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We offer psychology in Melbourne and via Telehealth Australia-wide.
We offer psychology in Melbourne and via Telehealth Australia-wide.
Expert psychology and counselling for a brighter future.
OUR TEAM
Dr Mandana Shaban
Dr Mandana Shaban
Dr Mandana Shaban
Principal Clinical Psychologist & Educational and Developmental Psychologist
MAPS, MAAiP, Board-Approved Supervisor
Mandana is a dual-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Educational & Developmental Psychologist, registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and recognised as a Board-Approved Supervisor through AHPRA.
Mandana has extensiv
Principal Clinical Psychologist & Educational and Developmental Psychologist
MAPS, MAAiP, Board-Approved Supervisor
Mandana is a dual-endorsed Clinical Psychologist and Educational & Developmental Psychologist, registered with the Psychology Board of Australia and recognised as a Board-Approved Supervisor through AHPRA.
Mandana has extensive experience working across the lifespan, providing psychological support to children, adolescents, and adults. Her clinical interests include neurodiversity, trauma, eating disorders, and general mental health, with a strong focus on emotional regulation, attachment, and resilience. She offers individual therapy as well as assessments for cognitive functioning, autism, ADHD, personality, and eating disorders.
Mandana’s therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and strength-based. She draws on a range of evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP), tailoring interventions to each client’s developmental and emotional needs.
Mandana is also passionate about clinical supervision and is committed to supporting provisional psychologists in their professional development. In addition to her clinical work, she is the author of two books: Wise Living Guide Based on DBT and Schema Therapy for Grief.
Mandana enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and travelling. Her compassionate and thoughtful style helps foster a safe and collaborative space for therapeutic growth.
Hamid babaei
Dr Mandana Shaban
Dr Mandana Shaban
Senior Psychotherapist | Member, Australian Counselling Association (MACA) | M.A. Clinical Psychology | Early Intervention Specialist | Family and Couple therapist | Behaviour therapist | learn to play therapist |
Hamid is a dedicated Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, specialising in autism, early childhood interve
Senior Psychotherapist | Member, Australian Counselling Association (MACA) | M.A. Clinical Psychology | Early Intervention Specialist | Family and Couple therapist | Behaviour therapist | learn to play therapist |
Hamid is a dedicated Psychotherapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology, specialising in autism, early childhood intervention, and systemic approaches to child and family wellbeing. He has extensive experience supporting children with developmental and communication challenges.
As a registered member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA), Hamid offers child-focused interventions including Learn to Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Art Therapy, and Schema Therapy. His therapeutic approach is grounded in collaboration with parents and caregivers to ensure developmentally attuned care.
Hamid also provides family and couples therapy, addressing emotional dynamics, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. For adolescents and adults, he integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Transference focused psychotherapy(TFP).
He works with clients under NDIS, WorkCover, EAP, and private health insurance, delivering compassionate and comprehensive psychological support across the lifespan.
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Vahideh Nia
Dr Mandana Shaban
Vahideh Nia
Counsellor, APS associate member
Vahideh is a dedicated Provisional Psychologist with over eight years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of clinical, university, and private practice settings. She brings a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive approach to her work, drawing on a strong
Counsellor, APS associate member
Vahideh is a dedicated Provisional Psychologist with over eight years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across a wide range of clinical, university, and private practice settings. She brings a warm, compassionate, and culturally responsive approach to her work, drawing on a strong foundation in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT, and Reality Therapy.
Before joining Flourish Horizon Psychology & Counselling Centre, Vahideh founded and managed a multidisciplinary clinic overseas, where she led therapeutic programs and supervised early-career clinicians. Her extensive clinical background includes over 12,000 hours of direct therapeutic practice, with a particular focus on emotional regulation, trauma recovery, family dynamics, and work with culturally diverse populations.
Vahideh holds a Master’s degree in Family Therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She is currently registered with AHPRA as a Provisional Psychologist and is actively pursuing full registration through supervised practice.
Fluent in both English and Farsi, she is especially passionate about supporting neurodiverse clients, young people, and individuals navigating life transitions or cultural adjustment. Vahideh also provides outreach support services in Melbourne’s western suburbs, increasing access to care for clients in these communities.