Ana Ramirez
Calma Psychology was founded with a simple but powerful intention: to offer a calm, respectful, and compassionate space where people could feel understood—without needing to explain or defend who they are.
Over the years, I’ve worked across child protection, disability and mental health systems. Again and again, I saw how many children, young people, and adults were doing their best in systems that didn’t fully see or support them—especially those who were neurodivergent, living with trauma, or navigating complex life circumstances. This became the heart of my practice: creating a space that honours each person’s story, while offering practical, evidence-based support for healing and growth.
As a psychologist, I draw on a range of modalities—including EMDR, CBT, ACT, and DBT—but the most important part of my work is the relationship we build together. I believe therapy should feel safe, collaborative, and grounded in deep respect for your lived experience. Whether you’re coming to therapy to make sense of past trauma, complete an assessment for autism or adhd, support a neurodivergent child, or work through anxiety, grief, or burnout—my role is to walk alongside you with warmth, clarity, and compassion.
Jane Passlow
Jane is a warm, compassionate, and experienced psychologist with over 15 years of experience working across mental health and social services. She has extensive experience supporting adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders, and personality disorders. More recently, Jane has also worked within the justice system, providing assessment and therapeutic support to both victims and perpetrators of violence.
Jane is passionate about creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful and lasting changes. She recognises that every person's journey is unique and tailors therapy to each client's individual needs, goals, and strengths.
Jane draws on a range of evidence-based and trauma-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Motivational Interviewing. She also has experience providing psychological assessment and treatment for individuals involved in the justice system.
Outside of work, Jane enjoys staying active through swimming and going to the gym. She also loves spending time with her cat, Frankie.
Samantha Minerds
Samantha is registered as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Samantha has a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
With experience supporting children, young people and adults. She brings a compassionate, trauma informed, and client-centered approach to supporting individuals facing a wide range of mental health challenges.
With ten years’ experience working with children and young people in out-of-home care, homelessness services, disability, case management and family services. Samantha is passionate about providing a safe space for her clients to open up, clarify their values, and develop practical strategies to improve wellbeing.
Olga Karlova
Olga is a provisional psychologist with a master’s degree in psychology.
She brings a warm, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approach to her work, creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. Olga uses a neuro-affirming framework to recognise both strengths and challenges, and is passionate about helping people navigate difficulties while moving toward meaningful growth.
Her areas of interest include anxiety, depression, ADHD, autism, stress, relationship concerns, and transgender-related issues. Olga takes an integrative approach to therapy, drawing on evidence-based modalities including CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.