Meet the Jacaranda Team

BA (Psych) Hons, M Psych (Clin), GradDip (Dev Trauma) 

Member APS, Fellow CCLP, Member AAPI

Emma is a highly experienced clinical psychologist with a focus on child developmental psychology, with more than 25 years of experience working with children and families across the Hunter region. She has built her career within multidisciplinary teams, helping children overcome challenges through family therapy, so they can lead happier, more fulfilling lives.

Driven by a passion for accessible, family‑centred care, Emma established the centre to bring together a team of warm, dedicated therapists who share her commitment to delivering high‑quality, evidence‑based support.

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 BPsych (Hons), Master of Professional Psychology  

Associate Member APS

Hannah is a Registered Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, young adults, and families across a wide variety of mental health presentations. 

Hannah values building strong therapeutic relationships and creating a collaborative space where clients feel understood and supported while developing practical strategies to work towards their goals. She works alongside young people and their families to tailor therapy to each individual's needs and circumstances.  

Hannah has a particular interest in supporting adolescents and young adults experiencing anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), perfectionism, and performance pressures. She enjoys working with high-achieving students and young people navigating life transitions to help them build resilience, manage challenges, and improve their emotional wellbeing. Hannah also has experience supporting young people and families through a range of concerns, including trauma, adjustment difficulties, and family separation.

After achieving her Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree at the University of Newcastle, Hannah then undertook a Master of Professional Psychology in 2021.  

Hannah provides evidence-based psychological assessment and intervention, drawing primarily from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), while incorporating other therapeutic approaches where appropriate. She also conducts a range of psychological assessments, including cognitive, learning, giftedness, and mental health assessments, and has experience assessing for ADHD and Specific Learning Disorders.

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate in Administration, BA in Philosophy/Religion and Ancient History/Ancient Languages. 

Jaki has been our casual client support officer for over six years. Jaki understands that our clients, often young humans, may feel vulnerable or anxious, a sentiment shared by their parents and carers. 

Jaki strives to provide a safe and welcoming space for everyone. She believes that children and teens surprise and inspire her daily with their remarkable resilience and endless curiosity. 

"It is truly rewarding to witness the kids grow, heal, learn, and become happier versions of themselves through collaboration with our skilled and nurturing psychologists". - Jaki

Degree in Accounting

Mia has been with our team for six years and helps us keep our finger on the pulse with all things reporting and numbers. 

Mia streamlines our NDIS processes and manages the back end of our financials, ensuring that all financial aspects are handled smoothly. We’d be lost without her!