Our People
ASSESSMENTS, THERAPY, RESEARCH, SUPERVISON, TRAINING
Dr Bianca Calabria, PhD MClinPsych, BPsych(Hons)
Dr Bianca Calabria is a Clinical Psychologist at, and Director of, The Teal Psychology Space. Bianca is a Board-Approved Supervisor (for clinical psychology registrars). Bianca is an honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Australian National University (ANU), and an Adjunct Senior Lecturer at UNSW Australia. Bianca is neurodivergent (she is Autistic and an ADHDer). Bianca’s pronouns are she/her.
Bianca is passionate about supporting others to understand themselves. She provides a safe space to explore whether Autism and/or ADHD can explain internal or external challenges encountered by clients. She has strong interest/special interest in Autism, ADHD and 2e.
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Dr Calabria has completed a PhD (UNSW Australia), a Master in Clinical Psychology (Australian National University) and a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours (Macquarie University). She has also completed training focused on diagnostic assessment for Autism and ADHD (e.g. MIGDAS-2, ADOS-2, the CADDRA Introduction to ADHD for Healthcare Professionals).
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Dr Calabria is a member of the Australian Clinical Psychologists Association (ACPA) and the League of Autistic Psychologists and Affirming Colleagues (LOAPAC).
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In her clinical role, Bianca supports neurodivergent people to increase their wellbeing, connect with their authentic self and improve daily functioning. Bianca also works with neurodivergent and neurotypical people who have experienced complex trauma. Her therapeutic approaches include Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP), deep brain re-orienting (DBR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and parts psychology. She also supports individuals with supportive counselling and coaching. Dr Calabria used strengths-based, trauma-informed, and person-centred approaches while working collaboratively with clients. In 2023 Bianca is focusing on conducting Autism and ADHD diagnostic assessments and related online group programs.
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Dr Calabria has worked in research for over 17 years in the areas of wellbeing and trauma. Her research is informed by participatory action research principles and implementation science.
Bianca’s research has included working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, services, and communities.
She supervises and mentors Indigenous and non-Indigenous research and clinical students, and provides individual and group supervision to psychologists.
Bianca is affiliated with Yardhura Walani, the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research, at the Australian National University (ANU). She is an investigator on the Yukaaywa Purrary (YP) Study: the development and design of a new national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child and adolescent wellbeing study.
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Dr Bianca Calabria has authored 47 peer reviewed publications and 27 reports (including 2 treatment manuals and 1 article in The Conversation).
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PRACTICE MANAGER
Emily Warburton, BScPsych
Emily is The Teal Psychology Space Practice Manager. She skillfully and efficiently manages the day-to-day running of the practice.
As someone passionate about helping others, Emily is currently building a career in psychology with an interest in getting endorsed as a registered Clinical Psychologist. She strives to bring warmth, empathy, and enthusiasm to any role, and highly values and prioritises communication and client experiences of mental health care.
Emily is curious to explore all sides of clinical practice in psychology, and has an inclusive and informed approach to working with vulnerable people.
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Emily has completed her undergraduate studies and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with honours. For future steps, Emily would like to pursue a Masters in Clinical Psychology and move to working in clinical practice. While ultimately wanting to end up in the applied areas of psychology, Emily has a keen interest in research and would like to do a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology and wants to look at perfectionism and interpersonal functioning.