Mrs Arishna Chandra Psychologist

Arishna is a warm and empathic Psychologist with over 15 years experience treating a broad range of issues and clinical presentations including, anxiety, depression, PTSD, complex trauma, grief and loss, transition and adjustment issues, self-esteem and confidence issues, anger management, and addictions. Arishna holds empathy, compassion and transparency as core values in her practice, and brings with her a nurturing attitude promoting insight and growth, by providing a non-judgemental and supportive space for individuals to better understand and manage their experiences. She utilises a range of therapeutic modalities to best suit an individual’s needs, including: • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) • Schema Therapy • Motivational Interviewing • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) • Mindfulness-based interventions • Prolonged Exposure In addition to private practice, Arishna has worked at St John of God Hospital, where she co-ordinated the DBT Programs. Here she worked in a multidisciplinary team providing assessments, alongside individual and group therapy, in both outpatient and inpatient settings. Arishna has a special interest in treating mood disorders particularly in the context of Borderline Personality Disorder and Complex PTSD.