Sanara Dmanamperi Psychologist

Sanara is described as a calm and compassionate registered Psychologist who is currently completing her Master of Educational Psychology at the University of Melbourne. She has experience working in private practice, schools, hospitals and in-home support settings. Sanara has also worked within the research setting, exploring the impact of sleep on academic performance and mood in adolescents. She has provided support to children presenting with difficulties related to learning, anxiety, stress, school aversion and emotional regulation by administering psychological assessments (e.g. Autism, ADHD, SLD and ID) and conducting counselling sessions that utilise a strength and play-based approach. Sanara is experienced in working with neurodiverse children and is passionate about using neuro-affirmative approaches to support their needs. Sanara recognises that individuals have unique needs, goals and life experiences so she aims to provide tailored support by working collaboratively with clients and their families. She focuses on building rapport with clients to help them feel safe, heard and understood. When Sanara is not working, she can be found reading a book, baking or spending time with her family and friends.