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Quirky Kid's expert child psychologists work with a highly experienced support team of researchers, writers and tech gurus to bring you cutting-edge child psychology tools.

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Our Team & Partners

Dr Kimberley O'Brien is one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised child psychologists with a knack for solving issues from the child’s perspective.

Dr Kimberley O'Brien

Principal Child Psychologist

Dr Kimberley O'Brien is one of Australia’s most trusted and recognised child psychologists with a knack for solving issues from the child’s perspective. In 2016, Dr Kimberley completed a PhD on “Belonging and socioemotional wellbeing among students in the transition from primary to secondary school”. With 20 years of experience working locally and internationally, she is the co-founder of the Quirky Kid Clinic and an expert in child development and mental health.

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Amber Burden-Hill is a Clinical Psychologist at the Quirky Kid Clinic in Wollongong.

Amber Burden-Hill

Child Psychologist

Amber Burden-Hill is a Clinical Psychologist at the Quirky Kid Clinic in Wollongong. She works primarily with children and adolescents presenting with depression and anxiety, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Selective Mutism, emerging personality disorders, learning difficulties and behavioural concerns.

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Sarah Gibson is a registered psychologist in Woollahra providing care for adolescents and couples. 20+ years' experience. Evidence-based approach. Medicare rebates available.

Sarah Gibson

Adolescent & Couples Psychologist

Sarah Gibson is a registered psychologist in Woollahra who works with adolescents, couples, and adults. With over twenty years' experience, she provides evidence-based psychological services for young people experiencing anxiety and depression, couples facing relationship challenges, and adults navigating life transitions. Sarah offers a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, drawing on CBT, ACT, and Schema Therapy frameworks. Medicare rebates are available.

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Multilingual Provisional Psychologist with expertise in trauma, anxiety, neurodevelopmental conditions and behavioural challenges. Supporting children, adolescents and families in Australia. AHPRA registered.

Malena Conforti

Provisional Psycholohgist

Compassionate psychological support for children and adolescents facing trauma, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental challenges. Malena brings international expertise and multilingual therapy to create safe, supportive healing environments.

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Suzan is a warm and dedicated Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting children and adolescents to thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Western Sydney University and has developed her clinical skills across a range of settings, including schools and NDIS-funded environments.

Suzan Odemis

Child Psychologist

Suzan is a warm and dedicated Registered Psychologist who is passionate about supporting children and adolescents to thrive. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) from Western Sydney University and has developed her clinical skills across a range of settings, including schools and NDIS-funded environments.

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Grace Wilcock is a Registered Psychologist providing thoughtful support for children and adolescents in the Illawarra. With expertise in NDIS, CBT, and ACT, she helps families navigate complex challenges and empowers young people to thrive. Contact us for a confidential discussion.

Grace Wilcock

Child Psychologist

Grace Wilcock is a compassionate Registered Psychologist dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and their families. Her warm, strengths-based approach uses evidence-based therapies to help young people build resilience and create positive, lasting change in a safe environment.

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Leonardo Rocker is a Social Developer & Director of The Quirky Kid Clinic where he work with young people and their families as well as publishing resources

Leonardo Rocker

COO

Leonardo Rocker co-founded the Quirky Kid Clinic and publishing house in 2007. He has a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) and a Master of International Social Development from the University of New South Wales. Leonardo has extensive international experience in the corporate sector and he's an award-winning publisher.

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Zoe Barnes has been a professional writer for two decades.

Zoe Barnes

Content Writer

Zoe Barnes has been a professional content writer for two decades with experience helping numerous companies with their content needs. As a content writer for Quirky Kid, Zoe brings her passion for writing to create evidence-based content that assists children and families overcome difficulties and thrive.

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Open Roles

We’re looking for colleagues who love working with kids & engaging confidently with parents to join our relaxed, welcoming and well-resourced clinics in Sydney

Lead Child Psychologist - Sydney

Open Role

We’re seeking an experienced psychologist who thrives on working with children, supporting families, and guiding fellow clinicians. Based in our welcoming, well-resourced clinic in Sydney (Woollahra), you’ll balance leadership and supervision with a fulfilling client caseload, all within a supportive and creative team environment.

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