Dr Tinashe Dune
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Dr Tinashe Dune (MAPS) is a multi-award winning researcher and tertiary educator in the areas of sociology, psychology and public health. She is also a double PhD, a fully endorsed Senior Clinical Psychologist, board approved clinical supervisor, a yoga teacher, a certified Mental Health First Aid instructor and a Justice of the Peace for NSW.
Dr Dune is an internationally renowned Associate Professor with over 150 scholarly publications including articles in prestigious scientific journals as well as textbooks and edited collections published by prestigious academic publishers. Her academic work is focused on the experiences of people with complex trauma, disability, sexual and reproductive health and sexuality concerns and the vast diversity of experiences of minority and people of colour.
Dr Dune’s practice in clinical psychology includes evidence-based therapy and assessment with children, adolescents, adults with a range of psychological concerns and diagnoses. Her passion is working in a holistic framework which takes into account the whole system around and within clients. She enjoys developing individualised assessment and interventions using Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and eclectic therapeutic approaches.
Dr Dune is tri-lingual and speaks English, Shona and French.
Qualifications
Masters of Business Administration - Australian College of Applied Professions (Australia) Present
PhD (Clinical Psychology) - University of Wollongong (Australia) 2022
MPH (Human Sexuality) - Institute for Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (USA) 2013
PhD (Behavioural and Social Sciences in Health) - University of Sydney (Australia) 2011
BA (Psychology with High Honours) - Carleton University (Canada) 2007
Additional Training
Neurodiversity Affirming Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Psychology Training) 2023
First Aid Training (First Aid Australia) 2023
50HR Yoga Therapy Training (Santosha Institute) 2023
200HR Yoga Teacher Training (Santosha Institute) 2022
Mental Health First Aid Instructor Training (Mental Health First Aid Australia) 2022
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (Psychology Training) 2022
Emotion Focused Therapy for Individuals, Couples, Families (PsychWire) 2022
Borderline Personality Disorder Treatment (Project Air) 2021
Memberships
Clinic Mastery - Business Academy
Member of the Australian Psychological Society
Australian Clinical Psychology Association
Associate Member of the EMDR Association of Australia
Public Health Association Australia
African Women Australia Inc.
Registered Provider
Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Agency - Psychology Board
State Insurance Regulatory Authority (NSW Government)
Work and Development Orders (Revenue NSW)
NSW Government - Victims Services Approved Counsellor