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our psychologist
about Raissa
Raissa (she/her) is a fully registered psychologist and clinical psychology registrar with extensive experience providing mental health services in both the private and public sectors. Originally from Brazil, she relocated to Australia over 10 years ago to pursue her studies and training in clinical psychology. Over the past decade, she has worked as a mental health practitioner and counsellor before becoming a fully qualified psychologist, equipped with essential psychologist qualifications.
Raissa is deeply interested in understanding the individual beyond their symptoms and is dedicated to witnessing the personal growth that occurs through effective therapy.
She offers therapy sessions in both Portuguese and English.
Raissa's qualifications
⛥ Master of Clinical Psychology
La Trobe University
> Master's Thesis: A Multiple Baseline Clinical Trial of the Effects of an ACT-based Intervention on Sleep Quality, Restfulness, and Quality of Life.
⛥ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) - graduated with Distinction Deakin University
⛥ Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (Honours) - graduated with First Class Honours from Deakin University
Professional Affiliations:
⛥ Registered with AHPRA
⛥ Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS)
⛥ Registered Medicare provider
You can trust that at Personal Growth Psychology, you will be welcomed, valued, and respected.
Personal Growth Psychology acknowledges the mental health impacts of systemic discrimination faced by various communities, including:
⛥ those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
⛥ neurodivergent individuals
⛥ LGBTQIA+ individuals
⛥ those living in bigger bodies
⛥ people living with chronic illness or chronic pain
We are dedicated to providing a welcoming, inclusive, and safe therapeutic space where individuals receive the dignity and care they deserve.
