Anjali Bapat-Pers

About

Anjali (she / her) is a Senior Clinical Psychologist and an AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor practicing predominantly in Melbourne. She has experience working with young people, adults and families in both private and public sectors, as well as in the supervision of other psychologists.

Anjali aims to provide a warm, down-to-earth, and neurodiversity affirming (NDA) experience for her clients and supervisees, where difference is valued and embraced. She has particular interest and experience in working with young people and their families, people with forensic issues, and those experiencing symptoms of Trauma / Complex Trauma, behavioural challenges, personality disorder, and neurodivergence (primarily Autism and ADHD).

Anjali strives to engage with others in a curious, open, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed manner, to ensure that each client (and supervisee) experiences a therapeutic/learning space that is safe, client-centered, respectful, and empowering. Her overall aim is to support her clients to live meaningful lives which are aligned with their own, unique goals and values.

Therapeutic Approaches

Anjali works from a mixture of therapeutic modalities including,

• Schema therapy

• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

Qualifications

• Doctor of Psychology (Clinical & Forensic), Swinburne University of Technology - Current

• Master of Psychology (Clinical), Cairnmillar Institute

• Bachelor of Applied Science (Psychology Honours), RMIT University

• Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology), Swinburne University of Technology