| 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 currently on the executive
committee and is a past vice-president of the AACBT. Chris has more
than sixteen years' experience in clinical settings including private practice,
vocational rehabilitation and public hospitals. 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
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
Dr FRANCES CHUA
B.A. (Hons); M.Psychol.; Ph.D.
Frances completed her PhD at the University of Sydney before working
clinically in a hospital drug and alcohol service. She has also completed a masters degree
in clinical psychology, where her training included work in a specialist anxiety disorders
clinic. Fully registered as a psychologist since 2006, Frances is a member of the Australian
Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian Association of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
(AACBT). In addition to her work with anxiety and substance use, Frances has worked with
clients with acquired brain injury and depression. She speaks Filipino (Tagalog) fluently,
while English is her primary language.
Frances sees clients at the
following offices: Chatswood
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 completed her doctoral degree researching psychological
trauma and the disruption of grief. 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
NATASHA RAWSON B.Sc.(Psychol.)(Hons); 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
MARIA MILIC B.A.(Hons.), M.
Psych.(Clinical), Grad. Dip. Fam. Th., MAPS
Maria is a Clinical Psychologist with a strong
interst and fifteen years of experience working with children, adolescents and their
families. She completed degrees in Psychology at the University of Sydney (Bachelor of
Arts, Honours) and University of NSW (Masters of Psychology). She has also completed a
Graduate Diploma in Family Therapy. Maria has developed a specialist interest in the
assessment and treatment of Selective Mutism. She has developed a school-based
cognitive behavioural treatment program for children with Selective Mutism, and she has
offered workshops to health and educational profressionals on Selective Mutism.
Maria sees clients at the following offices: Westmead
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: City
ELIZABETH
STANTON B.
Psych (Hons); M. Psychol.
Elizabeth
is
a Clinical Psychologist who has an undergraduate degree in psychology from Macquarie University
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. Elizabeth has extensive experience working
with a variety of health populations; she has previously worked at MS Australia
ACT/NSW/VIC for over 4 years and has also been involved in a large clinical research
project with Macquarie University and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital focusing on the
psychological welfare of individuals diagnosed with cancer. Elizabeth is currently also
working part time at Sydney University in the Student Support Services Unit. Elizabeth has
extensive experience treating depression, anxiety and trauma, as well as a range of other
clinical issues such as grief and loss, adjustment and self esteem issues. Elizabeth
sees both adults and adolescents.
Elizabeth
sees clients at the following offices: Westmead
CINDY
TRAN
B.
Psych (Hons); M. Psychol.
Cindy
is a clinical psychologist who has an undergraduate and Masters degree in psychology from
the University of New South Wales. Her training included working at an anxiety disorders
clinic. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and the Australian
Association of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (AACBT). Cindy has worked in a number of
settings before joining the practice, including an inpatient eating disorders unit at The
Hills Private Hospital, and the eating disorder services at Westmead Hospital. She has a
strong interest in working with eating disorders, depression, anxiety disorders and self
esteem issues.
Cindy sees clients at the following offices: Westmead
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:
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 is currently seeing clients on Saturday mornings in the Chatswood office.
Ingerith sees clients at the following offices: Chatswood
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