Core Healing Psychology

Get to know Core Healing Psychology

From Core Healing Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  Core Healing Psychology offers evidence-based psychological therapy grounded in compassion and understanding. Sessions are tailored to each person's unique needs and may draw on approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness techniques, and Schema Therapy. The team creates a safe, empathetic space where clients are supported in exploring their strengths, core values, and aspirations. Whether working with children, adolescents, or adults, sessions focus on building practical coping skills, emotional regulation, and meaningful, lasting change. The overall philosophy emphasises that therapy should be collaborative, strengths-based, and respectful of each person's individual circumstances and background.

• Working with families

  Core Healing Psychology values collaborative work with parents, caregivers, and families, recognising their important role in supporting long-term wellbeing. The initial session for child clients is conducted with parents or caregivers only to gather essential background information. Team members are committed to working with families to provide tailored therapeutic interventions and practical strategies that can be implemented at home and school. The practice integrates information from multiple sources, including caregivers and schools, to form a well-rounded understanding of each child. Several psychologists speak multiple languages including Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi, and Farsi, enabling culturally responsive communication and support for families from diverse backgrounds.

• Meet the team

  The team includes Priyanka Jaiswal (Principal Psychologist, MPsych, BPsych Hons), who specialises in EMDR therapy and integrates mindfulness-based CBT. Mikayla Disanayake (Registered Psychologist, Master in Professional Psychology) brings over ten years of experience and practices from a neuro-affirming framework, incorporating animal-assisted therapy. Bhavi Patel (MProfPsych, BPsych Hons) is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati and specialises in anxiety, depression, and trauma. Diya Patel (Provisional Psychologist, BPsych Hons) works with children, adolescents, and adults using CBT-informed approaches and speaks English, Hindi, and Gujarati. Sam Taylor (Registered Psychologist, MProfPsych) has particular experience in developmental and diagnostic assessments. Ellie Davoodi (Provisional Psychologist, PhD) is fluent in English and Farsi, and Dr Nazish Shabir (Provisional Psychologist, PhD in Psychology) brings eight years of healthcare and research experience. Jasmeen Kaur provides administrative support to ensure smooth clinic operations and family communication.

• Your first visit

  For child clients, the first session is held with parents or caregivers only, without the child present. This allows the psychologist to gather important developmental and background information to better understand and support your child's needs. You will be sent an Intake and Consent Form to complete and sign before your appointment is fully confirmed. The session fee of $210 is payable at the time of booking unless other arrangements have been made. If you have a GP-provided Mental Health Treatment Plan, you may be eligible for a Medicare rebate of $93.35 per session, though you will pay the full fee upfront and claim the rebate separately.