About Us
Hope Psychology and Mental Health Services is here to walk alongside children, young people, families, and individuals through the ups and downs of life. We understand that challenges can feel heavy at times, and we believe no one should have to face them alone. Our support is personal, intentional, and shaped uniquely to each person’s needs and story.
We desire to meet people right where they are — in their challenges, hopes, and journeys — and to walk with them as they grow and heal. Every person has been wonderfully created to be their unique self, with their own strengths, personality, and story. Our heart is to support each child, young person, and family to discover who they are and to nurture their growth and development more and more.
As a mother–daughter practice, we bring a shared passion for seeing families’ flourish. We believe in the power of connection — helping people build stronger, deeper, and more meaningful relationships within their families and communities. We are also deeply committed to working alongside our community to help create environments where families can thrive, feel supported, and experience hope.
At the heart of what we do is a deep desire to care for people. Inspired by the words of Micah 6:8 — “to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your Lord” — we are committed to creating a safe, supportive space where children and families feel seen, heard, encouraged and held while processing the issues and growing in moving forward. Our hope is to nurture growth, resilience, and healing, while walking together with kindness, compassion, and faith.
Meet Nada
Nada is a Registered Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working with children, young people, and families. She first began her career at the READ Clinic in 2010 and is still apart of this practice and has since dedicated herself to supporting children and families across the Central Coast community.
Nada completed a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) at the University of Newcastle in 2005, and holds formal qualifications in teaching Early Childhood Education, Special Education, and a Master’s Degree in Educational Studies. She has also completed Postgraduate qualifications in Relationship Counselling, reflecting her deep commitment to understanding and supporting the connections that shape family life.
With a strong background in education and psychology, Nada recognises the vital role that parents and caregivers play in a child’s development. She works collaboratively with families to nurture growth, strengthen relationships, and build emotional wellbeing. Nada’s therapeutic approach is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Attachment Therapy, EMDR, Play Therapy, Perinatal and Post Natal therapy and informed by evidence-based interventions, ensuring that support is both compassionate and effective.
N’s passion for helping families thrive within her local community has been widely recognised — she was nominated for NSW Woman of the Year in both 2011 and 2019, attending the award ceremony at Parliament House in Sydney.
Warm, genuine, and family-focused, Nada brings both expertise and heart to her work, walking alongside families to foster connection, confidence, and growth.
Please note: Nada is not currently accepting clients.
Meet Melody
Melody is a qualified Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social Science and a Master of Social Work and brings over 10 years of experience working in acute adolescent mental health services. She has dedicated her career to providing compassionate care, support, and intervention for children, young people (aged 5 and above), and adults experiencing significant mental health challenges.
Melody’s approach is grounded in trauma-informed practice and guided by the belief that healing and growth occur within safe, trusting relationships. She works from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) framework to support emotional regulation, resilience, and recovery, helping individuals and families navigate complex experiences with understanding and hope.
With a calm, clear, and compassionate presence, Melody brings both clinical expertise and genuine care to her work. She is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and adults build understanding, strengthen relationships, and take meaningful steps toward healing and wellbeing.
Hope Psychology and Mental Health Services is not an acute or emergency response service.
If you, or someone you care for, is experiencing immediate risk or high levels of distress, please call 000 or attend your nearest Hospital Emergency Department.
You can also access urgent mental health support through the Mental Health Telephone Access Line on 1800 011 511, which can help connect you with appropriate local services.