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.
Robyn is a psychologist with a Masters in Health Psychology.
Robyn is a psychologist with a Masters in Health Psychology.
Justine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of therapeutic experience. Her particular area of expertise is in perinatal mental health providing specialised psychological support to women and their partners from preconception through pregnancy and the parenting journey.
Justine is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of therapeutic experience. Her particular area of expertise is in perinatal mental health providing specialised psychological support to women and their partners from preconception through pregnancy and the parenting journey.
Liz is a mental health accredited social worker with over 20 years of experience in non-government and government mental health services. She is committed to supporting families during their transition to parenthood by creating a therapeutic context that is kind, compassionate, and encouraging.
Liz is a mental health accredited social worker with over 20 years of experience in non-government and government mental health services. She is committed to supporting families during their transition to parenthood by creating a therapeutic context that is kind, compassionate, and encouraging.
Caitlyn is a compassionate Clinical Psychology Registrar with a special interest in parent and infant mental health.
Caitlyn is a compassionate Clinical Psychology Registrar with a special interest in parent and infant mental health.
Jessica is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAPi) and completed specific perinatal training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).
Jessica is a registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Regulation Agency (AHPRA), a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (MAAPi) and completed specific perinatal training through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE).
Dr Lynette Griffiths is a GP Registrar and perinatal Clinical Psychologist. She is currently completing her hospital years in Newcastle as a GP registrar with special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and psychiatry.
Dr Lynette Griffiths is a GP Registrar and perinatal Clinical Psychologist. She is currently completing her hospital years in Newcastle as a GP registrar with special interest in obstetrics and gynaecology, paediatrics, and psychiatry.
Janelle is an experienced occupational therapist and endorsed mental health practitioner whose personal mothering journey inspired her advocacy and support for perinatal transitions.
Janelle is an experienced occupational therapist and endorsed mental health practitioner whose personal mothering journey inspired her advocacy and support for perinatal transitions.
Eshani is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting new and expectant parents and their families throughout the perinatal period. She has a particular interest in providing support with the adjustment to parenting, perinatal anxiety and depression, mother-infant attachment, and early parenting. Eshani aims to provide a warm, empathetic, collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic space.
Eshani is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about supporting new and expectant parents and their families throughout the perinatal period. She has a particular interest in providing support with the adjustment to parenting, perinatal anxiety and depression, mother-infant attachment, and early parenting. Eshani aims to provide a warm, empathetic, collaborative, non-judgmental, and safe therapeutic space.
Belinda is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, early parenthood, and family life. She specialises in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic care tailored to each person's unique needs.
Belinda is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families through the emotional challenges of pregnancy, early parenthood, and family life. She specialises in providing compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic care tailored to each person's unique needs.
Lisa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work specialising in infant and perinatal mental health.
Lisa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters in Social Work specialising in infant and perinatal mental health.
Rowena is a registered Psychologist and mother of two teenagers. She has been working in child and family health services for the past 23 years with comprehensive experience in perinatal mental health.
Rowena is a registered Psychologist and mother of two teenagers. She has been working in child and family health services for the past 23 years with comprehensive experience in perinatal mental health.
Rachel is a perinatal occupational therapist, mental health clinician, and Mama to a spirited toddler. She holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours from the Australian Catholic University and is endorsed as a mental health clinician by Occupational Therapy Australia.
Rachel is a perinatal occupational therapist, mental health clinician, and Mama to a spirited toddler. She holds a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honours from the Australian Catholic University and is endorsed as a mental health clinician by Occupational Therapy Australia.
Renata is a dedicated and accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years of experience in social work, trauma psychotherapy, counselling, professional supervision, and managerial roles across various sectors, including government, non-government, defence, and private practice.
Renata is a dedicated and accredited mental health social worker with over 30 years of experience in social work, trauma psychotherapy, counselling, professional supervision, and managerial roles across various sectors, including government, non-government, defence, and private practice.
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. She has over 10 years experience working in a range of government and non-government sectors
Emma is a Clinical Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor. She has over 10 years experience working in a range of government and non-government sectors
Mandi Jacobson completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2009. In 2012, she graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wollongong.
Mandi Jacobson completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honours at the University of New South Wales in 2009. In 2012, she graduated with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wollongong.
Erryn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
Erryn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW).
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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