Our Team

Vinita is a qualified and accomplished Counselling Psychologist who holds registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). She is a published researcher and has earned recognition as a Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor, reflecting her expertise in guiding and supporting the professional development of early-career psychologists and mental health practitioners. Vinita's academic journey includes the successful completion of a Master of Applied Psychology (Counselling) from the University of Queensland.

In her private practice and within school settings, Vinita demonstrates a commitment to providing comprehensive psychological support to individuals across the lifespan, regardless of their diverse backgrounds. Her practice areas encompass a range of specialties, including anxiety, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism, cross-cultural experiences, grief and loss, post-migration living difficulties, sleep difficulties, and social skills. Vinita's dedication to addressing the unique needs of her clients is evident through her tailored group programs, which focus on mood management, conflict resolution, self-compassion, social awareness, and insomnia. In collaboration with Dr. Sandy Sacre, Vinita has developed a group program for adults experiencing insomnia, drawing from her publication 'Insomnia: A Self-Help Handbook,' specifically designed for the Belmont Private Hospital.

Vinita's passion for working with refugee and asylum-seeker populations shines through her extensive involvement in both research and community services. She has worked closely with refugees, leveraging her experience to contribute meaningfully to this vulnerable population's well-being.

Employing an eclectic therapeutic approach, Vinita integrates various evidence-based modalities such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). This enables her to provide tailored and personalised therapeutic experiences that align with each client's unique needs and goals. Vinita's therapeutic style is characterised by its gentleness, collaborative nature, non-judgmental attitude, and person-centered focus, empowering clients to find their independent voice and live a more fulfilling life in alignment with their values. She actively advocates for her clients, working alongside them and their stakeholders to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.

In addition to her clinical work, Vinita assumes a supervisory role, providing individual supervision to early-career Psychologists and other mental health practitioners seeking guidance and support in their clinical practice. Currently, she supervises the team at Calm Space Psychology Services, Provisional Psychologists at the University of Queensland, and Counselling Interns at the University of Canberra. Vinita's commitment to fostering professional growth and excellence within the mental health field exemplifies her dedication to the well-being of both clients and colleagues.