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.

Aubrey is a registered Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults in schools, non-government organisations and private practice settings.
Aubrey is a registered Psychologist with extensive experience working with children, adolescents and adults in schools, non-government organisations and private practice settings.

Kelly is a kind and compassionate psychologist. She has a particular interest in psychological preparation for birth and parenting, as well as managing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the months after a baby is born.
Kelly is a kind and compassionate psychologist. She has a particular interest in psychological preparation for birth and parenting, as well as managing anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the months after a baby is born.

Hayley is an accredited mental health social worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked directly with children and adults, and has a real passion for understanding and supporting families.
Hayley is an accredited mental health social worker with over 10 years of experience. She has worked directly with children and adults, and has a real passion for understanding and supporting families.

Maria is an experienced mental health social worker based in Sydney with over 20 years experience. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy.
Maria is an experienced mental health social worker based in Sydney with over 20 years experience. She is dedicated to providing compassionate and effective therapy.

With a profound understanding of the psychological challenges inherent in the perinatal period, Jules provides a safe and flexible approach based on your evolving needs throughout the therapeutic journey.
With a profound understanding of the psychological challenges inherent in the perinatal period, Jules provides a safe and flexible approach based on your evolving needs throughout the therapeutic journey.

Fiona is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively with children, young people, and adults in a variety of settings, both public and private.
Fiona is an experienced Clinical Psychologist who has worked extensively with children, young people, and adults in a variety of settings, both public and private.

Renee is an experienced registered psychologist who is passionate about helping people. She takes a friendly, caring, non-judgmental, person-centered approach with her clients. Renee has worked in private practice, not-for-profit community organisations, including Lifeline and Anglicare, as well as for several years in a fertility clinic, giving her a deep understanding of the stressors associated with going through IVF.
Renee is an experienced registered psychologist who is passionate about helping people. She takes a friendly, caring, non-judgmental, person-centered approach with her clients. Renee has worked in private practice, not-for-profit community organisations, including Lifeline and Anglicare, as well as for several years in a fertility clinic, giving her a deep understanding of the stressors associated with going through IVF.

Cecilia is a Clinical Psychologist passionate about working with people to overcome life adversities and emotional distress.
Cecilia is a Clinical Psychologist passionate about working with people to overcome life adversities and emotional distress.

Demelza is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and she also holds a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy, both from LaTrobe University, Bundoora.
Demelza is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, registered with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), and she also holds a Masters in Clinical Family Therapy, both from LaTrobe University, Bundoora.

Bronwyn has a special interest in perinatal mental health and is passionate about supporting women and families in their parenting journeys.
Bronwyn has a special interest in perinatal mental health and is passionate about supporting women and families in their parenting journeys.

Larissa is a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a board-approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Larissa is a registered Educational and Developmental Psychologist and a board-approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Samantha is a dedicated practitioner who aims to provide a safe and empowering environment, allowing clients to discuss and explore concepts to create a meaningful life and a sense of holistic wellbeing.
Samantha is a dedicated practitioner who aims to provide a safe and empowering environment, allowing clients to discuss and explore concepts to create a meaningful life and a sense of holistic wellbeing.

Nichola is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience counselling women and families seeking emotional support and coping strategies during pregnancy and the post-natal period (perinatal).
Nichola is a clinical psychologist with extensive experience counselling women and families seeking emotional support and coping strategies during pregnancy and the post-natal period (perinatal).

Phoebi is a registered psychologist with experience working with people across the lifespan in community and private settings.
Phoebi is a registered psychologist with experience working with people across the lifespan in community and private settings.

Ariella is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families in public health roles. Alongside her work at Gidget Foundation Australia, Ariella currently works in a paediatric hospital setting, supporting children with chronic and complex illness and their families.
Ariella is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families in public health roles. Alongside her work at Gidget Foundation Australia, Ariella currently works in a paediatric hospital setting, supporting children with chronic and complex illness and their families.

Lisa is a Clinical Psychologist based in Brisbane who has trained and worked in both the public and private mental health systems in Canada, the UK, and Australia.
Lisa is a Clinical Psychologist based in Brisbane who has trained and worked in both the public and private mental health systems in Canada, the UK, and Australia.
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.