Meena Vellala - Psychologist

Sees Children (5+), Adolescents and Adults
Meena is an empathetic and considerate psychologist who strives to provide a safe, warm, and supportive therapeutic space where clients can express themselves freely, feel understood, and gain deeper insight into their psychological health. She works collaboratively with her clients to help them lead empowered and fulfilling lives.
Meena works with clients across the lifespan, supporting challenges such as anxiety, depression, phobias, emotional regulation, behavioural concerns, adjustment difficulties, and stress related to family, school, or work. She has a special interest in supporting children and young people with neurodevelopmental conditions, learning difficulties, and intellectual disabilities.
Her therapeutic approach combines Neurodiverse Affirming Practice and Strength-Based Therapy to celebrate and empower individual differences, while drawing on evidence-based interventions. She also incorporates mindfulness-based approaches, psychoeducation, and play-informed therapy when working with children and adolescents.
As an Australian-born Indian and third-culture individual, Meena understands the challenges of navigating multiple cultural identities. She is deeply passionate about providing culturally informed, inclusive care where clients from diverse backgrounds feel safe, represented, and respected. She adopts a holistic and individualised approach to therapy, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of her clients.

Meena is available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Please contact our friendly reception team on (03) 9391 9866 for more information or to book an appointment.

Key Interest Areas:
Anxiety, fears, phobias, and panic attacks
Depression and mood-related difficulties
Anger, frustration, and emotional regulation challenges
Sleep difficulties and stress management
School-related concerns, including refusal, bullying, and adjustment issues
Parenting support and guidance
Neurodevelopmental conditions, including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD
Family stressors, such as separation or conflict, and supporting children through change
Grief, loss, and adjustment to life transitions
Identity and sexual identity exploration
Attachment and relationship concerns
Workplace stressors and challenges
Cognitive and Educational Assessments

Therapeutic Techniques Offered:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed strategies
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
Strength-Based Therapy
Play Therapy–informed approaches (for children and adolescents)
Culturally informed and individualised interventions