Manar Eltarifi
Background
Manar Eltarifi is a registered provisional psychologist with over 25 years of professional experience supporting individuals, families, and teams to improve wellbeing and performance. She is currently completing her Master of Professional Psychology and has developed strong expertise in trauma-informed therapeutic interventions, working with children, adolescents, and adults across diverse and vulnerable communities.
Manar adopts a strengths-based, person-centred approach and provides therapy that is collaborative, compassionate, and grounded in evidence-based practice. She offers support to individuals as young as six, tailoring sessions to meet each client’s developmental and emotional needs.
Experience
Manar has delivered psychological services across private practice, community organisations, school settings, and educational departments, in addition to completing clinical placements. Her extensive professional background also includes roles as a Behaviour Support Practitioner, Allied Health Professional, Family Services Practitioner, and Psychology Student Mentor. Through these roles, she has developed a strong understanding of the complex interactions between mental health, family systems, and community wellbeing.
Areas of Interest and Expertise
Anxiety, stress, and depression
Trauma and post-traumatic stress
Self-esteem and emotional regulation
Relationship difficulties and family dynamics
Child and adolescent development
Neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Manar provides support for adults, adolescents, and children, always focusing on creating a safe and empowering environment for personal growth and healing.
Therapeutic Approaches
Her therapeutic style integrates several evidence-based psychological frameworks, including:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT): identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): building flexibility, self-awareness, and resilience.
Somatic Therapy: supporting mind-body integration for trauma recovery.
Mindfulness and strengths-based interventions: cultivating self-compassion and emotional balance.
Manar’s work is informed by a deep understanding of how early attachments and life experiences shape emotional wellbeing. She believes that every individual deserves respectful, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care that recognises their unique story.
Languages
Manar offers sessions in both English and Arabic, providing accessible and culturally sensitive psychological support in Melbourne for individuals and families seeking inclusive mental-health care.