Gidget Clinicians
Gidget Foundation Australia is fortunate to contract a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, including clinical psychologists, registered psychologists and accredited mental health social workers, specialised in perinatal mental health, supporting our services. We are grateful for their passion and dedication to not only our cause but the emotional wellbeing of our clients.
Sandra is a registered psychologist and primary school teacher residing in Melbourne. She has been working with children and parents for over 7 years, and having two young boys herself, certainly understands some of the challenges parenting can bring. Parenting feels hard because it is hard. It’s okay to need some extra support.
Sandra is a registered psychologist and primary school teacher residing in Melbourne. She has been working with children and parents for over 7 years, and having two young boys herself, certainly understands some of the challenges parenting can bring. Parenting feels hard because it is hard. It’s okay to need some extra support.
Jenni has supported women throughout her career with the adjustments to parenthood, including young mothers, mental health, birth trauma, families in crisis and drug and alcohol support.
Jenni has supported women throughout her career with the adjustments to parenthood, including young mothers, mental health, birth trauma, families in crisis and drug and alcohol support.
With over 27 years working as a Counsellor, Karen holds a wealth of knowledge and experience that seamlessly combines with a genuine warmth, empathy and capacity to connect deeply with people. She believes that supporting our first and earliest relationship(s) and this major transitional stage for each parent and couple is fundamental to our later relationships and wellbeing.
With over 27 years working as a Counsellor, Karen holds a wealth of knowledge and experience that seamlessly combines with a genuine warmth, empathy and capacity to connect deeply with people. She believes that supporting our first and earliest relationship(s) and this major transitional stage for each parent and couple is fundamental to our later relationships and wellbeing.
Kate is a committed social worker with an unwavering passion for supporting parents and families. She works from a range of strength-based framework
Kate is a committed social worker with an unwavering passion for supporting parents and families. She works from a range of strength-based framework
Tanuza is a registered psychologist who works with clients across the age range including, children (in the context of family therapy), adolescents, and adults.
Tanuza is a registered psychologist who works with clients across the age range including, children (in the context of family therapy), adolescents, and adults.
Michaela is an Occupational Therapist and mum to two young children, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with families. She has over 16 years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist across public and private health settings, supporting people with a wide range of mental health and disability-related needs. Michaela is an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist and works from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and neuro-affirming framework. She has completed further professional development through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health.
Michaela is an Occupational Therapist and mum to two young children, bringing both professional expertise and lived experience to her work with families. She has over 16 years’ experience working as an Occupational Therapist across public and private health settings, supporting people with a wide range of mental health and disability-related needs. Michaela is an Endorsed Mental Health Occupational Therapist and works from an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and neuro-affirming framework. She has completed further professional development through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE) and is currently undertaking a Graduate Diploma in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health.
Sarah is a registered psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care and mental health.
Sarah is a registered psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care and mental health.
Maggie is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), a Masters in Clinical Psychology, and a Certificate in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. She feels deeply honoured to support women and their families through the transformative perinatal period.
Maggie is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), a Masters in Clinical Psychology, and a Certificate in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. She feels deeply honoured to support women and their families through the transformative perinatal period.
Tamara is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including: private practice, health services and non-government organisations.
Tamara is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including: private practice, health services and non-government organisations.
Donna is a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting families whose path to parenthood has been shaped by challenges such as premature birth, health or developmental concerns, social adversity, and loss.
Donna is a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting families whose path to parenthood has been shaped by challenges such as premature birth, health or developmental concerns, social adversity, and loss.
Susan is a Registered Psychologist and has previously worked with families, children, and adolescents across a diverse range of community-based organisations.
Susan is a Registered Psychologist and has previously worked with families, children, and adolescents across a diverse range of community-based organisations.
Melissa is an experienced psychologist, board approved supervisor and clinical leader with 20 years’ experience in the mental health and well-being industry.
Melissa is an experienced psychologist, board approved supervisor and clinical leader with 20 years’ experience in the mental health and well-being industry.
Specialising in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress and life transitions, Kerri integrates evidence-based therapies with a nurturing, individualised approach. Whilst using an overall attachment framework she draws from modalities that include Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to create a unique fit for individual client’s needs.
Specialising in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress and life transitions, Kerri integrates evidence-based therapies with a nurturing, individualised approach. Whilst using an overall attachment framework she draws from modalities that include Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to create a unique fit for individual client’s needs.
Sylvia is a kind and empathetic psychologist who has experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
Sylvia is a kind and empathetic psychologist who has experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
Dr Katherine Schmidhofer is a registered psychologist with a PhD from the University of Sydney. At present, she works at Gidget House at the Mater Hospital and private practice.
Dr Katherine Schmidhofer is a registered psychologist with a PhD from the University of Sydney. At present, she works at Gidget House at the Mater Hospital and private practice.
Deb is a dedicated registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, individuals, and families through various life challenges.
Deb is a dedicated registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, individuals, and families through various life challenges.
Gidget Consultants
Gidget Foundation Australia is fortunate to work with a number of perinatal mental health Consultants. We are grateful for their dedication to the emotional wellbeing of our clients.
Get support
If you are not feeling yourself and nothing is helping for two weeks or more, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted friend/family member or health professional to get the support you need.