PSYCHOLOGIST IN MELBOURNE FOR ADULTS, TEENS & COUPLES
Offering Psychodynamic therapy, alongside EMDR for trauma and other evidence-based approaches. Board-approved supervisor for psychologists.
Medicare-rebated sessions available face-to-face in St Kilda (Melbourne) & online across Australia.
(03) 7003 2197 • info@shikhagray.com.au
WELCOME
Hello, I’m Shikha. I’m a registered psychologist working with adults, adolescents and couples in Melbourne. I hold a Masters & PhD in Counselling Psychology, with over a decade of experience across private practice and academia, including roles as a Research Fellow & Lecturer. Read more about my qualifications & experience here.
THERAPY FOR ADULTS & TEENS
Depression & anxiety (social anxiety, generalised anxiety, panic disorder, OCD)
PTSD, complex trauma, & dissociative disorders
Attachment difficulties
Self-image, self-worth, personal development
Loss, grief and existential crises
Chronic health problems (e.g. diabetes, pain)
COUPLES THERAPY
Communication difficulties, emotional disconnection, intimacy problems
Infidelity
Conflicting hopes, identities, parenting styles
Read more about who I work with here.
MY APPROACH
I draw on evidence-based approaches, adapted to your needs, including:
Psychodynamic therapy (relational and attachment-focused)
EMDR therapy for PTSD and complex trauma
Cognitive and behavioural strategies (CBT, ACT-informed)
Exposure therapy (ERP) for OCD and phobias
Above all, I approach therapy as a nurturing and compassionate psychologist. My connection to you is central to how I work and I remain committed to understanding how you see things like no-one else. Over the course of therapy, we work collaboratively to develop new insights and ways of being and experiencing the world.
Read more about how I work here.
IDENTITY & CULTURE
I practice with cultural humility and support individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. My own background is South Asian - I was born in India (Hindi speaker) and migrated to Australia at a young age. Growing up living between two cultures has shaped my understanding of challenges related to race, gender, sexuality, belonging and inclusivity.
LOCATION
My practice is located in St Kilda, in Melbourne’s inner south-east. I offer in-person sessions for those nearby, including Elwood, Balaclava, Windsor, Prahran, Brighton and Caulfield.
For many, the right therapeutic fit is more important than proximity alone. If my approach resonates, I offer online video sessions for those across Melbourne & Australia.
