Sharlene Das

Sharleen is a clinical psychologist who has extensive experience working across the children, adolescent, and youth populations. Sharleen is the Team Leader for the Youth Enhanced Support Service in Western Sydney. Within this program, Sharleen provides support for young people who are experiencing complex mental health needs with the aim of preventing them from requiring more intensive support. Through these roles, Sharleen has facilitated group programs for young people and their families. She also has experience working with the families of her clients. Sharleen has extensive experience in liaising with other services (e.g., schools, psychiatrists, GPs) to ensure that her clients receive the best care.

Sharleen has extensive experience and has special interest in working with anxiety disorders (e.g., social anxiety, obsessive compulsive disorder), mood disorders (e.g., depression), personality disorders, trauma, child and family presentations, emotion regulation & non-suicidal self-injury as well as autism spectrum disorders. Sharleen has a special interest in psychometric assessment and incorporates this for clients who may need it. Sharleen is trained and experienced in delivering a range of evidence-based therapies including, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Social Cognition and Interaction Training.

Sharleen is a strong advocate for early intervention as she believes that intervening at an early stage works to prevent problems and difficulties from escalating or getting worse. She also believes that early intervention helps foster hope for the future as it works to develop the personal strengths and skills of individuals that will help them through their life.

She is an AHPRA Board Approved Supervisor including Registrar Program Principal Supervisor.

Sharleen is currently taking on new clients.