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General Psychologist and Co-Director
Masters of Clinical Neuropsychology
MPsychClinNeuro, MAPS
Elaine's interests lies in assessment and interventions. She is well versed in various assessments including cognitive, ADHD, Autism, educational, vocational and comprehensive cognitive assessments to aid in diagnosis, intervention and identify support needs.
Aside from assessments, Elaine also has experience working with clients across the lifespan who present with various difficulties including developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, learning delays, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, behavioural difficulties, and trauma.
Elaine uses a wide range of therapy approaches depending on the need of the client. Common approaches include Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, as well as elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy (ST). Elaine aims to provide clients a safe space to explore their values, thought and behaviour patterns to help clients achieve their goals.
Elaine's work days: Monday, Thursday (telehealth only) and Friday.
Clinical Psychologist and Co-Director
Doctor of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), MAPS
Maria has special interests in working with trauma, neurodivergence, personality disorders, rapid mood changes and anxiety. She is also particularly interested in conducting assessments, including assessing for ADHD, autism, specific learning disorders (colloquially known as dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia), and conducting cognitive, educational and vocational assessments.
Maria works with both couples and individuals across the lifespan, from young children right through to adulthood. Maria most commonly uses Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Maria aims to create a non-judgemental space for all clients to achieve their therapeutic goals. Maria has completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology, therefore providing further competencies in multiple areas of psychological treatment and assessments across the lifespan.
Maria's work days: Monday (assessments only), Wednesday-Friday (assessments and therapy).
General Psychologist
Masters of Professional Psychology
Natalie enjoys conducting all types of assessments, including cognitive, educational, and neurodevelopmental assessments. Natalie has extensive experience in conducting child and adult autism assessments and strives to provide both assessments and therapy from a neurodiversity affirming perspective.
Therapeutically, Natalie has experience working with clients of all ages and is particularly passionate about working with adolescents and adults, tailoring interventions to the individual to improve their wellbeing and help them reach their goals. Natalie’s approach focuses on ensuring clients feel comfortable, supported, and respected, while working collaboratively with them to facilitate growth and change. Natalie has a particular interest in working with anxiety disorders and phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorders, and tic disorders.
Natalie has experience in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and has a special interest in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy. Natalie has also previously worked within a primary school setting providing assessments, counselling, and running emotion regulation groups.
Outside her clinical work. Natalie has conducted research into the use of a technique called neurofeedback as a brain-training treatment for ADHD and is currently conducting research involving brain imaging in schizophrenia at Melbourne University.
Natalie’s work days: Every second Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (telehealth only).
Provisional Psychologist
Masters of Professional Psychology
Ben has a Masters degree in Professional Psychology and is completing his 6th-year internship at The Shire Psychology. Ben has a particular interest in treating emotional dysregulation, sleep and adjustment difficulties and anxiety disorders. As a therapist, Ben aims to provide a place of trust and warmth where clients can feel safe to achieve their therapeutic goals free of judgment. He seeks to work collaboratively with clients to help mitigate the unique, personal, social, and occupational difficulties they experience.
Ben has worked providing support to people with varied life experiences and ages. Ben has experience working with neurodiverse children and families in group settings to reach their social and emotional regulation goals. He also has experience in providing group and individual treatment for clients with insomnia.
Ben is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Depending on the client's needs and values he may use approaches from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy. Ben also has training and experience providing educational and cognitive assessments.
Ben’s work days: Monday and Friday.
Provisional Psychologist
Masters of Professional Psychology
Bella is a provisional psychologist who is completing her sixth-year internship at The Shire Psychology. She brings a compassionate and collaborative approach to therapy, creating a safe and judgement-free space for clients to share their experiences.
Bella is particularly interested in working with people who are experiencing anxiety. She also possesses a theoretical interest in eating behaviour. Bella tends to integrate evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into her practice, tailoring her approach to individual needs. Bella is also trained in behavioural and cognitive assessments, and is passionate about working with clients of all ages. Her passion for this field of work is largely inspired by fulfilling volunteer experiences working with children, teenagers, and older adults in educational and community settings.
Outside of work, Bella enjoys reading, running with her dog, watching movies and spending time with loved ones.
Bella’s work days: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
Provisional Psychologist
Masters of Science, Majoring in Psychology (NZ)
Nav is a provisional psychologist currently completing her internship year at The Shire Psychology. She completed a Master of Science (majoring in Psychology) in New Zealand, and is presently on the path towards obtaining general registration. Nav has experience in working with individuals across the life span presenting with anxiety (including social anxiety), mood disorders (including depression and bipolar disorder), neurodivergence (including both autism and ADHD), amongst a number of other presentations. Nav has a particular interest in working with autism and eating disorders. Nav also enjoys completing assessments, and has extensive experience in conducting autism and ADHD assessments for both children and adults.
Nav prioritises establishing a comforting, inclusive, non-judgemental and secure atmosphere for her clients. Her primary aim is to engage in collaborative efforts with clients to facilitate the achievement of their goals. Her approach is anchored in evidence-based practices, with a particular interest in cognitive behavioural therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy.
Nav's work days: Thursday and Friday (Telehealth only).
General Psychologist and Clinical Registrar
Masters of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
**On Maternity Leave as of June 2024**
Ms Madeleine Mangano is a registered psychologist and currently working towards her clinical endorsement.
Madeleine has a particular interest in treating anxiety disorders such as social anxiety disorder, generalised anxiety, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, phobias, and health anxiety. Madeleine also treats depression and trauma-based conditions.
Madeleine also has an interest in supporting people through relational and communicative difficulties.
She predominantly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to assist people through their difficulties. Depending on the client’s needs, she may also use strategies based on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy and Schema Therapy.
When it’s time to unwind, Madeleine enjoys playing with her ragdoll cat, going for long walks, spending time with family and friends, practising yoga and Pilates, and painting.
Madeleine's work days: Wednesday and Friday.
General Psychologist and Clinical Registrar
Masters of Psychology (Clinical Psychology), MAPS, CEDC
**On Maternity Leave as of October 2023**
Sophia has an interest in working with adolescents and adults who are experiencing mood and anxiety disorders, phobias, drug and alcohol issues, adjustment difficulties, emotional dysregulation, and behavioural difficulties. She also works with low self-esteem, personality disorders, and interpersonal difficulties.
Sophia is a Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician who has an interest in working with younger people and adults who have issues with disordered eating, body shape and weight concerns, and eating disorders.
Sophia is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which is an evidence-based therapy that aims to bring awareness to our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to assist clients to reach their therapeutic goals. She also uses various therapy approaches depending on the needs of the client. This may include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. She is also trained in Enhanced Cognitive Behaviour Therapy which is a treatment used for clients with eating disorders.
Sophia aims to engage with clients authentically and collaboratively, offering an empathetic, calm, and respectful and non-judgemental therapeutic approach. She encourages self-awareness, self-understanding, and self-motivation.
Sophia's work days: Wednesday.
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