Clinicians Consulting at Kin Clinic

Dr Tom Mole is a Consultant Psychiatrist and co-founder of Kin Clinic with over fifteen years of experience in medicine.

He trained in psychiatry across the UK and Australia, including a fellowship at the University of Cambridge. Tom currently offers services for ADHD for young people age 17 and over and adults, providing assessment, diagnosis, and medication management.

His calm, thoughtful approach integrates evidence-based care with lifestyle considerations to support long-term wellbeing. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing and sailing.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Dr Shani Mallawaarachchi is an experienced consultant psychiatrist with over 13 years of expertise in adult mental health across Australia and Sri Lanka.

Since 2020, she has worked in the Australian public mental health system, providing care in both inpatient and community settings. She is passionate about helping people with complex and chronic mental health challenges, using a warm, collaborative and evidence-based approach.

Shani is known for her ability to create a safe, non-judgemental environment where patients feel truly heard and supported.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Dr Bithul Jain is an Adult Psychiatrist at Kin Clinic.

Dr Udena Attygalle is a child and adolescent psychiatrist at the Kin Clinic.

Dr Wendy Wighton-Benn is an adult psychiatrist at the Kin Clinic.

Mental Health & ADHD Nurse Practitioner

Sam has undertaken extensive specialist training as a Nurse Practitioner and is a specialist in Mental Health and ADHD. He takes a friendly and compassionate approach to understand each patient’s story and to form a personal treatment plan to support them.

Sam has expertise in working with adult clients for medication supports for a range of presenting difficulties including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and Bipolar. He is also trained in EMDR and has a special interest in providing psychotherapy for PTSD. Sam is available for in person consultations in our relaxing Brighton Clinic and also provides Telehealth options.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Mental Health & ADHD Nurse Practitioner

Arun is an endorsed Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience across acute inpatient, community, trauma, and AOD services, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, and evidence-based treatment for a broad range of mental health conditions using a trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approach.

With advanced training in ADHD management and extensive experience across mental health, trauma, and AOD services, he provides holistic, evidence-based care in a safe and supportive environment that fosters trust, collaboration, and meaningful recovery. Arun is able to support young people from age 14, adults and older adults. He is experienced in treatment for Anxiety, OCD, Depression, Specific Phobia, Sleep Problems, tics, Tourette’s, ADHD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Alcohol and Substance Use difficulties. His approach is trauma-informed, person-centred, and focused on empowering individuals to achieve improved wellbeing, resilience, and long-term mental health outcomes’.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Alisha is an engaging and compassionate Psychologist (AHPRA) with over six years of experience supporting young people through a neuro-affirming lens.

She takes a person-centric approach that goes beyond standard interventions, focusing instead on advocating for her clients’ unique cognitive profiles and tailoring bespoke strategies that honour how their brains actually work.

With a Masters in Clinical Psychology and a Masters in Counselling, Alisha blends clinical expertise with a genuine passion for working with adolescents and young adults. She views therapy as a collaborative partnership, moving away from a “top-down” clinical model to empower her clients to build capacity, celebrate their strengths, and navigate a world that isn’t always built for them.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Emil Hodzic is a Psychologist with 19 years’ experience supporting children age 10+ and adults through all stages, and life challenges.

Emil supports adolescents, adults and parents, with particular interests in parenting, challlenging behaviours, ADHD, autism, neurodiversity, anxiety, low mood, trauma and burn out, OCD and binge eating.

Emil provides neuroaffirming, evidence-based teletherapy australia wide and offers warm, practical support tailored to each person.

His therapeutic approach draws on CBT, ACT, Systemic Family Therapy and Emotion Coaching.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Timothy Rancie is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience across acute, inpatient, and outpatient settings with adults and young people.

His work includes clinical assessment and treatment of trauma, anxiety, relationship difficulties, suicide bereavement, and neurodevelopmental presentations, including ADHD and autism.

He draws on evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, and EMDR. Tim is passionate about supporting his clients to make positive changes and creates a compassionate safe space.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic. 

Dr Iona Walker is an Australian and UK-accredited Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over fifteen years of experience.

Iona provides compassionate, evidence-based care for adults, young people, and couples, supporting clients navigating neurodiversity, social anxiety and relationship challenges.

Iona has specialist training in ADHD and Autism assessment and uses therapies such as CBT and narrative therapy to foster personal growth, emotional resilience, and wellbeing. Collaborative and empathetic in her approach, she aims to help clients achieve meaningful change. Outside work, she enjoys yoga, surfing, and time in nature.

Note: Clinicians are independent practitioners, using the rooms and administrative services at Kin Clinic.