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ABOUT THE AQUILA CENTRE

We Believe in the Importance of Trauma-Informed Care

At the Aquila Centre, we understand the impact of trauma on physical and psychological wellbeing and the importance of having a strong support network.

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Our Centre consists of highly skilled clinicians who provide assessment and therapy for a range of mental health issues. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide trauma-informed care and understanding of related psychological conditions.

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Our clinicians also have a special interest in Perinatal Mental Health and supporting individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood and beyond. This may include issues related to fertility, prenatal diagnosis, birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss and post-natal depression and anxiety. 

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MEET JACINTA HATTON

Director/Principal Psychologist

Dr Jacinta Hatton is a Clinical Psychologist with over 12-years experience. She has worked across various settings, such as the Sexual Assault Resource Centre (SARC), King Edward Memorial Hospital (including the Mother Baby Unit), Midland Hospital, Parkerville Children and Youth Care and The Department for Child Protection and Family Support. Alongside this work, Jacinta has maintained her Private Practice in Subiaco, W.A. part-time. 

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Jacinta is very passionate and dedicated to treating complex post-traumatic stress disorder and has provided therapy to many clients with extensive childhood and adulthood sexual abuse histories. She works from an attachment-informed lens, recognising and understanding the impact that early developmental experiences may have on current functioning and ways of responding. Jacinta also has a special interest in perinatal mental health and is passionate about supporting individuals and families on their journey to parenthood. This may include issues related to fertility, birth trauma, perinatal grief and loss and post-natal depression and anxiety. Jacinta recognises the journey of matrescence and the importance of support alongside one’s journey. ​

 

Jacinta is an Accredited EMDR Consultant with the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and enjoys facilitating at EMDR trainings across Australia. She is also an Accredited Schema Therapist with the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) and a fully registered Clinical Supervisor with AHPRA. As a part of Jacinta’s work, she offers Supervision and Training to other clinicians, as well as EMDR Consultation for those wishing to pursue their EMDRAA Basic Training or Accreditation. Jacinta runs regular EMDR Consultation groups with both a generic and perinatal-focus and welcomes both new and experienced consultees who wish to access support or enhance their EMDR skills.

CONTACT US

Thank you for contacting us. We endeavor to get back to you as soon as possible. If this is an emergency, please contact the Mental Health Emergency Response Line
(1300 555 788) or present to your nearest Emergency Department.

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