Shamila Kumara

Clinical Psychologist

 

About

Shamila is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She approaches clients with a genuine nature and warmth. Her aim is to create a judgement-free space where all people can feel their most comfortable.

Shamila has experience in working with clients across the lifespan. She has worked in both private practice settings, hospital and community mental health services.

Shamila has experience working with various concerns, including mood and anxiety disorders, emotion regulation issues, challenges in relation to cultural and ethnic identity, Trauma (including PTSD) and complex Trauma, issues related to self-esteem, perfectionism, sleep, addictions and psychosis.

When working with clients, Shamila works to facilitate a collaborative therapeutic relationship. She appreciates that every individual comes with their own story, and as such she provides tailored treatment plans in line with her clients’ goals. Shamila also enjoys equipping her clients with as well as psychoeducation, aiming to empower them in understanding their experiences and underlying factors that maintain this.

Shamila welcomes new clients from 22nd January 2024.

Therapeutic Approaches

Shamila utilises a variety of evidence based therapeutic approaches, including

Qualifications

  • Master of Clinical Psychology, University of Technology Sydney

  • Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), Macquarie University

Professional Memberships

Shamila is registered with the National Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA).