Clinical Psychologist

Lidia describes her approach as client-centred, with a goal to develop a relationship with each client that is based on honesty, openness and trust. She is committed to support clients identify their strengths, and gain skills, courage, and resilience when dealing with life challenges. She has a warm, practical, and non-judgemental style, and tailors her approach to client’s individual and unique needs. ​ Lidia’s work draws on evidence-based and insight-oriented therapeutic approaches that have been empirically validated to improve emotional well-being and resilience. She’s been trained in Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), Interpersonal (IPT), Dialectical Behavioural (DBT) and Narrative Therapies, and draws on variety of models such as attachment, brain-body connections, and mindfulness.

Tania Pomario is a registered psychologist with a special interest in neurodevelopmental and neuro-degenerative disorders.

Marjan holds a Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours), a diploma in early childhood education, a Graduate Diploma in Behaviour Analysis, and has completed postgraduate training in Clinical Hypnosis.  Marjan has a special interest in conducting ADHD assessments for both adults and children, and has experience in performing a range of other psychological assessments, including cognitive, functional, and personality assessments. ​Marjan provides interventions for various mental health difficulties, including anxiety disorders (such as separation anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder), depression, and personality disorders. She has worked with children and adults with disabilities across different age groups and presenting with various challenges. In this capacity, she has also developed positive behaviour support plans and provided comprehensive consultations. Additionally, Marjan is skilled in working with couples facing relational issues, offering her expertise to help improve their relationships and resolve conflicts. ​ Marjan uses a person-centred approach, focusing on individuals' strengths (including personal strengths and social and community networks) in order to promote wellbeing. She is able to apply range of therapeutic techniques depending on her client’s needs and goals including: Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). She aims to provide a safe environment for the client to address the psychological challenges they encounter and collaborate with them to come up with a productive plan which assists them in meeting their goals and get the best out of the therapy sessions. With her diverse skill set and extensive experience, Marjan is committed to providing high-quality psychological services tailored to meet the unique needs of each client.

Natalie is registered as a level 2 counsellor with ACA (Australian Counselling Association) and PACFA (Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia). Natalie takes an individualised and collaborative approach to treatment. She values helping others to deepen their understanding of themselves and walk towards awareness and meanings in life. She also draws on a wide range of evidence-based psychological approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), self-compassion and mindfulness. Natalie has a special interest in anxiety, depression, grief and loss, stress management and cultural diversity. She has also been trained in the Group Triple P parenting course and has an extensive experience in the treatment of drug and alcohol concerns.

Soheyla is registered as a psychologist and board approved supervisor with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA) and is a member of the Australian Association of Psychologist Inc. (AAPi). Soheyla completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology at Flinders University in South Australia. She moved to Brisbane in 2008 after living in South Australia for 23 years. She has two adult children and views the family as the nucleus for children’s education and the cultivation of their potential. Thus, she regards high values as the foundation for a healthy and stable family dynamic and raising confident and resilience children. Soheyla is an accredited Triple P Positive Parenting Program provider. Soheyla has extensive experience working with adults with intellectual disability and Autism. She previously worked for QLD Disability Services and subsequently with NDIS clients, providing positive behavioural support and life skills development for young and adult clients with significant challenging behaviours. Soheyla has knowledge and experience working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds impacted by trauma and hardship. She endorses a holistic approach to therapy and consider the individual as a whole entity, one that encompasses many powers including biological, physical, psychological (thoughts, feelings and memory), transcendental (contemplation and meditation) and spiritual. When all human powers work in harmony the body is in a state of equilibrium. Deficiency in one aspect will trigger disparity and disturbs other aspects. Therefore, the aim of her therapy is to identify the discrepancy, to empower the individual to make necessary changes, learn skills to manage the emotions, and live a meaningful life despite painful life experiences. Soheyla’s approach to therapy focuses on Values, Acceptance, Forgiveness, Compassion, Mindfulness, and accessing a transcendent sense of self through values-guided behavioral interventions. She utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, Interpersonal and Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Schema Therapy in her approach to therapy. ​Soheyla’s aim is to support clients to create a rich and meaningful life, while accepting the pain that inevitably goes with it. She strongly believes that life’s challenges are meaningful tests and thus are the means through which we can grow and develop greater capacities and ultimately achieve greater happiness. She believes that every individual has the potential for growth, therefore, her client/therapist relation is based on: providing an environment in which the client feels comfortable to engage in for his/her own personal growth; stimulating ‘self-awareness’ in clients at cognitive, emotional and spiritual levels and inspiring them to embrace their ‘values’ and ‘inner-self’.