The Child And Adolescent Development Service is committed to providing high quality care. Our psychologists are well trained with a wealth of experience. We undertake regular professional development to ensure that we are up-to-date with the latest ideas and practice in the field.

Principal Psychologist

Frances O’Conor 
 BSocSc (Hons) (Psych) MPsych (Ed & Dev) MAPS

Frances is a registered psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has a masters degree in educational and developmental psychology. She has enjoyed working for a government agency, in a private paediatric clinic, and as a guidance counsellor in schools. She is a trained facilitator of the Secret Agent Society (SAS) Program. She is also an accredited supervisor of psychologists.

Psychologist

Sharon Taylor
  
BA (Hons) MEdPsych (UQ) MAPS

Sharon is a registered psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has a masters degree in educational and developmental psychology. She has worked in a variety of settings including working as an Early Intervention Specialist for Queensland Health and with not-for-profit organisations.

Sharon is passionate about providing early intervention services to young children and she believes it is important to intervene early in the life of a problem before small problems become large ones. Wherever possible, she aims to incorporate the whole family unit into therapy as each child is viewed within the context of their whole family unit. Sharon is an accredited Level 5 Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) provider. She is also a trained facilitator of the Secret Agent Society (SAS) Program.

Psychologist

Betty Jordan 
 BA Admin (Nursing), Grad Dip SocSc, Grad Dip Psych, M Clin Psych, MAPS

Betty is a registered psychologist and full member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS). She has a masters degree in clinical psychology. Betty has extensive experience in both the private and public sector. She specialises in the areas of mood and anxiety disorders, including PTSD; social phobia and adjustment disorders; grief and loss; childhood sexual abuse.

Psychologist

Hayley Groves 
 

Information about Hayley is forthcoming

Psychologist

Tracey Besley
 

Information about Tracey is forthcoming

Psychologist

Sue Jeffery
 
BPsych (Hons)

Sue is a registered psychologist with a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) degree. She has worked in the public sector in the areas of disability and health. Sue has extensive early childhood experience in assessment and intervention including working with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Sue is a trained facilitator of the Circle of Security Program.