MEET OUR TEAM!
JACQUI HIBBERD
Principal Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner & Board Approved Supervisor
MClinPsych (Post-Reg), MProfPsychPrac, MProfPsych, GDipPsych, BPsychSci
Jacqui Hibberd is a Clinical Psychologist, EMDR Accredited Practitioner and Board-Approved Supervisor who has extensive experience in working with trauma and trauma-related conditions, PTSD, dissociation, anxiety and depression. Jacqui has particular interest and experience in working with Emergency First Responders and Frontline workers, and individuals with a variety of other trauma presentations.
Jacqui has worked in a variety of settings including Community Mental Health and outreach, hospitals and within the education system, and is now passionate about supporting the community in private practice.
Jacqui strongly believes in taking a warm, empathetic and holistic approach to therapy, with the aim of working collaboratively with clients to build a trusting therapeutic relationship. She frequently uses EMDR and related therapies, Parts Work, Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
When Jacqui is not working, she loves exercising, cheering on the St Kilda Football Club, and spending time at the beach.
BRIDGET O’CONNOR
Psychologist &
EMDR Practitioner
MProfPsychPrac, MProfPsych, GDipPsych, BPsychSci
Bridget O’Connor is a psychologist and EMDR therapist who has experience working with individuals across the lifespan who present with a diverse range of concerns. Bridget's particular interests include PTSD, complex trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and stress. Bridget has worked in a range of settings across disability, primary school, private practice and community mental health sectors.
Bridget has a passion for supporting clients who have experienced trauma. Bridget believes that establishing a sound therapeutic relationship with a person is very important, as well as creating a trusting and safe environment. The overall goal for Bridget is to help her clients to improve their wellbeing and to feel heard and understood.
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Outside of work, Bridget loves spending time with her family, playing competitive sports, and enjoying music.
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SONJA KATSIVELIS
Psychologist & EMDR Practitioner
MProfPsych, GDipPsych, BSci
Sonja is a registered psychologist with a Master of Professional Psychology from the University of Melbourne and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
Sonja has worked across community and private settings conducting individual counselling, group work, and school visits for the benefit of her clients. She has considerable experience and interest in working with children, adolescents, and young adults with anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, and learning difficulties. Sonja also has experience conducting comprehensive cognitive and learning assessments and providing helpful reports with tailored recommendations.
Sonja employs a warm, caring, non-judgmental approach to establish a strong therapeutic relationship. She is able to engage a broad range of clients to facilitate open discussion of their emotions and personal concerns. She strives to empower her clients to become strong, confident individuals by providing them with the tools to navigate through the challenges they may face. These tools include the development of executive functioning, emotion regulation, social, and daily functioning skills.
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VERONICA CHEN
Psychologist
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BA (Hons), MPsych (Clin)
Veronica is a psychologist with experience working with clients across the lifespan across a range of settings such as private practice, community mental health and school sectors.
She has experience working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, ADHD and autism. Veronica has a particular interest in working with neurodiversity and their unique life experiences.
In therapy she focuses on empowering clients through a collaborative and client-centred approach to help clients towards their goals. Veronica strives to create a safe, warm and open environment for clients to feel understood and heard. By working together with the client, she hopes to work with the client to figure out what ‘works’ for each unique individual.
When not working, Veronica enjoys dancing and spending time with her cat.
KAYLEY ELDRED
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
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BA, BSW
Kayley is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and Accredited Supervisor with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and is currently working towards attaining a Masters in Family & Systemic Therapy.
Kayley has extensive experience working with children, young people and families across the community and public mental health sectors. She has a commitment and passion for working from a relational, attachment-focussed and trauma informed manner. She values an integrative approach in the delivery of therapeutic services having done training in EMDR, Mentalization Based Therapy, Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Kayley is driven to understand individuals' difficulties from a systemic framework, collaborating with clients to make sense of themselves in the context of their neurobiological, social, emotional and relational development and context to conceptualise their therapeutic needs with the intention to enhance self-awareness and reflective functioning, promoting positive relationships and increased internal safety.
You can expect a warm and collaborative engagement style from Kayley, coming from a place of curiosity and empathy. She is committed to providing an emotionally safe space to allow for the expression of an individual's needs and acknowledgment of their internal emotional experience, vulnerabilities and drawing from their inherent strengths.
Kayley was recently nominated for the "Child & Youth Empowerment Award" - Individual Nomination Category - for the 2025 Victorian Protecting Children Awards.
OLIVIA
Practice Manager
Olivia is our incredible Practice Manager, who floats between helping our clients with appointment enquiries, and supporting our psychologists within the practice. Olivia is one of the friendly faces you will see behind the desk at Everglow.
When Olivia is not helping our clients, psychologists, or the organisational needs of Everglow Psychology, she is working at a paediatric hospital as a registered nurse, as well as completing her post graduate studies in Business.
Olivia has a particular interest in mental health and community wellbeing. Olivia loves to bake sweet treats in her spare time, reading, and loves watching reality TV.
CJ
Practice Administrator
CJ (short for Courtney-Jane) brings over 15 years of experience in customer service, administration, and business management.
For the past five years, she has specialised in psychology management and administration, where her warm and welcoming approach has made her a trusted presence for both clients and colleagues.
CJ is passionate about creating a safe, comfortable environment and takes great pride in ensuring a positive experience for every client. Outside of work, she is a talented musician and painter who cherishes spending quality time with her loved ones and her dogs.