Annie Areum Shin is a provisional psychologist at the Mind Body Practice. Annie is currently completing a Master of Clinical Psychology at the Australian Catholic University. She has particular interests in working with adolescents, young adults, and the family unit. Her treatment approach is predominantly centered around Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. She also has experience working with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Considering each individual through a systemic and attachment and trauma-informed lens, Annie approaches therapeutic work with integrity and respect for the client.

Cecilia is a Clinical Psychologist with vast experience working with children, adolescents and adults. In therapy, her aim is to create an environment that is warm and empowering where you as the client, can be supported to feel good about taking ownership of your full range of emotions. Her sessions are 'client driven', to enable you to determine your treatment goals based on what you hope to achieve from therapy. The techniques that she uses are evidence-based (supported by research) but tailored to your strengths, aimed at what works better for you and always with your input. Cecilia believes that building a strong and trusting relationship with her clients is the key to any therapeutic change and success. Her aim is to work together with you to develop a deeper understanding of how you got to where you are (emotionally/mentally) and to look into the patterns you may have been following (consciously or not), to work out whether these are in fact helpful. By uncovering and examining those underlying processes and beliefs that impact on daily functioning, she aims to support you in building and implementing evidence-based strategies, and start shifting those entrenched patterns to finally move forward with more confidence and ease.

As therapy can be a vulnerable but rewarding experience, Chelsea brings warmth and curiosity to create a safe space to explore your experiences. She takes a collaborative approach to therapy, working at your pace to find strategies to manage your thoughts and behaviours and to help you achieve your goals. She is committed to providing evidence-based treatments that are tailored to meet your unique needs. Chelsea is also trained in conducting psychometric assessments for children, adolescents, and adults. This includes assessments of cognitive ability, learning difficulties and personality.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist with particular interest in eating disorders, working with children and young people, and those struggling with anxiety. I tailor treatment to meet your needs, integrating therapeutic models and approaches to suit you. I would describe my approach as being caring, compassionate and warm. I want to meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals. To help with this, I bring firmness with kindness to keep you on your journey. Call today to build your mental strength and live your best life.

I am a compassionate Provisional Psychologist with experience assessing and treating individuals across various age groups, including children, adolescents, and adults presenting with mental health diagnoses (i.e. anxiety related disorders, depressive related disorders, OCD and related disorder, and psychotic disorders) and neurodiverse individuals (i.e. ASD, ADHD, ID, and learning difficulties). I collaborate with families to navigate the intricacies of family dynamics, fostering a supportive and holistic approach to mental health care. I provide warmth, reliability, honesty, and unconditional positive regard. I am a dedicated advocate for social betterment. I am passionate about assisting individuals facing everyday life challenges, contributing to positive guidance, and enhancing the well-being of both individuals and their families. I utilise diverse therapeutic approaches to address the unique needs of clients across various contexts and age groups. I use evidence-based therapeutic interventions including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Play Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Psychoeducation. Additionally, I conduct comprehensive psychological assessments, cognitive assessments, and functional assessments.

I am a Clinical Psychology Registrar with particular interest in working with children and young people experiencing mood, behavioural, and interpersonal difficulties. I tailor treatment to meet your needs and goals by integrating therapeutic models and approaches to suit you. For therapy to be effective, I strongly believe that trust, respect, and collaboration are key so that individuals can meet their desired therapeutic goals. I have conducted individual therapy and facilitated therapeutic groups to individuals across the lifespan in both private and public settings. I have worked with various presentations including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, personality disorders, interpersonal difficulties, and emotional dysregulation. My treatment approach utilises a range of evidence-based psychological research that is tailored to the individual, including CBT, DBT, ACT, schema therapy, and narrative therapy. Additionally, I have experience in providing psychometric assessments and diagnosis for individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD), as well as cognitive, aptitude, and functional assessments. I am an advocate for empowering individuals to be self-compassionate. I aim to create a warm, inviting, supportive, and non-judgemental space where people can bring their true self. I would describe my approach as being caring, compassionate, and warm. I want to meet you where you are and help you achieve your goals.

Praveena is a warm and experienced clinical psychologist who loves working collaboratively with people from all walks of life. She specialises in supporting children and adolescents manage their behaviour/emotions, navigate stress and developmental transitions, as well as supporting parents and families to work towards strong and meaningful family relationships. She is currently completing her PhD with the UNSW Faculty of Medicine and Health, in partnership with the Department of Psychiatry, South Western Sydney Local Health District. Her research focuses on understanding the factors that underlie parenting sensitivity and reflective functioning. She is passionate about developing interventions and programs that support parents early in their journeys and working to end the cycle of intergenerational trauma. She is also interested in supporting those with a history of trauma. She is trained in several trauma-informed modalities, including EMDR, DBT, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy and ACT. Praveena works within an ‘attachment-based’ and relational framework, which recognises that our life experiences, particularly our experience of being with others, often impacts on how we relate to ourselves. To ensure best practice service provision, Praveena integrates her extensive clinical experience, the latest scientific evidence, and her clients' unique values and goals. She also works collaboratively with other health professionals, including GP's, psychiatrists, hospital staff and allied health specialists to ensure her clients receive the most comprehensive care.

Victoria is a Psychologist who is passionate about empowering her clients to build the skills they need to create a life worth living, in an environment that is empathetic, non-judgemental, warm, and where appropriate, light-hearted. Having worked in both private and public settings, conducting individual therapy, facilitating a range of therapeutic groups, and performing psychometric assessments across the lifespan. She has experience working with a range of clients with presenting difficulties such as anxiety, stress, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties. Victoria is particularly interested in working with adults, but as a Cool Kids trained therapist, she also enjoys working with children (and their families) who have difficulties related to anxiety. She utilises a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including CBT, DBT, ACT and other mindfulness-based approaches, which are integrated and individualised to meet the needs and goals of each client. She has previously conducted research in a range of areas including social interactions related to conforming behaviours, the management of psychotic symptoms, and resilience, focusing on the importance of a degree of separation between one’s thoughts and feelings, and their enduring self when managing stressful experiences.

I am a Registered Psychologist with a special interest in perinatal mental health as well as working with children and young people. I approach sessions with warmth, compassion and understanding, and work in collaboration with client’s to encourage real and positive change. I have worked across many public and private healthcare settings and believe in not only helping people feel as though they can survive challenges, but can help them thrive in the face of them. I have a passion in supporting parents with all of their parenting experiences from conception, pregnancy, birth and adjusting to parenthood, as well as working with postnatal anxiety and depression. I enjoy working creatively with children and young people and draw on elements of play, art and narrative therapy. I recognise that every person is unique and draw upon their strengths to tailor treatment to best suit their needs. I am also able to provide cognitive tests, aptitude tests, functional assessments and comprehensive psychometric testing for neurodevelopmental disorders (specifically ADHD) for children above the age of 7 and for adults.

Yustina is a warm and compassionate provisional psychologist, dedicated to providing a supportive and non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, emotions, and challenges. Her aim is to facilitate your personal growth, empower positive changes, and guide you toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. Utilizing a client-centered approach, she intergrades a diverse range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. By tailoring these approaches to your individual needs and goals, she fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that promotes overall well-being and personal growth. Yustina is a Provisional Psychologist, meaning that she receives consultation and guidance from Director Shilpa Madiwale as part of your care.