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.

Bonnie is a registered psychologist with ten years of experience working across both private and public health settings.
Bonnie is a registered psychologist with ten years of experience working across both private and public health settings.

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.

Yvette is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with Indigenous community mental health and wellbeing.
Yvette is a registered psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with Indigenous community mental health and wellbeing.

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.

Elizabeth is a registered psychologist in private practice. She has worked in a variety of non-government and hospital settings for 12 years prior to joining the Gidget Team of Psychologists 3 years ago.
Elizabeth is a registered psychologist in private practice. She has worked in a variety of non-government and hospital settings for 12 years prior to joining the Gidget Team of Psychologists 3 years ago.

Nicole is a warm, engaging and client-centred Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care.
Nicole is a warm, engaging and client-centred Clinical Psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care.

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.
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.
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