Open Sky Psychology

Get to know Open Sky Psychology

From Open Sky Psychology's website.

• Our approach

  We use a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to each person's needs, including Emotion Focused, Narrative, Psychodynamic, Systemic, Schema Therapy, Solutions-Focused, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing. The therapeutic relationship is our core focus—we're experienced listeners who work to find the best approach that suits your unique needs. Sessions involve getting to know you, understanding what prompted you to seek help, and collaboratively identifying your authentic inner values so you can move in a direction that feels right for you. Together we help you test-run new ways of seeing and being, generate options for change you may not have considered, and take steps toward a more satisfying life aligned with your values.

• Meet the team

  The practice has 7 psychologists, a senior social worker, and 2 psychotherapists, most highly experienced. Nathan Sakiris (Clinical Director, Clinical Psychologist AMACPA) works with trauma, anxiety, depression, and various adjustment issues. Dr Kishani Townshend (Senior Psychologist, PhD, MAPS, Board Approved Supervisor) specialises in anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, perinatal depression, and parenting issues. Ana Natividad (Clinical Psychologist) works with complex trauma, personality disorders, and relationship issues. Christine Kim (Psychologist, MAPS) works with children, youth, families, and parenting. Sandip Bhattacharjee (Psychologist, MAPS, EMDRAA) specialises in couples and family counselling, anxiety, PTSD, and trauma. Vishmi De Silva (Counsellor and Psychotherapist, PACFA) works with children, teens, adults, and couples. Melanie Townsend (Senior Social Worker, Mental Health Accredited) specialises in child and adolescent mental health and school issues. Sylvia Chen (Clinical Counsellor and Psychotherapist, PACFA) works with couples, trauma, and parenting, with fluency in Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr Jacky Wan (Clinical Psychologist, PhD, MAPS) specialises in anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and eating disorders, and is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese. Dr Margo Orum (Psychologist, PhD, MAPS, Director) has over 25 years experience and works with life purpose, anxiety, depression, relationships, and grief. Emili Boschi (Senior Psychologist, MAPS) works with anxiety, trauma, eating disorders, and bipolar disorder.

• Your first visit

  After booking, your psychologist will call you beforehand to introduce themselves so you can touch base briefly. On arrival, you'll fill out a registration form and be collected from the waiting room. Your first session focuses on getting to know you, asking what brought you in, and what you hope to gain from your sessions together. Your psychologist will draw on their experience to find the best approach to suit your unique needs. The therapeutic relationship is emphasised as essential—we establish this to serve you best and understand what will be most helpful moving forward.