Who We Are

Shareen is a registered psychologist with the Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA), the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and with Medicare as a service provider. Shareen has over 20 years experience working in both health and education settings and enjoys working with individuals of all ages. Shareen initially began her career working in Adult Mental Health services, and supported individuals facing many challenges including depression, anxiety and psychotic disorders. In 2006 she moved to London and began working as the Head of Special Needs in an Inner London secondary school where she worked with children with a variety of needs including Autism, ADHD/ADD, Speech and Language Disorders, Learning Difficulties, Mental Health issues and Behavioural Disorders. On her return to Australia in 2012 Shareen worked as the School Psychologist and Therapy Team Leader for Autism Queensland and in 2013 made the move to private practice. Shareen enjoys working with children, adolescents, adults and families and has a special interest in Autism, anxiety and behaviour issues. Shareen is an accredited Circle of Security Parenting DVD Trainer, NDIS service provider and an experienced Autism assessor. Shareen practises from CBT, ACT and solution focused frameworks and believes that tailoring therapy to individual need is paramount to making progress.

Philippa has worked for more than 20 years in clinical psychology with children and families.  She enjoys working with a wide range of presenting problems, and has expertise in developing a treatment plan that is tailored to the needs of your family. She is particularly skilled in providing support for behavioural problems in children and teenagers; anxiety or sadness in children and teens; parenting challenges; and school or social concerns. Philippa worked for many years in the Parenting and Family Support Centre at the University of Queensland and she is trained and experienced in delivering the Triple P – Positive Parenting Program.  Philippa obtained her undergraduate psychology degree from Griffith University, and then completed a clinical PhD at the University of Queensland.  She has full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), and is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and their clinical college.  Philippa also provides supervision to intern psychologists at the University of Queensland, and she has accreditation within the Supervisor Training and Accreditation Program (STAP).  She is mum to 2 (mostly) delightful young adults.