| Dr CHRIS BASTEN B.A. (Hons); M.Psychol.; PhD
Chris is the Principal Clinical Psychologist
involved in the practice. He has completed degrees in psychology at the University of
N.S.W. (Bachelor of Arts) and the University of Sydney (Master of Arts, Master of
Psychology, PhD). He is a member of the College of Clinical Psychologists (Australian
Psychological Society) and the Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(AACBT). He is a past vice-president of the AACBT. Chris has more
than fifteen years' experience in clinical settings and he currently maintains a
consulting role at Westmead Hospital. Chris lectures post-graduate psychology students and
runs training workshops for psychologists on topics such as treating eating disorders and
helping people adjust to illness or disability. He has published research articles and
presented at conferences.
Chris sees clients at the following offices: Westmead,
Chatswood, City
Dr FIONA MACCALLUM
B.A. (Hons); M.Psychol.; PhD
Fiona is a Clinical Psychologist who is also a
member of the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Association of Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy. She has completed both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in
psychology. She has recently won a scholarship to work on her doctoral research into
psychological trauma. Fiona has worked in various settings before joining the practice,
including several years in specialist public mental health services. She brings with her
years of experience and expertise in the management of anxiety disorders, depression,
self-esteem, eating disorders and chronic pain.
Fiona sees clients at the following offices: Westmead,
City
Dr INGERITH MARTIN
B.Sc.(Psychol.); M.Psychol.; PhD
Ingerith is a clinical psychologist with
a combined PhD and Masters of Clinical Psychology from the University of NSW. Her PhD
research was in the area of language disorders in people with acquired brain injury and
autism. In 2003 she was awarded the John Clarke Memorial Award for Psychology Research in
the Social Mileau for her PhD thesis. The results of that thesis have been presented at
numerous conferences and published in a number of international journals. Ingerith is a
member of the Australian Psychological Society. Prior to working in this practice,
Ingerith worked in the department of Aged Care at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.
Ingerith also consulted to RNSH's Memory Clinic and Renal Department, working
with people with chronic renal failure, assisting their adjustment to disability
and ability to comply with the demands of treatment. Her areas of experience include
cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for anxiety and depression in adults and the elderly,
stress management, adjustment to disability counselling and bereavement counselling.
Ingerith sees clients at the following offices: Chatswood
ANNA DEDOUSIS-WALLACE
B.A.; B.Sc.; Dip. Ed.; Post Grad Dip (Psychol.); M.Psychol.
Anna is a Clinical Psychologist who provides both
adolescent and adult psychology services through the Westmead rooms. She completed her
psychology degrees at the University of New South Wales and Ballarat University and
is a member of both the Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Association of
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy. Anna has years of experience working with adolescents as a
high school teacher and clinician at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) Health
Psychology Unit. She continues to work part-time at the UTS Health Psychology Unit where
she continues her research interests.
Anna sees clients at the following offices: Westmead
NATASHA RAWSON
B.Sc.(Psychol.); M.Psychol.
Natasha works from the city rooms in Elizabeth
Street. Natasha has completed undergraduate and post-graduate degrees in clinical
psychology from the University of NSW. Among her previously held roles, Natasha has
worked in a hospital-based post-traumatic stress disorders clinic. While her clinical
training and experience has been broad, Natasha has acquired specialist skills and
knowledge in the areas of post-traumatic stress, grief and the anxiety disorders. She also
enjoys helping people with work-related stress and problems with body-image and eating
issues. Natasha is an active member of the Australian Psychological Society and the
Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy.
Natasha sees clients at the following offices: City
AMY JOSCELYNE
B.A., B.Sc (Psychol. Hons.), M.
Psychol.
Amy
is
a Clinical Psychologist who obtained undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications in
psychology from the University of NSW . She
has experience working in a specialist unit for traumatic stress and grief as well as in
adult mental health services. In addition, she
has a strong interest in working with depression and anxiety disorders such as OCD, social
anxiety and panic, as well as a range of other clinical issues, such as problems with
eating and body image. Amy is a member of the
Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT).
Amy sees clients at the following offices: Westmead, City
SAYEEDA GHANI
B.Sc.(Psych.) (Hons); M.Psychol.
Sayeeda provides both child and adult psychology services within the
practice. She is a Clinical Psychologist and member of the Australian Psychological
Society who obtained her undergraduate and masters degrees from the University of New
South Wales. She has worked for a number of years in various specialist mental health
services in Sydney and brings with her expertise in the management of anxiety disorders,
depression, eating disorders and self-esteem for children, adolescents, and adults.
Sayeeda sees clients at the
following offices: Chatswood
EVA KANDRIS
B.Sc.(Psychol.) (Hons); M. Psychol.
Eva is a Clinical Psychologist who has an
undergraduate and Masters degree in psychology from the University of NSW. She is a
member of the College of Clinical Psychologists (Australian Psychological Society) and the
Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (AACBT). Eva has worked in a variety
of settings, both here and in the UK, including the Multiple Sclerosis Society, a
hospital-based traumatic stress clinic, a university-based psychology department,
a project providing developmental assessments of children, and a return to
work rehabilitation service for people with mental and physical health conditions. In
addition to her work in this practice, Eva currently works part-time at a specialist
Anxiety Disorders Unit where her role involves both clinical and research work, as
well as providing training/supervision to Intern Clinical Psychologists. Eva has
published a number of research articles and presented at
international conferences, and her main areas of expertise are anxiety,
depression, post-traumatic stress, managing work and health, and adjustment
issues.
Eva sees clients at the following offices: Chatswood, Westmead
SHIRAZE BULSARA
B.Psych. (Hons); M.Psychol.
Shiraze is a Clinical Psychologist who completed her
undergraduate degree in psychology from Macquarie University, and her postgraduate degree
in clinical psychology from the University of NSW. Shiraze has experience working in a
public health facility where she supports adults to adjust following the diagnosis of a
chronic illness, and also has expertise assisting individuals with sexuality issues.
She also has experience working within a community mental health setting where her
role was to provide cognitive behavioural interventions to individuals with chronic mental
illness. Shiraze also has experience and an interest in working with adolescents
with a variety of presentations. She has particular expertise in working with
adjustment disorders, and an interest in anxiety and mood disorders as well as sexuality
issues and couples counselling. Shiraze is a member of the Australian Psychological
Society (APS) and its Clinical College, as well as the Australian Association of Cognitive
Behaviour Therapy (AACBT).
Shiraze sees clients at the following offices: Westmead
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