Meet our Sydney Psych Hub Team

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Wajma is a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director at Sydney Psych Hub. She has extensive experience in working with children, adolescents, and adults. Her interest is in working with couples and whole family systems to help address the difficulties family members are experiencing including young children and adolescents.

Wajma has extensive experience in working across various settings including private and public hospitals as well as private practices. Wajma has worked from various treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Family Therapy and Attachment trauma based approaches. Wajma has a keen interest in Bowen Family Systems Theory and applies this to her work with couples and families.

At the clinic, Wajma currently works with individuals, couples, and/or whole families to help each family member gain agency and hope in the role that they have in their relational systems and bring about positive changes for themselves.

Wajma is an AHPRA approved Clinical Supervisor and provides supervision to practising psychologists, students, and Clinical Psychology Registrars.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych, MAPS

Rachel is a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director at Sydney Psych Hub. She is passionate about supporting adults navigating complex and severe mental health challenges, including trauma, complex PTSD, dissociation, personality disorders, self-harm, and suicidality. Rachel is trained in EMDR and integrates a range of evidence-based therapies into her work, including Ego State Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Rachel has extensive experience across both public and private mental health settings. In 2018, her clinical expertise was formally recognised when she received the prestigious NSW Health Excellence in Clinical Care in Mental Health Award.

She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA), International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), and is a Board-Approved Clinical Supervisor, providing supervision to practising psychologists, postgraduate students, and Clinical Psychology Registrars.

BA(Hons), MA(Applied Psych), MBBS, FRANZCP, ACert Child Adol Psych
Dr Emma is an experienced Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatrist. She has completed both the Basic Psychiatry Training required to practice in General Psychiatry and, in addition, has completed an Advanced Certificate in Child, Adolescent and Family Psychiatry. Dr Gilbert has interests and expertise in perinatal psychiatry, in working with parents, in family therapy and working with complex presentations.

Dr Gilbert’s approach is to see any child or adolescent in the context of their own unique story, encompassing not just what may be causing difficulties and challenges, but also their strengths, talents and values. Importantly, Dr Gilbert sees a young person in the context of their family, their
interests, their activities and their wider community. While it can be important to make an accurate diagnosis – it is just as (if not more important) to understand how that diagnosis has come about, how it is impacting on the child or family’s life – and which bits we may be able to assist in doing something about. Sometimes a diagnosis may not be very clear or there might be more than one – in which case the focus may be more on understanding where a particular emotion, behaviour, habit or other personal trait might be causing distress or dysfunction – and working
together to see what might be helpful to lessen the distress or dysfunction that may be occurring.

Dr Gilbert aims to assist a young person and their family/carers to develop a greater understanding of their mental health, and to explore options that may be available to address where mental health symptoms are causing difficulties. Rather than a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach – Dr Gilbert aims to work closely with the young person and their family to tailor any recommendations for treatment or intervention. This can take some time and may mean that we need to try some different approaches to see what is the best fit for you.

Dr Gilbert will be available for appointments on Wednesdays at Sydney Psych Hub. She is available to see children and adolescents up to the age of 18 years old, who are currently seeing, or have seen in the last 6 months, one of the psychologists within Sydney Psych Hub.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Yuvan is a warm and compassionate psychologist dedicated to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges and enhance their emotional well-being. He supports people of all ages, with a particular focus on children and teenagers. Yuvan provides tailored support for those experiencing anxiety, depression, academic stress, and adjustment difficulties, among other concerns. His approach is client-centred and evidence-based, ensuring a safe and supportive environment where individuals can build resilience, develop coping strategies, and work toward lasting positive change.

Yuvan also works with neurodiverse individuals, including those with autism and ADHD, recognising their unique strengths and challenges. Using an evidence-based approach drawing from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), he creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can build resilience, develop coping strategies, and achieve meaningful, lasting change.

MAPS, MProfPsych, GradDip Registered Psychologist

Angela is available Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Angela is a registered psychologist and relationships therapist who enjoys working with people aged 16 and above, as well as couples and families with dependent or adult children. She has extensive experience in not-for-profit and private settings in relationship services, mental health and suicide prevention.
Angela incorporates the systemic family therapy modality with evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Imago Relationship Therapy and Emotion Focussed Therapy.
Angela values supporting and collaborating with each client to better understand and improve their relationship with themselves and others, empowering them to thrive across all aspects of their lives.

BA-Psych; Grad Dip (Advanced Psych); MPsych (Clinical)

Heather prioritises a warm, inclusive, non-judgemental environment working collaboratively with adults, adolescents, and children from diverse and unique backgrounds to navigate life’s challenges. Throughout the therapeutic journey, she tailors treatment to individual needs and circumstances, offering strategies to overcome difficulties, build on strengths, and accomplish goals to create a meaningful life.

Heather is passionate about fostering individual resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth, with a special interest in complex trauma, mood disorders, neurodivergence, and family systems. She works with various concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, stress, adjustment, relational difficulties, and self-esteem.

Heather takes a compassionate, attachment-based, and trauma-informed approach, drawing on a range of evidence-based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She has had experience working across community and private settings and has a strong commitment to continued professional learning and development.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical), PhD

Priya is available Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

Priya is a compassionate and dedicated Clinical Psychologist with a strong commitment to helping individuals navigate a wide range of clinical presentations. She enjoys working with those who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and personality disorders, particularly Borderline Personality Disorder. Priya takes a gentle, empathetic, and trauma-informed approach to therapy, fostering a safe, non-judgmental environment where clients feel validated and understood.

She deeply values the importance of identifying and nurturing each individual's unique strengths while providing in-depth therapeutic work that takes a comprehensive look at their overall well-being. Priya’s approach is holistic, seeking to understand her clients’ complete life experiences and exploring all facets of their emotional health.

With a robust academic background, including a Ph.D. focused on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for young adults, Priya is passionate about evidence-based practices and creating lasting positive change in her clients' lives."

BA-Psych (Hons); MPsych (Clinical); PhD (Cognitive Neuroscience)
Dione is available Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.
Dione is passionate about supporting individuals of all ages through emotional and mental health difficulties. With a warm and collaborative approach, she is dedicated to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore their challenges. Dione draws on a range of evidence-based treatment modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). She personalises her treatment methods to meet each individual’s unique needs, preferences, and goals.

Dione’s academic background in cognitive neuroscience has given her a deep understanding of the interconnection between mental health and holistic well-being. She brings this insight into her work with clients, with careful consideration of the complex relationship between cognitive-emotional processes and their interaction with culture and environment. Above all, Dione is committed to helping her clients feel valued and understood, providing care that empowers them to approach their challenges with trust, confidence, and openness.

BA-Psych, MPsych, MPsych (Clinical) MAPS

Caitlin is passionate about helping adolescents and adults overcome emotional and
psychological challenges to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives. She uses evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. Caitlin believes in a collaborative and compassionate approach to therapy, in which clients are empowered to take an active role in their treatment and growth. She strives to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Amrit is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working across public, private, and forensic settings. She supports children, adolescents, and adults with concerns including anxiety, OCD, neurodivergence (ADHD, autism, giftedness), self-worth, grief, and parenting challenges.

Amrit is known for her warm and practical approach, especially with deep thinkers and emotionally sensitive individuals. She uses evidence-based therapies including CBT, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Schema Therapy, and DBT to help clients better understand themselves, build resilience, and move forward with clarity and confidence. Amrit is also a Psychology Board Approved Supervisor and offers clinical supervision.

BPsych, MPsych (Clinical)

Erin is available on Monday to Friday, and alternating Saturday's.

Erin is passionate about working with individuals of all ages to help them live a meaningful life. She aims to provide a safe space for people to explore the challenges they are facing, develop strategies to overcome difficulties and build a sense of wellbeing in their lives. Erin understands the importance of building a trusting relationship in therapy and prioritises connection and a collaborative approach to working through individual’s problems.

Erin has a keen interest in assisting adults, adolescents and children who may be facing adjustment difficulties, anxiety or depression. She adopts a collaborative approach to treatment and is skilled in delivering and adapting various modalities, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

B-Psych, MPsych (Clinical) MAPS
Emma is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Emma is a dedicated Psychologist/Clinical Psychology Registrar who believes in a strength-based approach when working with clients. She places great importance on creating a safe and inclusive space for clients of all ages, working collaboratively with them to achieve meaningful change in their lives.

With a background in coaching gymnastics, Emma has a natural affinity for working with children and adolescents experiencing a range of emotional and behavioural concerns. She has a keen interest in working with people experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, adjustment difficulties, school avoidance and self-esteem concerns. Emma draws on evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), tailoring treatment to meet the persons specific goals and needs.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Vera is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Vera is a Clinical Psychologist who is passionate in working with adult survivors of all types of trauma, who may be experiencing symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Complex Trauma (CPTSD).

She is also skilled in working with individuals facing anxiety, depression, mood dysregulation, adjustment challenges, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, and burnout. She helps clients make sense of their current mental health symptoms and identify their strengths to thrive amidst life’s challenges.

Vera has an interest in working with individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, asexual, gender diverse, and questioning (LGBTQA+). She recognises the intersectional challenges relating to family, culture, and religion for individuals with sexual and gender diverse identities.

Her treatment approach is informed by her understanding of neuroscience and attachment theory. She uses treatment modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parts-Work (Internal Family Systems, Schema Therapy), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Mindfulness and Somatic approaches.

BPsych, MPsych (Clin)

Nilaab is a Senior Clinical Psychologist who aims to provide a safe, respectful, and empathetic space for her clients. She is passionate about working with adults including young adults who may be experiencing mental health concerns and life challenges. Nilaab has experience working with clients facing daily life stressors to complex mental health difficulties, including mood and anxiety disorders, adjustment and relationship difficulties, trauma, and personality disorders. Nilaab has a goal to help her clients feel empowered and confident by building awareness and a healthy sense of self.

Nilaab has a special interest in trauma related mental health issues, including early life experiences and its long standing impact on adult life. She has worked across different settings including public hospitals, community trauma services, and private practice. Alongside using gold standard clinical interventions such as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy, Nilaab has a special interest in Schema Therapy and trauma focused frameworks to provide psychological interventions in the management of complex mental health presentations.

Nilaab is also an AHPRA approved Clinical Supervisor, and enjoys sharing skills and training for mental health professionals through building a reflective space together.

BA-Psych, MPsych, MPsych (Clinical) MAPS

Mallika is a Senior Psychologist who endeavours to create an environment that is safe, non-judgemental, and respectful for her clients. Her aim is to work collaboratively with individuals to empower them, build resilience and help them achieve a sense of wellbeing.
Mallika has worked across a range of services including non-government organisations and community mental health service. She has extensive experience working with adolescents, young people, adults and seniors.
She has experience working with a range of mental health concerns and has a particular interest in mood and anxiety disorders, trauma, emotion dysregulation and self-harm, early psychosis, loss and grief, and older adult mental health.
Mallika conducts comprehensive psychological assessment to develop individualised treatment plans tailoring to the client needs. She uses a variety of treatment modalities including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectic Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

BPsych, Grad Dip Prof Psych, MPsych (Clinical)

Heerthi enjoys supporting adults who are navigating a range of challenges, including anxiety (e.g. social, generalised and health anxiety), trauma (including PTSD, complex PTSD, adult survivors of childhood trauma), depression, adjustment difficulties, and grief and loss.
With experience across NGOs, community mental health, and private practice, Heerthi provides inclusive, culturally sensitive care. Her approach is person-centred, trauma-informed, and recovery-focused, drawing on evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and incorporates elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed practices.
Heerthi is of Sri Lankan Tamil background and brings insight into the impacts of trauma, transgenerational trauma, and the experience of living across cultures. She is committed to offering a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, supported, and empowered to grow.
Languages spoken: English, Tamil.

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Christopher is a warm and inclusive Clinical Psychologist who is passionate about helping adult and young adults feel safe in tackling life’s challenges in a therapeutic partnership. He enjoys discovering peoples strengths and helping them see themselves in a new way. Christopher is
experienced in treating a wide range of Mental Health Disorders including mood and anxiety disorders, personality disorders as well as addictions and impulse control disorders. Christopher has over 10 years of experience in the Community Mental Health and private fields,
including specialty treatment for Disordered Gambling behaviour. His main approach to treatment is Schema Therapy, but he also practices DBT, Acceptant and Commitment Therapy and CBT.

In his experience as a Community Mental Health Clinician, Christopher treated many clients with difficult and complex problems. Some examples are clients with severe trauma history, treatment resistant anxiety and depression, as well as ADHD, cognitive difficulties and Psychosis. He
was formerly Coordinator for the Liverpool/Fairfield Community Mental Health DBT Program. Christopher believes the aim of therapy is to equip people with a clearer working model of their strengths and challenges in order to help them relate to their symptoms in a way that makes them
feel comfortable in their skin, and hopeful about the future, whatever their recovery journey will entail.

Andrea is the Practice Manager at Sydney Psych Hub and is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology. Andrea has over 20 years of business administration and customer service expertise. Driven by a passion for mental health, she values the positive client impacts made by her team. Known for her responsiveness, professionalism, and friendliness, Andrea is always ready to assist clients and colleagues. Outside of work, she enhances her well-being through mindfulness, meditation, and nature walks, as well as spending quality time with family, friends and her animals.

Kirra is a proud Client Relationship Officers who will welcome you to Sydney Psych Hub. Kirra values the importance of creating a friendly professional environment and will endeavour to answer any questions you may have. She is empathetic in nature and will strive to provide great customer service when you visit the clinic. Kirra is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology and is passionate about one day working as a psychologist with the team.

Cassandra is a seasoned administrator with 10 years of experience before taking time out to raise her 3 children. With a strong passion for customer service and a caring outlook, she looks forward to welcoming you to the clinic with a warm and friendly smile. Cassandra brings a unique blend of personal experience to the role of Customer Relations Officer drawing on her many voluntary roles during her time away from paid employment. Outside of work, Cassandra enjoys family time, crocheting, reading and walking her dogs.

Emma, a devoted Client Relationship Officer at Sydney Psych Hub, takes pride in extending a warm welcome to all visitors. She prioritises fostering a friendly and professional atmosphere, always ready to address inquiries with care. Pursuing her Masters in Architecture, she has a passion for detail and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service during your clinic visit.

Emma, a devoted Client Relationship Officer at Sydney Psych Hub, takes pride in extending a warm welcome to all visitors. She prioritises fostering a friendly and professional atmosphere, always ready to address inquiries with care. Pursuing her Masters in Architecture, she has a passion for detail and is committed to delivering exceptional customer service during your clinic visit.