Perth

Committee Information

Below are details of the current committee and vacancies. The APS is always on the look out for members who are interested in joining a Member Group committee, to help support and promote members, the profession, and the APS. For more information about joining a Member Groups committee, click here.

Have questions? Please feel free to contact committee members via PsyCommunity direct message here or reach out to APS Member Groups via [email protected].

 

Chair

Mrs Federica Zamboni
I am a registered Psychologist with an interest in personality disorders, sexual functioning, relationships and gender issues.

I was born in Rome and my family moved to Australia when I was 16 years old. I have developed a passion for psychology over a number of years and I have a very varied career history, spanning from flight attending to hospitality. I have always found that my colourful career has helped me to relate better to my patients in one way or another.

In the last couple of years I have also run a number of group based therapies and I am amazed at the power of this therapeutic modality.

I am excited to be part of the APS Perth branch Committee, as I am a believer in change and improvement, both at an individual and systemic level.

Secretary

Position vacant

Treasurer

Ms Tiny Pinkerton

Committee Member

Mrs Polina Russell
Clinical Psychologist (MAPS)
BBehSc, BAPsych (Hons), PGDipSx, MSx, MPsych (Clin)

I am a Clinical Psychologist and sexologist at Cygnet Clinic. I have worked in a wide range of areas over the years including kids with neurodivergence and disabilities, hospital-based group work as well as non-for-profit women’s health organisations. I have also been and continue to be involved in assessments in the workplace as well as diagnostic multidisciplinary assessments for children.
I love working with a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, emotion dysregulation and sex-related difficulties. I work primarily one on one, sometimes couples and family work, and do enjoy group therapy when the opportunity arises.

Committee Member

Ms Amy Henderson
I am a Registered Psychologist currently completing my endorsement program for Organisational Psychology. I have a strong interest in business and clinical psychology and use both in my private practice and project work.

Growing up in the Goldfields in WA gave me a love and appreciation for the diversity and beauty of Australia. This was particularly helpful during my 15+ years in the mining industry in various roles, including mechanical tradesperson (yes, you read that right!), maintenance supervisor, human resources advisor, and employee relations consultant. As an Organisational Psychologist (Registrar) I use this knowledge and experience to support mining companies and other industries to create safer and mentally healthy workplaces for their employees.

In my private practice I see the impact that poor workplace practices and culture have on individuals and hope to help organisations do better. I am therefore very pleased to have joined the APS Perth Branch Committee.

Committee Member

Dr Maxine Hawkins
I am a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director of Clear Health Psychology. We have 15 practices across Perth, and I proudly work with a team
of 145 wonderful psychologists and 50 super stars in admin. I moved to Perth 11 years ago and now call Perth home (I even follow the Dockers!). I was born and raised in Melbourne and completed a Doctor of Psychology from The University of Melbourne nearly 20 years ago. I then worked across a number of
hospitals in Melbourne and Perth in the areas of psycho-oncology, palliative care, cystic fibrosis, lung
transplant, sleep disorders and chronic illness.
I work with adults in the areas of depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, stress management, chronic
illness, trauma and bariatric clients.
My other roles have included being a Senior Lecturer/Clinical Director in post-graduate clinical
streams and providing clinical supervision in the clinical masters/doctoral programs. I love the clinical work and helping psychologists be their best.

Committee Member

Mr Erfan Nasheri
Erfan Nasheri
BA Psych, BCom, Grad Dip Psych, MBus

Erfan is a registered psychologist at Cygnet Clinic and Perth Psychologists. He has worked in a wide range of areas and both government and private settings. Erfan has assisted individuals, couples and teams for over 20 years. He has also worked as a senior manager, managing and empowering psychological and multidisciplinary teams. Erfan has experience working with trauma, PTSD, stress, anxiety disorders, depression, grief & loss, relationship issues, couples counselling, sexual difficulties, anger management, and parenting. Erfan also has experience in workplace issues, chronic pain, Workers Compensation & Motor Vehicle Accidents.
Erfan's volunteer experience includes university mentorship programs; local community building initiatives; International Harmony Day; Provisional Psychologist Support Groups; organising, coordinating and chairing PD events; initiating a local WA psychologists group; and APS Perth Branch Committee member.

Committee Member

Position vacant

Committee Member

Position vacant

Committee Member

Position vacant

Student Representative

Miss Hannah Fenwick
As the APS Perth Branch Student Representative I am currently a PhD candidate at Murdoch University. I have been on the APS committee for over 4 years acting as the Student Interest Group Chair for the previous 2 years. As the student rep my aim has been to connect psychology students with the APS and psychology as a profession, along with bringing students from all WA universities together in their journey to becoming a Psychologist.