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

Dasha Arthur

Amrita Arvind

Taylar Ashlin

Chimene Barrett
Master of Psychology (Clinical), Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Cayla Bellagarda
Martina Blanarik

Leah Bokey-Grant

Melissa Bowyer

Veronica Bradley
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker Post Graduate Diploma in Family and Systemic Therapy
Kirsty Brislane

Julie Bryant
Tash Bryceson

Kathleen Campbell


Martine Chait


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


Aimee Collopy

Tay Cone
Kimberly Cridland

Edrei Cullen

Paulina Czerny-Smith
Nicole Dargue


Caitlyn Dellar

Catia Dias-da-Costa

Georgina Draxler

Bernadette Durkan
Cristina Duthie

Lynne Duthie

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

Sahar El-Achkar
Bachelor of Psychology and Addiction Studies, Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Masters of Clinical Psychology
Saba Elkman
Belinda Ellis
Elise Emhofer

Sophia Endersbee
BSci (Psychology) (Honours 1), Ma Professional Psychology, Grad Dip Ed (Primary Teaching)
Helen Evans

Emily Farren

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


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

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

Emma Gorton

Jessica Gowans

Isobel Green

Charini Gunaratne
Vy Ha

Samantha Habel

Katie Harrison

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

Paula Henderson

Kelly Hinckfuss
Master of Clinical Psychology Master of Philosophy Bachelor of Arts (Major in Psychology) Hons 1
Elizabeth Hoon

Belinda Horton

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


Shannon Innes-Bloom
Rachael Iudica
Patrick Jane

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

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

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

Mary Klasen

Mayio Konidaris

Zeynep Kor

Emily Kumpis

Rebecca Lakadia

Fiona Lian

Maya Lloyd
Evita Lopez

Fran Lukin

Sam Mahintorabi
Irum Malik

Kate McGill

Katherine McGreal

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

Alicia Mehta
Durriya Meraj

Louise Mitchell

Charlotte Morrison

Stephan Neuwerk

Vy Nguyen
BA Science (Psychology) Graduate Diploma of Psychology Master of Clinical Psychology (Post-Registration) (currently completing)
Caroline Novak
Vidya Pachipala


Dhiya Patel
Melissa Petrescu
Athalie Phau

Catiray Poiani-Cordella

Sara Raby

Disha Raithatha

Renae Raso



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


Teresa Sartor


Vanessa Shevelev

Bettina Sipple
Angelina Smith

Carlie Spinks

Anouke Stanislaus
Carmelina Stevens

Katrina Stone

Cathie Stovold

Allegra Styles
Master of Clinical Psychology, Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Challa Tekin

Michelle Tennant
Sarah Teo

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

Sarah Thompson
Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Psychology | Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
Lina Tran

Emma Tucceri
Nicole Turner


Sarah van Ree
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.
Jessica Vogler

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

Hayley Walsh
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours); Bachelor of Media and Communication Studies
Janani Welgama
Danielle Williams
