Who is Perth Psychologists?

Perth Psychologists is multi-location network of counsellors and psychologists. Our mission is to provide individual, relationship and family counselling in Australia. We offer both face to face and telehealth Skype and Zoom sessions.

Our passion is to assist people in enhancing their psychological wellbeing alongside maintaining healthy relationships and family life.


Process

Intake
Each client’s first point of contact when connecting with Perth Psychologists is through one of our Intake process via our 1300 70 50 55 number or by email at mailto:support@perthpsychologists.net.au" >support@perthpsychologists.net.au.

We offer the upmost care and respect for each and every client we engage with to ensure they are connected with most suitable therapist near them. Our psychologists are available between 9:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Saturday to attend to client enquiries.

Each person can rely on a professional, informative and friendly experience when accessing the help and support they need through Perth Psychologists.

Counsellors and Psychologists
All Perth Psychologists counsellors and psychologists are highly experienced within their areas of practice as well having the most up-to-date experience and training through registration with the relevant professional bodies. We provide each therapists biography, list of qualifications and areas of expertise.

Psychologists

COCKBURN CENTRAL 

Domenica Vecchio

As a registered psychologist with over 12 years Domenica has worked extensively with children, adults, couples and families and is passionate about working with her clients in a holistic way, taking into consideration their mind, body and emotional well-being. She has specific training in working with pain, injuries and illnesses and the connection with a client’s mental and emotional state. Domenica has specific training in working with trauma, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, self-harm and psychosomatic issues.

Alison MacKenzie

Alison Mackenzie is a registered psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).  She has worked in both government and private settings and has provided psychological support to children, adolescents, adults, and groups. Alison values providing people with a safe space to tell their story and support them to explore their feelings, challenges and goals.

Alison has specific training in anxiety, depression, substance use challenges, grief, and personality disorders. She is trained in a range of other counselling methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic and person-centred interventions.  Alison can provide behaviour support plans for children experiencing challenging behaviours and feelings and has training in couples and families to support people to interact in new and more helpful ways.

Martha Farat 

Martha is a registered psychologist who has worked in both organizational roles and clinical setting. She mainly sees adults but also can work with adolescents and children. Martha has worked extensively with survivors of trauma and is experienced in working across different cultures. Martha has wide ranging experience in addressing issues such as depression and anxiety, grief and loss, trauma/PTSD, anger management, relationship issues, suicide prevention, settlement, and cultural issues.

Martha is trained in a range of counselling methods, including emotion regulation strategies, relaxation and mindfulness-based, meditation and related contemplative practices and client-centred approaches. Martha is passionate about combining eastern and western science and the goal to promote happiness through the twofold approach of both reducing the impact of negative emotions and enhancing the positive emotions that naturally exist within us. Martha is also fluent in Portuguese.

Lauren Fricker

Lauren is a registered psychologist who has a warm and collaborative style, working alongside her clients to develop goals that focus on wellbeing. Lauren is also an AHPRA approved supervisor and has over a decade of experience working with adolescents, adults, and groups delivering evidence-based interventions. Lauren has supported people with difficulties including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and social challenges, grief and loss, stress and anger, and trauma.

Lauren is also skilled at working with personality disorders, substance dependency, suicide prevention and domestic abuse. Lauren has been trained in areas such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Schema Based Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR). Lauren is trained in the Gottman Method of Couples Therapy.

Georgina Mavor 

Georgina Mavor is a registered psychologist with many years of experience improving the lives of adults in distress; supporting children and adolescents with learning difficulties; and creating change in individuals and organisations. Georgina uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Self Compassion Therapy and Journal Therapy.

Georgina is passionate about working with women experiencing mental health issues in their personal, working and parenting lives; with adults unsettled by changes that the second half of life can bring; and with adolescents caught up in the challenges of identity formation, relating to others and meeting expectations. Georgina aims to build awareness of the role that thoughts and feelings have in psychological health, and to support behaviours that bring out the natural psychological health within everyone.

James Vlahov 

James is a registered psychologist who combines an evidence-based approach with an engaging and conversational approach to working with clients across a broad range of issues. James is experienced at working with difficulties including anxiety, depression; post-traumatic stress disorder; ADHD and/or autism management strategies; personality disorders; obsessive-compulsive disorders; conflict resolution; relationship issues and couples therapy.

James has been trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), Schema Based Therapy, psychoanalysis, and family and couples therapy. James has a strong interest in working with children and teens affected by ADHD and with their families on management strategies to get more out of the school environment.

Erfan Nasheri (Provisional Psychologist)

Erfan is a provisional psychologist who has worked in both government and private with adolescents, adults and groups. He has over ten years of experience working with clients with trauma/PTSD, anxiety, stress, depression, self-harm, poor self-esteem, relationship or team challenges and psychosomatic issues. Erfan has also worked as a senior manager managing and empowering teams, and values supporting people to make effective health and lifestyle changes to improve their wellbeing.

Erfan is trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness and Meditation, Workplace Counselling and Trauma Counselling. He is passionate about working with clients issues in their personal, working and parenting lives and aims to build a strong alliance with clients and, empower them to improve their quality of life and psychological wellbeing.