OUR TEAM

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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 accredited as a Board-Approved Supervisor with AHPRA.

She has extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults, with expertise in neurodiversity, trauma, eating disorders, and general mental health. Her work focuses on emotional regulation, attachment, and resilience, offering both therapy and comprehensive assessments, including autism, ADHD, cognitive functioning, personality, and eating disorders.

Mandana’s therapeutic approach is integrative, trauma-informed, and strength-based. She draws from a wide range of evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP). Each intervention is tailored to the individual’s developmental stage and emotional needs, ensuring personalised and effective care.

In addition to her clinical work, Mandana is deeply committed to training the next generation of psychologists through supervision and professional mentoring. 

She is also the author of two books, Wise Living Guide Based on DBT and Schema Therapy for Grief.

Mandana is known for her warm, compassionate, and collaborative style, creating a safe space where clients feel understood and supported on their journey toward growth and wellbeing.

Practice Manager

Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
Registered Counsellor (ACA – Level 4) | 

Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner

M.A in clinical Psychology

Hamid Babaei is a registered Clinical Psychotherapist with PACFA and a Level 4 Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Holding a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology, he brings extensive experience in providing evidence-based, compassionate, and client-focused care to adults, children, couples, and families.

For children, Hamid offers specialised early intervention and developmental support through approaches such as Learn to Play Therapy, Child-Centred Play Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Art Therapy, and Schema Therapy. He works collaboratively with parents and caregivers to ensure holistic, family-centred outcomes.

With couples and families, he addresses relationship challenges, communication patterns, and parenting concerns, helping to foster healthier dynamics and stronger connections.

For adolescents and adults, Hamid integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Reality Therapy, and Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, and major life transitions.

Hamid is an approved provider under NDIS, WorkCover, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), and private health insurance. His professional approach is guided by the belief that with the right support, people of all ages can achieve meaningful change.

He is also the co-author of Schema Therapy for Grief and Loss.