Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect 0426 415 617
Available both in-person and online
60 Hawthorn Road Caulfield North, VIC 3161
Hi, I’m Maddy—a senior clinical psychologist helping children, young people, and adults create lives that feel steadier, more connected, and more fulfilling. With younger clients, I use playful, creative approaches to make therapy engaging; with adults, our work is reflective, practical, and empowering. I help with common challenges like anxiety, low mood, stress, and adjusting to major life changes, as well as more complex concerns including trauma recovery, navigating neurodivergence (i.e ADHD, autism), borderline personality disorder, eating disorders, and obsessive or compulsive behaviours—focusing on meaningful, lasting change.
I offer a warm, affirming environment where we work toward the changes that matter most to you. I draw on ACT, DBT, CFT, EMDR, and gentle body-based approaches like vagus nerve yoga to support regulation and healing, especially after complex trauma. For children, I adapt these methods into playful, creative activities.
You’ll find a warm, accepting space where every part of you—your neurodivergence, identity, culture, spirituality, history, and life experiences—is valued. Together we’ll navigate challenges, rebuild a sense of safety with yourself and others, and create changes that feel meaningful and lasting. If this feels like a good fit, I’d love to hear from you.
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Finances
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Electronic Funds Transfer, Mastercard, Visa Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Email me or call with questions - 0426 415 617
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Maddy Fernando
- In Practice for 11 years
- Doctor of psychology (clinical psychology), Dpsych (clinical)
- Degree/Diploma from Monash unversity in Psychology (Dpsych) Doctor of psychology (clinical psychology)
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Email me or call with questions - 0426 415 617
Expertise and Interests
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Child
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Parenting
- Personality Disorders
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Transgender
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Email me or call with questions - 0426 415 617
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Clinical Supervision and Qualified Supervisors
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- EMDR
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Play Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Email me or call with questions - 0426 415 617
Location
Dr Maddy Fernando
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Take the first step to help. Call now - 0426 415 617