Our Admin Team

Clare is an experienced operations and people leader with a career spanning healthcare, media, and business management. As Practice Manager at Birchtree, she oversees the operations of two centres and leads a multidisciplinary team of more than 50 clinicians and administrative staff.

Clare brings a strong track record in team leadership, client experience, and business performance. As the former owner and director of two Laser Clinics Australia locations, she built and managed high-performing teams while delivering exceptional patient care and growing a client base of more than 35,000.

Earlier in her career, Clare held senior roles at Foxtel in acquisitions and programming, where she managed multimillion-dollar content budgets and strategic partnerships. Known for her energy, relationship-building skills, and operational focus, Clare is passionate about creating supportive environments where teams thrive and clients receive outstanding care.

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Sophie has been a friendly face behind the scenes at Birchtree since January 2025, keeping the centre running smoothly alongside her fellow administrative teammembers.  

Sophie is a fourth-year psychology student with her sights set on pursuing a career in health administration. When she’s not working at Birchtree, Sophie is an avid reader, sports enthusiast, keen-traveller, and proud volunteer with our Empowered Self-Defence Program within the Birchtree Foundation – where she also works her magic on marketing and advertising materials. An old soul at heart, Sophie loves music, books, her English Staffie, and spending time with friends and family.  

Experiences in people-focused roles have shaped her into the ultimate multitasker, blending warmth and efficiency in everything she does.  

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Sarah joined the administrative team at Birchtree in November 2025. She admires the committed members of her team and volunteers for Birchtree’s Empowered Self-Defence program.  

When she is away from the office, Sarah dedicates her time to the beach. In an ideal world, she makes it to the beach for a quick swim after every workday. It is here where she honours her beginnings as a swim coach where she passionately taught young children to trust their confidence in water. 

Currently, Sarah is a fourth-year Law and Communications student at the University of Technology Sydney. At university, she gained strong analytical skills and a commitment to environmental and social justice.  

Darrel has been part of the Birchtree administrative team since March 2025, supporting the team and helping the practice run smoothly.  

Currently in his third year of a Bachelor of Applied Social Science, majoring in Counselling at Alphacrucis University College, Darrel is passionate about understanding people and hopes to bring a trauma-informed lens to all aspects of his work. 

When he’s not at the centre, Darrel can be found brewing a good cup of coffee, reading or going for a long-distance run. These simple passions keep him grounded and energised.  

A natural organiser with a thoughtful, people-centred approach, Darrel brings a blend of calm and care to everything he does. 

Abbey brings a strong academic foundation and practical experience to her role, supporting the clinic’s mission of trauma-sensitive care. With a Bachelor of Health Science in Psychology (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminology, Abbey combines research expertise with a deep understanding of client needs. Originally from New Zealand, Abbey has contributed to community-focused projects that emphasize compassionate, evidence-based support. Her work ensures the clinic remains aligned with best practices, fostering a safe and empowering environment for every client.

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