Registered Psychologist – BA(Psych Hons), MPsych (Professional)
Profile and expertise – Adolescents, Anxiety, Depression, Bullying, CaLD, School issues, Sexuality. CBT, ACT, DBT, Emotion focused, Solutions focused, Interpersonal therapy, Play therapy, MI.
An eccentric millennial psychologist, Shahirah (she/her) brings her late-diagnosed neurodivergent perspective and authenticity into her work with young people (6–24 years) and adults (25–55 years). She provides a supportive and collaborative space for clients (and their partners/families) to explore challenges, process experiences, and build resilience.
Shahirah works from a trauma-informed and neuroaffirming lens, helping clients feel seen for who they are and meeting them where they are. Social justice and inclusivity are central to her practice, with a strong commitment to creating a safe, welcoming space for those who may have historically felt underrepresented, particularly BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Her areas of interest include:
- Trauma and stressor-related disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Depressive disorders
- Neurodevelopmental disorders
- Interpersonal and family challenges
- Disordered eating and body image concerns
Shahirah utilises an eclectic, client-centred approach, tailoring sessions to each individual’s needs. She draws flexibly from a range of evidence-based approaches, including:
- Schema Therapy (ST)
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)
- Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Committed to a lifelong passion of learning, Shahirah actively engages in ongoing professional development and supervision to ensure her practice reflects current evidence-based approaches.
Shahirah’s fluently speaks English and Malay.
