Meet the Team

Psychology and Psychotherapy

Early Intervention

Allied Health

Administration

Team Bios

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About Terra

Director and Principal Psychologist

Terra is a Registered Psychologist, with a Master of Science (Clinical Psychology) from Capella University and undergraduate degree in Psychology from her homeland Canada. Terra is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia (PsyBA).

Terra has been living and working in Australia for over five years, making the move from Newcastle to Merimbula in early 2021.

When working with young individuals, Terra’s initial focus surrounds understanding the whole child, while working simultaneously with the family unit as a whole to improve their quality of life.

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About Sam

Psychologist

Sam is a registered Psychologist with an Honours Degree in Psychology from the University of Plymouth in the UK. Sam has completed further study and training since moving to Australia, completing an internship program to become a Registered Psychologist. Sam is registered with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and is a member of the AAPi (Australian Association of Psychologists Inc). Sam has worked as a School Psychologist, School Counsellor and Family and Relationship Counsellor.

Sam has always had a passion for working with children, having previously been a primary school teacher in the UK and Middle East. She likes to work in a child-centred framework and believes in making sure that children and young people have a voice and are empowered to live life to their full potential.

About Kate

Psychotherapist

Kate has a Masters Degree in Psychotherapy from ACAP, an Undergraduate Degree in Psychology from Deakin University. She spent eight months working as a youth therapist and is a volunteer with 'Waves of Wellness' a mental health surf program.

Kate has an interest in animal assisted therapy and her goals for the future are to facilitate a 'Waves of Wellness' program in the Bega Valley.

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About Marie

Developmental Therapist

Marie completed her university degree in early childhood education while living in Sydney and working in the early education and care sector. She specialises in supporting young children from birth to five years, and has over six years of experience working across a variety of settings.

Marie recognises the need for a collaborative approach towards assisting children in achieving therapy goals, partnering closely with families and other key stakeholders in children’s lives.

She advocates for the importance of supporting children's learning and development through play and maintaining a strengths-based perspective of each child’s unique qualities and capabilities. 

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About Tash

Developmental Therapist

Tash has a degree in Primary Teaching and has worked as a teacher for over 16 years. She began her career in remote Indigenous schools in Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, before immersing herself in Steiner education and experiencing the full breadth of the Steiner school curriculum.

Tash is dedicated to providing opportunities for children to thrive in their environment and is committed to ensuring that children grow to become the best versions of themselves, embracing their individuality.

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About Lee

Developmental Therapist

Lee holds a bachelor’s degree in history with a Post Graduate Certificate of Primary Education and Qualified Teaching Status from the UK. He has 15 years experience working with children and has taught children in schools in the UK, Middle East and Australia. After moving to the Bega Valley, Lee spent some time in Out of Home Care, before working for an NDIS Early Childhood Partner, supporting the initial rollout of the scheme.

Lee is passionate about forming positive connections with children and their families to support children to meet their developmental potential through humour, play and a strengths-based approach.

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About Kath

Physiotherapist

Kath has over 18 years of experience supporting children and families, beginning her career in Hobart, Tasmania. She recently returned from Canada, where she ran a multidisciplinary therapy clinic serving children in a rural community.

Kath specialises in helping children with neurological and genetic conditions and is highly skilled in Dynamic Movement Intervention (DMI). She loves working with children of all ages and abilities, supporting them to reach their full potential and thrive in everyday life.

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About Brodie

Practice Manager

Brodie has worked and helped grow Jellybean Family Psychology as the Practice Manager since its establishment in 2021.

Brodie is responsible for all business management, helping operations run efficiently, as well as leading our team as a whole.

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About Emma

Administration Assistant

Emma has over seven years experience working in business administration and is skilled at delivering exceptional customer service.

Emma is friendly, client-focused, and will ensure that your experience at Jellybean is organised, professional and tailored to meet the child and family’s individual needs.

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