Ebonee Birthisel
Mental Health Practitioner
Ebonee holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science, completed at Central Queensland University. Ebonee has worked as a Community Mental Health Practitioner, within a short-stay residential facility, providing person centred support to clients, assisting with their recovery goals. Ebonee is passionate about supporting and providing psychoeducation to people of all ages and backgrounds. Ebonee’s experience as a practitioner have allowed her to remain open-minded, providing a non-judgemental approach.
Outside of work, Ebonee enjoys spending time in nature, exploring new places and most importantly time with family.
Katie Peatey
Managing Director of Empowered Minds
Katie Peatey, Director of Empowered Minds, brings a wealth of knowledge and experience within the Employment Services Sector. With a robust background, Katie has worked within and alongside some of Queensland’s largest non-for-profit and for-purpose businesses, as well as various government agencies. Her extensive involvement showcases a deep-rooted passion for supporting and guiding vulnerable individuals towards meaningful employment opportunities. Through her leadership, Empowered Minds continues to make a significant impact in empowering individuals to thrive in the workforce.
John Pearson
Business Psychologist
John holds Bachelor of Applied Science (CSU), Bachelor of Teaching (USQ), Graduate Certificate in Public Sector Management (Flinders), Post Graduate Diploma in Educational and Social Research (London), Master of Administrative Leadership (UNE), and a Master of Science with Distinction in Business Psychology (Loughborough).
John is accredited with the British Psychological Society in the use of psychometric test instruments and is a current Full Member of the Association of Business Psychologists.
John also holds the position of Adjunct Professor at Torrens University’s Chifley Business School, Brisbane, and Associate Professor at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Welcome to Empowered Minds, and thanks for taking the time to meet the team.
The team is made up of highly skilled, dedicated individuals who are down to earth and passionate about their work. We pride ourselves on being non- judgemental, and totally outcome focussed. Above all else, we love working with people to maximise their mental strength and focus, address unhelpful habits, and create the best version of themselves.
The team at Empowered Minds acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and live, and recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.