Meet the Jacaranda Team

BA (Psych) Hons, M Psych (Clin), GradDip (Dev Trauma) | Member APS, Fellow CCLP, Member AAPI

Emma is a highly experienced Psychologist with more than 25 years working with children and families across the Hunter region. She has built her career within multidisciplinary teams, helping children overcome challenges 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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GradDip SocSc (Psych), BSocSc (Psych) (Hons), BEd (Mathematics)| Member APS

Lisa is a caring and compassionate registered Psychologist who is committed to helping children and adolescents realise their best lives. She is trained in the use of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and uses humanistic psychology methods based on a holistic approach that focuses on the whole person.

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 five years. Jaki recognises that our clients are young humans who are mostly feeling vulnerable or anxious, as are their parents and carers. 

Jaki aims to provide a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Jaki says that children and teens surprise and inspire her every day with their extraordinary resilience and endless curiosity. It is rewarding to see the kids grow, heal, learn and become happier versions of themselves by working together with our talented and nurturing psychologists.  

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 also streamlines our NDIS processes and manages the back end of our financials. We’d be lost without her!