Shagoon

Ms Shagoon Maurya

Counseling Psychologist

“An experienced, reliable and compassionate Counselling Psychologist helping individuals to overcome their emotional, behavioral and mental challenges/problems.”

About Me

Experienced and compassionate Counseling Psychologist helps individuals navigate their emotional, behavioural, and mental challenges. Sessions offer a reliable, collaborative space to explore patterns and develop practical strategies for lasting change. They work with clients seeking to understand and move beyond difficult experiences. This approach supports those ready to build resilience and find clearer paths forward in their lives.

Approach

I guide clients through steady, practical steps to understand what's keeping them stuck and to build manageable routines that fit daily life. In Adelaide and online I offer sessions in English and several South Asian languages (Gujarati, Hindi/Urdu, Malayalam, Marathi, Punjabi), paced to suit adolescents, young adults and parents juggling change. Sessions blend focused reflection, brief assessments when needed, skill practice and mindfulness between meetings so progress is tracked and applied. This way of working suits people ready for clear, reliable progress without overwhelm.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • Advocacy

    Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

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  • Conflict Management

    Structured approaches to resolving disputes and improving communication between people in conflict, whether in relationships, families, or workplaces.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy designed for teenagers, using age-appropriate methods to address issues like anxiety, identity, peer pressure, and family conflict.

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  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personal Development

    The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

    Learn more about Young Adult Issues

Professional Title:

  • Counseling Psychologist

    A psychologist who helps people with everyday life challenges (relationships, work stress, adjustment) as well as mental health conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Australian Counseling Association (ACA)

Counsellor

Qualifications

University of Adelaide

Memberships

Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)

Service Areas

My local

In-person & Online

SA

Australia, SA

Australia

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