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Our Psychologists
Anna Pengue
BSSc, M.A (Psych), MPsych (Clinical), MAPS
Anna Pengue is an experienced and compassionate clinical psychologist. Anna has extensive experience working with 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.
Anna has a particular interest in assessing and treating anxiety disorders. Anna’s other areas of practice include:
Adjustment difficulties
Depressive disorders
Insomnia
Mood disorders
PTSD
Stress management
Trauma
Anna particularly enjoys working with adolescents and young adults and has extensive experience in adolescent mental health. She is committed to counselling and supporting young people overcome the unique challenges and adversities they face, build on their strengths, develop resilience and realise their full potential.
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.
Anna's main therapeutic approaches are:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Compassion-focused Therapy
Natasha Sindicich
BPsych (Honours), MPsych (Forensic),
MAPS (Member, Australian Psychological Society)
Natasha Sindicich 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 de Silva
BA (Hons) in Psychology, PSYBA 5+1 Internship Pathway to General Psychology Registration
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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 Selvamahesan
BA (Psych) and MA (Professional Psychology)
Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australia Psychological Society (APS).
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."
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