BPsych (Honours), MPsych (Forensic)
MAPS (Member, Australian Psychological Society)
BA (Hons) in Psychology
PSYBA 5+1 Internship Pathway to General Psychology Registration
BA (Psych), MA (Professional Psychology)
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australia Psychological Society (APS)
Anna is an experienced and compassionate clinical psychologist who provides trauma-informed therapy to adolescents and adults. Anna completed her Masters of Psychology (Clinical) with distinction in 2012 and was awarded the Dean's Medal for this degree. She has worked in private practice since 2009. Anna co-founded East Sydney Psychologists in 2017 and since then has been providing therapy services to the local communities in Maroubra and the eastern suburbs.
Anna is experienced in treating a diverse range of psychological concerns and populations. Anna specialises in Anxiety Disorders, Trauma, Complex Trauma and PTSD. Anna predominantly works from an Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy framework. Anna has utilised EMDR Therapy extensively in her clinical practice since 2022, when she completed her EMDR Institute Training with Sigmund Burzynski. Since then, Anna has completed advanced training in EMDR with Dr Roger Solomon, participating in two Masterclass and one Intensive training. She has also undertaken two specialised trainings in adapting the EMDR protocol in clinical work with children and adolescents (Dr Sarah Schubert; Carlijn de Roos). Anna engages in regular supervision and is currently working towards Accreditation as an EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner.
Anna’s other areas of practice include:
· Adolescents and young people’s mental health
· Grief and loss
· Adjustment difficulties
· Depressive disorders
· Stress and burn-out
· Low self-worth
· Excessive shame and self-criticism
Anna's therapeutic style is warm, non-judgmental and compassionate. She works collaboratively with her clients to individually tailor treatment to their unique set of needs, interests and strengths.
Anna is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society, the EMDR Association of Australia (EMDRAA) and The Australian Clinical Psychology Association.
Anna uses a number of evidence-based modalities in her practice:
· Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy
· Compassion-focused Therapy
· Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
· Trauma-Focussed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Natasha is a psychologist with a warm and empathetic nature. She provides personalised treatment to adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health issues. She has worked in private practice for several years and co-founded East Sydney Psychologists in 2017 with the aim to provide psychology services to clients in the eastern suburbs and inner west. Natasha holds a Masters in Forensic Psychology.
Natasha has a particular interest and extensive experience providing therapeutic services for clients with anxiety and depressive disorders, as well as addictions. Her approach is collaborative and flexible, uniquely tailored to suit each client's individual needs and help them work towards their mental health goals.
Natasha's other areas of interests include:
Adolescents and young adults
Grief and bereavement
Impulse control issues for ADHD adults and young people
Male health issues
Parents with parenting concerns
Post‐natal depression
Trauma
Working with Children (8yrs and older)
Natasha works from an evidence-based, skills-focused approach incorporating:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma
Schema Therapy
Dinelka is an experienced psychologist who enjoys working with clients in an open and non-judgemental environment, while helping them navigate through different life issues. The presentations she mainly works with are depression, anxiety, low self-esteem/self-confidence, stress, work related issues and couples counselling.
The modalities of treatment are mainly Cognitive behaviour therapy, Acceptance & commitment therapy, Narrative and Solution focused therapy. Dinelka prefers working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing personal life crises, mental health or relationship issues.
Dinelka has lived in 5 countries and loves experiencing new places and cultures. She completed her undergraduate psychology degree in California, USA and her postgraduate qualifications in Melbourne.
Malini has experience working with a wide range of clients, including diverse cultures, children, adolescents and adults. She also has extensive experience working with people with mental health issues.
Malini has a keen interest in working with people experiencing:
Anxiety
Mood disorders
Self-esteem issues
Adjustment issues
OCD
Emotion regulation issues
Malini uses several evidence-based skills-focused approach incorporating:
Motivational Interviewing
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Graduated Exposure Therapy
"I provide a compassionate, client-centred, strengths-based, holistic support for my clients. I am committed to helping you reach your potential, overcome barriers and progress in your treatment goals and life. I will help you to see your concerns from a different perspective and explore possible outcomes."
After a career in the Hospitality Industry, I joined East Sydney Psychologists in 2018. The most interesting part of my job is seeing the world of psychology in action. I love working with our team of psychologists to ensure we are always providing a high level of care to our clients.