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Meet Our Team
JOANNA BENNET (SHE/HER)
DIRECTOR, EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGIST & BOARD APPROVED SUPERVISOR
- Early Childhood
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Clinical Supervision
- Heidelberg & Fairfield Clinics
- Monday-Friday
Joanna is experienced in providing neuroaffirming, trauma-informed therapy and assessments for children and families across a wide range of presentations. Joanna has worked in a variety of settings including Early Childhood Intervention Services (ECIS), youth justice, and teaching and supervising postgraduate psychology students.
Joanna’s areas of interest and expertise include:
- Supporting neurodivergent children and families (such as autistic and ADHDers, and PDAers) to achieve goals around emotional regulation, developing coping skills, self-esteem, parenting, anxiety, school transition, friendships, and more.
- Conducting diagnostic assessments while utilising a neuroaffirming approach for diagnoses such as autism and ADHD.
- Collaborating with families and educational staff to help children to thrive in a range of educational environments, such as childcare, kindergarten, and school.
In her space time, Joanna enjoys spending time with her golden retriever, baking, and playing board games and video games.
WAI GIT (CHRIS) (HE/HIM)
PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children (6+)
- Teens
- Adults
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive and Learning Assessments
- Heidelberg Clinic
- Monday-Friday
Chris is a registered psychologist with experience across school, clinic, and community settings. Chris’ areas of interest and experience include:
- Building confidence and resilience in young people
- Emotional regulation skills
- Anxiety, depression, and mood changes
- Special interest in teenagers and young adults
- Parenting support
- Psychological assessments including cognitive assessments, educational assessments (for specific learning disorders, such as dyslexia), and neurodivergence
Chris draws on evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and play-based interventions to tailor sessions to each client’s developmental stage and individual strengths. Chris is registered under TAC and WorkCover funding schemes.
CARLY KOH (SHE/HER)
PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children (6+)
- Teens
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive and Learning Assessments
- Heidelberg Clinic
- Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Carly is a registered psychologist experienced in supporting children, adolescents, and their families in a neuroaffirming manner. Carly is passionate about helping make a positive difference in people’s lives, and enjoys providing neuro-affirming therapy using evidence-based interventions, and conducting neurodevelopmental assessments.
Carly’s areas of interest and experience include:
- Anxiety and depression, separation anxiety
- Emotional and behavioural regulation, and challenging behaviours
- Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and school can’t
- Parenting support
- Assessments for cognitive and learning ability and neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD
JAS SEKHON (SHE/HER)
PSYCHOLOGIST
- Teens
- Adults
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive Assessments
- Heidelberg Clinic
- Thursdays & Fridays
Jas welcomes clients of all cultural backgrounds and identities and her areas of interest and experience include:
- Neurodivergence (including female presentations)
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria
- Depression
- Anxiety and social anxiety
- Relationships
- Grief
- Life transitions, such as moving away from home, changing careers, relationship breakdowns or new relationships, attending university
- Phobias, including dog phobias
- Assessment of autism and ADHD (including female presentations), cognitive ability, and specific learning difficulties
- Short-term therapy for anxiety and depression
Jas has completed additional training in Schema Therapy. Jas often works with her therapy dog, Toozi. Together, they offer a comfortable, no pressure environment to share your experiences and help the healing process.
LINDA FOTHERGILL (SHE/HER)
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive and Learning Assessments
- Fairfield Clinic
- Mondays-Thursdays
- Immediate Availability
Linda is a provisional psychologist who provides neuroaffirming support to children, young people and their families and has a background in disability support and advocacy. In her spare time Linda enjoys spending time with her kids and dog. Linda’s areas of interest and experience include:
- Anxiety, depression, and emotional regulation
- Parenting support, particularly families of neurodivergent children
- Life transitions and grief
- Neurodivergence and identity, including rejection sensitivity dysphoria (RSD) and diagnosis in adulthood (including female presentations)
- Psychological assessments – cognitive, educational/learning, autism and ADHD
HANNAH TUNCER (SHE/HER)
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children
- Parent Support
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive and Learning Assessments
- Heidelberg Clinic
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- Immediate Availability
Hannah is a provisional psychologist who is currently completing her PhD in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Hannah began practising in 2023, following the completion of her placements as part of her Masters degree. Hannah’s area’s of interest and experience include:
- Supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents using neuroaffirming practice
- School can’t, separation anxiety, self-esteem and identity
- Parenting support, particularly with neurodivergent families
- Collaborating with schools and care teams to support families, including advocacy
- Neurodevelopmental assessments including cognitive assessments, educational assessments (for specific learning disorders), ADHD and autism
Hannah strives to create sessions that are safe, engaging, and enjoyable and she also values the use of play-based approaches to help her clients feel comfortable, engaged, and supported.
CHARLOTTE HEWETT (SHE/HER)
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children (6+)
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive & Learning Assessments
- Fairfield Clinic
- Tuesdays-Fridays
- Immediate Availability
Charlotte is a warm and bubbly practitioner who provides neuroaffirming therapy and assessments to children (6+ years), adolescents, and young adults. Charlotte welcomes clients of all cultural backgrounds and identities.
Charlotte’s areas of interest and experience include:
- Neurodivergence (including female presentations)
- Therapy for anxiety and depression
- Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD)
- Depression
- Anxiety and social anxiety
- Relationships
- Life transitions, such as moving away from home, changing careers, relationship breakdowns or new relationships, attending university
- Sport and competitive sport
- Assessment of ADHD (including female presentations), and cognitive and learning ability
PAUL MITCHELL (HE/HIM)
PSYCHOLOGIST
- Children (6+)
- Teens
- Adults
- Autism & ADHD Assessments
- Cognitive and Learning Assessments
- Fairfield Clinic
- Monday-Friday
- Immediate Availability
Paul is a friendly and supportive psychologist with qualifications from Melbourne, Monash and Deakin Universities, as well as the Institute for Social Neuroscience. Paul’s areas of interest include:
– Supporting adolescent metal health
– Life transitions, such as moving away from home, changing careers, relationship breakdowns or new relationships, attending university
– Assessment of autism, ADHD, and cognitive and learning challenges
– Mental health concerns, such as anxiety and depression
– Workplace stress
As a former specialist school teacher, Paul also has experience helping young people navigate stressful experiences relating to education and development.
Paul loves video and board games, sports (Go Spurs), music, and learning about people’s own hobbies as well!
ADMIN
EDITH RORKE (SHE/THEY)
PRACTICE MANAGER
- Heidelberg & Fairfield Clinics
Edith is a former museums and galleries educator passionate about creating welcoming and inclusive spaces where individuals and families feel comfortable and supported. Edith hopes to continue building a neuroaffirming and empowering environment that prioritises wellbeing and inclusivity for all. Outside of work, Edith is an avid reader and more often than not can be found curled up with a good book, cup of tea and her cats.
HANNAH PERRY
- Heidelberg & Fairfield Clinics
Hannah has recently completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and is passionate about supporting the wellbeing and development of young people. After her post-graduate studies, Hannah would like to work with children and adolescents and has a particular interest in educational and developmental psychology. Hannah strives to create a welcoming environment where children and families feel heard and understood.
Outside of work, Hannah enjoys spending her free time reading, baking, and hanging out with her pets.
CHARLOTTE HUNTINGTON
- Fairfield Clinic
Charlotte has completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently completing a second undergraduate degree in Nutrition Science. She is passionate about both mental and physical wellbeing and hopes to work in the community, supporting people to improve their overall health and quality of life. Outside of work, Charlotte enjoys playing tennis, spending time outdoors, and relaxing with a cup of tea.
SARAH GILL
- Heidelberg Clinic
Sarah is currently studying her Bachelor of Psychology and is keenly interested in supporting children and families after completing her studies. Her passion for health and wellness shapes the way she approaches her work, helping clients feel welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive.
When she’s not studying or working, Sarah can usually be found working on her fitness, reading, making things with her hands, and enjoying time with her two kids.
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