The Team

Occupational Therapist, 

Mental Health Clinician, 

Clinic Director

Hannah is a senior occupational therapist who has been practicing for over 10 years. She loves finding creative ways to  engage young people and focus on what is meaningful to them.

Along with the traditional psychotherapies (CBT, ACT, DBT), Hannah has also completed certifications in a number of creative therapies (including art and play therapy and children's yoga) and works alongside her therapy dog, Hugo. She also has a passion for sensory interventions.

Overseeing Sisu's therapy sessions and modalities, Hannah values the individual differences and struggles each client faces in their mental health journey. 

Working closely with the Sisu team, Hannah ensures Sisu provides a tailored approach, a warm and inviting environment and the highest standard of care to facilitate client success and growth.

Occupational Therapist & Mental Health Clinician

Megan is an experienced Occupational Therapist with a background in community paediatrics and mental health settings. She is passionate about supporting children and young people who are experiencing mental health challenges, helping them engage in meaningful activities and reach their fullest potential. Megan takes a neuro-affirming approach, ensuring that each client’s individual needs and strengths are respected and celebrated.

Megan believes therapy should be engaging and enjoyable. She loves finding creative and fun ways to connect with her clients, collaborating with them to develop personalised strategies that enhance their ability to participate in everyday activities. Her approach is flexible and tailored to each individual, aiming to make therapy a positive and empowering experience. In her free time, Megan likes to spend time caring for her indoor plants and spending time with her dog Oreo. 

Megan is also able to accept and provide rebates under Better Access Mental Health Plans, making it easier for clients to access the support they need. 

Occupational Therapist

Dani  is an occupational therapist with a passion for building genuine  connections and supporting children and young people through mental  health difficulties. Dani has a passion for helping people engage in  meaningful, purposeful activities to feel fulfilled and satisfied in  their life. Dani embraces neuro-affirming practice and utilizes the  unique knowledge and experiences that each individual brings into  a therapeutic relationship. 

Dani  has worked across areas including youth mental health and private  practice with a focus on working with neurodivergent people. 

Dani is warm, compassionate and creative in her approach and provides care and support individual to your needs. Dani is also able to accept and provide rebates under Better Access Mental Health Plans.

Clinical Psychologist

Rachel has over 15 years experience providing psychological treatment and support to children, adolescents, adults and families. 

She has worked across diverse settings including community organisations, public mental health and private practice. 

Rachel would describe herself as a warm, dedicated and compassionate psychologist who loves to empower others to heal and flourish. Rachel is especially interested in woman's health, including adolescents and adults. 

A major focus and passion she has is supporting people to connect with others, as this plays a major role in good psychological health. 

Human Services Worker & Allied Health Assistant.

Kira is a dedicated and compassionate human services worker specializing in supporting children and families through mental health challenges. Kira works closely with children, adolescents, and their families to foster emotional well-being and personal growth.

With a commitment to empathy and understanding, Kira helps create a safe, supportive environment where children feel heard, valued, and empowered to make positive changes. Kira is passionate about  providing resources to families in need ensuring that every child has access to the support they deserve.

Kira holds a Bachelor of Human Services and a Diploma of Social and Psychological Science; she is currently studying her Diploma of Counselling and continues to stay informed on best practices in child mental health to provide the highest level of care.

In her spare time Kira trains her two Border Collies and contributes to several projects that create social change, these projects bring children and their marginalised communities together through art to improve and support mental health in various parts of the world. 

Therapy dog, official greeter & director of cuddles

Hugo is passionate about ensuring all who come to Sisu feel comfortable and help to break down barriers to therapy. 

Hugo is a cheeky French Bulldog who doesn't mind disrupting important meetings and therapy sessions to ask for pats and hugs.

Hugo is the quintessential Frenchie. Intelligent (albeit stubborn), easygoing, affectionate and adorable and a key member of the Sisu therapy team.