Ashna Mangharam
Counsellor
Ashna is a registered counsellor with a master’s degree in Counselling and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She has worked in the field of mental health for over 10 years, most recently working as a trauma counsellor in the community sector in regional Australia.
Ashna works with adolescents and adults who have experienced trauma, depression, anxiety, low self-esteem and childhood abuse and neglect. She is also happy to offer a safe space to individuals navigating through neurodivergence, questioning their gender identity or those wanting to explore and rediscover their authentic selves after a loss or big life transition.
Using a trauma-informed and intersectional lens, Ashna’s method of working uses a person-centred and strengths-based approach. She is formally trained in various modalities such as Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behavioural therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, with additional certifications in Internal Family Systems, Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy and Narrative therapy. Her focus is largely on the therapeutic relationship and tailoring treatments to individual needs in a way that meets them where they are, in their journey of healing.
The primary realm of her professional focus is using attachment-based therapy to help in identifying dysfunctional interpersonal patterns, that are often intergenerational and rooted in childhood, and empowering the client to engage in introspection and working with communication styles in order to enhance healthier and deeper relationships. She implements this by embodying authentic relationship building, psychoeducation and unconditional positive regard in her therapy space.
Having lived and worked in different parts of the world, Ashna is curious about cultural backgrounds and how that shapes a person's worldview. She welcomes people of all ages and stages of life to engage with her in the therapeutic process and hopes to create a positive change, big or small, free of any judgement.
To find out more about Ashna please visit:
www.mangrovecounsellingco.com.au
Qualifications
Master of Counselling, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Foundation for Liberal and Management Education, India
Certified Practising Counsellor, Clinical Registrant, Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. Reg no: 27647