DR. SHIREEN MAHTANI
(she/her)

Hello and a very warm welcome to Ananta Psychology. 

 

I'm Shireen, an AHPRA-endorsed clinical psychologist, a certified schema therapist, accredited by the International Society of Schema Therapy, and founder of Ananta Psychology. I come with a combined 13 years of clinical, case management and research experience with children, youth, adults and families, both in Singapore and Australia. I am also a published peer-reviewed research author on the topics of self-injurious behaviours, shame and parenting interventions for adolesent anxiety and depression, and am passionate about translating knowledge into practice.

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Treatment areas

Clients who I typically work with are adolescents (15+) and adults who often come to see me for the following:

- Long-standing symptoms of depression and anxiety

- Complex trauma

- Relationship difficulties

- Debilitating shame and feelings of inadequacy

- Low self-esteem

- A strong sense of alienation and isolation

- Grief and loss

- Meaninglessness

- Compassion fatigue

- Burnout and stress

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I am also eligible to see clients under a non-directive pregnancy support counselling referral from their GP if they are currently pregnant or have been pregnant in the previous 12 months and are seeking support around pregnancy-related issues. Pregnancy and creating or expanding a family can often blindside us with unexpected feelings and memories from our own earlier experiences, and I would be happy to discuss with you if this is something I can support you with, alongside the above.

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Treatment approaches

My treatment approach is one that is creative, flexible and highly personalised for each client, taking into account their unique complexities and circumstances. I frequently use the following interventions and frameworks, sometimes combining a number of these where indicated:

- Schema therapy

- Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy

- Cognitive-behavioural therapy

- Acceptance and commitment therapy

- Mindfulness

- Dialectical behaviour therapy

- Existential psychotherapy

- Play therapy

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I greatly value the diversity that each person encompasses and honour this in my work. I am committed towards providing a collaborative, compassionate, safe, respectful and trustworthy therapeutic space for clients to express themselves and experience healing and growth. Each client's voice is important to me and feedback is always welcome and valued. I believe that it is important for all my clients to ultimately gain empowerment and mastery in their own lives, and this is at the forefront of my work with them. 

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Commitment to professional and personal growth

Learning (and unlearning, as you will experience with me) never stops for me, true to the spirit of Ananta. I regularly attend my own supervision and training, keeping up-to-date with the most evidence-based assessments and treatments. Being a psychologist does not exempt me from being human. I, too, can trip over myself at times. For this reason, I engage in my own regular self-reflection and therapy, and ensure that I take those breaks to breathe, play and do absolutely nothing sometimes!
 

Qualifications and memberships

- Doctor of Psychology of Clinical Psychology, Monash University

- Honours Degree in Bachelor of Science (Psychology), Monash University

- Certified Schema Therapist, International Society of Schema Therapy

- Full Member, International Society of Schema Therapy

- Full Member, EMDR Association of Australia

- Member, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)

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My availability (click here for times)

In person at Wheelers Hill, Victoria, Australia: Thursday, Friday

Telehealth (video or phone): Monday, Thursday, Friday

(Telehealth sessions may also be possible at other times - please enquire within)

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Where you can find me

Location:

Suite 9 (G.09), Ground Floor, 

202 Jells Rd, Wheelers Hill, VIC, 3150, Australia