Melbourne Children’s Psychology Clinic

Ivanhoe

Diyani Desilva

Psychologist

BA (Psych, Hist), PGDipArts (Psych), MA (Psych), PGDipPsychPrac

Registration Number: PSY0002202142

Diyani is a registered General Psychologist who is currently engaging in further study towards endorsement in the area of Clinical Psychology. She is currently undertaking a Masters in Clinical Psychology (Post Registration) at the Cairnmillar Institute. 

Her background includes working with adults and young people in private and community settings. She has experience in tertiary education settings, in both individual and group therapy formats, hospital settings and community psychology services. 

Diyani works with clients experiencing a range of presenting issues including depression, life adjustment, grief and loss, managing emotions linked to chronic pain and stress management. She also has a special interest in working with individuals with anxiety disorders including health anxiety, phobias, generalised anxiety, and PTSD. 

Diyani uses a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Mindfulness strategies, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy. Diyani has done advanced training in EMDR and is a full member of the EMDR Association Australia (EMDRAA). 

Diyani provides a warm, friendly and collaborative environment to support her clients, and their families.