About the practitioner

Hi — I'm Sharon.

A psychologist working across assessment, counselling, and couples therapy — and the person behind Brain Helpers. I've built this practice around the kind of care I wish every client got.

AAPi memberAHPRA registeredGottman Level 2
SM
Sharon Mittiga
Clinical Psychologist
Educational & Developmental Psychologist
PhD MonashMaster of Ed & Dev PsychGottman L2

My story.

Hi, I'm Sharon — I grew up on the sunny shores of Mauritius before calling Australia home for 22 years. School was tough for me; I grappled with anxiety and focus, so I truly understand how those struggles hit home.

Now, as a Clinical Psychologist and Educational and Developmental Psychologistwith a Master's and PhD from Monash, I'm here to support families, couples, and individuals like you — whether through assessments for ADHD and Autism, counselling for anxiety, or help with relationships.

I weave my own experiences into approaches like mindfulness and the Gottman Method, creating a warm space for growth.

Beyond the clinic, I'm off exploring with my family or tackling a CrossFit session.

What I believe

Principles that shape every session.

01

Assessment is a conversation, not an interrogation.

It should feel warm, collaborative, and age-appropriate. You — or your child — should leave feeling more seen, not more tested.

02

Every person is more than a diagnosis.

Labels can help — they unlock supports and point to evidence-based approaches. But the work always comes back to the individual, their strengths, and their story.

03

Clients aren't cases to manage. They're partners.

You're the expert on your own experience. My job is to add a different kind of expertise — and bring it together with yours.

04

Evidence and experience, together.

Rigorous research and clinical evidence are non-negotiable. So is sitting with your specific story. I work from both at once — the science supports the conversation; the conversation gives the science somewhere to land.

Training & credentials.

Where I work.

I see clients from my consulting rooms at 13 Clyde Rd, Berwick, in Melbourne's south-east. For telehealth-appropriate work (counselling, couples), I also offer secure video sessions.

Curious if I'm the right fit for you?

Send through a referral with your thoughts. No commitment — we'll have a conversation first.