Divya Pugazhenthi

Clinical Psychologist

About

Divya (she/her) is a registered Clinical Psychologist.  She has experience working with people across the lifespan, presenting with issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, anger management, interpersonal difficulties, trauma, complex trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).  Divya has also worked with clients whose challenges are related to neurodiversity, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD).

Divya has particularly interests with young people aged 12 to 25, having worked in the youth community and public mental health services, and schools.  Divya works to create a safe and inclusive space for all.  She enjoys working with the LGBTIQA+ community and individuals of various cultural backgrounds. She is compassionate and motivated to provide inclusive services.

Divya’s client-centred and informed approach has been impactful, as it involves getting to know the person, their story, their values and strengths to collaboratively work on their goals, effectively tailoring her approach to the individual. She believes in being able to help the individual develop skills to manage their mental health, and promote self-reliance and confidence.

Therapeutic Approaches

Divya’s clients appreciate the respectful, open and empathetic relationships that she builds with them.  She collaborates with clients non-judgementally and provides a warm and supportive space to work towards their goals.  

She utilises the following therapeutic approaches in her practice:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Mindfulness-based practices

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - informed approaches

• Trauma-informed CBT