About our team

Camden Child & Family Therapies Sydney

Rebecca Summers

Director and Principal Psychologist

Rebecca Summers is a Registered Psychologist and Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). Rebecca is the founder and Principal Senior Psychologist of Camden Child and Family Therapies. She has been providing psychological assistance to children and their families since 1998 acquiring a wealth of experience in this industry (over 25 years).  Her qualifications include Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Master of Arts (Child & Adolescent Psychology).

Being a mother of three also has aided in her understanding of the challenges parents and children can face. Rebecca has been working privately assisting children and adolescents since 2008. Her private practice journey commenced working within a Paediatric practice before extending to her own clinic.

Working across health, community and disability government departments Rebecca has additionally obtained experience in treating a range of emotional, behavioural and developmental difficulties.

Rebecca also has significant experience in administering psychometric assessment to assist in determining the presence of underlying neurodevelopmental conditions such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders (e.g. dyslexia), Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disability.

Camden Child & Family Therapies Sydney

Tanu Sharma

Registered Psychologist

  • Tanu has significant experience working with children, teens, and their families with a variety of presentations including Autism, ADHD, anxiety, and depression. Her qualifications include Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) and Master of Arts (Psychology).

    Tanu is passionate about enhancing the lives of children and the broader community through the provision of wholistic, effective, evidence-based treatment and genuine care and empathy.

Olivia Smith

Registered Psychologist

  • Olivia has a warm and engaging approach to therapy. From her background as a school psychologist, along with raising two daughters of her own, Olivia understands the challenges young people and their families face and supports them with care and compassion. She aims to work collaboratively with teachers, parents, and other allied health professionals to enhance client wellbeing.

    Olivia’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and Master of Professional Psychology. Her therapeutic approach draws upon elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy. She has a strong interest in supporting children with autism or intellectual disability diagnoses, helping them to navigate social, emotional, and developmental challenges while building upon their unique strengths.   

    Olivia is experienced in administering a range of psychometric assessments to investigate Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Specific Learning Disorders, and Intellectual Disability. She then incorporates the results of assessment into her therapy, customising interventions to address the individual needs of each client and providing personalised recommendations for home and school settings. 

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Jacinta Rastegorac

Provisional Psychologist

  • Jacinta has completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), and a Master of Professional Psychology. Jacinta has a background working in private practice as an Allied Health Assistant, in addition to completing her placement in the field of occupational rehabilitation. She has experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, as well as presentations such as emotional dysregulation, anxiety and low mood.

     

    Jacinta is passionate about working collaboratively with children, adolescents and their support networks to advocate and support them in achieving their goals. She strives to create a positive and engaging therapeutic environment wherein evidence-based approaches and interventions are applied.

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Amanda Dunham

Practice Manager

  • Amanda is our dedicated Practice Manager, bringing over 15 years of experience in office administration, customer service and team leadership, particularly within a child focused setting. Her background in working with children and managing administration teams makes her an invaluable part of our clinic.

    Known for her warm and welcoming nature, Amanda helps foster a friendly, supportive environment for all clients. She is deeply passionate about assisting children and adolescents and is always happy to answer any questions to ensure families receive the support they need.

    Amanda is here to help make your experience with us as smooth, positive and reassuring as possible.

Ben Bicakci

Provisional Psychologist

  • Ben has completed a Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (Honours) and is currently completing a Master of Professional Psychology. His therapeutic approach includes elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy. Ben has experience working with children, adolescents, and their families with various presentations, including anxiety, depression and trauma.  He additionally can support young adults (18-25 yrs) with these difficulties.  

    Ben is passionate about supporting children, adolescents, and their families to build resilience, feel heard and understood, and to develop the skills they need to navigate life's difficult moments. He is committed to working collaboratively with children, adolescents and young adults using an approach that is tailored for each client's needs. He looks forward to working with clients to make positive changes towards their desired outcomes.

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Abby Law

Reception

  • Abby is a dedicated receptionist with almost 4 years of front desk experience, including one year in the medical field.  She has completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Bachelor of Social Science (Criminology) and is currently completing her honours year. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in psychology in the future.

    Abby is passionate about helping others and takes pride in her approachable and supportive nature. Her warm and professional manner helps create a welcoming environment for children and families attending the clinic.  

Sienna Defrancesco

Reception

Sarah Veitch

Provisional Psychologist

  • Sarah has completed a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) and a Master of Professional Psychology. She has experience supporting children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds through her work in after school care facilities and community-based roles.

    Sarah is passionate about providing compassionate and authentic care to children, adolescents, and their families. She values creating a warm and respectful space where young people feel heard and empowered to work toward their goals, in collaboration with families, schools and other professionals. Drawing on evidence‑based approaches - including cognitive behaviour therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy - Sarah tailors her support to each individual, working alongside clients to help them build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing.