Psychologist (she/her)
Hi, I’m Sanjana! As a psychologist, my therapeutic approach is curious and collaborative, with a focus on centering what you want to bring into the therapy space rather than taking an “expert” approach. In other words, therapy is not a space where I tell you what to do, but an exploratory one where we can co-create and collaboratively discover what avenues are available to you.
Being neuroaffirming, trauma-informed and queer- and trans-affirming are cornerstones of my practice. I have worked with young people, adults, families (of all kinds) experiencing a variety of difficulties, including the effects of masking on the self (such as burnout), anxiety and perfectionism, mood-related concerns, navigating life and/or cross-cultural transitions, and learning differences (including giftedness/2E). I draw from therapeutic approaches like narrative therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI). I have a Master’s in Applied Clinical Psychology, and I can also offer therapy in Hindi.
My interests outside of work (including but not limited to going down research rabbit holes, reading, making art, tending badly to my out-of-control garden) along with my lived experience as a queer neurodivergent person often interact with each other and show up in my work. I look forward to the privilege of witnessing how you show up in the therapy space!
Psychologist (she/her)
Welcome! I’m Sophia and my work as a psychologist is grounded in respect for different ways of thinking, communicating, and connecting.
As a neurodivergent clinician, I am particularly interested in supporting people to understand themselves with self-compassion. Many of the people I work with have spent years masking, overextending themselves, or trying to cope in environments that do not fit their needs. In therapy, I aim to create space for you to slow things down, identify what is actually going on, and develop strategies that are realistic for your life.
I studied a Master of Educational Psychology at the University of Melbourne, and have experience across school and clinical settings, including work with children, young people, and adults. In therapy, I draw on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Feedback-Informed Treatment (FIT). Outside of work, I love reading, reality shows (the more ridiculous the premise, the better!), snorkelling/diving, and making unnecessarily detailed to-do lists! Areas I can support you with include:
Psychologist (he/him)
Hola! I’m Jono, a psychologist from the beautiful south coast of NSW. I am someone who is super passionate when it comes to my interests, which include old Japanese cars, video games and fantasy/science fiction. I also love to spend time playing music, bouldering and attempting to hit golf balls properly!
I have experience providing neuro-affirming, trauma-informed therapeutic interventions for children and people across NGO, NDIS and public education settings. I have supported young people navigating difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, mood changes, worry, burnout, challenges with executive function, big emotions, trauma and living with different abilities. I also have experience using standardised cognitive and learning assessment tools to identify intellectual developmental delay, giftedness and specific learning disorders. Outside the therapy room, I have conducted research to explore access to therapy for boys and young men who are experiencing stigma around help-seeking.
As someone with a lived experience of being neurodivergent, I have a big interest in approaching therapy from a strengths-based perspective, alongside understanding the factors that might have led to a difficult season. Authentic rapport and client autonomy are deeply important to me. My approach is primarily informed Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Narrative Therapy.
Senior Psychologist (she/her)
Hi I’m Hannah Le Leu and I am neurodivergent and operate from a neuro-affirming framework. This means that I understand the importance of tailoring all therapies and strategies to work for different brain types.
I absolutely love working with people’s strengths and passions. I love being able to connect with clients through shared passions, which we can also incorporate into therapy! My special interests include a lot of gaming, I could talk forever about Mario and Pokemon. I also love animals, all things related to the ocean and Taylor Swift.
I have experience working with children, teens and adults for a wide range of reasons. I am trained in: Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Play Therapy (PT).
Things I can help you with!
Bear (left) and Yoshi (right) are informal therapy dogs that definitely deserve their own bio! They are good boys (most of the time) and may come to say hello every now and then.
Bear is about 3 years old (still a pup) and is a Bichon Frise. He has claimed the pillow as his bed and only does things if he really wants to.
Yoshi is a 1-year-old Toy Poodle. He is a beach pup and loves to lay in the shallows after he has just been washed – there have been many near-misses with the waves but he likes the thrill of it.
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