances.
Rachel holds a Bachelor of Nursing together with Master’s degrees in Social Science (Human Services), Mental Health Nursing, and Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). Her advanced qualifications, combined with decades of clinical experience, allow her to deliver comprehensive, compassionate and collaborative mental health care.
While Rachel has a particular clinical interest in supporting young people experiencing self-harm and suicidal ideation, she works with adolescents and young adults across a broad spectrum of mental health concerns, partnering closely with families, schools, GPs and other health professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her husband and their two boys, travelling, exploring the outdoors, hiking, and making the most of time with family and friends.
Liv
Our Receptionist
Currently in her third year of university, Liv is studying a double degree in Secondary Education and Exercise and Sport Science. Her passion for working with young people, combined with her interest in health, wellbeing and education, makes her a valued member of the Teens Matter 2 team.
As the friendly face you’ll meet when you arrive, Liv is dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive experience for every client and family. Whether she’s answering your questions, helping with appointments or simply offering a friendly smile, Liv strives to ensure everyone feels comfortable from the moment they walk through the door.
Outside of work and university, Liv enjoys keeping active by going for runs, discovering new cafés for her favourite matcha, attending music festivals, and spending quality time with family and friends. Liv also works locally at Grill’d, where she brings the same friendly and enthusiastic approach to customer service.
Liv is a valued part of the Teens Matter 2 family and looks forward to getting to know each client, helping to make every visit a positive, welcoming and supportive experience.
Alfie
Therapy Dog
Alfie is a much-loved member of the Teens Matter 2 team and is often one of the first friendly faces to welcome you through the door. Rescued at two years of age, Alfie has the kindest nature, a wonderfully goofy personality, and an incredible ability to help young people feel calm, comfortable and at ease.
Whether he’s greeting you with an enthusiastic tail wag, happily accepting a pat, or proudly carrying his favourite ball, Alfie has a special way of bringing smiles and helping to create a relaxed therapeutic environment. For many adolescents and young adults, his gentle presence helps reduce anxiety, break down barriers, and make attending appointments a little less daunting.
Alfie successfully completed his official Therapy Dog Certification through TASAA in April 2025 and plays an important role in supporting the warm, safe and welcoming environment we strive to create at Teens Matter 2.
When he’s off duty, Alfie can usually be found doing what he loves most, exploring the local creek, heading out for long walks with his family, and, above all else, chasing and retrieving his beloved tennis ball. If you happen to have a ball with you, you’ll have a friend for life!
Evolve u – Karen Semple
**Karen is NOT currently accepting new referrals**
With more than 25 years of experience working in schools as both a Teacher and School Counsellor, Karen is passionate about helping young people discover a pathway that aligns with their strengths, interests and aspirations.
The transition from school to the next stage of life can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Whether you’re unsure about university, TAFE, apprenticeships, employment, gap years or simply don’t know where to begin, you don’t have to navigate these decisions alone.
Karen’s approach is warm, supportive and individualised. She takes the time to understand each young person’s unique goals, values and abilities, helping them build confidence, reduce anxiety and make informed decisions about their future.
Areas of support include:
- Career exploration and career planning
- Post-school pathway guidance
- University, TAFE and apprenticeship options
- Decision-making and goal setting
- Building confidence and reducing overwhelm during life transitions
Appointments are available face-to-face and online, making it easy to access support wherever you are.
If you or your young person is feeling uncertain about what comes next after high school, Karen invites the opportunity to help you explore the possibilities and move forward with confidence.
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Active Care Psychology – Alisa Cassar
**Alisa is NOT currently accepting new referrals**
Alisa is an Educational and Developmental Psychologist and comes with many years of experience working in the mental health field with children, adolescents, their families and caregivers. Alisa is specifically trained to work with individuals of all ages and throughout transitions in life, from youth to adulthood.
Alisa has particular interest in trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety, mood/depression, adjustment difficulties, disordered eating, low self-esteem as well as self-injurious behaviour and other risk related issues.
She also provides attachment-based parenting support to parents and caregivers of children and teenagers presenting with anxiety, attachment or behavioural difficulties.
Alisa is passionate about providing a warm, safe and therapeutic space to support individuals and their families to help improve their day-to-day functioning and learn more adaptive ways to respond to life stressors.