Our Psychologists

Shumaila is a Registered Psychologist who takes a therapeutic approach to her practice. She offers client-centred, strengths-based, collaborative treatment and uses a variety of therapeutic modalities tailored to individual needs. She uses evidence-based interventions and techniques, such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), among other therapeutic modalities, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. She has a special interest in working with adolescent and young adults, in the areas of depression, anxiety, trauma, early psychosis, ADHD, disability, ASD and family issues. Shumaila is proficient in administering psychological assessments, including cognitive assessments and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) assessments for children/ adolescents. Age Groups • Children • Adolescents • Young adults Therapeutic Modalities: • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • Motivational interviewing • Solution-focused therapy

Ilya is a Registered Psychologist with a particular interest in supporting children and adults who’ve experienced trauma. Ilya brings compassion, authenticity, curiosity, and acceptance into his work.

Shashi Naidu is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 24 years of clinical experience. Shashi holds Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Master’s in Clinical Psychology and Post Graduation in Clinical Psychology.

Sarah is a compassionate and strengths focused Clinical Psychologist and board-approved supervisor. She has extensive experience working in public mental health across both community and inpatient settings, including as the District Eating Disorders Coordinator and Suicide Prevention Manager for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District, and the Towards Zero Suicides Program Manager for Sydney Local Health District. Sarah utilises a collaborative, client-centred and evidence-based approach and draws upon a range of therapeutic modalities including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy and Solution Focused Therapy. She has a particular interest in working with women and supporting them through challenging life adjustments, such as relationship breakdowns, grief and loss, parenthood and career changes.

Nooria is a Registered Psychologist with diverse experience of working with different age groups, cultural and religious backgrounds. She has an eclectic approach to therapy and utilises evidence-based models, adopting a person-centred approach with her clients.