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Robin May

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

Robin is a Registered Psychologist with extensive clinical experience in treating depression, anxiety and stress disorders. Robin is known for his work in addiction and is a researcher in treating nicotine dependence.
For more than two decades, Robin has worked with clients to unpack underlying mental health, psychological, and behavioural problems associated with substance use. This includes a range of anxiety disorders, depression, trauma, interpersonal issues and other complex problems.
Robin is a gentle, non-judgemental and compassionate therapist who is passionate about helping people attain psychological freedom from anxiety and stress. He can draw on a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients make meaningful changes, navigate problems, and lessen their anxiety.
Robin has training in the psychology of coaching. This enables him, where appropriate, to use a coaching model and solution-focused approach in treatment, to help clients achieve their goals.

Age Groups
• Young Adults
• Adults

Therapeutic Modalities:
• Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Functional Analytic Psychotherapy (FAP)
• Solution Focussed Therapy

Qualifications:
Master of Applied Psychology, Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Psychology of Coaching)

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Mark McElroy

Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Cairns
Fax:
1300 171 786

Mark is a psychologist with a relaxed and down-to-earth style. He supports people to make meaningful change by creating a safe, respectful space where they feel heard, validated, and actively involved in their own growth. His approach is collaborative, with therapy goals and strategies shaped together from the outset.

Mark’s professional background spans both government and private sectors, including mental health facilities, hospitals, custodial environments, university settings, remote Indigenous communities, and telehealth services. He has delivered therapy to individuals and groups from diverse ages, cultures, and life experiences. 

He draws from a range of evidence-based therapies, including trauma-informed approaches, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), narrative work, communication skills training, and self-development - all tailored to each person’s needs. 

Mark has a strong interest in trauma, mood disorders, anxiety, stress, depression and men’s mental health. He also works extensively with clients experiencing relationship challenges, grief and loss, and recovery following illness or surgery.

 

Qualifications:
BPsych, CPAT

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Dr Fazeela Moghal

Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

Fazeela’s passion lies in helping individuals navigate their emotional and psychological challenges through compassionate and evidence-based approaches.

She believes in the power of the therapeutic relationship as a catalyst for change. Her approach is collaborative, empowering clients to take an active role in their healing journey.

Fazeela’s compassionate, empathetic, warm and non-judgmental therapeutic style makes therapy sessions a safe place to explore self and grow. 

Her approach to psychotherapy is integrative. She is highly sensitive to individual client needs and tailors her therapy techniques that best suit a client’s problem. She is skilled in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Schema therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.

Fazeela has 17 years of experience of helping people with diverse problems belonging to various countries, cultures, and age groups. She has worked in a variety of settings including universities as assistant professor of psychology, drug rehabilitation centre, government hospital and private clinics.

Fazeela has a PhD and is an AHPRA approved Clinical Psychologist as well as a member of the Australian Psychological Society.

Qualifications:
PhD Clinical Psychology

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Shashi Naidu

Clinical Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

Shashi Naidu is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with more than 24 years of clinical experience. Shashi holds Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Master’s in Clinical Psychology and Post Graduation in Clinical Psychology.

She is a registered Clinical Psychologist with APHRA, Member of the Australian Psychological Society and Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society Clinical College.

Shasi has worked in India and New Zealand, across different district health boards including child and adolescent mental health services and adult community health services.

On Coming to Australia, she worked as consultant clinical psychologist in Victoria in the Maternal Child Health Centre and was part of Beyond Blue initiative in perinatal mental health.

Currently Shashi works as senior clinical psychologist for Westmead Oral Restorative Sciences, and utilises her experience with genuine passion for helping those individuals facing mental health challenges due to chronic orofacial pain conditions.

 Shashi also offers workshops for the health profession.

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Children
  • Adolesces
  • Families

Therapeutic Modalities

  •  Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  •  Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  •  Schema therapy
  •  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  •  Psychodynamic psychotherapy
  •  Attachment based therapeutic interventions.
  •  Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  •  Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
  •  Systematic desensitisation behaviour therapy
  •  Play therapy
  •  Art therapy
Qualifications:
BPsych, MPsych(Clin), Postgraduate(M.Phil) in Clinical Psychology

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Vidya Pachipala

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

“My journey as a psychologist has been driven by a passion for supporting people navigating through their life challenges, providing them a safe space to share their stories, facilitating the process of change, healing and self-discovery, attaining greater satisfaction in life.”   Vidya Pachipala

Vidya is described as a warm and compassionate practitioner who believes in building a therapeutic relationship based on active listening and genuine empathy. Vidya has extensive experience working with adults presenting with anxiety, mood disorders and adjustment to life transitions (relationship endings, job loss/change), Grief and loss, stress related disorders (work related stress, stress related to university studies) and interpersonal relationship difficulties. She also enjoys working with children and teenagers presenting with anxiety, emotional regulation and behaviour challenges, school refusal, self-harm behaviours and adjustment issues during parental separation. Vidya further provides parenting support. Vidya has a special interest in neurodiversity, providing therapy to children and teenagers with ADHD, and ASD.

 

Vidya is known for fostering a calm and safe space that promotes healing, self-discovery and resilience. Vidya likes to educate her clients to achieve better understanding of themselves and offers a range of tools assisting them to gain confidence and skills to deal with their challenges. Vidya believes in a collaborative approach to understand her client’s needs and provides therapy using a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), interpersonal psychotherapy, Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) and parenting and attachment theory, that best suits their needs.

Vidya has over 12 years’ work experience in the field of psychology across various settings including private practices, community health setting, Child Safety, and not for profit organisations, training and education roles. Vidya enjoys working with clients across the life span.

Age Groups

  • Children 
  • Teenagers 
  • Adults 
  • Older Adults

 

Therapeutic Approaches and Modalities

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) 
  • Behaviour Therapy (BT) 
  • Cognitive Therapy (CT) 
  • Parenting Support
Qualifications:
B.A.: M.Sc. (Psychology): Pg.Dip.Prof.Psy; MAPS

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Collette Purves

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Cairns

Collette is a compassionate and empathetic psychologist who takes a strength-based approach to therapy. She values a holistic and systematic view of mental health, recognising the interconnectedness of physical health, nutrition, and the influence of family and social dynamics on overall wellbeing. Her main areas of interest include adjustment disorders, anxiety disorders, mental health, and trauma related concerns including PTSD.

Collette is committed to working collaboratively with her clients, placing emphasis on supporting those who are new to therapy or hesitant to seek psychological support.Collette is dedicated to creating a safe, supportive, and trusting therapeutic space where clients feel comfortable and respected. She is passionate about understanding how mental health challenges and other presenting issues affect her clients’ daily lives and overall wellbeing.

Her approach combines thoughtful treatment planning with personalised, evidence-based interventions tailored to each client’s unique needs. Drawing on a range of modalities including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapies, Collette helps clients regulate emotions, build resilience, and enhance their quality of life.

She is deeply committed to fostering compassion and offering the support clients need to work through life’s challenges and create meaningful, lasting change. Collette has 20 years of experience working as a registered psychologist, including nearly 15 years of experience working in forensic mental health. Her work has primarily been with adult men aged 18 and over. Since moving into private practice, Collette has broadened her focus to include both males and females in their late teens, as well as adult women. Collette holds a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours).

Age Groups:

  • Older adolescents
  • Adults

Treatment Modalities

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
  • Schema Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Behaviour Therapy (BT)
  • Cognitive Therapy (CT)
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness
Qualifications:
BPsych (Hons)

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Disha Raithatha

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Joondalup
Fax:
(08) 6185 8501

Empowering people to understand and reshape their own narratives and guiding them through complexities of life has been the driving force behind Disha’s work.

Disha holds a particular interest in working with clients with depression, anxiety, eating disorders and trauma including PTSD and her therapeutic practice is distinguished by her cultural sensitivity and commitment to personalised care. Her approach integrates a wealth of knowledge across different client demographics and therapeutic issues, ensuring that each client receives tailored and effective support.

Raised in India and having lived in Kenya and now Australia, Disha is well-versed in working with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. She offers therapy in English, Hindi, Gujarati, and several other Indian languages, allowing her to connect with clients from various backgrounds more effectively.

She excels at forming robust therapeutic alliances, skilfully navigating the complexities of working with clients from diverse backgrounds and across different stages of life. Her approach combines expertise with empathy, making her a trusted and effective practitioner.

Disha has eight years’ experience in the field and enjoys working with children, adolescents, families and adults.

Disha holds a Bachelor of Arts and Masters in Arts (Psychology) and General Registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

 

Age Groups

  • Children (5+)
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Older Adults

Therapeutic Modalities and Approaches

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) 
  • Cognitive Therapy (CT) 
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) 

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Gujarati
  • Marathi
Qualifications:
MArts(Psych), BArts

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Denise Ramirez

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

Denise believes that personal growth often comes from struggle and conflict, and that people can turn challenging times into valuable learnings, giving their experiences deeper meaning and appreciation. Her approach is grounded in aligning therapeutic interventions with each person’s goals, supporting meaningful change in how they relate to themselves and others.

Denise seeks to create a safe therapeutic environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts and emotions. Her approach fosters a trusting relationship and supports clients in gaining personal insight and facilitating their growth. Denise uses evidence-based frameworks to tailor her therapeutic approach to the individual needs of clients, including, Psychodynamic Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and trauma-informed interventions.  

Denise has experience promoting mental health and wellbeing in community, organisational and educational settings, including working as a psychologist overseas and in Australia. She is interested in working with clients from diverse life paths across the lifespan.

Denise completed a Bachelor of Psychology and postgraduate studies in Clinical Psychology overseas and is registered as a Generalist Psychologist in Australia.

Qualifications:
BPsych, MPsych, BPsych (Hons), BBehavSc(Psych), BSocSc(Psych)

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Veronica Randjelovic

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Telehealth
Fax:
1300 171 786

Veronica Randjelovic has worked in clinical mental health settings in rural, regional and urban areas. She is passionate about the connection between mental health, physical health, and well-being. During Veronica’s training, she developed a special interest in helping individuals understand how attachment theory can impact adult mental health, behaviours and relationships.

Veronica has also gained knowledge and experience in the corporate and private sector. She has assisted many people overcome workplace stressors, including conflict and trauma, and has helped build resilience. Veronica provides individual coaching to help people harness their strengths, achieve their goals and reach their potential. 

Veronica’s clinical practice is eclectic in nature and based on the most effective and suitable approach to help a person achieve a sense of well-being and fulfillment. She achieves this by gaining an in-depth understanding of a person’s presenting issues, their unique needs and desired goals.

Veronica’s compassion creates a calm, therapeutic space that allows a person to feel accepted and safe.

Qualifications:
BPsych (Hons.), AdvDiploma Integrative Natural Health & Nutrition

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Shelley Ranger

Registered Psychologist
Service:
Psychology
Practices:
Ramsay Psychology Joondalup
Fax:
08 6185 8501

Shelley holds a Masters of Psychology (Counselling Psychology) which involved six years of training at university. Since being registered as a psychologist, Shelley has worked with clients of all ages and from a variety of different backgrounds in various different services and settings.

One of the most integral aspects for healing and change to occur is the relationship between the client and the therapist. Shelley’s approach to therapy is person-centred and respectful, her therapy style is often very active, whether it be somatic mindfulness, schema work or EMDR. Through working in a non-judgmental way, where clients feel accepted and heard, this allows clients to fully engage in the therapeutic process.

Shelley works with adolescents from age 16, young adults and individual adults. She has a special interest in working with clients who are experiencing relationship difficulties, have experienced trauma, women's issues and young adults transitioning to new life experiences. Shelley enjoys working with a wide variety of issues including (but not limited to) anxiety, depression, stress, relationship difficulties, work stress, migration and assimilation issues, grief and loss, body image issues, self-esteem and trauma (including PTSD and complex trauma).

Shelley draws techniques from evidence-based modalities and tailors therapy to meet the individual needs of her clients. Because each person's experiences and challenges are different, she uses a flexible, integrative, eclectic approach and draws on several psychological approaches.

In addition, Shelley is a Registered Board Approved Supervisor.

 

Age Groups

  • Adolescents (16+)
  • Young Adults
  • Adults
  • Older Persons

Therapeutic Modalities

  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • EMDR (Advanced training completed)
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Brief Solution Focused Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Attachment theory
  • EFT Tapping (Level 1 and 2)
  • Somatic Mindfulness
  • Sensorimotor Psychotherapy (Level 1)
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Emotion Focused Therapy
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Qualifications:
MPsych (Counselling Psychology) I BA Psych (Hons) I BPsych I PGCE I BA (Eng & Psych)