Mindwise Team - Mindwise

Mariam Mourtada

Mariam is a dedicated psychologist who has over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in private practice. Mariam is bilingual, fluent in both English and Arabic. She strives to adopt a culturally sensitive and effective treatment tailored to individuals’ needs.

Mariam has a passion for understanding and addressing anxiety, PTSD, complex trauma, challenging behaviors, and interpersonal difficulties. She employs a wide range of therapeutic modalities, such as Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).

Mariam adopts a warm, relaxed, client-centered approach to therapy. She is committed to supporting clients, helping them navigate through various mental health challenges, and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Mostafa Elgashingi

Mostafa is an experienced psychologist and board-approved supervisor. He has significant expertise in treating and working with post-traumatic stress disorder, drug and alcohol issues, depression, anxiety, acute psychosis, personality disorders, youth & gang-related issues, anger management, at-risk behaviour, and crisis management.

Mostafa is personable in his interactions with clients, incorporating humour into his therapeutic approach. He fosters a safe, comfortable and relatable atmosphere for clients to engage in meaningful dialogue and growth.

Mostafa is bilingual and can speak Arabic.

Daniel Yammine

Daniel is a Provisional Psychologist and Behaviour Therapist with extensive experience supporting individuals of all ages.

He has experience working with neurodivergent children and adolescents and has a strong background in behavioral therapy. Daniel also has experience providing therapeutic support to adults.

Daniel draws on evidence-based practices to assist his clients, tailoring his approach to their unique needs.

Daniel offers:

Mobile, off-site visits
Therapy with children, teens and adults
Psychological testing
Neuro-affirming approach

Areas of Experience:

Behavioural Assessments & Interventions
Emotional Regulation & Coping Strategies
Social Skills Training
Parent & Caregiver Coaching
Autism & ADHD Support
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Positive behaviour interventions

Dr. Ayesha Sadozai

Dr. Ayesha Sadozai is an experienced paediatric clinical psychologist with a special interest in assessment and disability.

Dr. Ayesha has worked in various teams within NSW Health, these include the Child and Family Team and Diagnostic service. She is currently working with children with complex motor disorders and brain injury. She is keen to bridge the gap between research and evidence based practice with clinical practice.

Dr. Ayesha has experience in assessment and intervention with children with a range of behavioural challenges as well as a range of neurodevelopmental conditions, such as:
– autism
– ADHD
– selective mutism
– intellectual disability
– anxiety
– complex trauma

Dr. Ayesha has completing her PhD on neurodevelopmental conditions and their relationship to executive functioning in the paediatric population. Her project aims to identify distinct cognitive markers of executive dysfunction in ADHD, autism, specific learning disorder and tourette’s syndrome in children. Her PhD will allow for increased understanding on how early interventions can be tailored to specific developmental disorders in children, as well as those children that present with comorbidities. It will also enhance understanding on how specific cognitive functions are impacted.

Dr. Ayesha is bilingual and is fluent in speaking Urdu.

Gemma

Gemma is a registered Psychologist who has experience providing counselling and psychological treatment for a range of mental health concerns faced by adolescents and adults.

Gemma has a background in behaviour intervention, and through her years of work at Disability Services Australia (DSA), she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise in working with developmental and congenital disabilities. She has significant experience working with neurodiverse individuals with a dual diagnosis and complex mental health needs. She provides management and treatment to clients with severe intellectual disability who also suffer from a mental illness such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, complex-trauma, obsessive compulsive disorder and personality disorders.

As a certified clinical hypnotherapist, Gemma is skilled in providing hypnosis for a wide range of behavioural and medical issues. Gemma believes in providing a ‘whole-person’ treatment approach on a variety of issues including: depression symptoms, anxiety symptoms, grief and loss, childhood and adult-onset trauma, self-esteem and body image issues, and relationship counselling / marriage counselling.

Gemma is also a qualified trainer and group facilitator. Gemma runs training and group therapy sessions for individuals and families looking for positive strategies and lifestyle solutions to their mental health problems.

Gemma integrates a range of therapeutic approaches to provide short-term solution-focused counselling as well as long-term insight-oriented psychotherapy. She values diversity and individual expression, and seeks to empower individuals in line with their valued life direction.

Zena Nikro

Zena is a registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. She is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a wide range of mental health issues.

Zena’s main area of expertise and interest is Anxiety Disorders such as Phobias, Panic Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, and Health Anxiety. Zena’s approach to therapy involves using evidence-based techniques including cognitive behavioural therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, solution-focused therapy, mindfulness, as well as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR).

Zena also has a keen interest in the area of chronic pain and rehabilitation and is a SIRA-approved psychologist. With a background in injury management and mediation on complex issues in the workplace, Zena is well equipped to provide assistance through any aspect of a complex workers compensation and/or personal injury claim.

Zena’s approach is client-focussed, as she believes in appreciating each client as a unique individual. She adopts a warm, respectful and nurturing interpersonal style to empower her clients and create a sense of comfort through which they can navigate through difficult times.

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