Jenna Jones, a 40-year-old psychologist specializing in adult autism and ADHD telehealth assessments in Double Bay, finds herself at the center of ongoing disputes with former employee Tammy Hatherill. Multiple complaints have surfaced with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), highlighting concerns about professional conduct and public online activity.
Escalating Professional Conflicts
Industry professionals express alarm over Jones’ social media presence, which includes detailed accounts of personal disputes. Sources confirm that anonymous submissions to AHPRA originated from individuals unconnected to Hatherill, countering Jones’ belief that her former Darwin practice employee orchestrated them all.
Peers describe a pattern where Jones fixates on those she perceives as wrongdoers, casting herself as the victim. This behavior reportedly mirrors earlier public allegations against another former colleague on Facebook. Psychologists monitor her posts closely, anticipating intervention from AHPRA or the Health Care Complaints Commission (HCCC) due to longstanding behavioral concerns.
Social Media Scrutiny and Client Issues
Jones’ online activity features personal updates on family estrangement, life in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, massages, cosmetic treatments, and luxury purchases like a Louis Vuitton bag. Recent sightings show her in Double Bay, including at local salons and The Sheaf bar.
In response to questions, Jones explains, “I just try to show a bit of my weird side and show that I’m like a normal person. It’s helped [clients] understand me as a person, not just a psychologist, and for them to feel more comfortable. I do share a lot of things but I’m not going to share inappropriate things.”
A prospective client booked an ADHD assessment last October, paid a deposit, but canceled after receiving no follow-up materials. Despite repeated emails and public comments, the deposit went unreturned, and the client reported being blocked on Jones’ professional Instagram. Jones attributes this to a suspected alias linked to Hatherill, though verification proved otherwise. She notes, “I have seen 765 clients for assessments in the past 12 months. It is only a tiny percentage who are unhappy.”
Hatherill’s Allegations and Public Disclosures
Hatherill filed six complaints against Jones over four years, accusing her of treating LinkedIn like a dating platform and oversharing personal details with suggestive images. One complaint includes screenshots and claims of disheveled appearances. Jones recently shared a 118-page complaint document publicly on LinkedIn via Google Drive, which details Hatherill’s personal violence restraining order application in the Northern Territory.
Recent Developments and Past Headlines
In a tense phone call, Jones revealed a new personal violence restraining order filed against her in Darwin Local Court on her 40th birthday, suspecting deliberate timing. She updated LinkedIn followers about the matter shortly after.
Jones previously gained attention for a relationship with billionaire WiseTech Global founder Richard White, initiated via LinkedIn business advice that turned sexual. She described meetings in Sydney, including one with flowers containing a sex toy, and later messages from White’s wife urging her to cease contact. Hatherill cited this interview as bringing disrepute to psychology and reigniting their feud.
Earlier personal headlines stemmed from her split from ex-husband Michael Riches, former Northern Territory ICAC commissioner. Jones expresses pride in her neurodivergent work, stating, “I’m really proud of the work I’m doing in the neurodivergent area, working with ADHD and autism.” She fears regulatory actions could shift her to ADHD coaching.
The disputes show no signs of resolution, with regulatory scrutiny intensifying.
