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Dr. Manuela Francesca Russo – Psychologist (bilingual in Italian & English) (she/her)
Dr Manuela is a Psychologist who provides a compassionate and supportive environment for clients across the lifespan. She strives to create a warm, neuro-affirming, and safe space to lay the foundations for a strong therapeutic relationship and build a nurturing space using a person-centered approach.
Dr. Manuela has current availability for telehealth and in-person appointments
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Dr Manuela offers treatment of mental health disorders under Work Cover and Medicare provisions. Her psychological services can be provided in English and Italian. Dr Manuela has a keen interest in diagnostic and clinical assessments of neurodivergence, as well as neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diagnoses. Her clinical specialities include working with :
- Culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) individuals
- Diagnostic clarification of autism and ADHD in children and adults
- Depression & anxiety, and emotional regulation problems
- Childhooddevelopmental trauma & relational trauma
- Employment loss, difficuties with employment retention, and resulting impacts on self-esteem
- Work Cover referrals
Dr Manuela completed a Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Psychology and Psychobiology and a Master of Science in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation at University of Padua, Italy. She continued her studies in Brisbane at Queensland University of Technology where she completed a PhD in cognitive neuroscience and a postdoctoral fellowship working in a clinical trial on Parkinson’s disease.
Dr Manuela is committed to deliver the best quality of care and has accrued significant clinical experience delivering a range of therapeutic interventions. She utilises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Behavioural Activation, emotional Parts work, and Motivational Interviewing techniques to support her clients. She facilitates some of the group programs at Child & Family Matters.
Josie Sinnamon – Child & Family Therapist and Parenting Specialist (she/her)
Josie is an experienced Social Worker and accredited Family Therapist, offering family court–informed therapeutic services such as court-mandated family therapy and supported contact visits with warmth, sensitivity and a focus on child wellbeing. She holds a Master of Social Work, a Graduate Diploma in Child, Youth and Family Counselling and a Bachelor of Health Science (Hons) in Public Health. Her expertise spans child development, behaviour support, trauma-informed care and post-separation parenting.
Josie has current availability for therapeutic referrals.
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With immediate availability, Josie works across the lifespan—from infants and children to adolescents, adults and families—using an attachment-based, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming approach. She believes the parent–child relationship is the cornerstone of lifelong mental health and resilience.
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Court-Ordered Family Therapy and Reunification: assessment, planning and delivery of structured, legally compliant family therapy under court guidance
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Therapeutic Supervised Visits: safe, supportive supervised contact sessions, including live observation, risk assessment and detailed reporting
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Post-Separation Parenting Support: structured programs addressing relationship repair, parallel parenting strategies, managing conflict and rebuilding trust
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Behaviour and Neurodevelopmental Support: evidence-based interventions for child behavioural issues
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NDIS Consultations: tailored support for individuals with neurodevelopmental or psychosocial diagnoses to achieve personal goals and greater independence
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Trauma-Informed Care and Interpersonal Neurobiology
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Family Systems Therapy
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Play Therapy
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Polyvagal Theory
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Individual and Small-Group Psychotherapy
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Circle of Security (group or individual)
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PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
Dr. Deb Worboys – Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychotherapy Practitioner (she/her)
Dr. Deb is an enthusiastic and committed Clinical Psychologist who has a warm, accepting, and engaging manner. Her therapeutic style is open and flexible, and she aims to create a nurturing, growth-conducive environment for each-and-every individual she works with. Dr. Deb brings sound clinical skills, psychological insight as well as a sense of fun to the therapy room.
Dr. Deb Worboys has limited availability for adult clients & couples
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Deb is available for appointments at Child & Family Matters on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays as well as online sessions on Fridays.
Dr. Worboys Clinical specialties include:
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Anxiety Disorders e.g. OCD, GAD, Social & Panic Disorder
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Mood Disorders e.g. Depression and Anxiety
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Trauma Counselling e.g. PTSD and complex PTSD (attachment trauma)
- Relationship Counselling
- Effective Communication and Assertion Training
- Work Related Stress
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Grief and Loss
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Self Esteem & Confidence Issues
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Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR)
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attachment informed Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (ai-EMDR)
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IFS informed ai-EMDR
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Neuropsychotherapy or Brain-Based Therapy
- Schema Focused Therapy
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
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Humanistic- Existential Psychotherapy
Sharyn Bloomfield – Mental Health Specialist & Panel Family Consultant (formerly known as Regulation 7 Report Writer) (she/her)
Sharyn has over two decades of experience in child and youth mental health. Sharyn is dedicated to helping young people navigate severe and complex mental health challenges.
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Sharyn works collaboratively with families and carers to create supportive environments for recovery and growth. Alongside her leadership in mental health services, Sharyn is a Panel Family Consultant with the Federal Circuit & Family Court of Australia (FCFCOA). She provides Family Reports on behalf of the FCFCOA.
Sharyn holds a Master of Social Work (Research) and a Bachelor of Social Work (Hons) from The University of Queensland. Her compassionate and systemic approach makes her a vital part of our mission to support the well-being of children, young people, and their families.
Dr. Latika Sadashiv Director of Child & Family Matters (she/her)
Dr. Latika Sadashiv has worked with family systems and attachment disruptions as a therapeutic practitioner since 2005. She is a double-endorsed AHPRA registered Counselling & Clinical Psychologist who offers expertise in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia as a Single Expert. Her clinical expertise is in trauma processing, attachment and relational disruption, psychological safety in relationships, and neurodivergence.
Dr. Sadashiv has current availability for Professional Supervision and Single Expert assessments.
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As an EMDRAA EMDR Consultant-in-Training, she is passionate about utilising EMDR treatment in conjunction with Family Therapy. She is accredited with the Attorney-General’s Department as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, offering child-focused Family Dispute Resolution services and Child Consultancy (child-inclusive mediations).
Click here to view Dr. Sadashiv’s resume.