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Elana Scicluna
PSYCHOLOGIST
(she/her)
Elana is a warm, compassionate and client-centred psychologist who is passionate about creating a safe, supportive and empowering therapeutic space. She values taking the time to genuinely understand each person’s unique experiences, strengths and goals, tailoring therapy to meet their individual needs.
Elana has experience supporting adolescents and adults with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and relationship difficulties. She has worked across private practice, educational and forensic settings, giving her a broad understanding of the diverse challenges people may face throughout different stages of life.
Elana is committed to providing evidence-based psychological care and draws primarily on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), while integrating strategies from other therapeutic approaches to best support each client’s goals. She is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continually expands her knowledge to ensure she provides high-quality, contemporary care.
Elana completed a Bachelor of Psychological Science at La Trobe University, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced (GDPA) at Monash University, and both a Master of Professional Psychology (MPP) and Master of Professional Psychology Practice (MPPP) at The Cairnmillar Institute. She is a registered psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS).
Clients
Individuals
– Adults 18+
Areas of interest
- anxiety
- depression
- early attachment trauma (childhood)
- relationships
- stress
- obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- social anxiety
- phobias
- perfectionism
- Assertiveness/ communication
- family difficulties
- sleep issues
- insomnia
- adjusting to life changes
- workplace issues
Location
- In-person (Melbourne CBD)
- Telehealth
Therapeutic Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Trauma-informed care
- Neuro-affirming care
- Mindfulness-based
- Compassion-based
The path forward starts here...
It can take courage to seek support when you're in need. Our experienced team of psychologists in Melbourne are ready to provide the safe space that clients need to explore their challenges and work towards lasting and meaningful change in their lives.
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