

Our Team
Leadership
Stevie-Rae Kirkland
(she/her)
Clinical Lead
AHPRA Registration PSY0001816539

Monday- Friday
Stevie is a registered psychologist, educational and development psychology registrar and board approved clinical supervisor. Stevie has provided psychological support to the Illawarra community for the last decade, and has been working in management for the past 6 years, with a focus on clinical oversight and service delivery.
Stevie’s natural therapeutic style is relaxed, conversational and authentic, acknowledging that the person seeking support is the expert of their own experience. Stevie’s approach prioritises safety and trust in the therapeutic relationship and strives to help people feel seen and heard through genuine connection. Stevie is an approved handler for our facility dog, Cooper, and is trained to utilise Cooper within her therapy sessions.
Stevie’s areas of interest include using a neuroaffirming lens to support neurodiverse populations (particularly female and atypical presentations of autism); supporting those who have a history of trauma, attachment disruption and/or adverse life experiences; supervising and supporting the development of provisional and early career psychologists; and supporting those with anxiety presentations. While Stevie adapts and combines different approaches to suit the needs of each individual, her preferred modalities include Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Canine-assisted Psychotherapy.
Mathew Aquilina
(he/him)
Service Manager
AHPRA Registration PSY0001686217

Tuesday - Friday
Mathew is a registered psychologist and board-approved clinical supervisor. A decade of experience in the psychology field has seen Mathew undertake a variety of work including: child and adolescent therapy; parenting support; group facilitation; university student counselling; adult therapy; clinical supervision; and service management. Mathew practices from an attachment-based and relational framework and he is trained in a number of evidence-based therapies and programs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT); Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Schema Therapy; EMDR; the Circle of Security protocol; and the 'Becoming Us' Perinatal Mental Health Facilitator training. Mathew has a particular interest in and passion for: men's mental health; perinatal mental health (with a particular focus on support of fathers); parent support from an attachment framework; and clinical supervision of early career mental health clinicians and provisional psychologists.
Megan Blacker
(she/her)
Clinical Services Manager (Head to Health)
AHPRA Registration PSY0001954534

Monday, Thursday, Friday
Megan is a registered psychologist and board approved supervisor. She has been working as a therapist in the Illawarra since 2015 and has been a part of the FSA Health and Wellbeing management team since 2021 which has included clinical and service provision oversight.
Megan has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, families, drug and alcohol, neuro-diversity, suicidal and self-harming behaviours, among many other presentations. Megan has completed training and has some experience with Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and many others. Megan believes the client is an expert of their experience and works collaboratively with them and their support system in a client centred and strength-based way. Her approach is relaxed and aims to build trust in safety orientated way.
Megan has a special interest in complex and attachment trauma, as well as all adverse life experiences. She enjoys supporting staff and provisional psychologist through supervision.
Kalynda Powell
(she/her)
Clinical Services Manager (Head to Health)
AHPRA Registration PSY0002092202 |
APD registration number: APD015451
Children, Adolescents, Parents

Monday, Thursday, Friday
Kalynda is a clinical psychology registrar with an interest in working with children, adolescents and families. She has experience working in rural and remote mental health and with Aboriginal communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. With a background in dietetics, she has an interest in the interaction between food and mental health, along with other interests working with those who experience difficulties with anxiety, depression and trauma. Kalynda uses a range of approaches to work with the young person and their family to tailor a therapeutic intervention that will suit their individual needs.
Kalynda is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) who enjoys working in collaboration with people to help them achieve their health goals. She understands that each person and their situation is unique and takes the time to work with you to tailor an intervention that will suit your individual needs. Kalynda’s dietetic experience spans across a range of areas, including work with children, adolescents and adults, and families. She has experience working in rural areas that experience difficulties with food availability, and with individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds. As a Clinical Psychology Registrar, Kalynda can also support individuals to understand how food can impact their mental health.
FSA Health & Wellbeing Staff
Lize Booy
(she/her)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0001958188
Children, Adolescents, Parents, Adults

Lize is a registered psychologist with experience working in educational settings and out-of-home care. Lize is passionate about working with children and their families and has been able to do this in group and individual contexts. Lize works from a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and attachment framework. Lize is also our assessment clinician and conducts cognitive, learning and ADHD assessments.
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday
Ajdin (Adi) Mujezinovic
(he/him)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002100326
Children, Adolescents, Parents, Adults

Ajdin is a registered psychologist with experience in community outreach mental health, and further study in transnational neuroscience. Ajdin is passionate about providing personalized approaches to psychotherapy in the child-adolescent-family context. Ajdin works with a focus on evolutionary psychology, bio-psychology, attachment theory, trauma informed and strengths-based approaches. Ajdin also has an interest in Canine Assisted Psychotherapy.
Monday - Thursday
Cooper (aka. Boopy) Mujezinovic-Kirkland
Facility Support Dog

Cooper (A.K.A Boopy) is golden retriever, a fully qualified assistance dog, and a very good boy. Cooper was in training with Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA) from the age of 8 weeks, including 6 months of advanced training. His skills are up to international standards as outlined by Assistance Dogs International. Cooper’s co-therapists, Ajdin and Stevie, completed handler training with Cooper, and are qualified to work with him in public.
Cooper has a passion for Canine Assisted Intervention and has previously helped in OT sessions with ADA. His interests include; pats, belly rubs, liver treats, bumping his head on things, tug, and sleeping.
Monday - Thursday
Jayke Parish
(he/him)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002260190
Children, Adolescents, Parents, Adults

Jayke is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with children and adolescents. He has previous experience using ABA therapy, to help children with Autism Spectrum Disorder manage challenging behaviours and improve social and daily living skills.
Tuesday & Friday
Kate Sullivan
(she/her)
Provisional Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002546043
Children, Adolescents, Parents

Kate is a provisional psychologist with a warm and empathetic approach. She is passionate about providing a safe and supportive therapeutic environment where clients can work towards creating a meaningful life. Kate has an unconditional positive regard for clients and works from an evidenced based, neurodiversity-affirming, and trauma informed approach. Kate has experience working with anxiety, depression, neurodiverse populations, behaviour management, grief, attachment disruption, suicidal and self-harming behaviours, and interpersonal difficulties. Kate utilises training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), and parenting programs such as Confident Carers Cooperative Kids (CCCK) to empower her clients facilitate positive change.
Monday - Thursday
Daisy Seaton
(she/her)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002350269
Children, Adolescents, Parents, Adults

Daisy is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and adults, and adopts and warm and friendly approach to therapy. Daisy‘s way of working with clients has a strong emphasis on exploring how early life experiences contribute to the development and maintenance of current mental health concerns. Daisy has worked with a broad range of mental health concerns, though has particular interests in behavioural issues, anxiety disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and the lasting impact of early trauma and attachment disruption. She uses specific therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Tuesday, Thursday
Destinee Conyers
(she/her)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002414871
Children, Adolescents, Parents

Destinee is a registered psychologist who is passionate about working with children and young people. Destinee has previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and a range of mental health challenges. She has a particular interest in incorporating mindfulness practices into therapy.
Monday- Thursday
Yasmin Haley
(she/her)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002471930
Children, Adolescents, Parents

Yasmin is a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families navigate the complexities of mental health. Yasmin has a particular interest in anxious and neurodiverse populations and adopts a neuro-affirming approach to therapy. Yasmin strives to ensure that her clients feel safe and comfortable in the therapeutic space and feels strongly about prioritising a collaborative and holistic approach to therapy that is tailored to each individuals needs.
Monday - Thursday
Stephen Schofield
(he/him)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0001316778

Stephen has worked in the psychology field for 20 years. He is passionate about helping people who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, and existential dilemma learn to manage their mental health and enhance their overall quality of life. He uses a range of counselling modalities, including psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, cognitive behaviour therapy, exposure therapy, brief solution therapy, skills training, activity scheduling, behaviour interventions and modification, mindfulness, acceptance commitment therapy, compassion focused therapy, happiness and positive psychology, stress management and relaxation techniques, including controlled breathing, deep muscle relaxation and guided imagery.
Monday - Friday
Emma Smith
(she/her)
Registered Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0002475756
Children, Adolescents, Parents

Emma is a Registered Psychologist who has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families, particularly in educational and out-of-home-care settings. Emma has experience in undertaking educational, cognitive, and behavioural assessments. Emma has a particular interest in working with trauma, and has undergone additional training in understanding trauma and attachment. Emma is passionate about working with a range of individuals across the lifespan and from a variety of backgrounds.
Monday - Thursday
Cherie McCafferty
(she/her)
Psychologist
AHPRA Registration PSY0001152502
Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Parents

Cherie is a registered psychologist and board approved clinical supervisor. She has over 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents and adults with a wide range of presenting problems. Cherie works from a varied framework of therapies including CBT, ACT, Trauma-Focused CBT, Circle of Security, Narrative Therapy, Play Therapy and Art/Craft Therapy. She is a qualified Mindfulness and Meditation Therapist. Cherie has completed further training in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Suicide Intervention, Mental Health First Aid and Resilience. Cherie is working on becoming a credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician. She is passionate about psychology, diversity and inclusivity.
Thursday, Friday
Samantha Baxter
(she/her)
Peer Support Worker
Head to Health

Sam has over 5 years experience in the community services sector, with previous roles supporting people with Disabilities, Mental Illness & their carers.
Sam has lived experience of Mental Illness, PTSD & Loss as well as lived experience as a parent of a special needs child.
Sam is passionate about supporting people experiencing mental health challenges & walking beside them on their journey with hope of recovery.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
Demi Rojo
(she/her)
Provisional Psychologist/ Intake Clinician
AHPRA Registration PSY0002493078
Children, Adolescents, Adults

Demi has completed her Masters in Professional Psychology. She is passionate about working with young people and adults. Demi has experience working with adolescents and young adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression and trauma. She has a particular interest in working within an attachment framework and a keen interest in mindfulness practices
Monday-Tuesday,
Thursday-Friday
Emma Hamilton
(she/her)
Provisional Psychologist/ Intake Clinician
AHPRA Registration PSY0002595094
Children, Adolescents, Adults

Emma is a provisionally registered psychologist who is passionate about working with young people and their families. Emma completed her thesis examining hooks within popular music from a cognitive psychology perspective, and recently completed her Masters of Professional Psychology at the University of Wollongong. Emma has a particular interest in working with children and families effected by anxiety disorders, low mood, behavioural difficulties, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Emma is passionate about early intervention and creating a warm and safe place for clients and their families.
Monday
Wednesday- Friday
Jillian English
(she/her)
Social Worker/ Intake Clinician
AASW Membership 512394

Jill is an accredited Social Worker with over 12 years of experience. She has a history of working with at-risk youth with anti-social behaviours through a CBT lens. Jill is passionate in working from a person-centered and strengths-based approach.
Thursday, Friday
Administrative Staff
Karen Jenkins
(she/her)
Practice Manager

You will see Karen's welcoming and friendly face at our reception desk when you arrive for your appointment. Karen has worked in various medical administration roles and has extensive experience working with children. She is passionate about helping people and has a particular interest in working with young people and their families. Karen enjoys building connections and chatting with our clients at the front desk. She enjoys hearing the stories from our young clients, so feel free to say hi next time you see her.
Monday- Tuesday
Thursday - Friday
Pariss Williams
(she/her)
Client Care Support

Pariss is one of our committed Client Care Support Worker. Prior to working at Family services Psychology Pariss has gained considerable knowledge while working as Medical administrative over the previous five years. Throughout her employment she has expressed her passion of Psychology and other healing methods as well as the delight of working with children. Pariss enjoys building relationships with clients and inspirers to create a friendly and positive environment. Feel free to come say hello to Pariss at our reception desk.
Monday - Thursday
Emma Talbot
(she/her)
Client Care Support

Emma is a member of our devoted Client Care Support team. She has a strong interest with working with children as well as psychology; which she is studying at university. Emma brings to the table a vested interest in all elements of her role, from ensuring quality care to all clients to sorting all the stuffed animals in the play area. Feel free to say hi to Emma at our front administration desk.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday