Dr. Shanara Visvalingam

Psychologist

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A little about me

I am a registered psychologist dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and understood. I believe meaningful change is built on trust, curiosity, and compassion, with space for gentle humour when it helps ease the weight of difficult experiences.We will collaboratively explore your concerns, draw on your strengths, and develop practical, evidence-based strategies tailored to your goals supporting you to create lasting change that reflects your values and individual needs.

I have experience working with a wide range of clients across public health and university clinic settings. I completed my Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Master of Research in Psychology, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology, and Master of Clinical Psychology at Macquarie University. My research and clinical training enhance my therapeutic work by enabling me to offer compassionate, personalised support grounded in established, evidence-based approaches.

My areas of interest are

• Anxiety disorders
• Work and academic stressors (perfectionism, burnout, procrastination)
• Self-esteem and identity
• Sleep disturbances
• Depression
• Mood concerns
• OCD

I work with

• Adults
• Older adults

I use

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

 

A bit more about me

What has working in and studying psychology taught you?
How remarkably resilient humans can be, even in the face of significant challenges.

What is your self-care ritual?
Staying active through weightlifting, walking, and hiking, as well as making meaningful time to connect with friends and family.

A fun fact about me
I love creating opportunities for people to come together and enjoy each other’s company.

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