Meet Anushka Phal, your guide to navigating life's challenges with grace and resilience. With a speciality in cultural family dynamics, trauma, anxiety, depression, and more, Anushka provides expert support for individuals of all ages and backgrounds. Whether it's managing mood disorders, marital issues, or exploring cultural identity as a Third Culture Kid, she offers a safe space for self-discovery and growth. From stress and burnout to LGBTQIA+ related issues and neurodiversity, Anushka is here to help you thrive. Join her on the journey to prioritise your mental health and wellbeing, because every step forward is a step toward a brighter tomorrow.

Anushka Provides:

• 1:1 Therapy (online & in person)

• Psychological Assessment for ADHD, Autism, Academics & more (online & in person)

• Consulting & Public Speaking Services

About Anushka

Anushka is a passionate psychologist driving advocacy and change for minority communities across Australia. Anushka is the founder of Umeed Psychology, a psychology private practice and social enterprise which aims to provide accessible, culturally informed mental health care. In an effort to de-stigmatise mental health and create better access to mental health care in multicultural communities, Anushka has developed SafeSpace, mental health literacy and International Student programs. 

Anushka is a passionate advocate for youth mental health having previously worked as a school psychologist and having published research in this area. As an Ambassador for the Australia & New Zealand Mental Health Association Anushka strives to make a global impact when it comes to mental health. Anushka is also the co-founder for The Shore Project Podcast, founding member of Guardians of The Pacific (a charity which aims to support Fiji through poverty alleviation, education and individual welfare) and a co-author for "Undefeated" a Professional Migrant Women project. Anushka was a Finalist for the 2023 Saward Dawson Young Achievers Award for Social Impact & Community Service, the winner of 2023 Westfield Local Heroes Award and 2023 inductee to the Victorian Honour Roll of Women.