I have worked with children, young people and their families since 1996. I have worked in several public health positions, including The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Redbank House (the Adolescent and Family residential psychiatry unit at Westmead Hospital), and the Prince of Wales Hospital Adolescent Service. In 2006, I completed doctoral studies with the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Sydney investigating the assessment of emotional intelligence in high school students and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. I then moved to the private sector in 2010. My interests include emotional intelligence, emotion coaching for parents, anxiety, ADHD, bullying, social skills, high-functioning autism, eating disorders, medical psychology, and educational testing. I emphasise a warm, playful and accepting atmosphere, infused with creativity and humour, where kids and their families can explore opportunities for learning, growth and change. FEES & REBATES. The fee for all appointments, letters and calls is $190.00 per hour. Medicare rebates of $128.40 x 10 per calendar year apply with a Mental Health Care Plan from your GP or Paediatrician (the person named on the referral needs to be present for Medicare rebates to apply). CARINGBAH DIRECTIONS: Come along to the Jigsaw Clinical Psychology Centre - Suite 1, Level 1, 7-9 President Avenue, Caringbah NSW 2229. Enter our clinic through the glass doors to the right of The Cheesecake Shop - take the stairs up to Level 1, Suite 1. Short-term timed street parking may be available, or alternative parking is available in the nearby Coles car park further down President Avenue. For longer stays, 4 hour parking is available opposite the 7-Eleven on The Kingsway (set your GPS for 155 Willarong Road, Caringbah, NSW 2229, a 7-min walk to the practice along The Kingsway to the clinic). HUNTERS HILL DIRECTIONS: New rooms as of 16 Apr 2020... Come along to 44 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill. Look for the White House. On street parking available. Watch for 1 hour parking limits on one side of the road. CANCELLATIONS. Please try and give at least 24-48 hours’ notice if you need to reschedule appointments as there is a waiting list and a 50% appt reservation fee - a 30 minute phone consultation can be organised in place of a last minute cancellation to give you value for the cancellation fee.