About

(aka yasminthepsych). I'm here to support you on your journey towards greater wellbeing. I’m a recovering people-pleaser and perfectionist, who is also a holistic, trauma-informed Clinical Psychologist. I don’t believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or superficial fixes. I sit with you as a human first, clinician second. Together, we’ll untangle old patterns, find practical tools that actually fit your life, and build new ways forward that feel less like pressure and more like permission.

With over a decade of clinical and research experience across psychology, neuropsychology, sleep, and longevity—as well as the lived experience of chronic illness—I’ve learned what truly supports healing and where standard care often falls short. Before becoming a Clinical Psychologist, I worked as a sleep scientist and technician, contributing to research and fatigue-management initiatives for industry. My career has spanned government, corporate, and private sectors, allowing me to support people with varied needs in hospital, outpatient, and neurodiverse settings. I also have a special interest in holistic approaches to healthcare and have completed further training in this space under Harvard Medical School trained experts. These experiences inform my holistic, evidence-based practice, blending behavioural neuroscience, the latest research, and lived experience to provide deeper healing and personalised care. I’ve learned that lasting change is possible, even when the path feels overwhelming. 

Outside of work, you'll find me hanging out with my mini dashchunds Nala and Bonnie, wobbling my way through a yoga class, and drinking matcha (I'm fully on the matcha bandwagon and loving it!). 

If you’ve been carrying too much for too long, you’re in the right place. You don’t need to do it alone. 

FEELING EXHAUSTED, OVERWHELMED, OR SIMPLY NOT LIVING YOUR BEST LIFE? You are not alone, and I'm here to help. 

Welcome, I'm Yasmin!

"It is never too late to be what you might have been" - George Eliot

Conditions that I specialise in

As a Clinical Psychologist, I have had a minimum of 6 years of university specialised training to be able to work with a wide range of mental health conditions; however, I do work best with people experiencing:

- depression and/or burnout                     
- anxiety and phobias   
- insomnia and other sleep disorders
- trauma                                                   
- relationship issues
- difficulties managing chronic illness
(e.g., chronic fatigue syndrome, migraine, chronic pain)
- obsessive compulsive disorder           
- nervous system dysregulation           
- ADHD management

QUALIFICATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS

- Master of Clinical Psychology (University of Western Australia)
- Bachelor of Science Honours (Psychology)
- Bachelor of Science (Psychology/Psychophysiology)
- Holistic Mental Health Specialist Certification
- Certified Integrative Mental Health Professional
- Somatic Therapy for Complex Trauma Certification
- Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Registration
- Australian Psychological Society (APS) Member
- Australasian Sleep Association Member

THERAPY STYLE

My clients tell me I am warm, calm, and easy to talk to. I do my best to truly listen and always approach our work together with curiosity, compassion, and zero judgment. Everyone deserves a space to be completely honest and authentic; I believe we’re all doing the best we can with what we have.

I am committed to an evidence-based yet highly individualised approach. We’re all a little different, so I work collaboratively to discover what strategies, approaches, and tools will serve you best. I also value the importance of understanding my client's physical health and collaborating with their medical teams,  recognising that mind and body are one and the same, and believe that we cannot treat one without treating the other. My approach centers on cultivating balance rather than chasing the idea of ‘perfect’ wellness, believing that we do not need to put unnecessary pressure on our already overwhelmed nervous systems. 

Depending on your needs and preferences, I draw on a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Schema Therapy
- Dialectical Behavioural Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Somatic Therapy