Shabina Idrees is a dedicated Registered Psychologist based in Australia, providing comprehensive mental health support across the lifespan. She works with both children and adults, offering a professional, warm, and culturally sensitive therapeutic environment.

A key strength of Shabina’s practice is her ability to conduct therapy in both English and Urdu. She understands that being able to express oneself in one’s native language is vital for effective psychological work and ensures that cultural context and emotional depth are understood without reliance on translation.

Shabina’s clinical focus includes assisting:

• Children and Adolescents with concerns such as anxiety, stress, emotional regulation, and behavioural challenges.
• Adults navigating issues like depression, anxiety disorders, life transitions, grief, trauma, and relationship difficulties.

Shabina employs an integrative, evidence-based approach, drawing on established modalities such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Attachment theory to tailor treatment to the unique needs of each client. She is committed to empowering her clients and their families to achieve lasting well-being and resilience.

Madiha Abid- MTherapy
Psychologist (MSc Psych, BA Psych, BEd – Ed Psych & Couns)

Madiha Abid is a registered psychologist committed to delivering evidence-based, client-centred care to individuals and families across the lifespan. She provides Medicare-billed psychological interventions under GP Mental Health Care Plans and works closely with GPs, hospital teams, and allied health professionals to ensure integrated and outcome-focused treatment.

With expertise in a wide range of therapeutic modalities, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), and mindfulness-based approaches, Madiha supports clients from diverse backgrounds, including culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ clients, and women experiencing family violence.

Madiha also works extensively with NDIS participants, providing both therapeutic supports and comprehensive diagnostic assessments. She is skilled in tools such as the ADOS-2, WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, ADHD assessments, and educational assessments. She produces high-quality reports to support NDIS funding applications, educational planning, and medico-legal purposes. Her practice is guided by strong ethical standards, a collaborative approach to treatment planning, and a genuine commitment to holistic care.

Madiha is certified as an ADOS-2 practitioner, an active member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc., and holds current AHPRA registration, WWCC clearance, and NDIS worker screening approval.

Areeba works with children, young people, and their families to overcome numerous challenges presented during the childhood and adolescence stages and assists them in developing the resiliency required to manage adversities in a warm and nurturing environment. When working with children, young people, and their families, she strives for a collaborative approach to overcome difficulties whilst complementing current strengths. Children and young people should experience a greater connection to their developing identity, increased confidence, and greater independence in managing their current experiences.View 5 Photos

Areeba uses individualized and tailored evidence-based approaches to suit the needs of the child/young person. She is also able to provide support in Urdu to families requiring more understanding of what’s currently going on for their children.