Our Team
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Jane Davidson
PRINCIPAL THERAPIST
Jane is a compassionate, dedicated professional specialising in supporting couples through life’s challenges. She is deeply passionate about creating a safe, non-judgmental space for partners to explore their emotional dynamics. -
Mim Gavel
SENIOR THERAPIST
Mim is a highly experienced psychotherapist and psychologist with over 16 years of experience as a psychologist and more than 9 years of experience as a psychotherapist. -
Ginette Ball
COUNSELLOR | COUPLES THERAPIST | ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPECIALIST
Ginette is a warm, compassionate counsellor and educator with more than 26 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life's challenges.
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Scarlett Stemler
COUPLES & INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Scarlett is a relational, trauma-informed psychotherapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, depth, and integrity. -
Nikki Tighe
CASEWORKER AND GROUP FACILITATOR FOR THE HAVEN
Nikki Tighe is an experienced and dedicated caseworker at The Haven, bringing over a decade of frontline experience supporting women and families navigating complex circumstances.
Jane Davidson
PRINCIPAL THERAPIST
With over 27 years of experience as a therapist, Jane is a trusted guide for individuals and couples navigating life’s challenges. Known for her warmth, empathy, and genuine approach, she creates a safe, non-judgmental space where clients feel supported to explore their vulnerabilities, strengthen their relationships, and foster meaningful growth.
Jane specialises in working with complex trauma, mental health issues, infidelity, addiction and substance use, grief and loss, LGBTIQA+ and a wide range of other challenges. Jane also works with domestic and family violence and the complexities that come with that, including families involved in the family law process.
She is highly skilled in utilising psychodynamic and psychoanalytical methods, family systems therapy (particularly Bowen theory), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and narrative therapy to address her clients’ unique needs. Whether working with individuals, couples, or family systems, Jane’s approach is grounded in her belief in the power of personal change and growth.
Drawing from a range of evidence-based methods—including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), family systems therapy, and psychodynamic approaches—Jane empowers her clients to navigate difficult circumstances and create lasting change. Her goal is to help individuals and couples gain insight, heal emotional wounds, and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Jane holds a Social Work degree from the University of New South Wales and is an accredited mental health social worker. She brings a wealth of training in psychotherapy, narrative therapy, and family systems to her practice, ensuring compassionate, professional care for every client.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your journey, Jane is here to walk alongside you with honesty, humor, and unwavering support.
Details
Pricing
Couples – 335 per session
Individuals – 290 per session (Medicare rebate available)
Family therapy – 400 per session
Availabilities
Monday – 9.30-6.30pm
Tuesdays 9.30-6pm
Wednesdays 11.30- 8pm
Thursdays – online
Esther Perel
“A healthy relationship is not about finding perfection; it’s about managing the imperfections and learning to grow together.”
Mim Gavel
SENIOR THERAPIST
Mim is a highly experienced psychotherapist and psychologist with over 16 years of experience as a psychologist and more than 9 years of experience as a psychotherapist. She holds a Master's degree in Psychology, is a certified psychologist in Sweden, and is a registered member of the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA).
Mim works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, providing compassionate, evidence-based support across a broad range of presentations, including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, neurodiversity, phobias, life transitions, and separation-related challenges.
Known for her warm, thoughtful, and client-centred approach, Mim tailors therapy to the unique needs of each individual. She draws from a range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy (PDT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Attachment Theory, creating an integrative therapeutic experience that supports meaningful and lasting change.
Mim has a particular interest in working with children and young people, creating safe and trusting therapeutic spaces where they can express themselves through conversation, play, and creative forms of communication. She recognises the important role families can play in supporting children and adolescents and thoughtfully incorporates parent consultation and support where appropriate.
In addition, Mim provides therapeutic support for older adults, individuals facing serious or terminal illness, and family members navigating the emotional complexities associated with these life stages.
Mim is passionate about helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, build resilience, and move towards a more fulfilling and connected life.
Qualifications
Master of Science in Psychology, 2009 - Linköping University, Sweden
Graduate Diploma in Psychotherapy, 2016 - Svenska Institutet för Kognitiv Psykoterapi, Stockholm (CBT-oriented Psychotherapy)
Certified in Motivational Interviewing (MI) - International Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers, Sweden
Certified in Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Sweden
Certified in Mentalization-Based Treatment for Families, Sweden
Schema Therapy, Module A and D - Svenska Institutet för Kognitiv Psykoterapi, Stockholm
Details
Pricing
Individual child and adolescent sessions - 250
Parent sessions in regards to the child or adolescent therapy - 300
COUNSELLOR | COUPLES THERAPIST | ADOLESCENT & FAMILY SPECIALIST
Ginette Ball
Ginette is a warm, compassionate counsellor and educator with more than 26 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families through life's challenges. Holding a Master of Education from the University of Sydney and qualifications in counselling through AIPC, Ginette brings a unique blend of professional expertise, practical wisdom, and genuine empathy to her work.
Ginette is passionate about helping people navigate the complexities of relationships, family life, parenting, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth. She understands that life can present challenges at every stage, whether it is managing anxiety, navigating family conflict, strengthening a relationship, supporting a teenager through difficult times, or adjusting to significant life transitions.
As a Gottman Method-trained couples therapist, Gin has a special interest in helping couples improve communication, rebuild trust, deepen emotional connection, and create healthier, more fulfilling relationships. She works collaboratively with couples to develop practical tools that strengthen their bond and foster lasting change.
With extensive experience working alongside young people and families, Ginette is particularly skilled at supporting adolescents as they navigate identity, belonging, friendships, emotional wellbeing, school pressures, and the transition into adulthood. She also works closely with parents and caregivers, helping them build stronger connections with their children and create more positive family relationships.
Ginette's approach is warm, authentic, and client-centred. She believes that every person brings their own strengths, experiences, and story into the therapy room, and she tailors her support to meet the unique needs of each individual, couple, or family. Drawing from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative Therapy, mindfulness practices, and the Gottman Method, she creates a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Alongside her professional experience, Ginette brings a rich understanding of family life through her own lived experience as a wife of more than 20 years and mother of two teenagers. This allows her to connect with clients in a genuine and relatable way, understanding firsthand the joys, challenges, and complexities that relationships and parenting can bring.
At CHR Therapy, Ginette is committed to helping clients develop greater self-awareness, resilience, confidence, and connection. Her goal is to support people in creating meaningful change, strengthening relationships, and building lives that feel more balanced, fulfilling, and aligned with their values.
Areas of Interest
Adolescents and young people
Couples counselling
Relationship difficulties
Parenting support
Family conflict
Anxiety and stress management
Emotional regulation
Self-esteem and confidence
Grief and loss
Life transitions
Personal growth and wellbeing
"Creating a safe space for connection, understanding, and lasting change."
Details
Pricing
Individual sessions - 220 ( includes adolescent work)
Couples sessions - 300
COUPLES & INDIVIDUAL PSYCHOTHERAPIST
Scarlett Stemler
Scarlett is a relational, trauma-informed psychotherapist committed to supporting individuals, couples, and families through life’s challenges with compassion, depth, and integrity. She works with children, young people, adults, and families to help them navigate emotional pain, relational difficulties, and complex life transitions. Scarlett’s approach is grounded in person-centred values, with a strong foundation in attachment theory, family systems, and somatic awareness. She believes that healing happens in relationship—with self, others, and the broader environment—and brings a gentle, attuned presence to her work with clients.
Scarlett creates a therapeutic space that is safe, collaborative, and respectful—where clients can feel deeply seen, heard, and supported. Her practice is shaped by a commitment to social justice and inclusivity, acknowledging the impact of cultural, intergenerational, and systemic influences on people’s lives. She is especially passionate about working with clients experiencing relational trauma, anxiety, emotional overwhelm, identity exploration, grief and loss, and developmental transitions. Scarlett also supports parents and caregivers who are striving to strengthen their relationships with their children, build emotional awareness, and cultivate secure, connected family environments.
Her clinical experience spans a range of settings, including private practice, youth mental health services, community programs, and peer-led support networks. This diverse background has enriched her understanding of the many ways people seek connection, meaning, and healing across different stages of life. Scarlett’s work is also informed by her own lived experience, which adds authenticity, humility, and empathy to the therapeutic process.
Scarlett holds a Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy from Western Sydney University, where she was recognised with the PACFA Outstanding Graduate Award for her clinical excellence. She also received the University Medal in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), highlighting her academic achievement and deep commitment to understanding human relationships, identity, and social systems. She continues to engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice, ensuring her work remains responsive, ethical, and grounded in current research.
At the heart of Scarlett’s work is a belief in the human capacity for resilience, transformation, and growth. She partners with her clients to move toward greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of connection—with themselves, with others, and with the world around them.
Details
Pricing
Individuals - 220 per session
Couples - 300 per session
Availabilities
Friday: 9-4pm
CASEWORKER AND GROUP FACILITATOR FOR THE HAVEN
Nikki Tighe
Nikki Tighe is an experienced and dedicated caseworker at The Haven, bringing over a decade of frontline experience supporting women and families navigating complex circumstances. She has extensive expertise in the domestic and family violence sector, including more than 10 years managing a women’s service in South Western Sydney.
Nikki is highly knowledgeable in the family law system and understands the challenges women face when engaging with legal processes. She provides informed, practical support to help clients feel more confident and prepared at every stage.
Her practice is grounded in a strengths-based, client-centred approach. Nikki is passionate about empowering women, believing that when women are supported to recognise their own capacity and resilience, meaningful and lasting change becomes possible.
Nikki holds a degree in Social Justice and is currently completing her Master of Social Work, further strengthening her commitment to evidence-based, trauma-informed practice.
At The Haven, Nikki supports women with:
Navigating the family law system
Understanding legal processes and documentation
Preparing for court and family report interviews
Safety planning and risk awareness
Emotional support during separation and post-separation
Building confidence, autonomy, and decision-making capacity
running therapeutic programs - such as wrapped in angels
Nikki is known for her warmth, authenticity, and unwavering commitment to walking alongside women during some of the most challenging times in their lives.
Details
Pricing
Casework - 75 per hour
Any follow up work outside of casework is 65 per hour
Group work - as advertised on the website or through emails