Ms Zahra Abou-Ghaida Psychologist

Azura Psychology 1/242 South Terrace, Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales, 2200

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Azura Psychology 1/242 South Terrace, Bankstown, Sydney, New South Wales, 2200
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Overview

Zahra is a warm and compassionate psychologist that is committed to supporting you- wherever you are on the journey. Zahra has a special interest in how identity forms - through culture, relationships, trauma and transitions. She will work collaboratively with you to help uncover the patterns, beliefs and experiences that may be holding you back and provide you with personalised strategies to assist. Zahra has experience working with individuals across the lifespan in private clinics, the NDIS sector, and delivering group therapy in schools across Sydney. She has worked with a variety of mental health presentations such as: PTSD & C-PTSD, Anxiety Disorders, OCD, Personality Disorders, Depression, and other various life challenges & transitions (Bullying, Divorce, Work Stress, Chronic Pain). Zahra also has a special interest working with individuals who have experienced Domestic Abuse, and engages in advocacy work in this area. Zahra utilises a variety of therapeutic modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-Processing (EMDR) Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Attachment Based Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Zahra accepts payments through Medicare, Private Health Insurance, NDIS (self and plan managed), Work Development Orders (WDO) and Workers Compensation Claims & CTP.

Qualifications and Experience

Education

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Certifications

  • Cool Kids Anxiety Program: Facilitator Course
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Re-Processing Therapy (Level 1)
  • Principles and Practise of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  • Attachment-Based Case Formulation and Intervention
  • Sutherland Shire Council: Coercive Control Training
  • Culturally Responsive Practice Strategies for Children's Mental Health
  • Westmead Feelings Program I: Facilitator Certification Course (ASD with mild intellectual disability)

Fees/Services

Others

  • Pension/Health Care Card HoldersA$160.00
  • Private FeeA$200.00

In-clinic consultation

  • 50 min - In-Person Consultation

Online consultation

  • 50 min- Online Consultation

Phone consultation

  • Free 15 min Phone Consult

Working Hours

This Week

Monday:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday:11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Specialisation and Services

Modalities

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Patient Focus

  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults

Languages Spoken

  • Arabic
  • English

Services

  • Online consultations
  • School Visits