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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 accredited as a Board-Approved Supervisor with AHPRA.
She has extensive exper
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.
Hamid Babaei
Dr Mandana Shaban
Dr Mandana Shaban
Practice Manager
Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
Registered Counsellor (ACA – Level 4) |
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Couple therapist
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
Practice Manager
Registered Clinical Psychotherapist
Registered Counsellor (ACA – Level 4) |
Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner
Couple therapist
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, Internal Family system(IFS), 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.
Treatments we use
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy(CBT)
Focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and replacing them with healthier, more effective patterns.
Dialectical Behavioural therapy(DBT)
Builds skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and relationship effectiveness.
Schema therapy(ST)
Addresses long-standing emotional patterns and unmet needs by combining cognitive, behavioural, and experiential techniques.
Acceptance Commitment therapy(ACT)
Helps clients accept difficult internal experiences, clarify values, and take meaningful action to improve wellbeing.
Internal Family system(IFS)
Helps clients understand and work with their inner parts, reduce internal conflict, and build a stronger, calmer core Self.
Transference focused Psychotherapy(TFP)
A structured, relational therapy that focuses on understanding intense emotions, improving relationship patterns, and developing stable, healthy ways of relating to oneself and others.
Play Therapy
Uses play as a natural communication tool to help children express emotions, build coping skills, and resolve challenges.
Creative, Art-Based Interventions
Supports emotional expression and regulation through drawing, storytelling, movement, and imaginative activities, especially for children.
Trauma-Informed Care
Ensures safety, choice, and empowerment while addressing the effects of trauma on the mind, body, and relationships.
Compassion Focused therapy(CFT)
Builds self-compassion, reduces shame and self-criticism, and strengthens emotional regulation through compassionate imagery and supportive inner dialogue.
Motivational Interviewing
Helps clients explore ambivalence, strengthen motivation, and build confidence to make meaningful behavioural changes.
Narrative therapy
Helps clients separate themselves from their problems and re-author their story by focusing on strengths, values, and preferred ways of living.
Our books
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 offers a practical and empowering roadmap for individuals seeking a more balanced, meaningful, and emotionally intelligent life.
Dr. Mandana Shaban draws from clinical expertise and real-world experience to present evidence-based techniques that help readers:
- Regulate intense emotions
- Build mindful awareness
- Improve relationships through effective communication
- Tolerate distress without impulsive reactions
- Cultivate a grounded and wise mindset
Whether you’re a mental health professional, 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.
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. 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.
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.