About our team

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.

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.

Petra Mamic

Registered Psychologist

Petra Mamic is a Registered Psychologist. Her qualifications include Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Bachelor of Psychological Studies (Honors) and Master of Professional Psychology.
She comes to Camden Child and Family Therapies with experience working with children, young adults, and adults with various presentations, including anxiety, depression, behavioural and emotional difficulties, stress, and relationship difficulties.
Petra is trained in a variety of evidence-based approaches and interventions to provide support to children, adolescents, and families. She provides a warm and non-judgmental environment where she balances empathy and firmness to help people overcome their challenges.

Jhunkul Shrestha

Registered Psychologist

Jhunkul is a Registered Psychologist. Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science.

Jhunkul comes to Camden Child and Family Therapies with experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with neurodevelopmental disorders including Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD, as well as individuals struggling with a variety of presentations such as anxiety, emotional dysregulation and low mood.

Jhunkul values creating a fun, collaborate and non-judgmental therapy space to support individuals in improving their wellbeing and achieving their goals. She is also experienced in administering psychometric assessments and is passionate about assisting families identify the underlying causes of behavioural and educational concerns.

Cailin Pascoe

Provisional Psychologist

Cailin is a Provisional Psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychological Science, a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), and a Master of Professional Psychology. With a background in non-government organisations, Cailin has extensive experience working in both individual and group settings, supporting children and adolescents across a range of school and community environments. She is trained in administering group programs and has worked with individual young clients facing challenges in emotion regulation, social relationships, and behavioural difficulties.
Cailin is passionate about helping children and their families build resilience and foster positive growth. She believes in creating supportive, inclusive environments where young people feel heard, understood, and empowered. Using a variety of evidence-based interventions, Cailin tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs, helping them develop practical skills and strategies for navigating life’s challenges. Her commitment to working collaboratively with children, adolescents, and their families ensures that each client receives compassionate, individualised care.

Katrina Reap

Receptionist

Katrina has extensive experience in administration and customer relations working across community care sectors.
She is an effective communicator, and her friendly and caring nature ensures she is a good fit for the practice. She is passionate about seeing families and children access support and holds a personal interest in this

Rose-Maree Vegners

Practice Manager

Rose-Maree is our Practice Manager. She has a significant amount of experience in managing administrative procedures and is an asset to the front desk management. Taking appointments, answering enquires, changing bookings, managing referrals and paperwork are part of her duties.
Her welcoming, kind and warm nature also helps to create a friendly environment for our clients seeking assistance. Rose-Maree is more than happy to assist you in orienting you to our service, and would be happy to answer any enquiries you may have.

Amiria Summers

Junior Receptionist

Amiria is our newest administration staff member to join our front desk team. Her welcoming and friendly nature is a great resource to the company and support to clients.
Amiria is passionate to assist younger generations to connect with services to enable them to overcome life’s obstacles and improve wellbeing. She assist’s with enquiries and can facilitate all bookings within our clinical team.