Monica Raven, Director

BSocSc, GradDip App Psych, MAPS

I am a Registered Psychologist with ten years experience in counselling from a person-centred perspective. My pronouns are she/her and I’ve worked with both adults and young people (12-25yo), and have extensive experience in counselling with youth. After beginning in school counselling I spent about 6 years working with young people at Headspace, and had begun to build a reputation as being a diversity positive Psychologist in Canberra before coming to Sydney and Imanadari Counselling in 2017. I’ve worked with a wide range of ages and issues in my private practice and during my years working in university counselling services with students and staff. I'm also a Mental Health First Aid trainer, and I believe strongly in raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health issues. 

My passion is helping young people and adults to identify what would enrich their lives, and to focus on what they want to work on. I’m flexible and creative in my approach, and while I work primarily from an evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy grounding, I have found it helpful to incorporate other intervention styles such as ACT and mindfulness strategies, and to work with the person to bring out their unique strengths and coping tools. While most appointments are a standard hour, I welcome 90 minute bookings for those who might prefer to spend more time on the day.

I am knowledgeable about gender diversity and aware of trans and non binary issues. I am polyamory, kink and sex worker knowledgeable as defined by the National Coalition for Sexual Freedom.

Monica is available for appointments:

Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Thursdays: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Email: monica@imanadari.com

Janet Doubleday, Director

BPsych Hons, MPsych Clin, MAPS, Board-Approved Supervisor

I am a Clinical Psychologist, trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and also have experience working with Narrative Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy. My pronouns are she/her.

I believe that all people have the right to feel safe, heard and respected. As such, I find it extremely important to work in a person-centred framework, with the understanding that people are the best experts about their own lives. My aim is to help people develop goals and work together to help them achieve the very best outcome, no matter what area of life the goal relates to.

I have experience supporting people of diverse gender, sexual, and cultural backgrounds and am poly, LGBTIQA+, and kink-knowledgeable (as defined by the NCSF kink awareness definitions). 

Janet is currently on maternity leave, aiming to return to work at the end of 2024.

Sunali Lewis 

MPsych(Clin), MBMSc, MCom, GradDipCA, BScPsych(Hons), EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner, AMACPA

I’m a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with a range of ages and settings including conducting psychiatric inpatient groups, facilitating mindfulness and social anxiety programs for adolescents and adults, and facilitating a Hearing Voices group based on the program by Debra Lampshire. I have worked with addiction and mood disorders in an inpatient setting and with adolescents and young people at Headspace.

I am passionate about making a difference to people’s lives, and I try to understand each person’s unique situation and collaboratively identify a suitable approach to therapy, which may involve learning new skills and strategies or working through and processing stuck areas, triggers, and past trauma. I aim to foster a non judgmental safe space in which people can explore their own values and make meaning of their lives.

I use evidence based practice tailored to suit individual needs, utilising techniques from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and Schema Therapy. For PTSD and trauma processing I can use EMDR, imagery rescripting, or Cognitive Processing Therapy as appropriate. I am LGBTQI+ and sex worker friendly.

Sunali is available for appointments in Sydney:

Mondays: 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm

Email: sunali@imanadari.com

Karishma Rajan Menon

BA Psych(Hons), MPsych, MPsych(Clinical), AMACPA

I’m a Clinical Psychologist, trained in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and trauma informed Schema Therapy. Having said that, I strongly believe that one size does NOT fit all and therefore, I am flexible to tailor to individual needs. My pronouns are she/her.

Visiting a psychologist can often be a daunting experience, which makes holding a safe space to listen to individual needs really important. I work primarily from this perspective and ensure that my journey and work with an individual is collaborative and non-judgmental.

I am knowledgeable about gender diversity, inclusivity and am LGBTQIA+, poly, kink and sex work friendly. I have experience working with a diverse range of issues across settings, including in-patient hospitals, facilitating group work for young people with anxiety and trauma at headspace, addiction and mood-related issues, behaviour management programs for children (2-10 years) and working with neurodiverse population, with extensive training in cognitive assessments.

I work with concerns related to anxiety, depression, panic, grief and loss, and complex trauma.

Karishma is available for appointments in Sydney:

Tuesdays: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesdays: 10:00 am - 5:00pm

Email: karishma@imanadari.com

Simon Wegman

BPsych(Hons), MClin Psych, MAPS

I am a Clinical Psychologist with experience working with children, adolescents, adults and older adults. My pronouns are he/him. I enjoy supporting people with diverse gender identities, sexual orientations, and cultural backgrounds, and am poly, kink and sex worker positive. I am passionate about helping people to overcome their challenges and work towards their own goals.

I primarily work from a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, while incorporating aspects of other modalities, such as Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I am experienced in working with a range of presentations including anxiety, phobias, depression, stress, sleep problems, grief and loss, anger issues, ADHD, oppositional behaviour, interpersonal difficulties, low self-esteem and obsessive compulsive disorder.

Simon is available for appointments in Sydney and via videoconference or phone appointments Australia-wide:

Thursdays: 11:30 am - 7:30 pm
Fridays: 11:30 am - 6:30 pm

If you would like to book an appointment with Simon, please contact reception on (02) 8315 7723 or email reception@imanadari.com

Jonny Chan

BPsych(Hons), MPsych(Clinical), AMACPA

I’m a Clinical Psychologist experienced in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy which is informed by a schema and DBT approach. My pronouns are he/him.

I have worked in Asia as well as Australia and understand the impact that cultural barriers can have on seeking mental health support. I believe strongly in creating an inclusive, open space in which clients can voice their thoughts and concerns without fear of judgement.

I value gender diversity and am LGBTQIA+, poly, kink and sex work friendly. I believe that therapy should avoid the dichotomy of social compliance or transgression but rather help individuals explore their thoughts and behaviours without guilt.

I have experience working with all ages. I have worked with people with mood/anxiety concerns, psychosis and clients with a variety of neurodiverse profiles. I have facilitated DBT groups at an out-patient service for NSW Health as well as social groups for young people in the LGBTQIA+ community.

Jonny is available for appointments in Sydney:

Fridays: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturdays: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Damien Hall

Office Manager

Hi I’m Damien! Having spent a year as Imanadari’s receptionist, I have moved into a new role.
My pronouns are He/Him.

My focus is:
To support our wonderful receptionist, Brianna.
To support our hard-working team of practioners.
And to support you with any particular curly questions.

Damien is contactable via the reception email.

Email: reception@imanadari.com