Therapist Mesouda

Pronouns: She/Her
Mesouda is a warm, compassionate, and collaborative therapist who provides a safe and supportive environment where clients feel understood, respected, and comfortable exploring their experiences. Mesouda places a strong emphasis on building a supportive therapeutic relationship grounded in trust and empathy, supporting clients as they work towards meaningful personal growth and change.

Clients frequently describe Mesouda as calm, approachable, and easy to talk to. They value her supportive and thoughtful approach, as well as Mesouda’s ability to listen carefully and help them develop practical strategies for managing challenges in their daily lives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Candidate, Monash University
• Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology, Monash University
• Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced), Monash University
• Bachelor of Psychological Science, Deakin University

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS

• AHPRA Registration: PSY0002701281
• Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)

Mesouda is a practising psychologist registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). As a psychologist, she adheres to the professional codes and ethical guidelines of the Australian Psychological Society and the Psychology Board of Australia. Mesouda offers both in-person consultations at our Armadale psychology clinic and telehealth psychology services within a professional clinical setting.

Therapy Approaches

Mesouda’s therapeutic work is guided by evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based strategies. Mesouda tailors these therapy approaches to each client’s individual experiences and goals, with a focus on building practical skills that promote lasting change. Mesouda is committed to ongoing learning and expanding her knowledge of additional therapeutic approaches to best support her clients.

Mesouda believes that meaningful change often occurs when people feel supported, understood, and empowered. She works to create a trusting therapeutic environment where clients feel comfortable exploring their experiences while building skills and strategies that strengthen long-term wellbeing.

Professional Experience

Mesouda has experience working with adolescents and adults across clinical, educational, and research settings, supporting individuals experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, emotional regulation difficulties, and challenges related to attention and executive functioning. Mesouda’s work across private practice, educational settings, and research environments has shaped a thoughtful and evidence-informed approach to supporting wellbeing.

Alongside Mesouda’s clinical work, she is completing a PhD at Monash University focusing on social and emotional learning and psychological wellbeing. Mesouda’s research explores how effective wellbeing approaches can support people in everyday settings. This research helps inform Mesouda’s clinical practice and strengthens her commitment to using evidence-based approaches when supporting clients.

Areas of Clinical Focus

Mesouda provides high-quality care for a wide variety of diagnoses and symptoms. However, she has a particular interest in the following areas:

• Anxiety and Stress
• Building self-confidence
• Adjustment difficulties and life transitions
• Stress management (academic & workplace)
• Interpersonal relationship support
• Resilience and wellbeing
• Emotional regulation skills
• Mindfulness and values-based approaches
• ADHD
• Autism
• Executive functioning support
• Child & adolescent anxiety support
• School & social functioning
• Family support & psychoeducation
• Developmentally informed coping strategies

Mesouda adopts a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach, creating a safe, inclusive space where clients feel supported, empowered, and guided toward healing.

Personal Interests

Outside of work, Mesouda enjoys travelling, spending time with family and friends, and staying active through regular exercise. Mesouda also enjoys reading across a wide range of topics in her spare time.

Mesouda is a highly valued psychologist consulting at Positive Wellbeing Psychology and Psychiatry, providing psychological support to clients at our Armadale psychology practice and also offering online psychological services via telehealth, allowing clients to access services across Australia.