Our Psychologists

Najwa is an experienced Registered Psychologist with a wide range of life experiences, which helps her to resonate with clients. Najwa has completed a Graduate Diploma in Psychology at the University of Wollongong, undergraduate qualifications in Social Science (Counselling) and teaching qualifications. She has a deep understanding and varied experience in the humanitarian profession. This includes experience in youth work, teaching, behavioural support and school counselling. From an Arabic background, Najwa is familiar with some of the unique issues faced by those from Arabic-speaking communities.

Narina is a dedicated, passionate and highly qualified Registered Psychologist with 30 years of experience in the field, working with individuals, couples and families.Narina is highly committed to providing a high-quality counselling service that works towards helping clients to address problematic issues in their lives, learn healthier coping skills and resources that will ensure greater happiness and well-being. She, has extensive experience working across different fields and supports all ages from children, adolescents, adults and older adults.

Ivanka is a Registered Psychologist with more than 15 years of experience both locally and overseas. She has worked within government and private sector providing a broad range of psychological interventions and strategies in assisting clients across the life span with anxiety, depression, trauma, loss and grief and other difficulties.

Anina is a registered Psychologist with a special interest in providing therapeutic interventions for children, adolescents, and families. She has several years’ work experience as a Psychologist in both the public and private sectors. The focus of her treatment is on a range of mental health and adjustment difficulties that may emerge during the various middle childhood and youth developmental stages.

Sheree has worked with a wide range of clients and their families over her 19 years as a registered psychologist. Eight of these years were spent in private practice, nine in the employment sector and five working with people with disabilities and their families

Annie is a Registered Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She is currently in a registrar program working toward endorsement as a Clinical Psychologist. Annie is a compassionate clinician who aims to provide a safe, non-judgemental and collaborative space for her clients. She adopts a biopsychosocial approach to care and draws on a range of therapeutic modalities including DBT, CBT, ACT and Narrative Therapy. Annie has experience working with clients across the lifespan in public and private health settings. Annie has a particular interest in working with at risk adolescents and youth experiencing difficulties associated with complex trauma and BPD presentations.

Abbey is a psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is experienced working with a range of mental health presentations across the lifespan, though has a particular interest in working with adolescents and adults. Abbey has worked in private practice for a number of years, as well as in the secondary education system. She is passionate about supporting individuals through mental health difficulties to achieve improved outcomes.

Tamera is a Registered Psychologist with 20 years of professional experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. Through her down to earth, easy-going, and thoughtful manner, Tamera’s primary focus is on building a strong therapeutic relationship with a focus on the personal progress for her clients. Encouraging clients to improve their personal self-awareness and self-mastery of emotional skills. She is experienced in working with many presenting issues including mental health issues, realtionship problems, stress, burnout, and work life balance.

Sari is a Registered Psychologist who specialises in working with children and families. She has a particular interest in the assessment and treatment of mental health concerns in the perinatal period, including ante natal and post-natal depression, anxiety and transition to parenthood. Sari has specialised, for many years, in the effects our early attachment relationships have on relationships throughout our lives. She has extensive experience working with parents and carers and has worked with a wide range of clients with a trauma background, including developmental trauma. Sari believes helping new parents understand their children and their needs is key to being able to enjoy happy and secure relationships. Where a child or parent has more complex needs, Sari is committed to working, as a team, with any other health service providers involved in the client’s life, thus ensuring the best outcomes for the client. Sari has worked in both public health sector and in several non-government agencies. She is working towards full accreditation in EMDR trauma therapy and is a trained Circle of Security Facilitator. Age groups: • Infants • Children • Adolescents • Adults Therapeutic modalities: Children and Adolescents • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • EMDR • Narrative therapy • Play therapy Therapeutic modalities: Adults • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • EMDR

Jacinta is a Clinical Psychologist who has clinical experience working with children, adolescents and their families, and adults with psychological or psychiatric disorders. She has garnered experience in numerous public mental healthsettings, including community outpatient clinics in Singapore and Australia, the Institute of Mental Health outpatient and inpatient ward (Singapore), Burns Unit (Australia) and Perth Voices Clinic (Australia).