Bondi Junction

Hi, I’m Nikki, and I'm a Senior Clinician/Psychologist here at headspace Bondi Junction. 

Hi, I’m Eliza, I’m a Senior Clinician/Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, at headspace on Wednesdays and Thursdays. I love the team approach of headspace, we are all different parts of the puzzle supporting the various needs of young people.  I am also a yoga teacher and I work from a mindfulness approach, as it helps us to connect to the present amidst the chatter of our minds. I practice yoga and meditation, enjoy the great outdoors and getting in touch with our innate creativity!

I’m Liesl and I’m a Community Engagement Officer. My work here involves connecting with our local community, and promoting the services and activities on offer at headspace. I really enjoy my job because it allows me to get out into our community and connect with people who are making a difference in young people’s lives. Coordinating the Youth Reference Group is really rewarding too, as I love seeing the young people who get involved really grow from their experiences, and contribute to how the centre runs. It’s wonderful being part of a team of people who are so committed to young people. I work four days a week Tuesday to Friday.

I’m Chris and I’m the Exercise Physiologist here at headspace Bondi Junction. Mental health and physical health go hand in hand. Coming into headspace helps you take good care of your mental health so my job is to make sure young people are looking after themselves from a physical point of view also. I have been fortunate enough to work across multiple headspace sites and see the positive impact exercise can make on young people and just how much it can improve their happiness.
Our first session is all about having a chat and seeing where you’re at in terms of health and fitness and then deciding what your goals are. From there, I can help with goal setting, nutrition, sleep advice and, of course exercise.
Exercise and physical activity should be something you enjoy so sessions are always based around what you are interested in and your specific goals. We keep things as fun and light hearted whilst ticking off some big achievements. I work here Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

I’m Jenni and I’m an Administrator at the Bondi Junction headspace office. I work at the front desk, and I’m here to help with any questions you might have about our service. When you first talk to someone at headspace, it will probably be myself or one of the other administrators, and we’ll help you to understand all the different services we offer here, or we’ll put you in touch with one of our clinicians who can help you.I think that headspace has so much to offer, it’s really worth coming in or giving us a call to explore our service. We are in a great location, and many young people are surprised at how friendly and inviting the centre is. Did you know we have GPs, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists, sexual health nurses, drug and alcohol counsellors plus oral health services! I’ve got a background working with young people especially in high school settings, so I’m well placed to understand a lot of the issues young people are facing. That’s why I find my work here so rewarding. I’m here Monday to Friday so I look forward to seeing you at the front desk.

I’m Ashleigh and I’m an Administrator at the Bondi Junction headspace office. I work at the front desk, and I’m here to help with any questions you might have about our centre. I can talk to you over the phone or in person to let you know about all the different services we offer here, and I can put you in touch with one of the specialists who can help you.There are so many different services on offer at headspace, like mental health counselling, general health, drug, alcohol and sexual heath advice, it’s really worth coming in to check them all out. I’m a young person myself and I really like the inviting atmosphere here at headspace. You can come in and relax in our lounge, use our Wi-Fi and have a snack while you check out what’s available. Don’t be put off by the long outside corridor! I’m here Monday to Friday so I look forward to seeing you at the front desk.

Hi, I’m Katie and I’m the Education Specialist for the Individual Placement and Support project at headspace Bondi Junction. I support people aged 15-25 stay in or return to school, Uni or TAFE.  My background is secondary teaching and have worked in the education sector for over 10 years. I have always loved working with young people and in particular supporting the wellbeing needs of each individual both inside and outside the classroom. When not at work, I spend my time hanging out with my family and friends and generally chasing after my two year old son. I enjoy playing tennis, going to the theatre and chocolate…a little too much.

My name is Tessa, I am a fourth year social work student.  I chose headspace as my final placement as I believe empowering, encouraging and supporting young people to have a positive experience with mental health services is so important.  I love being outdoors in any capacity, camping, surfing and bushwalks are my weekend favourites! 

I’m Amanda and I’m a counsellor here at headspace in Bondi Junction. My job is to help young people with their drug and alcohol issues, along with other issues that might be affecting them. I do this by firstly meeting and getting to know you, sharing stories and discovering your strengths. Everybody has different needs when it comes to seeing a counsellor, so I take time to understand you and your situation. I’m not just looking for what’s wrong but also what’s right for you, and what you are capable of. I’ve been helping young people and adults to get a clear picture on how drugs and alcohol can affect their lives, and how to make positive changes, for over 13 years. A lot of studies have shown that getting help when you’re young can set you up really well with skills you can use throughout life. headspace is such a great environment for young people to talk openly and safely about these kinds of issues, without judgement and in confidence. It’s not always easy to seek help, but give us a go! I work all day on Wednesday, and appointments can be made through the front desk on 9366 8800 or e-mail: headspacebondijunction@health.nsw.gov.au

Hi I’m Karen and I’m a GP. I’m here on a Tuesday and you might come to see me or one of the other wonderful GPs here if you have any concerns about your wellbeing at all. GPs can work closely with your YAC or counsellor if you are having some help for your mental health, or you can come and see us just for a check up if you’d like! Adolescence is a time of rapid change and sometimes it’s hard to work out what’s happening to your mind or body and our job as youth friendly GPs is to provide a safe space and a resource for you to be the healthiest and happiest possible. I’ve been involved in helping set up the Bondi Junction headspace and have worked with many young people in many different settings over the years and I also help out with teaching medical students and GP Registrars. Our service here is bulk billed on Medicare and we do our best to make sure any other medical costs you may incur such as tests or prescriptions are as low cost as possible.

I'm Dr Mary, and I am a GP here at headspace Bondi Junction. You can see me here on Wednesday mornings and Thursdays.

Hi, I’m Bec and I am a GP at headspace which I really enjoy. I love being able to help support teenagers and young adults with their medical and mental health needs as they navigate their adolescent years. I also aim to provide them with a positive experience with accessing medical care and GPs in the community. In my spare time I like hang out with my family, head to the beach, go to the gym, read and sleep.

Hi, I’m Simone and I am a Family Counsellor working for Centre 360, and am available at headspace on Tuesdays. I can provide counselling to a whole family or part of the family. This can be really helpful when families are arguing a lot, using anger in unhealthy ways or having trouble communicating. Young people tell me that when life at home is really difficult, it can then become difficult in other parts of their life and other relationships. Family counselling provides a safe opportunity to explore what’s bothering a young person and their family as the Counsellor helps to bring calm to discussions and helps family members to explore feelings and thoughts and look at different ways of responding to situations or feelings. Parents and their children often want to be the best they can be but sometimes things get in the way such as learning some unhealthy ways of expressing thoughts and feelings in their childhood. Lots of families have family counselling now and find it beneficial. I studied nursing, counselling and psychotherapy to obtains degrees in these areas and also hold a Masters of Counselling. I’m really passionate about continuing my learning so that I can offer the best to my clients.

Hi, I’m Sam and I’m a psychologist here at headspace in Bondi Junction. My job is to help young people with their mental health issues. I do this by firstly meeting and getting to know you, and through that process I find out what’s happening in your life. Everybody has different needs when it comes to seeing a psychologist, so I take time to understand you and your situation, and then together we work out how best to go forward. I’m particularly experienced in helping young people deal with anxiety and depression, and all the things that contribute to that, like stresses at school, home, in social situations, and drug and alcohol issues. It takes courage to come forward and seek help. I think headspace is a very safe and welcoming place for young people to get that help. I work on Wednesday mornings and all day Thursday.

I'm Tawna and I'm one of the private practitioners working at headspace Bondi Junction. I look after young people who have been referred to me by a GP. The young people I work with engage with me for around ten sessions, I believe it’s really important to build trust and have this be a space where they can feel safe to explore big feelings and share overwhelming thoughts, and work collaboratively to overcome obstacles. The therapy I provide is all about inviting young people to make choices, and to increase their sense of control over their personal situation and take responsibility for their own mental health. I’ve got particular experience working with anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, as well as a range of parenting issues (young parents, or child/parent relationships). I work here on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Hi, I'm Jenny and I am a Clinical Psychologist with almost 20 years' experience.  I love working with young people because I love their energy, honesty, creativity, flexibility, and resilience. It brings a smile to my face, knowing that my job is to help young people achieve their full potential and feel happier, more confident, and better about themselves. I also love to hang out with my two daughters, play with my pug Elvis, go to the beach, and visit new places. I love listening to music (my fav is Green Day!) and going to the theatre. 

I'm Dr. Kate and while I am without a doubt the oldest person on the team, what I lack in being “hip” I think I make up with wisdom, worldly experience and patience. I believe the best high school graduation present is a passport and I love talking about “Happiness”. 

Hi, I'm Daniel and I am a Youth Psychiatrist. I have been a doctor for nearly 20 years but before that I worked in the IT field when a good hard drive held 20Mb of information, or about one thousandth of 1 per cent of what they hold now. I have two teenage children and I am the youngest of eight children so I always had to work to make myself heard. I love working with young people because they are the future and they keep me feeling young! I enjoy cooking, reading, travelling and keeping fit - all of which I hope also keep me feeling young.