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Yalda Salameh

Associate Registered Psychologist

Yalda Salameh

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About


Yalda is a Senior Psychologist with over 10 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has a special interest in supporting children, teenagers, and parents, and is passionate about helping young people experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation difficulties, low self-esteem, perfectionism, eating disorders, body image concerns, and life transitions. Yalda also works with adults across a range of mental health concerns, providing compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual's needs.


Yalda is known for her warm, down-to-earth, and collaborative approach. She understands that when a child is struggling, the whole family can be affected, and she works closely with parents using evidence-based parenting strategies to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and create positive change at home. Yalda is committed to creating a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered with practical skills to navigate life's challenges and thrive.

Special Interest Areas


Yalda has special interests in the following areas:

  • ADHD

  • Autism

  • Anxiety & Phobias

  • Assertiveness Training

  • Academic Performance

  • Anger Management

  • Behavioural Problems

  • Bullying

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Carer Support

  • Chronic Disease Management

  • Conflict Resolution

  • Divorce/Separation

  • Depresssion

  • Eating Disorders

  • Grief & Loss

  • History of Domestic Violence

  • Intellectual Difficulties

  • Impulsive Behaviour

  • Life Transition & Adjustment Issues

  • Learning Difficulties

  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

  • Panic Disorder

  • Personality Disorder

  • Psychological Assessment

  • Post-Natal Depression

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem and Self-Development

  • Shyness & Social Skills Concerns

  • Sleeping Disorders

  • School Issues

  • Trauma

  • Work Stress & Workplace Bullying


Treatment Approaches


Yalda is trained and experienced in the following treatment approaches:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Solution Focussed/Brief Therapy


Yalda is trained in administering the following psychometric tests for Complex Neurodevelopmental Disorders:

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

  • Cognitive Assessments

  • Global Developmental Delay

  • Specific Learning Disorder


Treatment Modalities


You can access a session with Yalda in one of the following ways:

  • In-Person Sessions

  • Video Sessions

  • Phone Sessions


Client Groups


Yalda offers treatment for the following clients:

  • Pre-School (2-4 yo)

  • Child (5-12 yo)

  • Adolescent (13-17 yo)

  • Adult

  • Older Adult


Languages


Yalda can understand or speak the following languages:

  • English

Registrations & Memberships


Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Registration Number: PSY0001977336

Referral Types


Yalda is able to offer appointments to individuals booking under the following referral schemes/pathways:

  • General Practitioner Mental Health Treatment Plan (GP MHTP) under the Better Access Initiative

  • General Practitioner Chronic Condition Management Plan (GP CCMP) formerly known as the Enhanced Primary Care plan (EPC)

  • Eating Disorder Treatment Plan (EDP)

  • Self-managed or plan-managed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants

  • Motor Vehicles Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance claims

  • Private Health Fund (PHF) Insurance claims

  • Private/Full Fee Consultations 


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