DRUMMOYNE THERAPY CENTRE - Key Persons


Adam Rodriguez

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  • Staff Member

Alison Riddell

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  • Staff Member

Claudia Sannibale

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  • Staff Member

Douglas Keir

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  • Staff Member

Dr Anthony Arcuri

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  • Staff Member
Anthony is a Counselling and Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years' experience working with adults and adolescents across the spectrum of psychological difficulties. He is particularly interested in the impacts of relationships on mental health, men's mental health, trauma, and adolescent issues. His approach to psychotherapy is primarily psychodynamic, supplemented by systemic (family) therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and substance use treatment, where appropriate. In addition to psychotherapy work, Anthony has worked for a number of years conducting research and teaching in the areas of psychotherapy, substance use and young people. He has had his work published in international journals and books, and has presented numerous papers at national and international conferences. He has taught personality studies and drug and alcohol studies to undergraduate students, and qualitative research methods to postgraduate students, across several universities. He is currently an Adjunct Supervisor (HDR) and Honorary Associate at the Department of Psychology, Macquarie University, Sydney. Anthony is registered as a Medicare Clinical Psychology Provider, and with many private health funds. He is also a registered supervisor of trainee psychologists and psychology registrars seeking endorsement as Clinical Psychologists or Counselling Psychologists.

Elisabeth Shaw

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  • Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society
  • Master in Couple and Family
Elisabeth Shaw BA(Hons.) Master in Couple and Family Therapy (UNSW), MProfEthics (UNSW), MMgt (Comm.) (UTS) Dip. Supervision. Clinical and Counselling Psychologist FAPS (FCCLP; FCCOUNP) AAFT; GAICD. Elisabeth is a clinical and counselling psychologist with further Masters degrees in couple and family therapy, professional ethics and management. She has over 25 years experience specialising in relationship issues, working with individuals, couples and families. She has extensive training in a range of therapeutic approaches, and is a registered Medicare provider. Elisabeth has lectured in Couple and Family Therapy in the Masters programs at the University of New South Wales, Australian Catholic University and Jansen Newman Institute. Elisabeth is a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society, having been recognised for her contribution to the profession of psychology, and a member of the APS Counselling and Clinical colleges. She is endorsed by AHPRA as a clinical and counselling psychologist. She is a clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapy, and in 2019 was recognised by the Association with a distinguished contribution award. Elisabeth presents her work at conferences and in training programs, and is a regular guest speaker at professional events. She has published her work in areas of clinical practice, supervision and ethics, and a selected list is available for view here. Elisabeth Shaw co-founded and co-manages the Kirralinde, Drummoyne Psychotherapy Centre. She is also the CEO of Relationships Australia NSW, and holds a number of Board positions both within and outside the Relationships Australia network. Elisabeth has lectured in Human Resource Management at University of Newcastle, School of eBusiness & Management and in the Graduate School of Business (MBA Program). Her professional experience is supported by training through her Masters Degree in Management (Community) (UTS), Masters degree in Professional Ethics (UNSW), and as a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. For over 15 years she has worked extensively with middle and senior managers in not-for-profit and public sector organisations providing

Emily Maher

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  • Staff Member

Jennifer Leahy

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  • Staff Member

Lyn Wallace

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  • Staff Member

Mark Mahemoff

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  • Staff Member

Peter Chandran

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  • Clinical Psychologist
Peter is a Clinical Psychologist with extensive experience working with individuals, couples, families, children & adolescents. Peter also provides clinical supervision & training. Apart from his private practice of many years, Peter has also worked in Senior positions in the local Area Health Services and Hospitals. He is a fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists of the Australian Psychological Society. He is a Medicare provider." Peter can be contacted on 0422 402 237.

Philip Graham

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  • Staff Member
Dr Philip Graham MBBS Sydney University, M.Psych.Med University of New South Wales, M.A Phil. Syd., is a psychotherapist with twenty five years experience, primarily providing long term psychotherapy. He has particular training and expertise in working with trauma. Philip also provides supervision/case consultation to other practitioners, primarily in the conversational model of therapy. Philip trained in Medicine, and holds a Masters degree in Psychotherapy. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Psychological Medicine and Clinical Lecturer at Sydney University. He is a Supervisor for the Australian and New Zealand Association of Psychotherapy, and a past President. He is a member of the Supervising and Training faculty for the Masters of Medicine in Psychotherapy, Westmead Hospital, at the University of Sydney, and a member of the International Association of Self Psychology. He has published his work both locally and internationally.

Simone Sharah

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  • Staff Member