Shanaya Dsouza

"There is nothing more constant than change.” – Heraclitus (Greek philosopher)

Shanaya is a registered psychologist with experience in working with individuals across the lifespan. She has previously worked extensively in community service overseas to support mental health needs of seniors and caregivers of people with chronic conditions.

Through her recently completed Masters in Educational and Developmental Psychology, she has taken a special interest in working with children, adolescents and their parents to support their developmental needs. She has also worked in public educational settings with both families and schools to support children and adolescents in their learning environment.

Shanaya is competent in cognitive and educational assessments as well as ADHD, Autism and behavioural assessments. She is also extremely passionate about providing a neuro-affirming therapeutic space for neurodiverse people with a focus on their unique strengths.

Shanaya provides a person-centred approach that is collaborative, supportive, open, curious and dynamic and which can translate to meaningful change in a person’s daily life.

Shanaya works with children, adolescents, adults and neurodiverse individuals.

Her consultation days are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday with every second Friday and every second Saturday being half days.

Key Specialty Areas:

• Neurodiversity

• Anxiety

• School disengagement

• Learning difficulties

• Adjustment and transition challenges

• Trauma and adverse experiences

• Grief and loss

• Social and interpersonal challenges

• Depression

• Burnout

• Self-esteem and identity challenges

Key Evidence-Based Therapeutic Interventions:

• Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Psychoeducation

Assessments:

• Education & Specific Learning Disorder (SLD)

• Autism (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)