shiva motlagh-elbakri

She / Her
Administration & Psychology Assistant

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Psychological Science (First Class Honours), Central Queensland University
  • Master of Science (Cognitive Neuroscience), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
  • Master of Linguistics (Theoretical and Descriptive Linguistics), Université Paris 8
  • Bachelor of Arts (French, Linguistics), The University of Adelaide
  • NAATI-certified translator (German to English)

Likes

  • Understanding why
  • Freddo cappuccino
  • Waking up before everyone else

Dislikes

  • Arbitrary hierarchies
  • Diagnostic biases
  • Inconsistent use of capitals

About Shiva

Shiva is our dynamic Administration & Psychology Assistant, who brings a rich tapestry of qualifications and experiences, reflecting her deep dedication to mental healthcare.

At Neudle, Shiva provides invaluable support to Dr Joey and our clinicians, ensuring quality assurance for assessments and reports. Beyond that, she actively assists our practice manager and the entire team, embodying a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-affirming approach.

Shiva's diverse experiences in research, mental health, and the humanitarian/refugee space further enrich her contributions to the Neudle team. And as someone who is hyperlexic and loves foreign languages, Shiva's passion has led to study and work in Germany, France, Brazil, and Greece, adding yet another layer of versatility to their skillset.
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