Our Team at Narre Warren
Monique Cooper
Psychologist
BA (Psych), GradCertCounselling, GradDipPsych(Adv), MProfPsych
Narre Warren
Monique is a qualified psychologist with a warm and gentle nature. She offers an empathetic, client-centred approach to foster a respectful and collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Monique utilises a range of evidenced based techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), among many others. She has a range of experience in various mental health settings, including NDIS support services and crisis counselling.
Monique has an interest in working with couples and individuals who have been impacted by relationship concerns, trauma, stress and anxiety, and other mental health conditions to support them with their therapeutic goals.
Shakil Grenade
Psychologist
BA(Psych), GradDipPsych, MProfPsych
Doncaster // Narre Warren
Shakil is a registered psychologist with experience in multiple educational settings and is passionate about working with adults, adolescents, and children presenting with anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma, work related stress, family issues, and relationship problems.
He is trained in administering evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Mindfulness Techniques.
Sessions with Shakil will be respectful, culturally sensitive, and non-judgemental. His collaborative approach focuses on creating a welcoming therapeutic environment for all people. He strives to support his clients in creating meaningful growth and achieving their desired needs and goals.
Shakil was born in Australia to migrant parents, and he speaks English and French fluently. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), a Graduate Diploma of Psychology, and a Master of Professional Psychology. He is about to finish his second master’s degree in Professional Psychology Practice.
Mona Andalib
Provisional Psychologist
BAppSc(Psych), BPsychSci(Hons), MA-COU
Narre Warren // Ringwood
Mona is a dedicated psychologist with significant experience in supporting clients across various age groups who have faced a wide range of mental health challenges and traumatic experiences, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and neurodivergent disorders.
Mona completed her Bachelor of Psychology with Honors and subsequently pursued a Master of Counselling. She skilfully applies therapeutic approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT).
Mona's deep commitment is rooted in her client-centred approach, where she prioritizes the progress and well-being of her clients in her therapeutic practice. In addition to English, Mona is proficient in both Farsi and Dari.
Eliza Doumakis
Provisional Psychologist
BA(Psych), GradDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych
Doncaster // Narre Warren // Ringwood
Eliza is a provisional psychologist who has just completed a Master of Professional Psychology. She has experience working with clients across the lifespan and aims to provide a safe and comforting space to work collaboratively and non-judgmentally through her client’s difficulties.
Eliza uses evidence-based treatments such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-centred Therapy to help clients struggling with a range of mental health issues including, but not limited to anxiety and depression.
Eliza also has an interest and experience in assessments, as she believes they provide invaluable information for making appropriate recommendations for those who may require further support.
Caitlin Anthony
Lead Psychologist
BPsychSc, GradDipPsych
Narre Warren
Caitlin is a Registered Psychologist with a background in both mental health and the education setting. She works with adults presenting with diverse problems, including Anxiety and Panic Disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive disorders, Stress, Family Violence, Depression, Grief and Relationship difficulties.
Caitlin uses a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental approach. Working collaboratively, Caitlin tailors her approach to best fit each individuals’ unique challenges and preferences. She believes that therapy is useful for building insight and personal growth which empowers individuals to develop helpful skills and strategies for wellbeing. Caitlin draws on a variety of frameworks such as; Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema Therapy, Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness based approaches and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Caitlin believes that therapy is useful to everyone and aims to de-stigmatise help-seeking.
Nikki Pascarl
Psychologist
BBSc, PostGradDipPsychSci, MProfPsych, PostGradDipProfPsychPrac, MAPS
Narre Warren
Nikki has over thirteen years experience working with adults in community services between mental health, disability, and alcohol and other drug services. She believes strongly in an empowering, person centred approach, and working collaboratively people.
She is experienced in treating a range of mental health conditions including mood disorders, anxiety disorders and trauma-based presentations, with particular expertise treating borderline personality disorder/traits, comorbid substance use and mental health conditions, in addition to treating people with forensic histories. Nikki engages a variety of therapeutic styles, ranging from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Schema Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Nikki has a direct therapeutic style which is always combined with a strong sense of empathy and compassion. She is passionate about treating people using evidence-based approaches from all aspects of life, especially those who have complex needs.
Chantelle Shanmugaratnam
Lead Psychologist (Clinical Registrar)
BA(Psych)(Hons)
Ringwood // Narre Warren
Chantelle is a psychologist who has experience providing therapeutic support across the lifespan, especially assisting children, adolescents and families - helping with depression, anxiety, stress, alcohol and other drug (AOD) issues, relationship difficulties, conflict resolution and self-esteem. She has prior experience working in AOD, clinical, mobile/home and school settings.
Chantelle works with a client focus, tailoring her approach to the client's beliefs, attitudes, insight and developmental stage. She hopes to build a genuine therapeutic relationship - seeing this as a essential component to making positive changes.
Chantelle is passionate about helping clients overcome significant hardships and instilling hope for the future.