Meet the Team

Who We Are

We aren’t just any old psychs and we don’t want to be!

We’re here for you whether you need a quick check in, or if you’re ready to open up about long term concerns. We are committed to helping you on your journey towards living a life of meaning and satisfaction, encouraging and motivating when needed, and walking alongside you when things get tough.

Our Mindscape Practitioners bring their authentic selves to therapy – you are going to meet the real us, and we are going to get to know the real you. We believe that therapy can be fun, empowering, and can shift gears from the deep and serious conversations, to finding the joy and the funny.

  • Principal Psychologist & Co-Director

    Sahra has been a Registered Psychologist for about 14 years, and has co-owned Mindscape with Joanne for the last 10.

    Sahra works with adults and adolescents to identify their strengths, gain an understanding of what is important to them (their values), and build their sense of self-esteem and confidence. She provides a warm and encouraging safe space for people to be themselves, without fear of judgement, and where they can always find acceptance. Sahra believes in and values authenticity, self-compassion, and willingness to try new things in the therapy space, and in life.

    Sahra works a lot with anxiety and stress management, PTSD and complex or historical trauma, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, and self-esteem. She has a keen interest in working with LGBTQI+ and gender diverse individuals, people in non-traditional relationships, People of Colour and those from diverse cultural backgrounds, and anyone who has experienced marginalisation based on any of their identities. Sahra is an Intersectional Feminist Psychologist, and loves working in a systemic way (using the Power Threat Meaning Framework) with individuals on issues surrounding trauma, identity, sexuality, wellbeing, and power structures.

    Sahra has been trained in a range of therapies which she uses with clients flexibly, including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Schema Therapy. Sahra is also interested in Systems Theory and Family Systems approaches, and offers family therapy alongside individual therapy at Mindscape.

    Outside of Mindscape, Sahra is the President of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi), the peak not-for-profit body for Psychologists in Australia, fighting for equality and diversity within the Psychology profession. Sahra has an adorable King Charles Cavalier puppy named Poe (short for Potato Chutney O’Doherty - because that’s what happens when you let your kids name a pet), and loves crafting and crochet. Sahra is interested in the connection between crafting and mental health, and encourages people to engage in their creativity to self-soothe and connect with other likeminded crafters.

    Sahra thinks it is weird to have to write up stuff in bios in the third person. She hopes that if you’ve read this far, that you will be keen to book in with her or her team!

  • Principal Psychologist & Co-Director

    Joanne is a Registered Psychologist, Co-Director of Mindscape Psychology and Board Approved Supervisor.

    Joanne has gained extensive clinical experience working in a variety of settings such as youth mental health and early intervention, drug/alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation services, psychiatric hospital inpatient and outpatient settings, and private practice. Her experience in private practice drove her passion to establish and develop Mindscape Psychology with Sahra!

    Joanne is known for her warmth, authenticity, non judgmental and compassionate approach to counselling and therapy. She enjoys working with adolescents, young adults and adults. Joanne appreciates and thrives in the process of really getting to know her clients. From learning their ins and outs, what makes them tick, to discovering their values, upbringing and background - Joanne wants to understand how they perceive the world and enjoys offering another perspective too!

    Joanne is passionate about working with people who experience mood and depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, stress, change and transitional periods, ADHD, ASD, substance use, interpersonal and relationship difficulties, confidence and low self-esteem issues, trauma, and personality disorders, in particular Borderline Personality Disorder.

    Joanne will teach you skills and helpful coping mechanisms to support and empower you to find peace, acceptance and belonging in the world you live in, along with helping you to see possibilities so that you can live a life that is worth smiling about.

    Joanne is trained and experienced in a range of therapies and will tailor her approach to suit what is needed for the client she is working with. The therapies she uses are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Informed Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

    Not only does Joanne work with clients 1:1 but she is also a DBT group skills trainer and Board Approved Psychologist. So you just might see her in a variety of circumstances around our practice and on our socials!

    As a Board Approved Psychologist she supports Provisional Psychologists to gain their full registration as a Registered Psychologist. Joanne remembers what it was like back in the day when she was going through her own training and she prides herself in giving back to train, coach and support our future Psychologists!

    When Joanne isn’t at the practice you will probably find her checking out a new café in the inner west in pursuit of the most tastiest pastry/brownie/donut, exploring a new park with her kid, building sandcastles or going for a dip at the beach.

  • Psychologist & Board Approved Supervisor

    India is a Registered Psychologist and Board Approved Supervisor who enjoys working with adolescents and adults in a therapeutic setting. India has experience in providing early intervention in youth mental health settings as well as longer-term intervention in a private practice setting, and is passionate about improving the mental health and wellbeing of people across the lifespan.

    India enjoys taking creative approaches to treatment by integrating multiple evidence-based therapeutic approaches to find what best works for each client. This includes strategies from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, as well as other therapeutic modalities.

    India’s interests include providing support for anxiety and worry, building skills to manage study and workplace stress, helping to increase self-esteem and confidence, and dealing with life changes. She builds strong, trusting relationships with her clients, to be able to embark on a journey together towards a client’s wellness.

    India loves expanding her knowledge, and this extends to learning about her clients and how to help them. She believes that knowledge leads to understanding, and aims to help her clients understand and accept themselves and their experiences more. One of her favourite things to do in session is ask a question that makes her client think about themself or a situation in a different way. India loves learning alongside her clients, and helping them learn effective strategies to support their mental health.

    Outside of Mindscape, India is a history nerd and loves to travel, and is the happiest when she’s found a way to combine the two! Some of her favourite pastimes include planning her next holiday and watching historically based shows.

  • Associate Psychologist

    Alex is a registered psychologist with AHRPA and a member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPi). Alex runs her practice, Mody Psychology, from Mindscape’s rooms in Leichhardt.

    Alex believes in a whole person approach to mental health, working with the biopsychosocial model and considering all factors in a client’s life that could be causing them distress.

    Alex has experience working with a wide variety of mental health and developmental concerns; including but not limited to depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, ADHD and ASD. Alex is comfortable working across the lifespan from young children to older adults. She has a passion for helping clients feel safe and comfortable to explore the issues and stressors impacting their mental health. She believes in finding the right mix of therapeutic techniques to suit an individual and support them in the way they find most comfortable and helpful.

    Alex uses a mix of therapies including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Play Based CBT, Motivational Interview and Mindfulness.

    Alex understands that the value of the therapeutic relationship cannot be underestimated and practices unconditional positive regard with all her clients.

  • Senior Admin Extraordinaire

    Meet Tiana, our Senior Admin Extraordinaire, who brings a wealth of experience and a heartfelt passion for caring for people. With a vibrant background as a Nurse’s Assistant in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Dental Nurse, Doula, and more, Tiana’s journey through the healthcare field has equipped her with unique knowledge and perspective.

    Tiana is committed to cultivating a supportive and welcoming environment that ensures our practice operates seamlessly. She uplifts and empowers everyone she encounters, dedicated to making a meaningful impact through attentive listening, holding space, and nurturing connections, all while exuding a friendly voice and warm smile.

    Tiana embodies her passion for holistic wellness and integrates creativity into every facet of her work. She approaches life with gratitude, dancing through each day with a spirit that brings fresh ideas to our team. Whether organizing the practice or connecting with clients, Tiana strives to brighten every day and ensure each experience is exceptional.

  • Practice Coordinator

    Lucy is our Practice Coordinator. She is an enthusiastic and passionate member of the Mindscape team with a flair for the creative. With years of experience in customer service under her belt, she has a deep passion for empathy and people. She is in her second year of a Bachelor of Counselling and is excited to learn all she can about running a private practice built on compassion and self expression. With a long-standing eagerness to help people, you’ll most likely be chatting to her if you call or e-mail us with any queries! In her downtime Lucy creates digital and sculptural art, and has a special interest in badly drawn mediaeval creatures.

Get in Touch

If you would like to find out if Mindscape Psychology is the right service for you, please contact us and speak to one of friendly team members.

Suites 3-4,
122A Norton Street,
Leichhardt NSW 2040
(by appointment only)

P: 0435 438 462
F: (02) 9094 2217
E: mindscape.psychology@gmail.com