Our Team
Perinatal Mental Health Clinicians
The Mums Matter Psychology team is a passionate and dedicated group of experts who are reshaping perinatal mental health care in Australia. With a shared commitment to empowering mums, our team combines extensive experience, compassion, and innovation to provide world-class, accessible support. From psychologists to administrative staff, every member of our team plays a vital role in creating a warm, supportive space where mums can thrive. Together, we’re not just supporting women—we’re transforming lives, one family at a time.
Shehnas Alam
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
DA
Dasha Arthur
Amrita Arvind
Taylar Ashlin
Chimene Barrett
Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
CB
Cayla Bellagarda
HB
MB
Martina Blanarik
Leah Bokey-Grant
Melissa Bowyer
Veronica Bradley
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Post Graduate Diploma in Family and Systemic Therapy
KB
Kirsty Brislane
Julie Bryant
TB
Tash Bryceson
KC
Kathleen Campbell
Martine Chait
Bethany Chatfield
BA Arts (Psych and Phil), GradDipPsych, Master of Psychology (Clinical)
Aimee Collopy
Tay Cone
KC
Kimberly Cridland
Edrei Cullen
Paulina Czerny-Smith
ND
Nicole Dargue
Caitlyn Dellar
Catia Dias-da-Costa
Georgina Draxler
I hold a Bachelor of Psychological Science from the University of Adelaide and am currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology (post-registration). I am a registered psychologist with AHPRA and engage in regular clinical supervision to support high-quality care. I have additional training in EMDR, Schema Therapy, and a range of evidence-based approaches to support people experiencing trauma, anxiety, emotional difficulties, and life challenges. I am committed to ongoing learning so I can provide compassionate, personalised, trauma-informed, affirming, and up-to-date support tailored to your individual needs. I am also a member of professional organisations including the Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Association of Australia (EMDRAA), the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPI), and the League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC), reflecting my commitment to ongoing professional development and neuroaffirming, evidence-informed care.; I have experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults across private practice and perinatal mental health settings. I have worked with individuals presenting with a broad range of concerns, including emotional difficulties, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, and adjustment concerns. I also have experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and completing psychological assessments to help people better understand their strengths, experiences, and support needs. I value providing collaborative, affirming, safe, trauma-informed, and person-centred care tailored to each individual.
Bernadette Durkan
CD
Cristina Duthie
Lynne Duthie
Joanna Edwards
Bachelor of Psychology (Hons); Master of Clinical Psychology; Bachelor of Science (Human Biology and Biomolecular Science).
Sahar El-Achkar
Bachelor of Psychology and Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Clinical Psychology
SE
Saba Elkman
BE
Belinda Ellis
EE
Elise Emhofer
Sophia Endersbee
BSci (Psychology) (Honours 1), Ma Professional Psychology, Grad Dip Ed (Primary Teaching)
HE
Helen Evans
EF
Emily Farren
Moya Farvis
Registered Psychologist (AHPRA); Bachelor of Behavioral Science (Psychology); Post-graduate Diploma of Psychology; Postgraduate specialisation in Fertility Counselling
EF
Elissa Ferri
Zhiwen Gao
BA Education, Master of Education, Grad Dip Psych, PhD, Master of Clinical Psychology.
Daisy Gibson
Master of Psychology (Clinical). Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), First Class Honors. Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). Certificate IV in Hypnotherapy.
Emma Gorton
Isobel Green
Charini Gunaratne
VH
Vy Ha
Samantha Habel
KH
Katie Harrison
Rachael Healey
B Applied Science (Psychology), GradDip Psychology (Advanced), M Psychology (Clinical)
Paula Henderson
Kelly Hinckfuss
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) Hons 1
EH
Elizabeth Hoon
Belinda Horton
Belle Hua
· Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) · Master of Psychology (Organisational) · Registered Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia · Member, Australian Psychological Society · Member, APS College of Organisational Psychologists
Shannon Innes-Bloom
RI
Rachael Iudica
PJ
Patrick Jane
Maree Kasberger
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Counselling, Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Practice (currently completing)
Natasha Kavanagh
Bachelor of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Sport), Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration) Candidate
Louisa Kitchin
Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)
Mary Klasen
Mayio Konidaris
Zeynep Kor
Emily Kumpis
Rebecca Lakadia
TL
SL
Fiona Lian
Maya Lloyd
EL
Evita Lopez
FL
Fran Lukin
Sam Mahintorabi
IM
Irum Malik
Kate McGill
Bachelor of Psychology Graduate Diploma Infant Mental Helath Masters in Clinical Psychology (Post Reg).
Katherine McGreal
Ione McKenzie
B. Science (Psychology & Psychophysiology), Graduate Diploma Psychology, B. Social Sciences (Psychology; Honors), Master of Clinical Psychology
Alicia Mehta
DM
Durriya Meraj
Louise Mitchell
Charlotte Morrison
SN
Stephan Neuwerk
Vy Nguyen
BA Science (Psychology) Graduate Diploma of Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) (currently completing)
CN
Caroline Novak
MO
Vidya Pachipala
Dhiya Patel
MP
Melissa Petrescu
AP
Athalie Phau
Catiray Poiani-Cordella
Sara Raby
Disha Raithatha
Renae Raso
Samantha Roberts
Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Infant Mental Health Advanced Training
Teresa Sartor
Vanessa Shevelev
Catherine Simes
Master of Arts (Psychology), University of Sydney, 1993 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Sydney, 1992
BS
Bettina Sipple
AS
Angelina Smith
Carlie Spinks
Anouke Stanislaus
CS
Carmelina Stevens
Katrina Stone
Cathie Stovold
Allegra Styles
Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
CT
Challa Tekin
Michelle Tennant
ST
Sarah Teo
Danielle Thomas
GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY), UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, 2001 BACHELOR OF ARTS, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, 2000
Sarah Thompson
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
LT
Lina Tran
Emma Tucceri
NT
Nicole Turner
Sarah van Ree
NV
Nicki Vlahakis
Nicki holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Education from The University of Melbourne. In addition, she holds post graduate qualifications in Counselling Psychology from La Trobe University.
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Jessica Vogler
Pip Wade
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Psychology); Masters of Brain and Mind Sciences
Hayley Walsh
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours); Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies
JW
Janani Welgama
Danielle Williams
Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Graduate Diploma in Applied Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical)