Nafisa Talukder

Professional experience

Nafisa has a diverse clinical background, with experience working across community, youth, correctional and specialised health settings. She has provided psychological assessment and intervention for individuals of all ages through Head to Health, supported young people with complex mental health needs at Headspace, delivered therapeutic services to inmates at DCJ – Silverwater Correctional Centre and worked within the Department of Health providing targeted treatment for people experiencing gambling addiction.

Nafisa uses a warm, compassionate and person-centred approach, supporting people experiencing ADHD, bipolar, disability, grief, PTSD, domestic violence and more. She also supports First Nations Australians and can speak Bengali, Hindi and Urdu.

Interests

• Public speaking
• Watching lighthearted TV shows.

What Nafisa loves about working in mental health

“My passion for working in mental health sector as a psychologist comes from witnessing the strength it takes to heal, the courage it takes to grow and the beautiful transformation that happens when people begin to understand and embrace themselves.”