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.

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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). Her 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.

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  • Andrea Barnes

    She/Her

    Counsellor

    Andrea holds a Bachelor’s degree at ACAP University College in Sydney, majoring in both Psychological Science and Counselling. Her areas of interest are adolescent development, working through the impact of trauma, the importance of early relationships, and cultivating empowerment.

    Compassion and authenticity are central to Andrea’s ability to connect easily with clients, allowing them to feel safe and validated, and making room for growth and healing. Her focus is to assist clients to freely express themselves, feel more empowered, understand relationship patterns, develop effective coping strategies, and to achieve their personal goals.

    Her counselling training allows her to draw from a variety of therapeutic models, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment Theory.

    Andrea has enjoyed working with various communities, including volunteering with the KidzWish charity, supporting children with illness, engaging with Indigenous and Refugee communities to understand cultural challenges, and facilitating an empowerment group program helping high school students build self-esteem and resilience.

    Away from the workplace, Andrea enjoys quality time with her partner, family, and friends. Interests include travel, staying active at the gym, cooking, and exploring new cafes and restaurants.

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

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  • Anne Baulch

    She/Her

    Accredited Social Worker

    Anne is a dedicated clinician with qualifications in both social work and psychology and a deep passion for mental health, trauma recovery, and empowering people to reconnect with themselves in meaningful, sustainable ways. Her academic training has provided a solid foundation in evidence-based practices such as schema therapy, CBT, ACT, and trauma-informed care.

    As a mother of three, she brings a lived understanding of emotional resilience and the complexities of family life. These experiences inform her grounded, empathetic, and relational approach to therapy. She holds a strong belief in each person’s capacity for change and growth - no matter where they’re starting from.

    Her practice is inclusive, collaborative, and affirming of neurodiverse and LGBTQIA+ identities. She has experience working across a range of settings, including not-for-profit organisations, autism-specific education, allied health practices, and co-facilitating a parenting group. She enjoys working with adolescents, young people, and adults.

    Anne aims to create a space where you can feel safe, seen, and supported. She draws on a blended therapeutic approach that incorporates biopsychosocial evaluation, feminist-based and narrative practices, somatic awareness, and a strong therapeutic relationship. Whether exploring trauma, anxiety, low mood, identity, or life’s many transitions, her role is to walk alongside clients with warmth, curiosity, humour, and genuine care.

    She believes in the power of therapy, in the strength that can be found through vulnerability, and in the freedom that comes from accepting and honouring all parts of yourself.

    Anne can see NDIS clients (self and plan managed), Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) clients, Transport Accident Commission (TAC) clients, 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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  • Marcus Celebi

    He/They

    Counsellor

    Marcus is currently studying Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy through the Australian College of Applied Professions and will gain membership with PACFA when completed. This is after completing a Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Wollongong.

    While practicing, Marcus uses his background in the mental health sphere and various volunteering and social roles to help people gain confidence, peace and learn to regulate their emotions. In their previous role with The Diversity Clinic, Marcus worked as a therapy assistant and assisted in conducting neuro-affirming autism assessments.

    Marcus is particularly interested in helping both children and adolescents. They have extensive therapy training in Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Marcus also utilises a neuro-affirming approach and enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as other diverse groups.

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

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  • Nicole Herrald

    She/Her

    Counsellor

    Nicole completed her Bachelor of Psychological Sciences from Griffith University before undertaking a Diploma of Counselling. She is now studying a Master of Counselling through Torrens University and will gain membership with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) upon completion. Nicole’s background in mental health has been an integral part of her work in the social work and counselling fields. She believes that giving young people the tools to cope with their emotions and stressors sets them on the best course for an emotionally fulfilling life.

    Nicole favours a strengths-based approach to help clients realise their own capacity. She has extensive training in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and has a special interest in adolescent development.

    Nicole enjoys working with the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma, personality disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, grief, and many more presentations.

    Nicole 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

  • Alana Joseph

    She/Her

    Practice Manager

    Alana shares the role with CJ and together, they are in charge of all of the behind–the-scenes action at The Diversity Clinic. Alana is trained as a primary school teacher and has always been interested in mental health, as she has extensive experience working with additional needs and in embedding trauma informed practice into her work. She is very personable and loves working with people, so be sure to say hi and ask her any questions when you see her at the clinic. When she is not at work, you’ll find Alana spending every spare minute with her partner and dogs, or lifting heavy things in the gym!

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  • Athena Staughton

    She/Her

    Therapy Assistant

    Athena is a student at UOW currently studying a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and intends on pursuing a Clinical Masters degree and a career in mental health. When she is not studying, Athena does psychosocial support work, and has a passion for addressing the disparity in access to important psychological services. This is the area Athena hopes to use her degree in the future, and has a specific interest in working with those affected by trauma. To do this, Athena is learning important skills from the experienced team at The Diversity Clinic while she works towards finishing her degree. When not working or studying, Athena enjoys going for hikes, cooking with her friends and visiting her family in Canberra.

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  • Callum Herring

    He/Him

    Therapy Assistant

    Callum is in his first year of his Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Wollongong and is pursuing a double degree in Law and Psychology. He is particularly interested in the nervous system and brain function, especially how biological processes shape behaviour, emotion, and cognition. Before studying psychology, Callum studied Computer Science and was awarded a competitive scholarship to study Artificial Intelligence in Wuhan, China. This experience led him to explore the overlap between neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

    He currently serves as Executive Treasurer of the UOW Psychology Society and is actively involved in student-led initiatives that promote mental health and engagement within the university community. In his spare time, Callum enjoys camping, fishing, and riding his motorbike with friends.

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  • 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.

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  • Laura Gulic

    She/Her

    Therapy Assistant

    Laura is in her final year of her Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the University of Wollongong, with the intention of pursuing a Master's of Psychology (Educational and Developmental). She has a strong interest in working with children and young adults and is committed to providing support that helps them navigate challenges effectively. Through her studies and experience at The Diversity Clinic, she aims to contribute meaningfully to this field and drive positive change. In Laura's spare time she enjoys going for a run along the beach, spending time with her friends and dancing.

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  • Rozhina Ducklin

    She/Her

    Therapy Assistant

    Rozhina is in the final year of her Bachelor of Psychological Science at the University of Wollongong, with the intention of pursuing a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. She has a strong interest in youth mental health and early intervention, aiming to create supportive environments where young people feel heard and empowered. Through her studies and experience at The Diversity Clinic, she hopes to make a meaningful impact in this field.

    Alongside her studies, Rozhina volunteers at the Starlight Express Room at the children's hospital, works with Headspace to improve youth mental health, and teaches gymnastics to young children to encourage movement and confidence. Through these experiences, she continues to develop valuable skills that will inform her future work in psychology. When she is not working or studying, Rozhina enjoys attending workout classes, reading, and spending time with friends.

  • 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.

  • Tiana Nelson

    She/Her

    Therapy Assistant

    Tiana is currently completing her fourth year of psychology through an
    Honours-equivalent program at Monash University, with the intention of pursuing a Master's in Clinical Psychology. She is developing a strong interest in working with young people, particularly in the areas of
    trauma and identity, and is passionate about creating supportive environments where individuals feel heard and supported.

    Alongside her studies, Tiana has completed a psychology internship in a private practice setting, where she contributed to the development of
    psychoeducational resources, conducted literature research, and observed professional supervision sessions. Through these experiences, she has developed valuable skills and insights that continue to inform her
    emerging practice and professional interests. In her spare time, Tiana
    enjoys hiking, going to the beach, and playing video games.