Our CLINICAL TEAM

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Dadirai  is a Clinical Psychologist with over 13 years post-registration experience as a psychologist. Dadirai  has been working as a psychologist in the Ipswich area for over 11 years. Apart from working in private practice, Dadirai  works as a Senior Psychologist in one of Queensland Health's Forensic and Secure Services. Prior to working in the Forensic and Secure Service, Dadirai has held various roles in community mental health, in private practice and in an acute mental health facility.  Dadirai enjoys working with clients with severe mental illnesses and disability.

Dadirai's areas  of interest include psychotherapy for adjustment disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders,  psychotic illnesses, personality disorders, eating disorders, relationship counselling and grief & loss issues.   Part of Dadirai's role at PsychCare Psychology involves conducting cognitive & psychological assessments.

Dadirai is a Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor who is passionate about clinical supervision. She supervises psychology students both in the public sector and at PsychCare Psychology.  Dadirai is approved to supervise  psychologists or provisional psychologists in the following pathways:-  

• Internship (4+2 or 5+1) - as a principal and/or secondary supervisor 
• Higher degree placements (provided they meet university/accreditation requirements) 
• Work in addition to higher degree placements 
• The re-entry program (for psychologists returning to practice) 
• The transitional program (for overseas qualified psychologists) 
• The registrar program - only as a secondary supervisor

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of  Science (Psychology) - Edith Cowan University, WA
• Post Graduate Diploma in Psychology  - Murdoch University, WA
• Doctor of Psychology (Clinical and Clinical Geropsychology) - James Cook University, QLD

Registrations and Memberships 

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia - Registration #  PSY0000976929 
• Psychology Board of Australia Approved Supervisor  
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society
• Fellow,  Australian Psychological Society College of Clinical Psychologists
• Member of the Australian Clinical Psychology Association
• Committee Member - West Moreton Human Research Ethics Committee 

 Narelle is a registered psychologist with over 13 years post-registration experience. Narelle has worked in private practice and in the public sector in Wide Bay, Brisbane and Ipswich Regions. Apart from Private Practice, Narelle works in one of Queensland Health’s Forensic and Secure Services.  Narelle’s works with clients with severe and complex mental health concerns.  Of particular interest to Narelle is the interplay between mental health vulnerabilities and incarceration.

In psychological therapy, Narelle works with adult clients to achieve their goals and develop greater lifestyle balance with interest in anxiety disorders, mood disorders, stress and adjustment concerns and personality vulnerabilities.  She has experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Brief Solution Focused Therapy. 

Qualifications  

• Bachelor of Science (Hons) – University of Southern Queensland, QLD
• Specialist Certificate in Criminology (Forensic Disability) – Melbourne University, VIC
• Master of Forensic Mental Health – Griffith University, QLD

Registrations and Memberships 

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia - Registration #    PSY0001653209
• Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society 

 Dr Sirous Momenzadeh is a registered psychologist has an interest in the assessment of adolescents and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Sirous has more than 15 years experience working in the public and private sector, including Queensland Health.

In addition to treating patients with depression, anxiety, PTSD and co-morbid substance abuse disorders, Sirous also enjoys working with complex presentations using evidenced-based interventions that can engage and guide patients in achieving their personal and treatment goals.

Sirous  is a member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS) and is a board approved supervisor. Sirous has been a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) over the past 9 years which is an international community promoting empirical knowledge and guided by the best available scientific evidence. Sirous is also currently undertaking a postgraduate study with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ) in the field of Clinical Psychology.

Sirous has extensive clinical experience in the areas of mood and psychotic disorders, and he recognises the importance of working through the issues that often trigger or accompany mental health concerns including life transitions, stress, social difficulties, and relationship problems. Sirous  also supports NDIS clients and employees under Work Cover. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of  Arts (Clinical Psychology) -  Isfahan, Iran
• Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)  -   University of Queensland, QLD 

Registrations and Memberships 

• Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia - Registration #    PSY0000965905

Jess is a Registered Psychologist who holds a Master of Clinical Psychology. Jess joined the PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health team as a Provisional Psychologist. Prior to this, Jess worked as a Provisional Psychologist at the USQ Psychology Clinic and in correctional settings. Jess has also done sports psychology work in the past. 

Jess enjoys working with children, adolescents and adults. Her areas of interest include anxiety disorders, mood disorders, phobias, personality vulnerabilities and psychotic illnesses. Part of Jess’ role at PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health also involves conducting psychological & cognitive assessments. Using a client centered approach, Jess utilises a number of evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Informed Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. 

Jess aims to commence her Clinical Psychology Registrar Program in early 2022 to gain Clinical Psychology Endorsement, on completion of the clinical registrar program. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - University of Southern Queensland, QLD
•  Master of Clinical Psychology - University of Southern Queensland, QLD

Registrations and Memberships 

• Psychology Board of Australia - Registration #    PSY0002345993
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society

Richele is a Provisional Psychologist who is currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology at the University of Southern Queensland. Richele has undertaken placements as a Provisional Psychologist at the USQ Psychology Clinic and in a school setting conducting assessments.  Richele enjoys working across the lifespan and is interested in conducting psychological assessment, as well as working with mood and anxiety disorders. Provisional psychologists at PsychCare Psychology work under the  supervision of the Principal Clinical Psychologist (Dr. Dadirai Gara).   

Part of Richele's role at PsychCare Psychology involves conducting psychological assessments. Richele works with NDIS and private fee-paying clients. Richele does not see patients who are under a mental health care plan.     

Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) - University of Southern Queensland, QLD 

Registrations and Memberships

•  Psychology Board of Australia – Registration # PSY0002473297
• Associate Member of the Australian Psychological Society  

 Oscar is a Nurse Practitioner with over 18 years experience in both inpatient and outpatient mental health and addictions field. He is a highly qualified, experienced and dedicated clinician with a background in mental health and addictions treatment. Oscar commenced his career in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2003 where he completed his mental health nursing degree and then pursued postgraduate studies in dual diagnosis (mental health and addictions) at Middlesex University in London, UK. He obtained endorsement as a Nurse Practitioner in Australia in 2020. Whilst in the UK, Oscar worked for the National Health Services (NHS) and the private sector. Since migrating to Australia from the UK in 2013, Oscar has worked for New South Wales Health and Queensland Health. In addition to being an Endorsed Nurse Practitioner, Oscar is both a credentialed mental health nurse and a credentialed drug and alcohol nurse. Oscar has worked in acute, community and forensic settings, offering services to people with severe and/or complex mental health issues. Apart from working in private practice, Oscar works as a Nurse Practitioner for a specialist Queensland Health Outpatient Service. As a Nurse Practitioner, Oscar is authorised by the Australian Health Practitioner Agency to assess mental conditions, offer formal diagnosis and prescribe medications. At PsychCare Psychology, Oscar works with adolescents and adults.  Oscar’s areas of interest include mood disorders, anxiety and related disorders, psychotic illnesses, drug use disorders and personality disorders. 

Part of Oscar’s role at PsychCare Psychology involves:

 • Assessing and diagnosing a range of psychiatric conditions

• Prescribing medications 

• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic and laboratory tests

• Formulating treatment plans 

• Providing therapy/counselling or psychotherapyJust like seeing a GP, one does not need a referral to see a Nurse Practitioner. Medicare Rebates are available for Nurse Practitioner Services. Nurse Practitioners are endorsed and regulated by AHPRA’s Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and have prescribing rights & access to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). 

Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree – Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner – Flinders University, South Australia

• Master’s Degree – Dual Diagnosis – Middlesex University – UK

• Associate Degree – Registered Mental Health Nurse – Bucks New University - UK  

Registrations and Memberships 

• Endorsed Nurse Practitioner - APHRA – Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia Registration #  NMW0001810167 

• Credentialed Mental Health Nurse – Australian College of Mental Health Nurses

• Credentialed Drug and Alcohol Nurse – Drug and Alcohol Nurses Australasia

 Awards

• Hidden Gem Award for recognising extraordinary efforts in exceptional quality of work and exemplifying the core values of Central North West London NHS Trust: 2008

• Certificate of Appreciation: West Moreton Dual Diagnosis Forum, 2018

• Chancellor’s Letter of Commendation for excellent performance in the Master of Nurse Practitioner Program: Finders University, 2020  

Bree is a dedicated psychology student who is currently completing her Bachelor of Psychology (honours). Bree hopes to apply for entrance into the Master’s in Clinical and Neuropsychology program once she has completed her undergraduate training. Bree has over 2 years  experience working in medical administration. 

 A valued member of the team at   PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health.  Bree provides the psychologists with administrative support . She is friendly and warm, always happy to assist both the clients and the staff at PsychCare Psychology  & Mental Health.        

Glenda is a 5th year Bachelor of Law & International Business student who has a keen interest in the interplay between legal issues and mental illness.  Glenda has worked as an administration assistant in  legal practices in the past before joining PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health.   

 A committed and vibrant member of the team, Glenda supports the clinicians at PsychCare Psychology & Mental Health during the week. She is very approachable and ever-willing to assist everyone at PsychCare Psychology  & Mental Health.