I am a registered psychologist in Melbourne, Australia, and hold a doctorate in counselling psychology. My doctoral thesis looked at how psychological therapy can facilitate narratives of recovery for those with enduring or recurrent depression. Since then, I have been passionate about helping people re-story their lives and discover new insights and purpose.

WHO I WORK WITH: ADULTS, TEENS & COUPLES

I work with adults & teenagers, as well as couples, across a range of concerns. I tend to work well with those who are:

  • wanting in-depth therapy that looks at recurring themes and patterns in one’s life, relationships and experiences

  • experiencing depression or anxiety, including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, phobias, and OCD

  • struggling with low self-worth, or searching for a sense of identity

  • couples going through conflict, communication difficulties, parenting challenges, or difficulties arising due to mental health problems

  • struggling with the effects of trauma, loss or grief

  • struggling with diabetes or other chronic health problems

HOW I WORK

My therapeutic approach is integrative. I tailor therapy according to the person or couple’s needs and preferences. I am mainly influenced by Existential, Experiential and Psychodynamic frameworks.

My hope for therapy is that it promotes understanding, self-expression, and acceptance.

I use additional therapeutic modalities I have been trained in, as needed. These include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT),

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy,

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),

  • Compassion-Focused and mindfulness-based therapies,

  • Schema Therapy,

  • Gottman’s Method,

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT).

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

I hold an MPsych (Counselling) and PhD from Monash University. I completed my Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) at Sydney University.

I am a fully registered psychologist with AHPRA. If you have a valid Mental Health Care Plan, your sessions with me will be eligible for Medicare subsidies.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: I have over a decade of experience in a combination of therapeutic and academic roles. I have worked as a counsellor and psychologist in private practices, fertility clinics, schools, bushfire-affected areas of Victoria and community mental health hubs.

I currently hold a university position as a lecturer teaching counselling at postgraduate level. My research has been published in psychological journals.

PERSONAL EXPERIENCE: My upbringing in Australia within an Indian migrant family, and being a woman of colour, have, I feel, strengthened my capacity to connect with people from marginalised backgrounds and people who struggle with a sense of belonging. I am an LGBTQ+ ally.