Our Team

Perinatal Mental Health Clinicians

The Mums Matter Psychology team is a passionate and dedicated group of experts who are reshaping perinatal mental health care in Australia. With a shared commitment to empowering mums, our team combines extensive experience, compassion, and innovation to provide world-class, accessible support. From psychologists to administrative staff, every member of our team plays a vital role in creating a warm, supportive space where mums can thrive. Together, we’re not just supporting women—we’re transforming lives, one family at a time.

Shehnas Alam

Shehnas Alam

Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Applied Psychology (Professional) Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)

Chimene Barrett

Chimene Barrett

Master of Psychology (Clinical),  Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Veronica Bradley

Veronica Bradley

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Post Graduate Diploma in Family and Systemic Therapy

Bethany Chatfield

Bethany Chatfield

BA Arts (Psych and Phil), GradDipPsych, Master of Psychology (Clinical)

Charlie  Chick

Charlie Chick

Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, Master of Clinical Psychology

Joanna Edwards

Joanna Edwards

Bachelor of Psychology (Hons); Master of Clinical Psychology; Bachelor of Science (Human Biology and Biomolecular Science).

Sahar El-Achkar

Sahar El-Achkar

Bachelor of Psychology and Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Clinical Psychology

Sophia Endersbee

Sophia Endersbee

BSci (Psychology) (Honours 1), Ma Professional Psychology, Grad Dip Ed (Primary Teaching)

Moya Farvis

Moya Farvis

Registered Psychologist (AHPRA); Bachelor of Behavioral Science (Psychology); Post-graduate Diploma of Psychology; Postgraduate specialisation in Fertility Counselling

Zhiwen Gao

Zhiwen Gao

BA Education, Master of Education, Grad Dip Psych, PhD, Master of Clinical Psychology.

Daisy Gibson

Daisy Gibson

Master of Psychology (Clinical). Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), First Class Honors. Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology). Certificate IV in Hypnotherapy.

Eman Hamed

Eman Hamed

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Clinical Psychology

Rachael Healey

Rachael Healey

B Applied Science (Psychology), GradDip Psychology (Advanced), M Psychology (Clinical)

Kelly Hinckfuss

Kelly Hinckfuss

Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) Hons 1

Belle Hua

Belle Hua

·      Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours) ·      Master of Psychology (Organisational) ·      Registered Psychologist, Psychology Board of Australia ·      Member, Australian Psychological Society ·      Member, APS College of Organisational Psychologists

Maree Kasberger

Maree Kasberger

Bachelor of Psychological Science, Graduate Certificate in Clinical Counselling, Master of Clinical Psychology - Advanced Practice (currently completing)

Natasha Kavanagh

Natasha Kavanagh

Bachelor of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Sport), Master of Clinical Psychology (Post Registration) Candidate

Louisa  Kitchin

Louisa Kitchin

Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Behavioural Science (Honours Psychology), Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Ione McKenzie

Ione McKenzie

B. Science (Psychology & Psychophysiology), Graduate Diploma Psychology, B. Social Sciences (Psychology; Honors), Master of Clinical Psychology

Charlotte  Mougenot

Charlotte Mougenot

Masters in Clinical Psychology, Psychopathology and CBT

Vy  Nguyen

Vy Nguyen

BA Science (Psychology) Graduate Diploma of Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) (currently completing)

Samantha Roberts

Samantha Roberts

Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology), Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Master of Psychology (Clinical), Infant Mental Health Advanced Training

Allegra Styles

Allegra Styles

Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)

Danielle Thomas

Danielle Thomas

GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SCIENCE (PSYCHOLOGY), UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY, 2001 BACHELOR OF ARTS, MACQUARIE UNIVERSITY, 2000

Sarah Thompson

Sarah Thompson

Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)

Jodie van der Elst

Jodie van der Elst

MPsych(Clinical), BPsychSc(Hons), GDipPsych, GDipNutr, BSci/BA

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Nicki Vlahakis

Nicki holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Graduate Diploma in Education from The University of Melbourne. In addition, she holds post graduate qualifications in Counselling Psychology from La Trobe University.

Pip Wade

Pip Wade

Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Psychology); Masters of Brain and Mind Sciences

Hayley Walsh

Hayley Walsh

Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours); Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies