
Janis Ritchie
Managing DirectorPsychologist
Introduction
Janis is the founder and managing director of The May Clinic.
Janis believes that therapy begins by learning about and understanding each individual client. She believes that the client-therapist relationship is paramount to effective therapy, and she approaches therapy in an empathetic way with this in mind.
Janis works hard to ensure her clients feel free to talk openly about their problems without judgement. She uses evidence-based approaches, personalised to best suit each individual client. Janis is open and upfront with her clients and aims to walk beside them on their journey.
Practice Areas
Trauma and PTSD
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Body Image Issues
Personality Disorders
Self-Esteem
Stress
Relationship Difficulties
Dissociation disorders
Depression
Bereavement
Self-harm and Suicide Ideation
Adoption
Bipolar Disorder
OCD
Self-Esteem Sexual abuse
Approach
Janis works with adult clients and couples and uses a blend of therapies, including CPT, CBT, CBT-E, Psychodynamic and DBT.
Availability
* Janis is currently not accepting new clients.
You can however, request to go onto her wait list.
Client days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 6pm and Thursday 10am to 8.30pm

Rowan Johnston
ManagerPsychologist
Board Approved Supervisor
Introduction
Rowan is the manager of The May Clinic and is also a board approved supervisor.
Rowan uses a supportive therapy style with his clients. He uses a range of evidence-based practices with his clients.
Rowan has extensive experience in diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health problems.
Practice Areas
Depression
Anger management
Behavioural issues
Addictions
Grief and loss
OCD
Anxiety, phobias and panic disorders
PTSD and trauma
Self harm and Suicide ideation
Sexual abuse Personality disorders Bipolar Dissociation disorders
Approach
Rowan works with adult clients and uses a blend of DBT, CBT, CPT and Mindfulness approaches with his clients.
Availability
* Rowan is currently accepting new clients
Client days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday between 10am and 6pm and Thursday 10am – 8.30pm

T
PsychologistIntroduction
T is one of our dedicated psychologists at The May Clinic. T believes T uses evidence-based approaches to work with her clients.
Practice Areas
Depression Anxiety Panic Disorder Behavioural Issues Self-Esteem Grief and loss Sexual abuse OCD Bipolar ADHD ASD
Approach
T works with children, adolescents and adults and she uses a range of different therapy techniques such as:
Availability
*T… is currently accepting new clients.
Client days – Monday and Thursday between 10am and 6pm

A
Provisional PsychologistIntroduction
A is one of the dedicated provisional psychologists at The May Clinic. A is a compassionate and empathetic therapist.
A is dedicated to helping others make meaningful, long-lasting, positive life changes.
A uses a collaborative approach to help clients overcome obstacles that hinder their fulfilment and satisfaction in their family, work or personal life
Practice Areas
Depression Anxiety Emotion Regulation Issues Grief and Loss Self-esteem Bipolar OCD
Approach
A works with adults and she uses a range of different therapy techniques such as:
Availability
*A.. is currently accepting new clients.
Client days – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 10am and 6pm

Penny
Student CounsellorIntroduction
Penny is a student counsellor currently completing her final placement under supervision at The May Clinic.
Penny is dedicated to helping her clients work through their current difficulties.
Penny uses an empathetic collaborative approach with her clients.
Practice Areas
Depression Anxiety Grief and Loss Self-esteem
Approach
Penny works with adults and teens and uses her counselling skills and talk therapy to help her clients work through their current difficulties.
Availability
*Penny.. is currently accepting new clients.
Client days – Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9.30am and 2.30pm

Turbo
Siberian HuskySelf-appointed boss of everybody
Introduction
Turbo is The May Clinic’s fur therapist. He works with Janis sometimes (if you can call lying around the office work).
Turbo takes a dogged approach to therapy.
Turbo believes the most important things in a life worth living are eating, going for walks and sleeping.
Practice Areas
Sleeping
Eating
Going for walks Playing with his toys
Cat watching Did we mention eating??
Approach
Turbo uses a range of different therapy techniques such as: tail wagging, shaking, sighing and cuddling.
Availability
*Turbo is not currently accepting clients but you may see him from time to time in the clinic
Work days – whenever he feels like joining us in the clinic