SOUTH ASIAN MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS LIST
SHAKTI MENTAL HEALTH
This is a resource for anyone seeking a culturally informed or South Asian mental health practitioner or professional who has a connection to maintaining mental well-being. Our list contains a range of South Asian mental health professionals
from clinal and counselling psychologists to art therapists and everything in between.
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This list is provided for general information. Always seek guidance from your general practitioner when seeking mental health support. This list is a work in progress and new professionals/workers from different areas of understanding will be added periodically. Change occurs frequently and it is your responsibility to seek the most up-to-date information from your chosen mental health practitioner.
Clinical and Counselling Psychologist
Sanduni Silva
Website: https://www.insessioncounselling.com/
Email: contact@insessioncounselling.com
Accreditation: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Phone: 0494 121 458
Location: Level 1/84 Barkers Road, Hawthorn, VIC, 3122
Areas of specialty: .Trauma (PTSD and CPTSD), Racism and racial trauma. Attachment difficulties (including support managing anxious, avoidant or fearful avoidant attachment styles) (More on org website)
Languages: Sinhala and English
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Counselling Psychologist and Founder Umeed Psychology
Anushka Phal
Website: https://www.umeedpsychology.com.au/
Email: anushka@umeedpsychology.com.au
Accreditation: BPSYCH, PGDPP, MEDP (MAPS)
Phone: 0423 740 065
Location: Melbourne
Areas of specialty: Cultural family dynamics, trauma, anxiety, depression (More on org website)
Languages: Hindi and English
Clinical Psychologist and Founder Cetas Psychology
Nishie Govender
Website: www.cetaspsychology.com
Email: hello@cetaspsychology.com
Accreditation: (AHPRA)
Phone: 0405 432 859
Location: Melbourne and Telehealth
Areas of specialty: workplace issues and injuries, Depression, Anxiety, Phobias & panic attacks, PTSD/trauma, Adult ADHD and relationships. I use a range of evidence-based therapies to support my clients, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy and Interpersonal Therapy.
Taking clients? Enquire via website
Counselling Psychologist and Founder Flow State Space
Rashida Dungarwalla
Website: www.flowstatespace.com
Email: hello@flowstatespace.com
Accreditation: AHPRA
Phone: 0414 045 624
Location: 28 High Holborn St, Surry Hills (NSW)
Areas of specialty: Adult therapy, Grief and Loss, Anxiety disorders, Attachment-based distress, PTSD/Traumatic Stress (More on org website)
Taking clients? Inquire via email or website
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Principal Psychologist and Founder Internal Sunshine Psychology
Sundas Rehman
Website: https://internalsunshine.com.au/
Email: admin@internalsunshine.com.au
Accreditation: MPsych (Educational and Developmental), BA, Grad Dip Counselling, Grad Dip Psych. MAPS
Phone: 03 9100 4588
Location: 1141 Dandenong Rd, Malvern East-3145 & 20 Woods Street Beaconsfield 3807
Areas of specialty: Specialising in anxiety, OCD, attachment issues, relationship difficulties and more, customizing her approach to suit each individuals needs (Children, Adolescents, youth and families)
Languages: Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, English
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Counselling Psychologist and
co -Founder Waratah Psychology
Ruku Srivastava
Website: www.waratahpsychology.com
Email: admin@waratahpsychology.com
Accreditation: AHRPA
Phone: (03) 9975 4854
Location: 52a Ayr St, Doncaster 3108
Areas of specialty: Primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Ruku tailors her therapeutic approach to the unique needs and goals of each individual. She frequently integrates complementary interventions such as Solution-focused therapy, Schema therapy (More on org website)
Languages: English and Hindi
Principal Psychologist and Founder Rewire Psychology
Priyanka Malhotra
Website: www.rewirepsychology.com.au
Email: info@rewirepsychology.com.au
Accreditation: B.A.(Hons-Applied Psychology), PGDip (Psych), M. Psych (Counselling) (AHPRA)
Phone: 0414 694 223
Location: Mornington, VIC
Areas of specialty: Children and families, adolescent mental health, family counselling, early attachment
Languages: Hindi and English
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Principal Psychologist and Founder
Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Sandhya Menon
Website: www.onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au
Email: info@onwardsandupwardspsychology.com.au
Accreditation: AHPRA
Phone: 0420 758 437
Location: Melbourne and Telehealth
Areas of specialty: Neuro-affirmative, trauma informed, gender diversity affirmative (educational and developmental psychology)
Languages: Hindi and English
Principal Psychologist and Founder
Onwards and Upwards Psychology
Gurprit Ganda
Website: https://potentialz.com.au/
Email:
Accreditation: Master's degree in Clinical Psychology and a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (AHPRA)
Phone: 0410 261 838
Location: Unit 604| 8 Elizabeth Macarthur Dr Bella Vista NSW 2153
Areas of specialty: Anxiety, Depression, Stress Low self-esteem OCD, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy
Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu
Clinical Psychology
Healing Minds Psychology
Harshita Syal
Website: https://www.healingmindspsychology.com.au/
Email: info@healingmindspsychology.com.au
Accreditation: Masters of professional psychology (AHPRA)
Phone: 1300 732 725
Location: Glenroy, VIC
Areas of specialty: Harshita has experience in dealing with various client presentations such as depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, social skills deficits, difficulties with school readiness, autism and ADHD.
Languages: Hindi and English
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Clinical Psychologist and Founder
Sunrise Psychology group
Suraj Samtani
Website: https://www.sunrisepsychologygroup.com.au/
Email: admin@sunrisepsychologygroup.com.au
Accreditation: Masters and PhD in Clinical Psychology
Phone: 0431 039 747
Location: Century Circuit, Norwest Sydney, NSW/ telehealth
Areas of specialty: Adults: PTSD, anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, OCD, Autism. Children: anxiety, depression, behavioural issues.
Languages: Hindi and English
Taking clients: Yes
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Psychotherapist and Founder
Dipak Jilka Psychotherapy
Dipak Jilka
Website: www.dipakjilka.com.au/
Email: dipak@dipakjilka.com.au
Accreditation: Psychotherapy & Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) registered
Phone: 0402 840 104
Location: Sydney NSW and telehealth
Areas of specialty: Psychotherapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance commitment therapy, addiction, mens mental health
Languages: Hindi, Gujrati and English
Taking clients: Yes​
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Clinical Psychologist
The Light house practice
Tanzeela Sadiq
Website: https://thelighthousepractice.com/tanzeela-sadiq/
Email: adminm@thelighthousepractice.com.au
Accreditation: Masters in Applied Psychology and Post Masters Diploma in Clinical Psychology
Phone: (02) 8798 7082
Location: Moorebank NSW
Areas of specialty: Adults and children experiencing anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationship issues, anger management, trauma, personality disorders, drug use, grief and loss and parenting challenges.
Languages: English and Urdu
Taking clients: Enquire via website ​
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Occupational Therapist and Founder
The Best Life OT
Satinder Kaur
Website: http://www.bestlifeot.com.au/
Email: contact@bestlifeot.com.au
Accreditation: AHPRA registered
Phone: 0468 843 044
Location: Wyndham Vale City VIC and telehealth
Areas of specialty: I provide occupational therapy services to client's in their home, schools and/or local community and also provide telehealth services. I work with children, adolescents and adults and have special interests working with CALD communities, autistic population, ADHD, intellectual disability, global developmental delays, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression and schizophrenia.
Languages: English and Punjabi, Hindi
Taking clients: Enquire via website ​​
Socials: Thebestlifeot - Instagram
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Mental health clinician and creative arts therapis tPola Practice: Ascot Vale
Avrille Burrows
Website: www.avrilleburrows.com.au https://polapractice.com.au/services
Email: admin@polapractice.com.au
Accreditation: AASW & ANZACATA
Phone: (03) 9001 5665
Location: Ascot Vale (VIC)
Areas of specialty: Trauma, intergenerational trauma, cross cultural relationships, perinatal and parenting support, identity and family dynamics, creatives/arts. Supporting people of colour to navigate their own version of culture as migrants/1st gen and settlers on this land.
Languages: English
Taking clients: Enquire via website ​​
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/polapractice/ ​
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Somatic Trauma- Informed coach
Founder: Therapy with Suha
Suhashini Perera
Website: https://therapywithsuha.com/ https://therapywithsuha.com/booking/
Email: therapywithsuha@gmail.com
Accreditation: Diploma In Psychotherapy & counselling, Advanced Diploma in Psychology & Social Welfare (more on website)
Phone: (+61) 0405 224 893 (whatsapp only)
Location: Online therapy worldwide availability
Areas of specialty: Practical ways to cope with anxiety, anger, and stress
Unlock the secrets to creating and sustaining healthy relationships.
Develop communication skills to rebuild trust and mend past hurts.
Languages: Tamil and English
Taking clients: Enquire via website ​​
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/therapywithsuha/ ​
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Psychosocial therapist and Mental Health coach: Founder Feeling and Healing
Sam Sidiqqui
Website: feelingsandhealingswithsam
Email: feelingxhealing@gmail.com
Phone: 0422 308 342
Location:Melbourne/ Naarm/ Online space Worldwide
Areas of specialty: Emotional Intelligence, Emotional Regulation, Confidence, Self Awareness, Communication, inner child work. I also specialise in affordable mental health and self care with my services.
Languages: English
Taking clients: Yes taking new clients ​​
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/feelingandhealing/​
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Registered Clinical Psychologist Founder: Ascension Psychology
Sheyan Gunapala
Website: https://ascensionclinic.com.au/
Email: admin@ascensionclinic.com.au
Accreditation: Masters of Clinical and professional psychology (AHPRA) accredited.
Phone: 0432531785
Location: Richmond or via Telehealth
Areas of specialty: Men's mental health (depression, anxiety, relationship challenges and addictive behaviours) and psychological assessment.
Languages: English
Taking clients: Taking new counselling clients currently.
Socials: https://www.instagram.com/ascension_psychology/​
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Clinical Psychologist
Co-Founder: Recognize Psychology
Priyanka Nair
Website: https://recognizepsychology.com.au/
Email: info@recognizepsychology.com
Accreditation: BSc (Psych), BHsc Hons, MPsych (Couns.), MAPS (AHPRA) accredited.
Phone: (03) 9008 9908
Location: Malvern Victoria 3144
Areas of specialty: I am trained in cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. I resonate with a values-based, mindful approach to managing the mind and its thoughts/emotions. I have also recently completed EMDR training (the 'gold standard' in PTSD treatment and working with trauma).
Languages: English and Hindi
Taking clients: Enquire via website
Socials: Recognize Psychology IG
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Principal psychologist and founder Luminare Psychology
Apurva Nargundkar
Website: https://www.luminarepsychology.com/
Email: enquiries@luminarepsychology.com
Accreditation: (AHPRA) accredited.
Phone: 03 9960 2779
Location: 22 Lygon Street, Carlton North, 3054 (VIC)
Areas of specialty: Areas of specialty: Anxiety, LGBTQIA+ and gender diversity, culturally informed & responsive counselling, women’s mental health
Languages: English and Hindi
Taking clients: Enquire via website
Socials: luminare psychology IG
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Counselling psychologist and founder Shikha Gray Psychology
Shikha Gray
Website: http://www.shikhagray.com.au/
Email: info@shikhagray.com.au
Accreditation: AHPRA accreditation MPsych (Counselling) and PhD from Monash University. I completed my Bachelor in Psychology (Honours) at Sydney University
Phone:
Location: Melbourne VIC and online
Areas of specialty: individual and couples therapy for depression, anxiety, loss and grief, issues around identity and self-worth, unresolved trauma, parenting challenges, infertility & IVF, relationship problems and family conflict.
Languages: English and Hindi
Taking clients: Enquire via website
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Children: family counsellor and founder: Huemankind
Aarti Roxanne Rodricks
Website: http://www.huemankind.com.au/
Email: hello@huemankind.com.au
Accreditation: Post-graduate studies in Counselling Masters of Community Development, Animal Assisted Therapy Certified
Location: Tele health and in person group sessions
Areas of specialty: Children/Young People, Trauma, Family Violence, Sexual Violence (abuse, assault and exploitation), Parenting Support
Languages: English
Taking clients: Yes
Socials: Huemankind IG
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Holistic Counsellor
Founder: Your Inner Light
Tracey Rodricks
Website: www.yourinnerlight.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/yourinnerlight
Accreditation: Level 4 member of Australian Counselling Association
Location: Prahran, Melbourne, VIC (online also available)
Email: info@yourinnerlight.com.au
Phone number: 0421 958 597
Areas of specialty/expertise: Holistic Counselling and Sound healing. Supporting women (adults). Special interest in the nervous system and liberation centered support for women of colour with a social justice lens. I utilise a blend of talk therapy, meditation & breathwork, art therapy, mindful nutrition, menstrual cycle awareness, sound/energy healing, somatic/emotional release and ritual.
Yes taking on new clients
Language: English
Socials: yourinnerlight_melbourne
​Clinical counsellor/ EMDR Accredited Practitioner
Geetha Chetty
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Website: https://www.enlightenedmind.com.au/about-geetha/
Location: 101 Overton Road, Williams Landing (VIC) and Telehealth
Contact email: info@enlightenedmind.com.au
Areas of specialty: Adolescents, adults, couples and families. I specialise in culturally safe trauma counselling
Languages spoken: English & Afrikaans
Currently taking new clients? Yes
Psychotherapist
Jasmine Rana
Website www.therapyisbrown.com
Location: Brisbane and telehealth (QLD)
Accreditation: - Masters in Counselling from Monash University
Email: jasmynrana.therapy@gmail.com
Phone number. 0414 519 088
Languages spoken: English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi
Areas of specialty/expertise Adults/Couples/Groups or organisations
Are you currently taking new clients? Yes
Socials: Therapy is Brown IG
Clinical Psychologist
Edwina Vejayaratnam
Website: www.liftingminds.org
Accreditation: Trained in EMDR and AHPRA accredited
Location: Telehealth
Email: liftingmindsinfo@gmail.com
Phone number: 0424082895
Areas of specialty/expertise: South Asian mental health, queer mental health, complex trauma
Currently taking new clients? Yes
Languages spoken: Tamil