Annette Trikilis

Director - Counsellor & Psychotherapist,  MCouns&PsychTh, EMDRAA Accredited Consultant

  • Works with: all ages

  • Funding Streams: private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program

Annette is the Director and Principal Clinician of Trikilis Counselling & Psychotherapy - Darwin EMDR Clinic & Trauma Centre. Annette is a Registered Clinical Counsellor & Psychotherapist with PACFA and EMDRAA Accredited Consultant.

Annette has over 15 years of clinical experience working with trauma, including in government organisations providing therapy for people who have experienced child and sexual abuse, acting as the team leader at SARC Darwin for 4 years, mental health rehab and school counselling.

Annette believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the world in a way which is connected and meaningful. She provides high quality, professional counselling and therapeutic services and has a special interest in EMDR, play therapy and other trauma focused interventions.

Annette offers clinical supervision in a range of areas, with extensive experience in working with trauma.

Kathryn

Administration Officer 

Kathryn is a born and bred Darwin local, equipped with a Certificate II in Community Engagement and a Certificate III in Business. She is the friendly face you see when entering the clinic and the person on the other end of the phone. Kathryn is here to help with any referral, intake or invoicing need you may have and will make it her personal mission to assist you the best she can.

Neta Henderson

Psychologist, BPsychSc, GradDipPsychAdv, MAPS,
EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner
  • Works with: from ages 16/17+
  • Funding Streams: MHCPs, private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program

Neta is passionate about working with clients to process trauma and distressing events. Neta is an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner (working towards becoming a consultant), and has completed training in Advanced EMDR Protocols (group treatment, recent events and early intervention/psychological first aid). Neta works with her clients to formulate through a trauma-informed lens, aiming to support clients with processing past events that contribute to their current symptoms, working towards long-term improvements in mental health.

Neta has undertaken training in a range of additional modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Schema Therapy and Imagery Rescripting for PTSD. Where helpful, Neta integrates elements of the above therapies into EMDR, which is her main therapeutic modality.

Neta is in training to become an EMDR Consultant, as part of this training, Neta provides EMDR Supervision at a reduced rate. 

Neta is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) to support her continued learning. 

Clinic Days: Thursday - Friday

Kylie Jericho

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, BSW
  • Works with: from ages 18+
  • Funding Streams: MHCPs, private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program

Kylie has 25 years’ experience in counselling in private practice, Federal Government Departments and not-for-profit organisations in the Darwin region.

Kylie’s preferred therapeutic approaches include: EMDR, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness. She has completed training and has extensive experience in modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Massed Prolonged Exposure Therapy (MPE). Her areas of special interest are in trauma, grief and loss including prolonged grief.

Kylie is passionate about assisting individuals to free themselves from the negative impacts of past experiences and learnings. She enjoys watching others develop the confidence and skills to address their concerns and works with individuals to achieve lasting outcomes. Kylie takes a feminist, age positive, strengths based and trauma informed approach and is flexible and adaptable in her approach in order to find practical solutions that work for differing individual needs.

Clinic Days: Monday - Friday

Michele Sicheroli

Counsellor, BPsych(Hons), DipMtlHlth, PGDip Systemic Family Therapy, MBA Strategic People Management

  • Works with: from ages 16+

  • Funding Streams: private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program

Michele Sicheroli is a registered counsellor (ACA Level 4) in Australia, with a background as a qualified psychologist in Brazil. She has spent over 10 years supporting individuals, couples, and families by creating a safe and understanding space where clients can explore their challenges and feel truly heard.

Michele’s approach is trauma-informed, client-centred, and solution-focused. She integrates various methods, including DBT, ACT, hypnotherapy, systemic therapy, and somatic experiencing, to cater to each person’s needs. Additionally, she has completed formal training in systemic family therapy, Ericksonian hypnotherapy, and strategic people management, which provides a holistic perspective to her practice.

Michele is particularly passionate about assisting individuals who are healing from trauma, navigating grief and loss, working through relationship challenges, or managing workplace stress. She has supported people from various cultural backgrounds, including those adjusting to migration, always respecting and valuing each client’s unique story and lived experience. 

Michele believes that being human lies at the core of sound therapy. She views each client as the expert in their own life and values fostering a warm, collaborative, and non-judgmental environment where healing and growth can occur.

Michele provides consultations in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, assisting clients in feeling comfortable and supported in their preferred language.

Clinic Days: Monday - Friday

Lily Shilkin

Psychologist (Clinical Psychology Registrar), BSc(Psych) GradDipPsych, MPsych(Clin)

  • Works with: from ages 16+

  • Funding Streams: MHCPs, private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program
Lily is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychologist Registrar based in Darwin.

Lily has experience working with clients across the lifespan in a variety of different settings including hospital, cancer care and private practice in Darwin and remote NT. Lily has completed training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy. Lily has also recently completed EMDR training and is working towards becoming an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner.

Lily is passionate about developing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment, utilising a client-centred and strengths-based approach to empower clients to achieve lasting change.

Clinic Days: Monday - Tuesday

Natina Demetriou

Psychologist, BA, BPsychSc(Hons), GradDipCouns, GradDipEd, MAPS

  • Works with: from ages 18+

  • Funding Streams: HCPs, private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program

Following the experience of working as a teacher in East Arnhemland in 2004, Natina studied to become a counsellor and moved to Katherine to begin her career and commence her studies to become a psychologist. This led to the opportunity to work as a counsellor and psychologist for over 18 years throughout the Northern Territory.

Natina initially studied as a Narrative Therapist and embraced other therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Transformational Chair work.  Natina devoted many years to working with families in remote communities and gaining a deeper understanding of the impact of generational trauma. 

Natina has pursued further training in EMDR and she has interest in attachment-trauma and the front-line work of critical events. Her experiences as a teacher developed a passion for supporting new counsellors and psychologists, and is a Board-approved Supervsior. Her downtime includes travelling around Australia in her caravan with her husband and two dogs that have also benefited from EMDR therapy.

Clinic Days: Wednesday - Friday

Jade Hume 

Psychotherapist, BPsychSc, BCouns
  • Works with: all ages
  • Funding Streams: private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services

Jade is a Certified Practicing Counsellor/Psychotherapist with PACFA and has undertaken training in EMDR. She is currently working towards becoming an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner. Jade is also currently undertaking further studies in a Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science (Advanced), and has completed training in Modern Attachment Theory and Play Therapy training, along with Trauma-Informed Neurodiversity training.

Jade is passionate about working with clients who have experienced trauma and helping them overcome this to lead fulfilling lives. She has 2 years’ experience working with victim-survivors of childhood sexual assault and adult sexual assault with SARC Darwin and believes that all clients deserve a voice and the opportunity to heal.

Jade has a passion for continued professional development in the areas of EMDR, Attachment Theory, Somatic Therapy and Polyvagal Theory and plans on undertaking and implementing these interventions to help walk alongside her clients in their healing journey.

Clinic Days: Weekends

Margi MacGregor

Organisational Psychologist, BA (Hons), GradDipPsych,MProfPsych, MCouns, MPsych(Org)

  • Works with: from ages 16+

  • Funding Streams: MHCPs, private clients, insurance and worker's compensation, registered EAPs, Police, Fire and Emergency Services, NTPHN Short-Term Therapies Program
Margi enjoys working with organisations, teams and individuals to identify and achieve their professional and personal development goals. She uses a strengths-based, values-led style to foster psychological safety, relationship building, and opportunities for individual growth, and empowers clients to explore challenges with a solutions-focused mindset. Margi is trained in EMDR and is able to support clients with a range of mental health difficulties, including trauma. 

Margi has worked in the Territory for over 15 years with individual clients and organisations, prioritising inclusive cross-cultural practices and cultural safety.

Clinic Days: Weekends