50 Strathallan Rd, Macleod VIC, Australia
Areas of Expertise
Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Modalities
Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Modalities
Trauma, Attachment & Complex Psychological Difficulties
- Developmental and Relational Trauma
- Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Childhood Emotional Neglect
- Attachment-Related Difficulties
- Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Interpersonal Trauma and Abuse
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Person
Trauma, Attachment & Complex Psychological Difficulties
- Developmental and Relational Trauma
- Childhood Trauma and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
- Childhood Emotional Neglect
- Attachment-Related Difficulties
- Complex Trauma and Complex PTSD (CPTSD)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Interpersonal Trauma and Abuse
- Emotional Dysregulation
- Personality-Related Difficulties
- Longstanding Emotional and Relational Patterns
Adult Mental Health & Psychological Wellbeing
- Anxiety and Stress-Related Difficulties
- Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder
- Depression and Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Self-Esteem and Self-Worth Difficulties
- Identity and Personal Development
- Perfectionism and Self-Criticism
- Grief, Loss and Bereavement
- Adjustment to Life Transitions
- Relationship and Interpersonal Difficulties
Child & Adolescent Psychology
- Childhood Anxiety and Emotional Difficulties
- Trauma-Related Difficulties in Children and Adolescents
- Emotional and Behavioural Regulation
- Attachment and Parent–Child Relationship Difficulties
- Social and Emotional Development
- School-Related Emotional and Behavioural Challenges
- Parenting Support and Guidance
- Neurodiversity-Affirming Psychological Support
- Autism and ADHD-Related Support
Psychological & Neurodevelopmental Assessments
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Assessments
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Assessments
- Cognitive and Intellectual Assessments
- Educational and Learning Assessments
- Adaptive Functioning Assessments
- Developmental Assessments
- Comprehensive Psychological and Diagnostic Assessments
- Complex Presentations and Differential Diagnosis
Clinical Supervision & Professional Development
- AHPRA Board-Approved Supervision
- Clinical Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
- Psychological Assessment and Diagnostic Reasoning
- Evidence-Based Psychological Interventions
- Professional Development and Reflective Practice
Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Modalities
Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Modalities
Therapeutic Approaches & Clinical Modalities
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and guided by individualised clinical formulation. I integrate a range of psychological therapies to address trauma-related, emotional, behavioural, developmental, and interpersonal difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults.
Trauma-Focused Therapies
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive
My therapeutic approach is evidence-based, trauma-informed, and guided by individualised clinical formulation. I integrate a range of psychological therapies to address trauma-related, emotional, behavioural, developmental, and interpersonal difficulties in children, adolescents, and adults.
Trauma-Focused Therapies
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE)
Cognitive, Behavioural & Acceptance-Based Therapies
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO-DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Schema-Based, Relational & Psychodynamic Therapies
- Schema Therapy (Adults, Adolescents, Children & Groups)
- Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Reality Therapy
Child & Family-Focused Approaches
- Child-Centred Play Therapy
- Learn to Play Therapy
- Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS)
My clinical practice places particular emphasis on developmental and relational trauma, attachment-related difficulties, and complex psychological presentations. Treatment is tailored to each individual's developmental needs, clinical presentation, personal circumstances, and therapeutic goals, drawing on appropriate evidence-based interventions.
Who I Work With
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
Children
Teens
Adults
Parents
Psychologists
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
Professional Memberships
Fellow, APS college of Clinical psychology
Fellow, APS college of Educational and Developmental psychology
member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi),
full member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)
member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS),
member of Asia Pacific Association for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (APA-DBT),
Books
Schema therapy for grief and loss
Schema Therapy for Grief and Loss, authored by Dr. Mandana Shaban, Sheida Shirvani, and Hamid Haji babaei, presents a pioneering integration of schema therapy with contemporary grief research and clinical practice. This comprehensive guide explores the multifaceted experience of grief—normal and complicated—through psychological, emotional, cultural, and relational lenses, making it a valuable resource for clinical psychologists and educational psychologists alike. The book introduces an evidence-based schema therapy treatment protocol specifically designed for grief, examining how early maladaptive schemas and schema modes shape the bereavement process, which is crucial for mental health services.
Key features include a thorough analysis of grief types, diagnostic criteria, cultural factors, and therapeutic techniques such as imagery, letter writing, and mode work. Designed for clinicians, researchers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of grief, the book offers both theoretical insights and practical interventions to facilitate healing and meaning-making after loss.
A WISE LIVING GUIDE: HOW TO CREATE MEANING, BALANCE, AND GROWTH IN EVERYDAY LIFE
Unlock the art of living with emotional clarity, resilience, and wisdom. Rooted in the principles of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), A Guide to Wise Living serves as a practical and empowering roadmap for individuals seeking a more balanced, meaningful, and emotionally intelligent life. Dr. Mandana Shaban, a clinical psychologist with extensive experience in mental health services, draws from both clinical expertise and real-world insights to present evidence-based techniques that help readers: Regulate intense emotions, build mindful awareness, improve relationships through effective communication, tolerate distress without impulsive reactions, and cultivate a grounded and wise mindset. Whether you’re a mental health professional, an educational psychologist, a student of psychology, or someone navigating emotional challenges, this book will equip you with the skills to live more consciously and courageously. Wisdom isn’t just a trait — it’s a skill you can learn.