Our Story

 

ReGen Psychology was established in November 2015 and was located at Drayton Medical Centre. ReGen has since expanded to four other locations.

 

ReGen’s Purpose

ReGen Psychology aims to provide a regional/rural focus, currently offering services in five locations; Toowoomba, Westbrook, Allora, Gatton and Withcott. While being based in a regional town (Toowoomba) ReGen’s intention is to outreach/travel to other rural communities across the region (ReGen) as resources allow. This focus endeavours to offer a professional service to assist clients despite community limitations by empowering clients through therapy and promoting skill development.

ReGen’s Aim

By using evidence based and up to date interventions ReGen Psychology attempts to promote the overall benefits of ReBuilding, ReStoring and ReNewing the individual's potential ability despite the situation to bring about ReGeneration of the whole person.

ReGen’s Values

We believe in and are committed to respect, propriety, integrity, professionalism and community. These values are at the core that drives the purpose and aim of ReGen Psychology.

ReGen’s Vision

Connectedness is a necessary basis for human functioning and mental health. ReGen Psychology has a vision that endeavours to pursue this within the staff, professional relationships and therapeutic relationships as ReGen believes all human beings have value and worth.

Meet Our Team

Anita Baills

ReGen Director and Clinical Psychologist

Anita is a registered Clinical Psychologist and has worked as a psychologist for the past 10 years offering treatment for all kinds of mental health issues. Prior to this she worked as a counsellor for a period of 10 years. Anita is the director and founder of ReGen Psychology, established in 2015.

Anita is kind and compassionate and works with a wide variety of adult clients. She prefers to work with and provide services to anyone who is willing to work to reach their therapy goals. In this Anita uses a variety of psychological approaches depending on each individual’s need.

Anita is a Board Approved Supervisor who offers supervision to psychology students. Anita offers ReGen Psychology practice as a training ground for master’s psychology students from USQ to assist them in their practicums while studying their Master’s degree.

Anita uses a variety of evidence-based therapy approaches including:

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Compassion Focused Therapy

  • Client Centred Therapy

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Emotion Focused Therapy 

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Level Two Training in Gottman Methods Couple Training

  • Mindfulness

  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing

  • Positive Psychology

  • Psychodynamic Principles

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Strength Based Approaches

  • Trauma Informed Practice

Anita offers for couples:

  • Couple Sessions

  • Half day therapy retreats

  • Full day therapy retreats

  • Weekend therapy retreats

Anita offers psychology services for clients with a variety of concerns or challenges and really enjoys specialising in:

  • Anxiety

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

  • Sexual Abuse

  • Adjustment Issues

  • Work-related stress

  • Spirituality issues

  • Relationships

  • Couples therapy

  • Grief and loss

  • Eating Disorders

  • Addictions

  • Communication Issues

  • Identity Issues

Anita also offers services for:

  • DVA Clients

  • WorkCover QLD

  • QPS

  • Insurance Claims

  • Private Health

Anita offers psychological workshops tailored to suit the needs of the organisation or small group for two hours or a day retreat designed for topics but not limited to:

  • Stress management

  • Workplace relationships

  • Conflict resolution

  • Lost Hope

  • Being at peace with others

  • People pleasing

  • Self esteem

  • Fear

  • Guilt

  • Happiness

  • Self esteem

  • Dealing with rejection

  • Finding your identity

  • Anger

  • Abandonment

Alice McMicking

Practice Manager

Alice joins our team with over 7 years of medical reception experience on the Darling Downs. Growing up on a property west of Toowoomba has meant that Alice understands many of the pressures that affect people daily! 

As a qualified accountant and teacher, she brings a friendly, caring, and client focused approach to our practice. Alice is committed to providing a nurturing supportive environment for all clients and the ReGen team. 

Damien Parker

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Damien is a registered Psychologist. Having completed his Master of Clinical Psychology in 2024. Damien's work is centred on helping others unlock their full potential by cultivating deeper self-understanding and building the resilience needed to overcome life's obstacles. In this, Damien uses evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Based Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Damien’s career began as a Kindergarten Assistant, transitioning to an Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) Coordinator for 7 years. During this time, he completed a Bachelor of Early Childhood. He then worked as an Inclusion Professional for 5 years, coaching and mentoring educators across the Darling Downs. Realising the potential mental health has on education and therefore one’s life he began his studies in psychology.

Damien offers psychological services to adolescents, and adults accessing therapy through Medicare, NDIS (self-managed or plan managed) funding or WorkCover.

Damien offers psychological services for clients presenting with:

·         Depression

·         Anxiety

·         Stress/work related stress

·         Trauma

·         Low self-esteem

·         Low motivation

·         Adjustment challenges

·         Grief and loss

·         Burnout

·         Personal effectiveness, resilience challenges

Taran Smith

Provional Psychologist

Taran is a provisional psychologist currently completing his Master of Professional Psychology. His approach is warm, empathetic, and focused on empowering clients through greater self-understanding and practical skills. Taran utilises Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to help clients manage challenges effectively and achieve lasting change.

Holding a Bachelor of Psychological Science, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced), and a Bachelor of Business, Taran has a particular interest in workplace wellbeing, organisational psychology, and effective communication strategies.

Taran provides psychological support for adolescents and adults experiencing:

  • Relationship issues

  • Communication skills

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Stress and burnout

  • Low self-esteem

  • Low motivation

  • Adjustment challenges

  • Grief and loss

  • Workplace and career issues

  • Personal effectiveness and resilience-building

Debra Delaney

Clinical Psychologist Registrar

Debra is a Clinical Psychology Registrar who provides non-judgemental, warm and professional therapeutic interventions to individuals. Debra has completed a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bacher of Social Science (Psychology) and her special interests include interventions and support for neurodivergent individuals. Debra has undertaken specialist training in this area and takes a neurodiversity-affirming approach. This approach acknowledges that all neurotypes have unique strengths, interests, and support needs. This approach also involves understanding the role of the environment and societal barriers in exacerbating challenges faced by neurodivergent individuals.

Debra also has experience supporting people with a range of complex needs and challenging behaviours. Debra sees all behaviour as efforts to communicate and aims to understand what it is the person needs in that moment. Debra offers online (Telehealth) or phone based psychological services to adolescents and adults experiencing:

Relationship and family concerns

Depression

Anxiety

Stress or burnout

Trauma

Low self-esteem

Adjustment challenges

Workplace and career concerns

 

Elsie Franklin

Counsellor

Currently Elsie is on maternity leave and will return to ReGen in July 2026.

 

Sharyn

Receptionist

Sharyn has experience in working as a Medical Receptionist for the past seven years in the Toowoomba area. She has a friendly disposition which is an asset to the ReGen team and is welcoming and accepting of all people no matter their age.

Sharyn is pleased to be a part of the ReGen team and her characteristics of loyalty and reliably, will assist her with her love to provide the highest quality of care in her work.

 

Sara

Receptionist

Sara is an experienced and compassionate receptionist, dedicated to creating a welcoming and supportive environment for every client. She brings strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a warm, empathetic approach to her work.

In addition to her professional experience, Sara completed a Bachelor of Science (Honours), majoring in Psychology at the University of Queensland in 2023. She has a strong interest in mental health and wellbeing, and hopes to one day complete a Master of Clinical Psychology."