About Mohan Shankarappa

With 14 years of international clinical experience across busy teaching hospitals in India and private practices in Australia, Mohan blends deep theoretical knowledge with practical, solution‑focused care. His multicultural background and multilingual fluency (English, Hindi, Kannada) help clients feel understood and respected from the very first session.

After completing a scientist‑practitioner M.Phil in Clinical Psychology at the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2011 , Mohan spent over a decade at Ramaiah Medical College & Hospitals, Bengaluru, delivering inpatient and outpatient treatment while lecturing and supervising psychiatry and psychology trainees . This dual role sharpened his ability to translate contemporary theory into compassionate, evidence‑based interventions for individuals, couples and families across the lifespan.

Since relocating to Sydney, Mohan has continued to broaden his scope. Regular psychoanalytic supervision and personal psychoanalytic psychotherapy keep his practice reflective and growth‑oriented .

Therapeutic DNA

• Depth + Direction: Grounded in psychoanalytic formulation, Mohan helps clients trace the hidden threads connecting early experiences to present emotions and behaviours.

• Skills for Daily Life: When quick relief is needed, he blends Cognitive‑Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, andmindfulness techniques to build psychological flexibility and resilience .

• Relational Repair: For couples he uses Emotionally Focused Therapy; for families he draws on a Structural Therapy framework to realign boundaries and strengthen attachment .

Assessment Expertise

Mohan is accredited with the full WAIS‑IV, WISC‑V, WIAT‑III, WMS‑IV, DIVA‑5 test batteries and others, allowing him to deliver comprehensive evaluations for ADHD, cognitive ability, memory and personality—often critical for Medicare, NDIS and medico‑legal pathways .

Advanced Credentials

• Advanced Certificate in Marital & Family Therapies (NIMHANS) and UN‑accredited Stress Counsellor certification .

• AHPRA‑endorsed Clinical Psychologist (Registration No. PSY0002741222) and life member of the Indian Association of Clinical Psychologists .

Beyond the Therapy Room

Curiosity fuels Mohan’s life: he is an avid follower of politics and history, a keen traveller and hiker who finds “mountain air the best mindfulness practice,” and a cinephile fascinated by the cultural stories films tell. These passions inform his ability to connect with clients from diverse walks of life and to keep therapy grounded in real‑world meaning.

Whether you’re seeking deep exploration, actionable strategies, or a thorough clinical psychological assessment, Mohan offers a collaborative space where insight meets practical change—helping you move from simply coping to truly thriving.