Our Psychologists
JOANNA EDWARDS-DURIC
Psychologist
​​​“Joanna supports adults and adolescents to manage anxiety, stress, and life transitions, helping them build practical strategies and regain a sense of balance in their day-to-day lives.”
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Joanna is a compassionate registered psychologist with experience supporting individuals of all ages across community health, private practice and aged care contexts. At Skyline, Joanna works with adults and adolescents with a variety of support needs, including anxiety, panic, depression, stress and burnout, trauma, low self-esteem, perfectionism, body image and eating concerns, insomnia, chronic pain and illness, perinatal and menopause issues, grief and loss.
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Joanna nurtures her clients, offering them a welcoming and non-judgemental space where they can feel safe, heard and understood. She supports clients to explore their thoughts, body feelings, emotions and life experiences at their own pace and helps them to gain understanding and perspective of their challenges to foster growth. Joanna particularly enjoys assisting clients to cope flexibly with difficult life transitions, including educational and vocational change, divorce, pregnancy and early parenthood, illness, menopause, ageing and loss.
Joanna utilises evidence-based treatment approaches in her practice as a psychologist, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Interventions are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client. Through a collaborative process of reflective discussion, knowledge provision and skill learning, Joanna empowers her clients to find strength and capacity within themselves to move forward and thrive.
To support her work, Joanna has a degree in human health and accredited training in CBT-I for insomnia management, perinatal mental health assessment and care and CBT-E for eating disorder management. Joanna has a holistic approach to wellbeing and emphasises self-care practices throughout intervention with clients to foster their mental, emotional and physical health.
Joanna is available for face to face and telehealth appointments on Wednesdays and Fridays at Skyline Psychology.
HOMEYRA LALAVI
Psychologist
“Homeyra supports adults to make sense of their inner experiences, work through emotional challenges, and move toward greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding.”
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Homeyra is a Registered Psychologist who supports adults (18+) experiencing depression, trauma, complex trauma, and a range of emotional and psychological challenges. Many of the people she works with feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed by their emotions, or affected by past experiences that continue to shape their present lives. Homeyra believes that developing awareness of thoughts, emotions, and relational patterns is often the first step toward meaningful and lasting change.
Homeyra prioritises creating a safe, respectful, and collaborative therapeutic space where clients feel comfortable exploring both current concerns and deeper underlying experiences. She understands that change takes time, and works alongside clients at a pace that feels manageable and supportive. By combining insight with practical strategies, Homeyra helps individuals respond to life’s challenges with greater clarity, confidence, and self-understanding. She places strong value on the therapeutic relationship, recognising it as a central part of the healing process.
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Her practice integrates evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and psychodynamic-informed approaches, tailored to each individual’s needs and goals. She works flexibly and thoughtfully, supporting clients to better understand themselves, develop new ways of coping, and move toward meaningful change.
Homeyra is available for face-to-face and Telehealth appointments on Mondays and Thursdays at Skyline Psychology.
HANNAH WISE-MANN
Psychologist
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"Hannah supports children and families with warmth and clarity, offering both thoughtful autism assessments and practical, evidence-based therapy."
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Hannah is a warm and experienced psychologist who has been supporting children, adults, and families for over 20 years. She began her career in the UK working primarily with adults experiencing anxiety and depression, using practical, evidence-based approaches to help people better understand their emotions and build confidence in managing life’s challenges.
Over time, Hannah discovered a strong passion for working with children and families, which led her to focus her work on the assessment and therapeutic support of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). She has developed a particular interest in the unique ways ASD presents in girls, an area that is often overlooked, and she is dedicated to helping girls and their families feel understood, supported, and empowered.
Hannah is known for her empathetic, down-to-earth style and her ability to create a safe, comfortable space for the people she works with. She values working closely with parents, teachers, and other supports to ensure each child is given the best opportunity to thrive.
As a mother of three, Hannah also understands firsthand the realities and pressures of parenting and balancing family life. Outside of work, she can often be found on the soccer field, either playing or cheering her children on from the sidelines.
Hannah is available for therapy, as well as ASD, ADHD, Educational and Cognitive Assessments.
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Hannah is available for face-to-face and Telehealth consultations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
PETER MURDEN
Provisional Psychologist​
"Peter helps children, adolescents, and adults feel safe and valued, while developing skills to manage challenges and enhance wellbeing"
Peter is a warm and compassionate Provisional Psychologist who has completed his Master of Professional Psychology and is currently undertaking supervised practice toward full registration. With a diverse range of life and professional experiences, he is committed to supporting people at all stages of life.
Peter welcomes clients of all ages and understands the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment where people feel valued, fostering trust and encouraging openness. His experiences supporting people through challenging situations have helped him develop a strong sense of empathy, helping clients feel heard, understood, and respected.
Peter has a strong interest in trauma-informed practice, particularly approaches that recognise the connection between emotional wellbeing, the nervous system, and the body. He has completed Level 1 Training in Internal Family Systems (IFS), an approach that helps people better understand different aspects of themselves, develop greater self-compassion, and respond to difficult emotions and experiences in a more balanced way. Peter thoughtfully incorporates IFS principles into his work where appropriate to a client’s needs and goals.
Across his work with children, adolescents, and adults, Peter supports a range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation difficulties, trauma-related concerns, low self-esteem, and relationship challenges. He also works with younger clients experiencing anxiety, emotional distress, behavioural difficulties, and adjustment concerns.
Peter provides psychological support for children and adolescents using evidence-based approaches informed by both his professional training and experience as a parent. He is trained in the Cool Kids Program and is committed to ongoing learning to better understand and support the unique needs of younger clients.
In sessions, Peter integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and principles from IFS. He supports clients to better understand their thoughts and emotions, develop practical coping strategies, and work toward meaningful, values-based goals. He also emphasises the importance of connection, mindfulness, and present-moment awareness within the therapeutic process.
Peter is currently available on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for face-to-face and Telehealth consultations at Skyline Psychology.
SHANE DILANCHIAN
Principal Clinical Psychologist
Founder of Skyline Psychology
"Shane supports adolescents and adults to overcome self-doubt, strengthen boundaries, and live with greater confidence and authenticity"
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As the founder of Skyline Psychology, Shane brings over 15 years of experience working across public and private hospitals, youth services, and private practice. He works with adults and adolescents experiencing a wide range of mental health concerns, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, generalised anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, substance use and other addictions, and difficulties with anger regulation.
Shane has a particular interest in helping clients build stronger boundaries, overcome shame and self-doubt, navigate interpersonal challenges, and develop a deeper sense of self-respect and emotional resilience. He is passionate about supporting individuals to live with greater authenticity and alignment with their personal values.
His work is grounded in evidence-based approaches tailored to each client’s needs, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and structured group therapy programs. Shane focuses on helping clients develop practical, sustainable skills for managing unhelpful thoughts, intense emotions, and entrenched patterns that no longer serve them.
With a warm, collaborative, and reflective style, Shane works alongside clients to foster greater self-awareness, psychological flexibility, and self-compassion, supporting meaningful and lasting change in their lives.
Shane is available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays for face-to-face or Telehealth consultations.