Sydney Psych Hub Longueville

Castle Hill, Longueville

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Wajma is a Principal Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director at Sydney Psych Hub, as well as a Family Therapist. She specialises in working from a systemic relational framework and is passionate about supporting individuals, couples, and families to create meaningful, long-lasting change in their relationships and lives.

Wajma supports individuals across the lifespan who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, emotion regulation difficulties, relationship stress, and other mental health concerns. Her approach is grounded in understanding the individual within their broader relational and social systems, offering a compassionate and insight-oriented therapeutic space.

Wajma has extensive training and experience in using skills-based models such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), as well as attachment and trauma-informed approaches including Schema Therapy and parts work. She has also undertaken formal training in Bowen Family Systems Theory and is currently completing accreditation with the Australian Association of Family Therapy (AAFT). Wajma integrates this model into her clinical work to help clients gain awareness of intergenerational patterns and relational dynamics. Alongside Bowen theory, she draws on structural and systemic family therapy models to guide her work with couples and families.

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

Castle Hill, Longueville

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 (PTSD), complex PTSD, dissociation, personality disorders, self-harm, and suicidality. Rachel is trained in EMDR and EMDR 2.0 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.

Castle Hill, Longueville

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Emily takes a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy. She tailors treatment to each client’s unique needs, helping them work towards their goals and develop practical strategies to build meaningful change in their lives outside the therapy room. She creates a safe space where clients can explore, reflect, and grow.

Emily works with clients across the lifespan and has particular interests in mood disorders, eating disorders, and child behavioural disorders. She has experience in university, research, and community mental health settings, and supports a range of concerns including but not limited to anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem. She uses evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Parent Management Training (PMT), and integrates techniques from other modalities to provide flexible, individualised care.

Castle Hill, Longueville

BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Melisa is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar who works with clients across the lifespan, with a special focus on supporting children and adolescents. She has experience and interest in working with a variety of presentations, including anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, and grief and loss. She also supports neurodiverse individuals, particularly those with ADHD and Autism, and provides comprehensive psychometric assessments, including cognitive, educational, and ADHD assessments.

Melisa takes a warm, collaborative, and client-centred approach to therapy. Drawing on evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), she tailors therapy to each client’s strengths, values, and goals. She is committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship and creating a safe and non-judgmental space where clients feel supported to explore their experiences and take meaningful steps toward personal growth and improved wellbeing.

Melisa is fluent in English and comfortable speaking conversational Turkish.

Castle Hill, Longueville

BA Psych Science, Grad Dip (Advanced Psych), MPsych (Clinical)

Bella is a warm and passionate clinician who enjoys working collaboratively with clients to support meaningful and lasting change. Bella works with clients of all ages and has a particular interest in working with children and adolescents. She takes a compassionate, client-centred approach and aims to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel heard and understood.

Bella is especially interested in working with neurodiversity, particularly Autism and ADHD, as well as schizophrenia/psychosis, depression, stress, anxiety, and self-esteem. She values creating a flexible and affirming therapeutic environment that helps clients build psychological flexibility, self-understanding, and skills to support long-term wellbeing.

Bella draws on evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), tailoring her work to each person’s individual strengths, values, and goals.

Castle Hill, Longueville

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.

Longueville

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Wendy is a Psychologist based at our Longueville clinic. She is passionate about supporting adolescents, adults, older adults and couples to reach their potential. Wendy offers tailored psychological care to adolescents, adults, and older adults.

Wendy is committed to creating a safe and supportive therapeutic space that is responsive to each person’s unique needs. She works from a holistic, person-centred framework and integrates a range of evidence-based therapies, including Internal Family Systems (IFS) techniques, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Ego State Therapy as well as Hypnotherapy.

Wendy has over 20 years of experience working in private practice in Australia and South Africa, brings a depth of clinical knowledge and a warm, compassionate approach to her work. She is passionate about supporting people to reach their potential and provides tailored psychological care to adolescents, adults, couples, and older adults.

She holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Community–Counselling Psychology from the University of the Witwatersrand (WITS), South Africa.

Wendy offers therapy in both English and Afrikaans and provides face-to-face and video-health sessions.

Longueville

BPsychSc (Hons), MPsych (Clinical)

Katrina offers a calm and compassionate therapeutic space for adults and adolescents (ages 16+) experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma.

Katrina is committed to building a strong therapeutic relationship to support your healing and growth. She tailors treatment to your therapy goals and individual needs, drawing on a range of evidence-based psychological interventions including Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).

Katrina has experience providing individual and group therapy in both public and private mental health inpatient settings. She is a Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and an Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA).

Castle Hill, Longueville

Peita is the Practice Manager at Sydney Psych Hub. With over 12 years’ experience in general practice, including 8 years in management, she brings her passion for the health industry and the people who work in it. Peita is dedicated to fostering a supportive, welcoming, and friendly practice environment, enabling the team to focus on delivering the highest quality care for clients. Outside of work, she enjoys jigsaw puzzles, Pilates, and is currently learning to tap dance.

Castle Hill, Longueville

Grace is a dedicated Client Relationship Officer who will warmly welcome you to Sydney Psych Hub. With a calm and approachable manner, she aims to make each client feel comfortable and supported from the moment they arrive. Grace is empathetic and committed to providing excellent customer service during your visit. She is currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology and is passionate about pursuing a future career as a psychologist alongside the team.

Longueville

Kimberly is our Client Relationship Officer at Sydney Psych Hub Longueville. She is the anchor of the front desk and your first point of contact. She prides herself on being approachable and responsive to your every need. She is an empathetic listener and will ensure that she supports you in any way she can.

Kimberly has returned to work after a long career within the finance industry. Over the last several years she has worked in various Medical Administration roles.

Outside of work she is passionate about volunteering and working with the homeless. She enjoys her book club, travel, and walking her dog.