About Your Psychologist
I'm Divya, a Clinical Psychologist.
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I work with adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, chronic stress, burnout, substance use challenges, and emotional overwhelm across private, hospital, and community mental health settings.
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Much of my work has involved supporting people whose nervous systems have remained under pressure for long periods of time. Many of the people I work with have spent years in "survival mode" — continuing to function on the outside while feeling exhausted, tense, or disconnected on the inside. This includes first responders, veterans, healthcare workers, and others living with ongoing pressure in their daily lives.
My approach is trauma-informed, relational, and grounded in evidence-based practice. I draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, trauma-focused therapies, mindfulness, exposure therapy, and EMDR-informed work, tailoring each session to your individual needs rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
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Alongside my work as a psychologist, I am also an accredited mindfulness and meditation teacher. I place a strong focus on the connection between mind, body, nervous system, and emotional wellbeing.
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I believe that meaningful, lasting change comes not from pushing harder, but from understanding ourselves with curiosity, compassion, and care.
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Therapy with me is both reflective and practical — a space to make sense of what’s going on, while also exploring what might help things feel more manageable in everyday life.
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We slow things down enough to understand what you’ve been carrying, gently unpack patterns that may have formed over time, and begin to create space for things to feel a little steadier, more connected, and more manageable.
Values & Safety
My practice is grounded in principles that support you to feel safe, heard, and in control of your therapy experience.
Trauma-Informed
Care that recognises the impact of trauma on the nervous system and how it shapes current experiences.
Culturally Sensitive
Respecting and holding space for your cultural background, identity, and lived experience.
LGBTQIA+ Affirming
A supportive, inclusive space where your identity is respected and affirmed.
Consent-Based
Your choice and comfort guide the pace and direction of therapy at every stage.
In the Media
RECENT Media
Australian Women's Weekly
Psychological insights on the benefits of monotasking · August 2026
From time to time, I have the opportunity to contribute psychological perspectives to conversations around mental health, wellbeing, and everyday life.
Bupa Australia
Psychological insights on navigating pressure and finding balance ·
February 2026
Earlier Media Features & Contributions
Success Uncovered:
The Three Pillars of Success
Contributing author, book chapter ·
September 2015
The Indian Weekly:
Making Light of Darkness
Cover story · February 2015
The Indian Sun Newspaper
Feature on a fundraising initiative to build a library in rural India
Awaken the Inner Goddess · 2015
Mind Body Spirit Festival: Melbourne
Featured interview · 2014
A Relational Approach to Therapy
For me, therapy is most meaningful when it’s approached with curiosity, compassion, and respect for each person’s unique experience.
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I work to offer a steady and supportive presence as people navigate challenges, emotions, and moments of vulnerability, in a way that feels manageable rather than overwhelming.
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Sometimes, having a space where you feel heard, understood, and met with care can be an important starting point in itself.
