About Jellybean Family Psychology
At Jellybean Family Psychology our mission is to provide you and your family with the very highest quality of service and support.
We aim to improve our client's quality of life by equipping them with strategies to help sustain therapy goals well into the future, whilst also enhancing the current collective mental health of family units, and the individual/s in need.
With a thorough and considered diagnosis, we thrive working in collaboration with other medical professionals, families, and individuals to create a holistic, appropriate, and customised treatment that is unique to the client and their circumstances.
Psychology and Psychotherapy
About Terra
Director and Principal Psychologist
Terra is a Registered Psychologist, with a Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) from Capella University and undergraduate degree in Psychology from her homeland Canada. Terra is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).
Terra has been living and working in Australia for over five years, making the move from Newcastle to Merimbula in early 2021.
When working with young individuals, Terra’s initial focus surrounds understanding the whole child, while working simultaneously with the family unit as a whole to improve their quality of life.
About Sam
Psychologist
Sam is a registered Psychologist with an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of Plymouth in the UK. Sam has completed further study and training since moving to Australia, completing an internship program to become a Registered Psychologist. Sam is registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and is a member of the AAPi (Australian Association of Psychologists Inc). Sam has worked as a School Psychologist, School Counsellor and Family and Relationship Counsellor.
Sam has always had a passion for working with children, having previously been a primary school teacher in the UK and Middle East. She likes to work in a child-centred framework and believes in making sure that children and young people have a voice and are empowered to live life to their full potential.
About Kate
Psychotherapist
Kate has a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy from ACAP, an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from Deakin University. She spent eight months working as a youth therapist and is a volunteer with 'Waves of Wellness' a mental health surf program.
Kate has an interest in animal assisted therapy and her goals for the future are to facilitate a 'Waves of Wellness' program in the Bega Valley.
Early Intervention
About Annastasia
Intervention Manager and Developmental Therapist
Anna holds an Early Childhood Teaching degree, Diploma in Children’s Services and a Graduate Certificate of Social Science in Family Support.
Anna has lived in the Bega Valley since 2004 and understands some of the barriers families living in rural areas experience when accessing services. She is passionate about working with children and families to ensure they are able to access these services to meet their needs and create positive outcomes.
Anna works collaboratively with the child’s family, teachers and educators, health specialists and therapists to better understand the child’s individual strengths, level of development and supports needed. She assists the child to meaningfully participate within their natural and formal environments, including home, early childhood services, educational settings and the wider community.
About Danielle
Developmental Therapist
Danielle has a degree in Early Childhood Development and holds over 13 years experience working with young children in a variety of settings.
Danielle grew up in the Bega Valley, before moving away for study and then returning again in 2017. During this time, living and working in isolated communities highlighted to her the importance of providing high quality services in areas with limited access.
Danielle believes in a holistic approach to therapy and is passionate about using play as a means for developing connections with young children.
About Marie
Developmental Therapist
Marie completed her university degree in early childhood education while living in Sydney and working in the early education and care sector. She specialises in supporting young children from birth to five years, and has over six years of experience working across a variety of settings.
Marie recognises the need for a collaborative approach towards assisting children in achieving therapy goals, partnering closely with families and other key stakeholders in children’s lives.
She advocates for the importance of supporting children's learning and development through play and maintaining a strengths-based perspective of each child’s unique qualities and capabilities.
About Lee
Developmental Therapist
Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in history with a Post Graduate Certificate of Primary Education and Qualified Teaching Status from the UK. He has 15 years experience working with children and has taught children in schools in the UK, Middle East and Australia. After moving to the Bega Valley, Lee spent some time in Out of Home Care, before working for an NDIS Early Childhood Partner, supporting the initial rollout of the scheme.
Lee is passionate about forming positive connections with children and their families to support children to meet their developmental potential through humour, play and a strengths-based approach.
About Tash
Developmental Therapist
Tash has a degree in Primary Teaching and has worked as a teacher for over 16 years. She began her career in remote Indigenous schools in Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, before immersing herself in Steiner education and experiencing the full breadth of the Steiner school curriculum.
Tash is dedicated to providing opportunities for children to thrive in their environment and is committed to ensuring that children grow to become the best versions of themselves, embracing their individuality.
Administration
About Brodie
Practice Manager
Brodie has worked and helped grow Jellybean Family Psychology as the Practice Manager since its establishment in 2021.
Brodie is responsible for all business management, helping operations run efficiently, as well as leading our team as a whole.
About Emma
Administration Assistant
Emma has over seven years experience working in business administration and is skilled at delivering exceptional customer service.
Emma is friendly, client-focused, and will ensure that your experience at Jellybean is organised, professional and tailored to meet the child and family’s individual needs.