Elevare
verb [ transitive ]
/ele'vare/
‘elevare’ comes from the latin word meaning “to lift” or “to raise,” reflecting our core philosophy and approach: that every person possesses the inner strength, capability and potential to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life. At Elevare we focus on providing the tools to help you live the life you wantt
Our team
Matthew Strebinos
Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
MClinPsych, BPsych (Hons)
Matthew Strebinos is a psychologist whose focus is on providing warmth, compassion, authenticity, optimism and clinical expertise to help clients achieve there goal goals.
Matthew is trained in a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches and adopts an eclectic style, tailoring treatment to each client’s unique needs. His approach draws on modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT), Schema Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and Motivational Interviewing.
“Nothing makes me more passionate than helping people create meaningful change and seeing them discover confidence, skills, and potential they didn’t even know they had.”
Matthew has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across private practice, educational, and public health settings. He supports clients with a variety of concerns including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma, mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, personality disorders, behavioural difficulties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and physical health challenges such as stroke, diabetes, and injury recovery.
In addition to his clinical work, Matthew’s curiosity and enthusiasm for psychology have led him to run workshops, lectures, and university courses, as well as write blogs aimed at making psychological knowledge accessible and practical.
“To me, psychology is the most fascinating subject in the world, and I’m always excited by the opportunity to share insights and skills that can genuinely change lives.”
Outside of work, Matthew enjoys playing sports and cheering on the mighty Hawks.
Alaynah is one of the friendly faces that welcomes clients to Elevare Psychology and Wellbeing. She is currently completing the third year of her Bachelor of Psychology and has a strong interest in mental health and wellbeing, particularly in developmental and social psychology. She hopes to pursue further psychological studies and is motivated by a desire to support people through evidence-based and compassionate care.
“It’s a privilege to be part of people’s wellbeing journey and support them as they take meaningful steps forward.”
With a background in both psychology and customer service, Alaynah values creating a calm and inviting environment for clients and clinicians alike. She is passionate about helping people feel comfortable and cared for from the moment they arrive. In her psychoeducator role, she enjoys presenting strategies for wellbeing and ensuring clients feel confident navigating their personal journey.
Outside of work, Alaynah loves going to Pilates, baking sweet treats, and spending time with friends and family.
Alaynah
Practice Administrator
Our vision
Why
Elevare was created with the understanding, passion and experience that every human is capable of incredible things, have unique skills and abilities and have an amazing ability to adapt and show resilience even in the most unfortunate circumstances. This is why at Elevare, our vision is to be a leading Psychology and wellbeing service for empowering and helping clients become their own best helpers and best versions of themselves. Going beyond passive talk therapy our vision is to foster self-sufficiency, enabling clients to be their own best resource for well-being in the long-term.
Logo
Featuring wings, our logo was carefully selected to symbolise the freedom and empowerment we aim to foster in each of our clients. Just as wings allow one to rise and take flight, our vision is to help clients become their own helpers - discovering the strength and confidence within themselves to navigate life's challenges. We believe that with the right support, every individual has the potential to soar independently, embracing their own path to healing and growth.
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.”
Our Values
Collaboration
Collaboration is one of the cornerstones of evidence-based Psychological outcomes; therefore we strongly emphasise the importance of a strong therapeutic alliance where the clinician and the client work as a team towards achieving the same goals and fostering a safe space. By working together to develop strategies, set goals, and create plans for achieving desired outcomes, this approach values and respects the client’s role in actively participating in their own treatment.
Education
At Elevare we believe education is one of the best forms of intervention and as psychologists we think it is unfair that only we get access to up to date psychological data and knowledge on what helps people. This is why we prioritise learning and practicing skills, provide psychological knowledge to overcome the specific challenges you’re facing and help you understand yourself in order to move towards the life you want.
Empowerment
Empowerment is at the heart of our company values as we believe that true and lasting change comes from within. Our goal is to equip clients with the tools, strategies, and confidence to take charge of their own mental health and life journey. By fostering self-efficacy and autonomy, we help individuals recognise their inner strengths, enabling them to navigate challenges independently and become advocates for their own well-being.
Our Mission
We believe in you
At Elevare we believe in our clients.
We believe that clients shouldn’t be treated as ill or like everyone else who has the same difficulties or demographics . Instead our mission is to see you for the unique person that you are with the understanding that everyone possess their own internal strengths, ability to grow, overcome challenges and ultimately help themselves live the life they want. Therefore, we strive to not only empower and guide clients through current difficulties but also create long-term sustainable change where clients are able to continually use the skills obtained in therapy for the rest of their lives.