Psychology Point Cook

Patty is a registered clinical psychologist, and has been providing counselling services for over ten years. She has experience in providing clinical assessment for adults and treatment to individuals and groups.

Her therapeutic style incorporated in her sessions varies according to client factors including presentation, personality style, and client preference. She is experienced in  utilising evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioural and Behavioural interventions, Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psycho-Education and Schema Therapy.

Shruti Gupta is a registered psychologist with experience in both public and private settings. She has been working in the field of mental health with diverse populations. Some examples of presenting issues that she has worked with include working with people who have experienced trauma, mental health issues (e.g. anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis), abuse, grief and loss, stress, relationship challenges, domestic violence, substance misuse and addictions

She believes that therapy is a collaborative process and guides clients to increase self-awareness, gain new perspectives, decrease symptoms, and increase personal strengths to have a more meaningful life experience. She creates the space to safely process, without judgement, and nurtures the courage to be imperfect. Shruti can speak fluent Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

Shruti works with adults, as well as adolescents, aged 12 years plus. She is also a worksafe registered practitioner who has extensive experience working with workcover clients.

Melanie Yargi is a Clinical Psychologist and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS). She has experience working with adults experiencing a broad range of issues, including anxiety, OCD, depression, stress, trauma, grief and loss, as well as self-esteem problems and relationship issues.

Melanie also has specialist training and experience in assessing and treating Eating Disorders in adults.

Melanie has received formal training and possesses experience in providing Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Therapies.

She adopts a client-centred approach and enjoys establishing a collaborative working relationship with her clients, developing strategies to overcome personal barriers, and assisting them to achieve their goals and improve their well-being.