Shakayla is a Clinical psychologist with a compassionate approach that helps clients feel comfortable and understood. She completed her Bachelor of Psychological Science with First Class Honours at the University of Queensland, followed by a Master of Educational and Developmental Psychology at QUT, and is fully endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist as well as an Educational and Developmental Psychologist.

Shakayla has experience across private practice, hospital-based adult and adolescent inpatient units, and schools, providing her with a broad perspective on supporting people through a wide range of challenges. Shakayla enjoys working with teenagers and adults navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem and self-worth difficulties, sexual health and disorders, disordered eating, emotional regulation difficulties, relationship concerns, trauma, perfectionism, self-criticism, people-pleasing, rejection sensitivity and life transitions.

She has a particular interest in attachment and how early experiences and relationships shape emotional responses and relational patterns. Shakayla takes a person-centred approach, recognising that everyone brings their own experiences and circumstances. Shakayla draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT). Her work is also informed by attachment-based and trauma-informed approaches.

Shakayla also provides comprehensive assessments for children (8+) and adults, including assessment of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), learning disorders, and cognitive and emotional/behavioural functioning.

Alongside her clinical work, Shakayla offers peer supervision and mentoring to other practitioners. As Clinical Director of My Wellness Mindset, she is passionate about supporting the growth and development of fellow therapists, creating a space where practitioners feel comfortable asking questions, exploring challenges and developing their skills without fear of judgement. She values an approach that is supportive, genuine and collaborative, helping other clinicians build confidence in their work.

Outside the therapy room, Shakayla enjoys heading to the beach, surfing, pilates and yoga, and spending time with her family and friends. You’ll often find her with her Golden Retriever, Phoebe who is her loyal sidekick and unapologetic shadow.

Medicare and Private Health rebates available.

You can contact Shakayla directly at shakayla@mywellnessmindset.com