Psychologists

Our psychologists are:

Dr Jaqueline Dias, Counselling Psychologist  
BSc Psychology (Hons) (Royal Holloway Uni), DCPsych (Middlesex Uni) 

Jaqueline is a registered Psychologist with a doctorate degree in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy from the UK. She has experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and within various settings such as private clinical practice, the National Health Services in the UK (NHS), schools and charitable organisations. She works with children, adolescents, adults and couples presenting with a variety of concerns and issues.

 

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 20190322_152451-e1564359885865-768x1024-1.jpgAmanda Bakker, Psychologist 
Grad Dip Psych Adv (Monash); BPsychStud (Flinders); Grad Dip Rehab Couns (Sydney); BA (Uni SA); BMgt (Uni SA)

Amanda enjoys working with a wide variety of clients. She works with adults, adolescents and children in a non-judgemental, empathetic, and confidential manner. 

In the throes of publishing her research on sex drive, sociosexuality and gender fluidity, Amanda has a passion for sexuality and LGBTIQ+ counselling including relationships, sexual orientation, gender identity and dysphoria, sexual desires and practices, and addiction.

Amanda also administers educational (cognitive and academic) assessments for clients six years and over. She also works with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, including clients with Autism Spectrum Disorder, to improve emotional regulation and behaviour.

 

Danielle Moore, Psychologist
BAPsych (U.S.), BHlthSc(Hons)Psych (Adelaide), GDipEd (Adelaide)

Danielle Moore, originally from Texas in the United States, has been a registered psychologist since 2013. She has experience working with clients from a wide range of backgrounds and within various settings, including private practice and education. She enjoys working with clients of all ages presenting with a variety of concerns. She uses a client-centred approach, integrating a range of modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT). Danielle practices in a culturally sensitive manner and is neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ affirming.

 

Gilles Hammond, Rehabilitation Psychologist
BA (Ottawa), Grad Dip Adol & Child Psych (Melb)

Gilles joined Adelaide Psychological Services in 2006 after gaining extensive experience as a Trauma and Organizational psychologist and, as an Occupational Psychologist. He has experience working with clients who face multiple barriers to employment and general functional capacity issues including complex injuries, chronic pain, brain injury, trauma, mental health issues, and a range of physical disabilities.

Gilles provides psychological therapy and medico-legal assessments for people with the following issues: Return to work and to the community, Motor Vehicle Accident, Personal injury, Emotional harm, Victim of crime, Victim of abuse in institutional care, Medical negligence and Assessment of capacity to consent to medical procedures.

Gilles sees adolescents and adults with depression and anxiety. Gilles offers therapy in French for French speaking clients. Gilles accepts referrals from GP’s via Medicare, specialists in Rehabilitation and from Lawyers.

 

Sarah Kordick, Clinical Psychologist
BSc/BPsych, BPsych (Hons), MPsych (Clin)

Sarah has experience working with parents, couples, children, groups and individuals.  She has a special interest in depression, anxiety, perinatal mental health, grief, and loss, parenting issues, behavioural problems, addiction, relationship problems, interpersonal issues, managing emotions, anger management, sleep problems and motivational issues.  Sarah integrates a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Motivational Interviewing.

 

Dr Don Tustin, Clinical Psychologist
BA Hons, MA (Wellington), PhD (Auckland)

Don has a special interest in family law, parenting, assessment of parenting capacity and separation issues.   Don accepts referrals from family court, lawyers and the Department of Child Protection.

Ask our receptionist who will suit you best according to your circumstances.