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.
Sarah is a registered psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care and mental health.
Sarah is a registered psychologist with a strong interest in perinatal care and mental health.
Maggie is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), a Masters in Clinical Psychology, and a Certificate in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. She feels deeply honoured to support women and their families through the transformative perinatal period.
Maggie is a warm and compassionate clinical psychologist with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Honours), a Masters in Clinical Psychology, and a Certificate in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health. She feels deeply honoured to support women and their families through the transformative perinatal period.
Tamara is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including: private practice, health services and non-government organisations.
Tamara is a Registered Psychologist who has practiced in a variety of settings including: private practice, health services and non-government organisations.
Donna is a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting families whose path to parenthood has been shaped by challenges such as premature birth, health or developmental concerns, social adversity, and loss.
Donna is a psychologist with over 20 years’ experience supporting families whose path to parenthood has been shaped by challenges such as premature birth, health or developmental concerns, social adversity, and loss.
Susan is a Registered Psychologist and has previously worked with families, children, and adolescents across a diverse range of community-based organisations.
Susan is a Registered Psychologist and has previously worked with families, children, and adolescents across a diverse range of community-based organisations.
Melissa is an experienced psychologist, board approved supervisor and clinical leader with 20 years’ experience in the mental health and well-being industry.
Melissa is an experienced psychologist, board approved supervisor and clinical leader with 20 years’ experience in the mental health and well-being industry.
Specialising in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress and life transitions, Kerri integrates evidence-based therapies with a nurturing, individualised approach. Whilst using an overall attachment framework she draws from modalities that include Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to create a unique fit for individual client’s needs.
Specialising in issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting stress and life transitions, Kerri integrates evidence-based therapies with a nurturing, individualised approach. Whilst using an overall attachment framework she draws from modalities that include Cognitive-Behavioural therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to create a unique fit for individual client’s needs.
Sylvia is a kind and empathetic psychologist who has experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
Sylvia is a kind and empathetic psychologist who has experience in working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.
Dr Katherine Schmidhofer is a registered psychologist with a PhD from the University of Sydney. At present, she works at Gidget House at the Mater Hospital and private practice.
Dr Katherine Schmidhofer is a registered psychologist with a PhD from the University of Sydney. At present, she works at Gidget House at the Mater Hospital and private practice.
Deb is a dedicated registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, individuals, and families through various life challenges.
Deb is a dedicated registered psychologist who is passionate about supporting children, individuals, and families through various life challenges.
Andrea has a special interest in Perinatal Support helping women and their families develop coping strategies for managing the physical and emotional challenges of conception, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Andrea has a special interest in Perinatal Support helping women and their families develop coping strategies for managing the physical and emotional challenges of conception, pregnancy, childbirth and postpartum.
Steph is a Registered Psychologist with experience supporting clients across the lifespan, in both community mental health and private practice settings.
Steph is a Registered Psychologist with experience supporting clients across the lifespan, in both community mental health and private practice settings.
Angela is a registered psychologist and family therapist with extensive experience in not-for-profit and private settings in relationship services, mental health and suicide prevention.
Angela is a registered psychologist and family therapist with extensive experience in not-for-profit and private settings in relationship services, mental health and suicide prevention.
Lori is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling and over 20 years working in counselling and clinical roles.
Lori is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Masters in Psychodynamic Counselling and over 20 years working in counselling and clinical roles.
Holly Smith is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Master of Counselling Social Work and over 21 years of clinical experience.
Holly Smith is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with a Master of Counselling Social Work and over 21 years of clinical experience.
Kerryn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who brings together evidence-based therapies and holistic practices to support women through the emotional and mental challenges of conception, pregnancy, loss and early motherhood.
Kerryn is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker who brings together evidence-based therapies and holistic practices to support women through the emotional and mental challenges of conception, pregnancy, loss and early motherhood.
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.