Our Team
Dr Sascha Hardwick
DIRECTOR
Clinical Psychologist & Clinical Neuropsychologist
Dr Hardwick as been practicing within the fields of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology for more than 20+ years and draws on her years of experience to help clients of all ages. With a PhD in Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology and training in a number of therapies, Dr Hardwick offers sensitive and evidence-based support.
Rebekah Randall
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Rebekah is a Clinical Neuropsychologist who holds a Masters degree in clinical neuropsychology from the University of Melbourne. She is experienced in assessing the impact of acquired brain injuries, neurological disorders and learning disabilities. Rebekah also has experience in assessing dementia, as well as experience in assessing the impact of tumours and cancers, on cognitive abilities.
Dr Sarah Pollock
TEAM LEADER
Clinical Neuropsychologist & Clinical Psychologist
Dr Sarah Pollock is a clinical neuropsychologist with experience in the assessment and intervention of in the areas of mental illness and cognitive functioning. Previously, Sarah has worked in private practice, mental health services (community, inpatient and outpatient) both nationally and internationally.
She has experience in providing assessment and treatment and rehabilitation for acquired brain injury, neurological conditions, learning disorders, intellectual impairment, developmental conditions and various psychological disorders. She has an interest and passion for supporting clients through all stages of neurorehabilitation whilst they work to achieve their goals.
Sarah is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and the College of Clinical Neuropsychologists, AHPRA registration, AHPRA Endorsed supervisor and registered with the British Health and Care Professions Council.
Fletcher- Therapy Dog
Fletcher is our Therapy Dog (Therapy Dogs Australia- Level 1) who works alongside Dr Sarah Pollock. He is Miniature Groodle (golden retriever x poodle) who hypoallergenic and does not shard hair. He loves pats, cuddles, playing with toys and especially treats. Pet therapy has been shown to offer positive health benefits for a range of conditions including anxiety, depression and trauma.
Jac Tichbon
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Jac works with clients across the lifespan, from children to adults. He has a particular interest in working with adolescent clients, and providing them with a safe, secure environment to explore their presenting difficulties in a relaxed and comfortable way. In additional to experience working with adolescents and younger children, Jac has experience in treating adult psycho-pathologies through evidence based interventions such as Cognitive Behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Jac has added experience working with NDIS participants around treating and assessing psycho-social and neurological disability. He also enjoys supporting those with substance use issues.
Sarah Winkleman
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Sarah is a Clinical Psychologist with experience across community, school, and private practice environments. She takes a tailored approach to therapy, utilizing a range of evidence-based interventions including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), among others.
Wonny Kim
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Wonny is a clinical psychologist who has completed a Masters degree in clinical psychology from The University of Tasmania. She has previously worked in various settings including schools and in both inpatient and outpatient settings in Hobart, where she completed her clinical placements.
Wonny has gained experience working with clients of all ages (preschool children to older adults) with different struggles, conducting evidence based individual and group therapy including CBT, DBT and ACT. Wonny enjoys working with clients with pain and FND. Wonny enjoys working across the lifespan and uses a warm and empathic approach.
Lauren McIntosh
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
Clinical Psychologist
Lauren’s therapeutic approach involves creating a safe, secure and reliable environment in which the client sets the pace and the goals. As a clinical psychologist, Lauren sees her role in therapy as not only to assist clients in alleviating symptoms of mental illness, but also to carefully assess the story behind the presenting problems, and understand why they exist in the first place. Lauren believes that being a psychologist is an honour and that unconditional positive regard is key in working towards therapeutic recovery.
Caitlin Knight
CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGIST
Caitlin graduated from the Master of Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Melbourne in 2020 and received the Maureen Molloy Award and Dean’s Honour for receiving the top grade for her cohort. She is a Registered Psychologist and endorsed as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia. She is also a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and College of Clinical Neuropsychologists (CCN).
Lucy Kennedy
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
Lucy is an AHPRA Registered Psychologist who has a history working in health-related fields formerly as a nurse and in the last decade as a psychologist. Lucy has experience in supporting clients experiencing general mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression and suicidality, trauma, stress, personality concerns, interpersonal struggles, loss and health-related issues. Lucy also works with clients during the perinatal period (before, during and after a pregnancy), following pregnancy loss and for the duration of fertility treatment.
Eleanor Crowther
PSYCHOLOGIST
Eleanor is a psychologist who always aims to provide a compassionate, collaborative and respectful therapeutic experience for both adolescent and adult clients. She is passionate in working with individuals wanting to explore their gender and sexuality, or those experiencing body image concerns such as eating disorders and body dysphoria. Eleanor has also provided support for those who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties and/or life stressors. Depending on the individual’s treatment goals, Eleanor provides therapy through various modalities such as CBT, DBT, ACT and gender-affirming therapy.
Whitney Rose
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Whitney Rose is an endorsed Clinical Neuropsychologist with experience in the assessment of
mental illness and cognition. She has clinical experience in both public and private settings and has
enjoyed working with clients across the lifespan. She has also worked with
adults/older adults.
Dr Katharine Baker
SENIOR PSYCHOLOGIST
Clinical Neuropsychologist
Katharine is a Clinical Neuropsychologist experienced in assessment and rehabilitation of neurological conditions and acquired brain injuries. She has also worked extensively with people with dementia and memory decline.
Curtis Cavanagh
PSYCHOLOGIST
Curtis is a registered Psychologist with AHPRA. Curtis has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults for treatment and management of Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ASD, and lifestyle stressors. Curtis uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Narrative Therapy, to support clients and their families in meeting their therapeutic goals.
Mikayla Hancock
PSYCHOLOGIST
Mikayla is a registered psychologist with a Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology. Previously, Mikayla has worked across both a high school and a government assessment and diagnostic service. With this experience, Mikayla prioritises collaborating with clients to understand and support them, wherever they are at in their assessment or therapy journey. In particular, Mikayla has an interest in working with families and young people to support the management of anxiety and emotional regulation challenges, and investigating learning and attentional differences. Mikayla enjoys working from a strengths-based approach using therapy modalities such as CBT and ACT.
Sophia Robson
PSYCHOLOGIST
Sophia is a fully registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who has a Master of Clinical Psychology. She has worked with clients of all ages across a broad range of settings including private practice and public health, where she has offered therapy, conducted diagnoses, and performed comprehensive cognitive assessments.
Janet Wright
PSYCHOLOGIST
Janet is a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), currently completing her Doctor of Clinical and Clinical Neuropsychology at the University of Queensland. Janet adopts a compassionate and collaborative approach, tailoring evidence-based treatments.
Stuart Wilkinson
PSYCHOLOGIST
Stuart is a registered psychologist with a Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of Queensland. Stuart has provided therapy to clients across the lifespan in various settings including in community, school, and hospital settings. He takes a compassionate and client-centred approach to therapy and believes in values informed and evidence based practice.
Kristin Heinrich
PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Kristin is a provisional psychologist, currently completing her Masters of Clinical Psychology. Kristin places an emphasis on individualised, compassionate, evidence-based practice.
Megan Samuel
PSYCHOLOGIST
Megan is a psychologist and clinical psychology registrar who works across the lifespan. She has experience in public hospitals, community and private settings. Megan’s approach is person-centred and neuroaffirming.
Teagan King
PSYCHOLOGIST
Teagan is a registered psychologist in her final stages of the Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology and Clinical Neuropsychology) program at the University of Queensland. She has experience across hospital, community, and private practice settings delivering therapy and neuropsychological assessments to individuals across the lifespan with a variety of presentations.
Natasha Ryan
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Natasha is a Clinical Psychologist with valuable experience across inpatient and community public and private health services, including rehabilitation, tertiary level persistent pain clinic, cancer and palliative care, and alcohol and other drugs service. She has a particular interest in supporting clients to manage mental health challenges associated with chronic health conditions, with a strong appreciation for the relationship between physical and mental health.
Support Staff
Anita
Office Manager (and support super star)
You may recognise Anita from being on the reception desk, or from answering your calls.
With over 15 years experience in customer service, administration and travel, she has made the move to be our Full Time Office Manager.
Being a big believer that your therapy experience starts with the reception team, Anita has trained our team of admin in this belief and we are all here to support your admin needs.
When Anita is not working, you will find her out camping, being involved with charities, or curled up with a novel!
Andrea
Business Manager
Olivia
Administration Officer
Hayley
Administration Officer
Meet Hayley, one of our Administration Officers at Hardwick Psychological Services. Currently completing her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Justice at QUT, Hayley is passionate about understanding human behavior and aims to work with children in the future.
With a strong background in customer service since 2018, Hayley believes efficient administration is key to enhancing user experience and organizational efficiency. In her spare time, she enjoys sports, volunteering, and reading, which complement her diverse skill set.
Kathleen
Administration Officer
Meredith
Administration Officer
With over 20 years of experience in administrative roles, Meredith brings a wealth of expertise to Hardwick Psychological Services. Having honed skills in reception and administration at various organisations, including accounting firms and an equestrian riding centre, she excels at creating a welcoming and efficient environment for both clients and staff.
In addition, Meredith is passionate about sports and enjoys staying active.
Meredith is dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of clients and fostering a positive atmosphere at the clinic, ensuring that everyone feels valued and cared for.