About Us

We’re dedicated to create a space for your recovery and development. We believe that you are the expert of your own experiences and our role is to encourage you to see yourself as the brave, courageous, and tenacious individual that we see you as.

To help us connect you with the right practitioner, we ask clients to reach out to our admin team to discuss their needs. If you have any preferences, please let us know, and we will tailor our recommendations accordingly.

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Clinical

  • Dr Talia Hashworth

    She/Her

    Principal Clinical Psychologist/Director

    Dr Talia Hashworth is the founder of The Diversity Clinic, a unique mental health service in the Wollongong CBD. Dr Hashworth completed both a Master of Clinical Psychology degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Clinical Psychology degree at the University of Wollongong. Dr Hashworth’s research focused on examining borderline personality disorder, locus of control (i.e., our sense of agency, autonomy, and perceived control over ourselves and our environment), attachment styles (i.e., how we interact in interpersonal situations), and traumatic experiences (particularly childhood trauma).

    Originally from Canada, Dr Hashworth has extensive experience in a range of public and private mental health settings, such as private practice, community mental health, psychiatric hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), and crisis centres.

    Dr Hashworth has ample experience implementing evidence-based psychological therapies and has a particular interest in working with adolescents and young adults. Dr Hashworth is an accredited EMDR Consultant, awarded to her by the EMDR Board of Australia (EMDRAA). Dr Hashworth’s primary areas of interest include working with trauma (PTSD and complex trauma), borderline personality disorder, and LGBTQIA+ health. Dr Hashworth uses a range of validated and evidence-based approaches, including, but not limited to:

    • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy

    • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

    • Schema Therapy

    • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

    • Trauma-Focused CBT

    • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

    • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

    • Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT)

    • Exposure Therapy and Response Prevention (ERP)

    When working with Dr Hashworth, she focuses on supporting you to build your resilience, achieve your goals, develop a sense of control and security within yourself, increase your self-worth, self-understanding, and self-compassion, acquire skills and techniques to better manage difficult situations, and improve your overall wellbeing. Dr Hashworth works with you to ensure you feel safe and comfortable and tailors treatment to your individual needs. She welcomes individuals of all gender and sexual orientations, identities, and expressions, with a strong focus on empowering LGBTQIA+ individuals.

    Dr Hashworth works with Medicare, NDIS (self managed), WorkCover, and private clients.

  • Emma Quinn

    They/She

    Accredited Mental Health Social Worker

    Emma is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Therapist with
    over ten years experience who is committed to fostering diversity,
    authenticity, and inclusion within care.

    Embracing their identity as both queer and neurodivergent was a profound
    journey for Emma and has enriched their understanding of the intricate
    relationship between self-awareness and mental well-being. Emma is also
    a parent to neurodivergent children, and these experiences deeply inform
    their understanding of identity, family life, and the complexities of
    well-being.

    Emma values authenticity and compassion and tailors therapy to each
    person's unique needs. Foundational to Emma's therapeutic approach is
    creating a supportive environment where people feel seen, heard, and
    valued, and where belonging and collaboration are central to
    self-discovery and self-acceptance.

    Drawing from a range of modalities including:

    · Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
    · Somatic Experiencing
    · Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
    · Art therapy
    · Shame resilience
    · Trauma recovery
    · Emotional Freedom Techniques, and
    · Narrative therapy

    They integrate approaches in ways that support safety, agency, and
    meaningful change. They focus on reframing core beliefs, nurturing
    connection, and creating space for vulnerability, resilience, and
    growth. They will soon be training in EMDR Therapy.

    Emma brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, and
    adults across diverse mental health settings, including residential and
    community outreach contexts. Their practice is informed by a holistic
    perspective and a strong belief in the healing power of human
    connection.

    Emma is available to see clients under Medicare, SIRA WorkCover, NDIS, and privately.

  • Jessica Myers

    She/Her

    Registered Psychologist

    Jessica is a Registered Psychologist with a passion for supporting individuals navigating complex presentations, including emotional dysregulation, trauma-related difficulties, interpersonal and relational challenges, neurodivergence, chronic pain, and psychological injury within workers compensation (SIRA/WorkCover) contexts.

    She also supports clients experiencing anxiety, mood difficulties, and adjustment-related concerns.

    Jessica brings a warm, collaborative, and structured approach to therapy, placing the therapeutic relationship at the centre of her work. She is formulation-driven, working with clients to make sense of their experiences and develop meaningful, values-aligned ways of responding to ongoing difficulties. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT-informed, and schema-informed frameworks, and is currently pursuing training in Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).

    Jessica is available to see clients under Medicare, SIRA WorkCover, NDIS, and privately.

    Jessica sees clients across Australia via Telehealth (phone and video) and online services.

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  • Lynley Huckel

    She/Her

    Counsellor

    Lynley holds a Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy from the Australian College of Applied Professions (ACAP).

    In addition, Lynley holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and has a passion for supporting individuals through a variety of life challenges. She is dedicated to fostering a safe and empowering space for individuals from all backgrounds.

    Lynley works from a warm, person-centred and neuro-affirming approach, drawing upon a client’s personal strengths throughout the therapeutic process. She utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, mindfulness-based interventions and trauma-informed approaches. She believes in creating a collaborative therapeutic environment, supporting clients through an empathetic, accepting and strengths-based approach.

    Lynley can see NDIS clients (self and plan managed) and private clients.

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  • Phoebe Macleay

    She/Her

    Registered Psychologist

    Phoebe is a registered psychologist with AHPRA who brings a warm, practical, and strengths-based approach to therapy. She is passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s unexpected challenges, including injury recovery, chronic pain, adjustment difficulties and traumatic or distressing events.

    With a background in compensable healthcare sectors, Phoebe has worked extensively with clients recovering from psychological injuries and has supported individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, trauma, workplace stress and ongoing adjustment to illness or injury. She is committed to helping clients harness their inner resilience and build strategies that promote long-term wellbeing.

    Phoebe draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches tailored to each person’s needs, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). Her practice is trauma-informed, collaborative and grounded in the belief that clients are the experts in their own lives.

    She has a particular interest in guiding people through periods of transition, identity shifts following injury or life changes and in supporting the restoration of purpose and direction.

    Phoebe is available to see clients under Medicare, SIRA WorkCover, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients, NDIS, and privately.

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Behind the Scenes

  • CJ Willer

    They/Them

    Practice Manager

    CJ shares the role with Alana and together, they are in charge of all of the behind–the-scenes action at The Diversity Clinic. They’ll be the first person to greet you when you walk in and are dedicated to making sure you feel welcome and cared for from the very start. CJ brings a strong passion for and interest in mental health and LGBTQIA+ inclusion to The Diversity Clinic. This is supported by their experience in customer service and skills in organisation. Outside of work, CJ enjoys reading, dancing, and puzzles.

  • Pidge Selves

    They/Them

    Lead Virtual Assistant and Administrative Assistant

    Pidge has a study history in Accounting and Administration as well as keen interest in mental health leading them into this role. With a
    Certificate in Business, a Certificate in Makeup and a background in
    customer service they are willingly to keep on learning and love to
    spread their time among multiple hobbies and interests. They have a very bright personality and will always try to bring a smile to your face.

    Outside of work, Pidge loves to play all kinds of games, video, card and
    board games, as well as spend time with their partner and friends, and
    learn new skills.