Gidget Clinicians
Gidget Foundation Australia is fortunate to contract a multidisciplinary team of Clinicians, including clinical psychologists, registered psychologists, accredited mental health occupational therapists 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.

Catia offers a warm, compassionate and solution-focused approach. She works collaboratively with each client to understand their individual experiences, build on their strengths and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.
Catia offers a warm, compassionate and solution-focused approach. She works collaboratively with each client to understand their individual experiences, build on their strengths and develop practical strategies for meaningful change.

Michelle is a Counselling Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in community, education, and not-for-profit sectors.
Michelle is a Counselling Psychologist with 20 years’ experience in community, education, and not-for-profit sectors.

Miriam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families in various roles. Miriam has experience offering family, group and individual therapy and believes in providing flexible and holistic care.
Miriam is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 14 years of experience supporting individuals and families in various roles. Miriam has experience offering family, group and individual therapy and believes in providing flexible and holistic care.

Hester is registered psychologist who is empathetic, kind and person-centred. She has a decade of experience working in NSW Health with a focus on supporting individuals to work through the difficulties that come with adjusting to life transitions.
Hester is registered psychologist who is empathetic, kind and person-centred. She has a decade of experience working in NSW Health with a focus on supporting individuals to work through the difficulties that come with adjusting to life transitions.

Stephanie is a passionate and caring registered psychologist. She has eight years’ experience since completing her studies.
Stephanie is a passionate and caring registered psychologist. She has eight years’ experience since completing her studies.

Sally is a Clinical Psychologist who holds Bachelor of Psychology (UNSW), a Master of Clinical Psychology (UNSW), and a PhD in Psychology (University of Melbourne).
Sally is a Clinical Psychologist who holds Bachelor of Psychology (UNSW), a Master of Clinical Psychology (UNSW), and a PhD in Psychology (University of Melbourne).

Dr. Johann Dunne (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne. She has worked in various settings, including hospitals, community services, government, specialist services, and private practice across Ireland and Australia.
Dr. Johann Dunne (she/her) is a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne. She has worked in various settings, including hospitals, community services, government, specialist services, and private practice across Ireland and Australia.

Janet is a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Janet is a registered Clinical Psychologist with experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Fiona is an Accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist with many years of experience in disability and early intervention. She has been working in perinatal mental health for the past 9 years.
Fiona is an Accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist with many years of experience in disability and early intervention. She has been working in perinatal mental health for the past 9 years.

Cindy Ellis is a registered psychologist with a background in providing evidence‐based interventions and compassionate care across diverse clinical settings. With experience in private practice, child protection and the school systems, she has honed her skills in psychological assessment, risk management, and client‐centred therapy.
Cindy Ellis is a registered psychologist with a background in providing evidence‐based interventions and compassionate care across diverse clinical settings. With experience in private practice, child protection and the school systems, she has honed her skills in psychological assessment, risk management, and client‐centred therapy.

Immie is a dedicated psychologist with a commitment to making sure her clients feel deeply understood and seen in a professional and productive way. Immie has worked extensively in both the public & private sectors and she has expertise working across the lifespan, dealing with a variety of concerns and holding a profound understanding of the ways in which different walks of life experience the human experience uniquely.
Immie is a dedicated psychologist with a commitment to making sure her clients feel deeply understood and seen in a professional and productive way. Immie has worked extensively in both the public & private sectors and she has expertise working across the lifespan, dealing with a variety of concerns and holding a profound understanding of the ways in which different walks of life experience the human experience uniquely.

Rebekah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a special interest in perinatal and infant mental health.
Rebekah is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a special interest in perinatal and infant mental health.

Jayne Farquharson is a Registered Psychologist and Mindfulness Coach with experience working across various sectors.
Jayne Farquharson is a Registered Psychologist and Mindfulness Coach with experience working across various sectors.

Mariana is a Registered Psychologist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjustment difficulties and major life transitions. She provides a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and develop greater understanding and coping strategies.
Mariana is a Registered Psychologist who works with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, adjustment difficulties and major life transitions. She provides a warm, compassionate and collaborative space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences, strengthen self-awareness, and develop greater understanding and coping strategies.

With over 18 years of clinical experience and 6 years teaching mental health to Defence Force and university nursing students, Susannah is a seasoned Mental Health Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate, holistic care. Her career spans acute and community mental health settings, with a strong focus on early intervention in perinatal, child, and adolescent mental health. She also has extensive experience in delivering Mental Health Care Plans.
With over 18 years of clinical experience and 6 years teaching mental health to Defence Force and university nursing students, Susannah is a seasoned Mental Health Registered Nurse dedicated to compassionate, holistic care. Her career spans acute and community mental health settings, with a strong focus on early intervention in perinatal, child, and adolescent mental health. She also has extensive experience in delivering Mental Health Care Plans.

Portia is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Since 2018, she has worked across a range of mental health settings, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship challenges.
Portia is a Mental Health Accredited Social Worker with experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Since 2018, she has worked across a range of mental health settings, providing compassionate, evidence-based care for people experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional regulation difficulties, and relationship 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.