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Rana Elmir

Founder & Director

BSW - GradDipPsychSt - PGDipPsych - MBusPsych

Management / Practitioner

DBT, EMDR, SCHEMA THERAPY, SOMATIC THERAPY

Rana is the founder and managing director of Mindscape Therapy. She is a seasoned practitioner of DBT and EMDR therapies with over 15 years of experience helping people who struggle with trauma and complex psychology.

Rana serves as the beating heart of Mindscape Therapy, providing the clinic with it’s operational structure and ensuring that it is delivering the highest possible quality of care to patients.

She holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the Australian Catholic University, a Graduate Diploma in Psychology Studies from the Australian National University, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology from Charles Sturt University. She is currently advancing her understanding of psychological systems and workplace wellbeing through a Master of Business Psychology at the University of Newcastle.

Rana was born with significant vision impairment and (while she would never admit it herself) is an inspiration to the team. She never lets any challenge slow her down from doing what she loves and is consistently motivated to find the best result for everyone involved with Mindscape Therapy.

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Aimee Silverman | Registered Psychologist

Practitioner

CBT, DBT, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING, SSI, UNIFIED PROTOCOL

Using a warm, non-judgmental and strengths-based approach, Aimee ensures clients feel heard, supported, and empowered along their mental health journey.

Amanda Cox | Administration Assistant

Administration

CUSTOMER SERVICE, INTAKE, OUT-PATIENT

Amanda is one of our front desk dynamos, helping Mindscape be it's best in daily operation. She assists with intake, client management and out-patient organisation, making sure clients feel well looked after.

Amanda Weber | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CBT, DBT, YOUTH PSYCHOLOGY

Amanda is a registered psychologist who aims to create a warm, collaborative space where clients feel heard, respected, and genuinely understood.

George Stavridis | Practice Partner

Management

BUSINESS, STRATEGY, TECHNICAL

Behind the scenes George has his fingerprints on most things which happen at Mindscape Therapy. He covers broad ground across macro business insight, operations management and specific technical support.

Georgia Croker | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CBT, DBT, YOUTH PSYCHOLOGY

Georgia has an interest in helping with emotion dysregulation, borderline personality, impulsivity, anxiety, and depression, and is proud to offer LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming care.

Harley | Chief Motivation Officer

Support Worker / Management

ANIMAL-ASSISTED THERAPY

While not working at her main job as a guide dog for Rana, Harley works part time as a support worker at Mindscape Therapy. She provides comfort and motivation to patients and staff.

Ksenia Mangazeeva | Clinical Registrar

Practitioner

CBT, DBT

Ksenia is a calm, compassionate and thoughtful person. She always strives to get the best outcomes for her clients through understanding the full depth and breadth of their context.

Laura Sparks | Mental Health Social Worker

Practitioner

ACCEPTANCE & COMMITMENT THERAPY, CPT, DBT

Laura is a dedicated Social Worker with over ten years’ experience working therapeutically with individuals and families impacted by trauma.