Dr Chiara Paganini Psychologist

Chiara is an experienced Clinical Psychologist with several years of experience in private practice and academia. She is registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and trained in a range of evidence-based and experiential approaches. Chiara has worked with a wide variety of clients, including adults, migrants, Indigenous peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds. She has extensive experience in assessing and providing psychological assessment and treatment for individuals with disabilities, including schizophrenia, severe personality disorders, intellectual and physical disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and ADHD. She also works with cognitive problems such as difficulties in attention, memory, planning, and executive functioning, which may occur on their own or alongside other conditions. In addition, she has a strong interest in supporting individuals with mood disorders (anxiety and depression) and eating disorders. Chiara provides comprehensive psychological assessments and medico-legal reports, particularly in the areas of disability, functional capacity, and complex mental health presentations. She has delivered consultations in hospitals, medical clinics, universities, private practices, and medico-legal contexts.