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general psychologist

Maanya Ivar

Neuro-affirming, strengths-based psychology for autistic and ADHD children, adolescents and their families — building understanding, connection and confidence.

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Our Clinicians

Areas of Support

Autism & ADHD-based interventionStrengthening emotion regulation skillsNeuro-affirming understanding around their diagnosesParent psychoeducation to build family capacity for neurodivergent childrenGroup-based intervention — friendships, conflict resolution, problem solving & teamworkFamily violence and traumaCulturally & linguistically diverse — supporting mental health & neurodivergence within South-Asian communitiesAnxiety & depression (adolescents)

Therapeutic approach

Maanya draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and adopts a client-centred, individualised and strengths-based approach. She fosters empathy and focuses on ensuring that meaningful and trustworthy client–therapist relationships are built, and provides holistic support through ongoing communication between families, educators and other allied health professionals.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Assessments

Cognitive (WPPSI, WISC)Educational (WIAT)Academic (Woodcock Johnson)ADHD (Conners Questionnaires)

Locations

telehealth

Available Australia-wide

Clyde north

Unit 5, 8S Selandra Boulevard, Clyde North VIC 3978

croydon

Suite 3, 19 Lacey Street, Croydon VIC 3136

Book with Maanya

Discipline

General Psychologist

languages

English, Kannada

Locations

Clyde North, Croydon & Telehealth

Hours

Mon – Fri, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

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Online Booking

Where to see Maanya

Maanya consults at our Croydon and Clyde North clinics:

No referral is needed to book. For Medicare rebates, ask your GP for a Mental Health Care Plan. Fees are listed on our fees page. To book with Maanya, call 1300 947 477 (Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm) or send an enquiry. You can also browse all our clinicians.