Our Team
At Good Mind Therapeutics, our team stands out for their dedication, expertise, and genuine compassion.
Each professional brings specialised experience in mental health care, drawing from a range of disciplines including psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychology, and research. We bring together a unique blend of clinical insight and human understanding — all grounded in safe, structured, and ethically delivered care.
Our approach is both evidence-informed and empathetic. We aim to ensure that every person who engages with our services feels respected, supported, and understood. At GoodMind, you’re not just in capable hands — you’re working with people who truly care about your experience and wellbeing.
John Pitchford
Chief Executive Officer
Dr David Graham
Founding Psychiatrist and Medical Director
Dr David Graham is a Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist with clinical and research interests in psychodynamic psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, veteran and first responder mental health, and therapeutic jurisprudence. His work also explores emerging approaches in mental health care within carefully regulated clinical and research contexts.
He holds an academic appointment at the University of Sydney and has published over a dozen papers and presented at both local and international conferences. Prior to his medical career, Dr Graham was a decorated defence analyst with over a decade of experience providing strategic guidance and leading research across laboratory, battlefield, and government settings.
Dr John Barlow
Research Lead, Principal Investigator
Dr Barlow holds a PhD from Monash University and has published more than 200 peer reviewed papers and abstracts encompassing a range of topics including endocrinology, clinical chemistry and drug evaluation.
Dr Benjamin Stiel
Clinical Psychologist
Dr Benjamin Stiel is a clinical psychologist with over two decades of therapeutic experience. He has followed emerging international research into new models of mental health care and was among the first therapists in Australia to undergo formal training in this evolving space.
Ben has long gravitated toward trauma-informed approaches such as Emotionally Focused Therapy and Internal Family Systems, which take a non-pathologising, deeply human-centred view of emotional experience. This orientation allows him to engage with clients in a way that prioritises personal meaning, safety, and relational insight.
Beyond his work with individuals navigating complex emotional experiences, Ben also works with couples and families to support communication and connection.
Jay Ellul
Clinical Counsellor
Jay is a formally trained Clinical Counsellor with over three decades of therapeutic experience. After completing training in the UK and Australia, she has specialised in trauma-informed approaches such as EMDR, Ego State Therapy, and Psychosynthesis.
Jay’s focus is on walking alongside clients with compassion and care, supporting them in exploring their personal experiences and inner resources. Her work has included extensive counselling with survivors of trauma, including victims of crime, where she brings a grounded, human-first lens to emotional support.
Jay continues to explore emerging care models and remains committed to integrative, values-aligned practice in both structured programs and research settings.
Jodie Woolf
Clinical Care Lead & Health Consultant
Originally from South Africa, Jodie is a dedicated registered nurse, nurse immuniser, health consultant, and qualified naturopathic nutritionist with extensive experience across diverse healthcare settings, including mental health. She is also an Accredited Mental Health First Aider™ (MHFAider®) through MHFA Australia.
Known for her warm, approachable nature and strong communication skills, Jodie is passionate about guiding individuals through their care journeys with empathy and professionalism. She focuses on comprehensive health assessments, coordination during treatment programs, and supporting individuals throughout their experience.
Jodie brings a holistic perspective that integrates clinical knowledge with lifestyle and wellbeing insights. She embodies GoodMind Therapeutics’ commitment to delivering supportive, person-centred care. Outside of work, Jodie enjoys keeping up with the latest in health and wellness.
Dr. Amy Carmichael
Integrative Medical Practitioner & Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
Dr Amy Carmichael is a compassionate integrative medical practitioner with extensive experience across general medicine, lifestyle medicine, and functional healthcare in both Australia and the UK. She brings a whole-person approach to care, combining medical expertise with strategies that support long-term wellbeing.
Dr Carmichael continues to explore emerging models of care within regulated research and professional training settings. Her philosophy centres on empowering individuals through collaborative, values-aligned healthcare that respects each person’s experience and goals.
Tim Drury
Director
Founding Psychiatrists
Dr. David Ward
Dr David Ward is a senior consultant psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience in youth and adult mental health services. He has held senior clinical and academic roles in both the UK and Australia, including leadership positions at Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and the University of Queensland.
Dr Ward has contributed significantly to clinical education and professional development, serving on committees for RANZCP and ISPS Australia. He has advanced training in a variety of therapeutic approaches and communication models, including CBT, psychodynamic psychotherapy, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Open Dialogue.
His work continues to support best-practice care in complex settings, including participation in structured programs and emerging fields of care.
Dr. Samuel Bryson
Dr Samuel Bryson is a general adult psychiatrist and Fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists. He brings extensive experience across both public and private hospital systems and has held senior roles in a wide range of mental health services.
With a strong interest in systems-based care and innovation, Dr Bryson remains engaged in the evolving field of clinician-guided therapy and the integration of new technologies and models of care. His professional focus includes improving access to safe, structured support for individuals navigating complex emotional and psychological challenges.
Dr Bryson continues to contribute to service development and education, supporting best practices within multidisciplinary care settings.
Dr. Anand Choudhary
Dr Anand Choudhary is a Consultant Psychiatrist with a distinguished background in general and hospital-based psychiatry. He brings a strong interest in holistic models of care and structured, team-based support.
Dr Choudhary has clinical experience across public and private settings in Queensland, including leadership roles as Visiting Medical Officer and Deputy Director of Medical Services. He also brings expertise in advanced techniques such as transcranial magnetic stimulation and remains engaged in the development of innovative approaches within regulated mental health care.
Independent Data Safety Monitoring Board
Mr. Lee Knight
Lee Knight is a formally trained Clinical Nurse Consultant with postgraduate qualifications in both mental health and forensic mental health. He is currently the Academic Program Director for the Mental Health Practice Program at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and a Senior Consultant at the Black Dog Institute.
At UNSW, Lee coordinates Forensic Mental Health courses and supports research into best practices in clinical education. He previously served as Clinical Coordinator for a large-scale randomised control study conducted by UNSW. Lee maintains strong links with professional bodies across the legal and medical sectors and continues to contribute to the development of evidence-informed mental health programs in Australia.