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Dr. Mandana Shaban (she/her)

Mandana is a dedicated and compassionate Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults facing various emotional, behavioural, and psychological challenges. As a Board-approved supervisor, Mandana guides provisional psychologists on their journey towards full registration. She emphasizes evidence-based practices and fosters a supportive learning environment where supervisees can develop their clinical skills and confidence.

Specializing in Neurodiversity and Child & Adolescent Mental Health

Mandana has a particular interest in working with neurodivergent individuals, especially those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD. She also has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents experiencing:

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  • Externalizing disorders: ADHD, conduct disorders

  • Internalizing disorders: Anxiety, depression

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Mandana focuses on fostering resilience and emotional regulation in her young clients, while also providing families with the tools and strategies they need to support their children's well-being.

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Approach to therapy

Mandana is dedicated to fostering growth, resilience, and emotional well-being. Her practice embodies compassion, cultural understanding, and clinical expertise, ensuring that every client feels supported and empowered to achieve their full potential.

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Comprehensive Assessments & Therapeutic Approaches

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As a Certified Autism Assessor (ADOS), Mandana is highly skilled in conducting psychological assessments using a variety of standardized tools, including:

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  • Vineland

  • WISC

  • WAIS

  • WIATT

  • BASC

  • ADOS

 

These assessments allow her to provide comprehensive evaluations for cognitive functioning, learning difficulties, and developmental concerns. Mandana also prioritizes client safety through crisis intervention, risk assessment, and suicide prevention.

Mandana's therapeutic approach integrates a range of evidence-based modalities, including:

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  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Reality Therapy​

This holistic approach empowers individuals and families to create meaningful and lasting change.

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Professional Memberships

  • International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST)

  • Australia Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPi)

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