Tiffany Baker

REGISTERED PSYCHOLOGIST & certified gaps practitioner

BSocSci(Psych), PGDipPsych

Tiffany brings a unique combination of psychology training and specialised nutritional therapy expertise to Metabolic Psychology. As a psychologist and certified GAPS (Gut and Psychology Syndrome) clinician, Tiffany understands the profound connection between gastrointestinal health, nutritional status, and psychological wellbeing.

Tiffany provides comprehensive psychological consultations for individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and the psychological impacts of chronic health conditions including Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS). Her clinical expertise encompasses evidence-based psychological interventions whilst recognising the metabolic foundations that influence mental health outcomes.

Tiffany has experience working with children and families and specialises in GAPS dietary protocols offering clients a structured, therapeutic approach that addresses gut-brain axis dysfunction. This methodology targets the underlying physiological imbalances that often contribute to psychological symptoms, supporting clients in achieving sustainable mental wellness through targeted dietary interventions and psychological support.

Through personalised treatment planning, Tiffany integrates traditional psychological therapies with lifestyle interventions, empowering individuals to address both the psychological and physiological aspects of their mental health. Her compassionate, evidence-based approach provides hope for those seeking alternatives to conventional treatment pathways, particularly individuals managing complex chronic conditions where gut health and mental health intersect.

Perri Carlson-Hawke

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST & METABOLIC PSYCHIATRY practitioner

BA(Psych), BSSc(Psych)(Hons), GDip(CoachPsych), MPsych(Clinical)

Perri is an Australian clinical psychologist and supervisor. Her interest and expertise extend beyond traditional clinical psychology. She holds additional qualifications in the use of therapeutic ketogenic diets for mental disorders, nutritional psychiatry, coaching psychology and neuropsychology.

Originally from Queensland, Perri moved to Orange in 2012 where she completed her Honours in Psychology at Charles Sturt University. She went on to study Coaching Psychology at the University of Sydney before obtaining her MPsych(Clinical) in 2016.

In 2021, Perri trainined with Psychiatrist, Dr Georgia Ede, learning how to implement ketogenic metabolic therapy for the treatment of mental illness. Since then,she has undergone additional training in the use of a ketogenic diet for Alzheimer's and cognitive decline, Professional development with Dr Chris Palmer, Dr Anne Childers, Dr Ignacio Curanta and others. She has completed certification in Nutritional Psychiatry with Dr Tetyana Rocks and further advanced training in ketogenic therapy with Beth Zupec-Kania and Denise Potter. 

Perri is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the Psychology Board of Australia. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society, Australasian Metabolic Health Society and is a Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists.