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Creating workplace ecosystems where people can thrive

Our vision is to be leaders in empowering psychologically safe, healthy and thriving workplaces. We exist because we care about people, and we want to make an impact on people’s lives. We make a difference through prevention, protection, and support of psychological health and safety in the workplace. We lead the way through integrated and sustainable evidence-based solutions.

What is AP Psychology & Consulting Services

As a trusted adviser to some of Australia’s largest, most highly regarded workplaces, AP Psychology & Consulting Services merges the worlds of clinical and organisational psychology. Through a blend of data and people, these tailored solutions provide businesses with a powerful integration of workforce insights and humanistic wisdom. This wisdom builds, develops and protects the agile, diverse and dynamic workforce and leadership teams, who are critical in driving continuous business success in a constantly changing world.

AP Psychology & Consulting Services has impacted hundreds of thousands of individuals. It has contributed as a thought leader to the shaping of legislative guidelines pertaining to the psychological health and safety of Australian workplaces, and pioneered transformational change across high-risk workplaces through targeted research and co-design.

Our Values

HUMAN(ISTIC)

We are authentic, true to our values and care for others.
“Be compassionate.”

DARING

We take risks by pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo.
“Back yourself and own it.”

INSPIRATIONAL

We seek and create moments that make a difference and empower others to be their best.
“Create environments where people can thrive.”

CONNECTED

We build trusting relationships and drive collaboration.
“Take the time to (really) listen and seek to understand.”

Our People

Who is AP Psychology & Consulting Services

AP Psychology and Consulting Services is made up of industry-leading experts who are passionate about making an impact on workplace psychological health and safety. At their very core, these experts care deeply about creating inspirational workforce ecosystems where people can thrive. 

We change lives at an individual level and support businesses and workplaces at an organisational level, to find new heights of success through the adoption of optimal performance and psychological health and safety measures.  We impact entire sectors through the design and implementation of national initiatives. 

Founder & CEO - Psychologist

Arthur Papagiannis

Arthur is the Founder and CEO of AP Psychology & Consulting Services

With over 25 years of industry experience as a registered psychologist, Arthur is recognised as a pioneer and thought leader in workplace psychological health and safety.

Arthur is passionate about making an impact on people’s lives – empowering workplaces to create the right environments where people can be their best and thrive. Arthur is driven to add value to both an individual’s and an organisation’s success, performance and psychological health and safety.

Arthur’s personal passion and motivation is to keep learning and growing as a person, have meaningful relationships, music, running, travelling  and most importantly be the best father and husband he can possibly be to his family.

Principal Consultant - Psychologist

Krisha Hunt

Krisha is a Principal Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Krisha has over 20 years experience as a registered psychologist working across industries and sectors in the field of workplace performance.

Krisha is passionate about supporting organisations and the people within them to be the best versions of themselves.  She loves to add value by helping workplaces create conditions where everyone can thrive.

Krisha loves travel and seeing new places, and experiencing new landscapes and cultures is what brings her joy.

Senior Consultant - Psychologist

Ione McKenzie

Ione is a Senior Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Consultant - Psychologist

Stefan Ficarra

Stefan is a Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

A Registered Psychologist with expertise in the area of Organisational Psychology and extensive experience facilitating and presenting on mental health concepts, Stefan brings an intense passion for psychological health and safety in the workplace, aiming to help everyone feel that they can bring their best selves to work every day.
Stefan has completed his Master of Psychology (Organisational) at Deakin University, where he completed a thesis looking into the impacts of psychosocial hazards on organisations. He has also worked within not-for-profit, government, and public organisations to foster better work environments for staff, and support them to thrive .
Stefan is an enthusiastic, positive, and driven individual, who is passionate about using a range of evidence sources and best-practice  to inform tailored and specific needs for his clients.
Stefan is an avid sports fan and drummer, who feels most energised when being around his friends and family.
Senior Marketing & Communications Advisor

Elizabeth Papagiannis

Senior Marketing & Communications Advisor at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Senior Consultant - Psychologist

Jeff Roberts

Jeoff is a Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

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General Manager - Psychologist

Ann Reilly

Ann is the General Manager of AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Ann is a Masters qualified, registered psychologist and experienced leader with over twenty years in senior management roles across forensic, health, aged and disability services in the government, not for profit and consulting sectors.

Ann is passionate about helping organisations transform their leadership, systems and processes to create great cultures and client outcomes and fully potentiate their performance.

Ann loves spending time with her family, friends and dogs; travelling to new places and experiencing the beauty that is nature. She loves live music and is often found on the dance floor.

Head of Growth & Partnerships

Rob Cassidy

Head of Growth & Partnerships at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Rob brings a strong background in scaling startups, sales strategy, and partnership development. A high-energy, results-driven executive with deep Sales and Leadership experience, Rob is passionate about helping people reach their goals and bring out their absolute best.

Rob applies a sharp commercial lens to psychosocial risk solutions, helping organisations expand their impact, strengthen engagement, and drive sustainable growth.

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Learning Design & Delivery Lead

Dr Dony Peter Chacko

Dony is the Learning Design & Delivery Lead at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Dony has over 20 years of experience in empowering organisations with leadership & learning development across 5 continents. He holds a Doctoral degree in Transformational Leadership and a Masters in Business Administration.

Dony is passionate about improving the quality of life of people by enabling them to unlock their full potential.

Dony loves spending  time with friends and family. Weekends are fun times to cook for friends and family.

Consultant - Psychologist

Joshua Templeton

Joshua is a Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Joshua is a dedicated Registered Psychologist with deep expertise in cultivating psychologically healthy and safe workplace cultures. He combines specialist capability in data and analytics and learning & development to ensure that every solution he delivers is evidence-based, measurable, and designed to create meaningful impact for individuals, teams, and organisations.
Joshua completed his Master of Psychology (Organisational) at Deakin University, where his thesis examined the influence of dark personality traits on leadership behaviour. He has since gained extensive experience across large-scale organisations, not‑for‑profit environments, and consultancy settings, supporting clients through the design and implementation of research-informed organisational interventions. With a passionate, investigative, and systems-oriented approach, Joshua works collaboratively with clients to elevate workplace functioning and tailor solutions that address their unique needs. His work is grounded in scientific rigour, practical insight, and a genuine commitment to helping workplaces thrive.
In his free time, Joshua volunteers on the Victorian College of Organisational Psychologists committee and also enjoys all things IT including gaming, building computers and coding!
Bookkeeper

Elena Leone

Elena is the Bookkeeper at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Elena is the Bookkeeper at AP Psychology and Consulting Services.

Senior Consultant

John Anthony

John is a Senior Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

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Head of Digital Solutions & Marketing

Josh Marsden

Head of Digital Solutions & Marketing at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Josh has been delivering strategic mental health and wellbeing initiatives for the last 12 years. Most recently Josh was a co-founder of a digital behaviour change platform.

Josh is passionate about empowering individuals to reach their full potential and to support organisations in achieving their strategic people goals. Josh believes that technology is a powerful tool that can be used to enable individuals and organisations to succeed.

Josh likes to live an active lifestyle and socialising with friends and family can be through a bike ride or hike. Travelling to new places and trying new things excites him.

Manager, Program Delivery

Madeleine Page

Madeleine is the Manager of Program Delivery at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Madeleine brings over 10 years experience in health and safety, psychosocial risk management, and consulting. She has completed studies in OHS and HR, and is currently studying psychology to further explore how human behaviour, work design, and wellbeing intersect. She has led and delivered complex wellbeing and risk programs across diverse organisations, with a focus on sustainable work design, improving employee mental health, and elevating organisational culture.
Madeleine is passionate about partnering with organisations to translate complex risk into practical, people-centred solutions grounded in evidence, and tailoring solutions to best suit each organisation.
Madeleine is an animal lover and volunteers for a pet rescue organisation. She also supports and mentors at-risk youth, and loves exploring and hiking new places in Victoria or around the world.
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Associate Consultant

Tahlia Brown

Tahlia is an Associate Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Tahlia has 4 years experience in recruitment and client management roles. She holds a Bachelor of Science from The University of Melbourne and is currently completing honours in psychology.

Tahlia is passionate about supporting clients in their journey to improve psychological safety and wellbeing in their workplace.

Tahlia loves to connect with people, often spending time with friends and family and sharing new experiences.

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Program Delivery Consultant

Surabhi Jadhav

Surabhi is the Program Delivery Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Surabhi is an efficient project coordinator with 4 years experience in facilitating the planning and execution of diverse projects. She holds a Bachelor’s qualification in Engineering and recently completed her Masters in Management.

Surabhi is passionate about supporting organisations with quality project management standards and technology.

Surabhi loves to travel, explore nature, cook various cuisines and is passionate about serving as a volunteer for non-profit organisations, as her contribution towards society and its people.

Senior Consultant

Tom Ruijs

Tom is a Senior Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Senior Consultant

Melissa Braden

Melissa is a Senior Consultant at AP Psychology & Consulting Services

Trusted Clients and Partners

We have formed high-quality partnerships across multiple industry sectors at Local, State, Federal and Global levels.

Country Fire Authority logo to highlight a trusted partner.
Personal Injury Education Foundation logo to highlight a trusted partner.
Healthy Heads Trucks & Sheds logo to highlight a trusted partner.
Transport Accident Commission logo to highlight a trusted partner.
Deakin University logo to highlight a trusted partner.