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.

Jasmyne is an accredited mental health social worker with a warm, compassionate approach that helps clients feel comfortable from the very first session.
Jasmyne is an accredited mental health social worker with a warm, compassionate approach that helps clients feel comfortable from the very first session.

Joanne is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting families throughout the perinatal period. With over a decade of experience working in mental health, she has provided psychological interventions for a range of mental health issues. These include anxiety and depression (including within the perinatal period), trauma, loss, substance use, sleep disorders, emotion dysregulation, and relationship difficulties.
Joanne is a Clinical Psychologist with a passion for supporting families throughout the perinatal period. With over a decade of experience working in mental health, she has provided psychological interventions for a range of mental health issues. These include anxiety and depression (including within the perinatal period), trauma, loss, substance use, sleep disorders, emotion dysregulation, and relationship difficulties.

Veronica is a registered Psychologist with many years of experience working with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. Since 2005 she has been with NSW Health where she provided psychological support for clients with mental health concerns in a recovery-orientated framework.
Veronica is a registered Psychologist with many years of experience working with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds. Since 2005 she has been with NSW Health where she provided psychological support for clients with mental health concerns in a recovery-orientated framework.

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).
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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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.