Dr Mary Castellani

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BPsySc (Hons) | DPsych (Clinical Neuropsychology)

MAPS | Fellow, APS College of Clinical Neuropsychologists  

Mary has expertise in two broad areas of psychology 1) supporting the mental health and wellbeing of adults, and 2) helping individuals managing cognitive difficulties. Mary works with adults managing concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, adjusting to life transitions (e.g., retirement), study anxiety, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.

Mary’s background is in neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation particularly in older adults, and those with attentional difficulties (including ADHD). She has been working as a psychologist in research and clinical settings since 2010. Mary has an interest and expertise in memory and learning, and an understanding of how mental health, anxiety, depression, lifestyle and other factors impact functioning. She also has experience providing psychological support for caregivers, including helping them to understand behavioural changes that may occur in neurodegenerative diseases.  

Mary is a trained facilitator of the LaTCH memory management program, and currently facilitates group interventions for ADHD and mental health recovery at The Melbourne Clinic.

Mary’s therapeutic style is collaborative, open and sharing. The aim of therapy will be to support you to gain more control over your wellbeing and focus on outcomes that align with your own personal values. Mary’s therapeutic approaches include; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT); Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Positive Psychology, and Mindfulness-based Approaches.