Clinical Psychology Services Australia

About Dr Mandana Shaban

Psychology has been both my profession and my passion for over 13 years. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families through some of the most challenging periods of their lives. My motivation stems from the opportunity to help people better understand themselves, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful, lasting change.

As the Founder and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Flourish Horizon Psychology, I am dedicated to provide evidence-based psychological services in Victoria. I hold endorsements in both Clinical Psychology and Educational & Developmental Psychology, am an AHPRA Board-Approved Supervisor, and I am a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (FAPS).

Before establishing my practice in Australia, I completed my Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD in Psychology and spent years working as a clinician, university lecturer, clinical supervisor, and founder of a multidisciplinary psychology centre. These experiences equipped me to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across a wide range of clinical presentations, mentoring psychologists and contributing to professional education.

Today, my focus is on providing evidence-based psychological therapy, comprehensive assessments—including autism assessments in Australia—and clinical supervision. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and families facing concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, Autism, ADHD, emotional regulation difficulties, personality-related challenges, and life transitions. Additionally, I conduct thorough psychological assessments that encompass autism, ADHD, cognitive, educational, adaptive functioning, and diagnostic evaluations.

I believe that effective therapy begins with understanding the individual, not just their symptoms. Every person brings their unique history, values, relationships, strengths, and challenges. I view therapy as a collaborative process that respects these differences. My approach is warm, thoughtful, and tailored to each individual, integrating evidence-based therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and other contemporary psychological approaches.

Having lived and worked in various cultural settings, I recognize the significant impact that culture, family, language, migration, and identity have on mental health. I am committed to providing culturally responsive care and welcome clients from all backgrounds, offering services in English, Persian (Farsi), and Dari.

Whether you are seeking therapy, a comprehensive autism assessment in Australia, or professional supervision, my goal is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported as you move towards the life you wish to build.

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Areas of Expertise

Therapeutic Approaches

Anxiety, stress, and panic are common issues addressed in clinical psychology in Australia, alongside depression and various mood difficulties. Our services also encompass trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma, as well as specific conditions like Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). We provide mental health services in Victoria tailored for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), emotional regulation, and behavioral difficulties. Additionally, we support individuals facing personality-related difficulties, self-esteem issues, identity challenges, and confidence building. Grief, loss, and the adjustment to life transitions are important aspects of our approach, as are relationship, family, and parenting challenges. We emphasize child and adolescent mental health, recognizing the importance of neurodiversity across the lifespan. Our specialized autism assessments Australia cover a range of needs, including psychological assessments for ADHD, cognitive, educational, adaptive functioning, and other diagnostic assessments. Furthermore, we offer clinical supervision for psychologists to ensure the highest standard of care.

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Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy for adults, adolescents, children, and groups, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (RO DBT) are essential components of mental health services in Victoria. We also incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS), Reality Therapy, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) within our practice. Our approach includes trauma-informed interventions, Learn to Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, as well as parent coaching and psychoeducation to support families.

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Who I Work With

Professional Memberships

Children, adolescents, adults, and parents & families.

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Professional Memberships

Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society (FAPS), I provide autism assessments in Australia as part of my practice. Additionally, I'm a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi), which supports my involvement in the field of clinical psychology in Australia. As a full member of the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST) and a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), I am committed to delivering high-quality mental health services in Victoria. I also belong to the Asia Pacific Association for Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (APA-DBT), ensuring I stay updated on the latest therapeutic approaches.

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Clinical Psychology Services Across the Lifespan

Dr Mandana Shaban

About Dr Mandana Shaban

Areas of Expertise

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

Therapeutic Approaches

Who I Work With

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

Professional Memberships

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