Our Team
Janina Leo | Clinical Psychologist
Janina Leo is a compassionate and highly experienced Clinical Psychologist with a deep commitment to helping people live more connected, meaningful, and empowered lives. As the founder and principal psychologist at Wagtail Psychology, Janina brings over a decade of experience across public, private, and community mental health settings, supporting adults with a wide range of emotional, psychological, and behavioural challenges.
She holds a Bachelor of Science, a Bachelor of Psychology, and a Master of Psychology (Clinical), and is a fully registered Clinical Psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. Janina is also an NDIS-approved Behaviour Support Practitioner, with particular expertise in trauma-informed care and positive behaviour support.
Janina works with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, emotion dysregulation, relationship difficulties, life transitions, and stress-related concerns. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in evidence-based models, and she integrates a range of modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
Her style is collaborative, thoughtful, and gently empowering. Janina understands that healing is not one-size-fits-all, and she works alongside each client to build safety, self-awareness, and meaningful change at their own pace. She is particularly passionate about helping clients connect with their values, develop emotional resilience, and reclaim a sense of agency in their lives.
Whether you are seeking therapy for the first time or returning to deepen your self-work, Janina brings warmth, skill, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the human experience.
Jose Alonso | Mental Health First Aid Instructor
Jose brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role as a Mental Health First Aid Instructor, drawing on a diverse background in education and law enforcement. With a career spanning over 30 years, Jose has made significant contributions in both fields. He is passionate and committed to up-skilling others and providing much needed education on managing mental health concerns within the workplace and broader community.
Beginning as a Secondary School teacher, Jose taught in several remote schools in outback Queensland, where he not only educated students but also provided support to address behavioural and mental health challenges. In 1994, Jose transitioned to the Queensland Police Service, where he has since dedicated himself to a multifaceted career. In this 30 years of service, Jose has held various roles, including service as a facilitator at the Queensland Police Academy. There, he delivered important modules on law, social issues, mental health, and suicide prevention. Additionally, Jose has worked in several forensic fields within the police service, gaining invaluable experience in addressing complex issues related to mental health.
Jose holds a Bachelor of Science and a Graduate Diploma of Teaching, and is currently pursuing a Master of Suicidology, expected to be completed by the end of 2025. He is a licensed Mental Health First Aid Instructor with Mental Health First Aid Australia, a global, purpose-driven provider of mental health first aid education that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to provide support when it matters most.
