Mahala Martin | Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar

Mahala is a Registered Psychologist and Clinical Psychology Registrar, whose PhD journey is nearing its completion. She brings a warm, collaborative presence to her work and her approach to therapy is grounded in a holistic, neurodiversity-affirming lens, making her a wonderful addition to our team. Mahala has a solid background of experience working alongside neurodivergent individuals and conducting neurodiversity-affirming assessments. Beyond her work in neurodivergence, Mahala is passionate about supporting people from all walks of life with a wide range of experiences and challenges, including trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment to illness, informal caring, relationship difficulties, and grief and loss.

A message from Mahala:

"My priority as a psychologist is to create a compassionate, safe and neuro-affirming therapeutic space where people from all walks of life can feel heard and supported. I draw from evidence-based approaches and tailor therapy to suit your unique preferences and support your goals. These approaches include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-informed practices. Whether you are seeking support because you are having a difficult time, or because you would like to understand yourself and your experiences more deeply, I will work with you to explore challenges, build resilience and foster meaningful change."

Mahala is an Independent Practitioner consulting at Coolangatta Psychology.