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.
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.
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.