About Enlighten Psychology

After working in the psychology field over many years across community health, schools and in private practice, Stephanie took the opportunity to create Enlighten Psychology and build a practice that embodied her ethos of providing empathetic, person-centered therapy. As the service continued to grow and thrive in the Hills district, her husband Daniel joined the practice, following his many years as a practicing psychologist working across schools and community centres. Together, they have created a service dedicated to helping clients achieve positive growth, change and balance in their lives.

Profiles

Stephanie Martignago

With over 20 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents, adults and families, Stephanie has been able to provide her clients with a renewed sense of hope, insight and fulfilment. Over this time, Stephanie has provided therapeutic interventions across a diverse range of settings, working in community health, schools and private practice. Stephanie sees clients from age 16 and above.

Stephanie’s area of expertise lies in the assessment, treatment and therapy of a range of issues, including anxiety disorders, depression and other mood disorders, self- esteem, self-harm, eating disorders, grief and loss, trauma and relationship difficulties.

Stephanie has extensive experience in working with adolescents, adults and families and is passionate about

helping them to embrace their strengths and unique qualities. Stephanie holds a strong belief in building a secure, reassuring and empowering therapeutic relationship with all of her clients and uses this as a foundation for creating positive growth and change in their lives.

Stephanie’s empathic, professional and person-centred approach seeks to create a safe environment in which to support individuals and families explore a range of presenting issues. Stephanie adopts a holistic approach to therapy, drawing on her training and interest in systemic family therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal therapy (IPT), mindfulness therapy, and clinical hypnotherapy. She has also undertaken training in neuroscience and the impact of trauma on the brain.

Stephanie continues to expand her expertise and interests in Bowen Family Systems Theory, and partakes in regular clinical supervision and family of origin coaching under this framework. She believes that every individual is part of a complex emotional system, and that this system can sometimes be out of balance, resulting in the development of difficulties for both the individual and the family. Helping the client to gain knowledge and understand their emotional and social systems reveals new and more effective options for problem solving in these areas and empowers the client in their overall life.

Stephanie also has a passion and strong interest in achieving and maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle and helps clients to understand the benefits of this on one's mental health. She practices yoga and meditation and finds value in exercise and nutrition, incorporating these aspects into her daily life.

Stephanie’s warm and considerate approach, along with her commitment to providing the highest standard of care, has enabled her to assist many clients achieve the balance and happiness they are seeking in their lives. She also has strong working relationships with her referrers, including local GP's, school counsellors and other health professionals in the Hills area.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Psychology (UWS)

- Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Clinical Hypnotherapy

- Trained Chilled Teens Anxiety Program Practitioner

- Trained Mindfulness Meditation Practitioner

Accreditations:

- Registered Psychologist

- Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

- Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS)

- Medicare Australia endorsed

- Private Health Fund Approved

Daniel Martignago

Daniel has been a practicing psychologist for over 20 years, working across various settings including community centres, schools and private practice. He has amassed vast experience in working with adolescents and their families, as well as adults seeking assistance with a wide range of concerns. Daniel sees clients from age 12 and above.

Daniel’s area of expertise lies in the assessment, treatment and therapy of a multitude of presenting issues, including anxiety, depression, self-harm, grief and loss, trauma, family conflict and relationship/interpersonal difficulties.

In his time as a psychologist, Daniel has developed extensive experience in working with adolescents and

their families, using a systems based approach to encourage change and growth both in the individual as

well as the family unit. He has spent considerable time working with adolescent boys and men across the lifespan and is a strong advocate for increasing awareness of well-being challenges for males.

Daniel’s thoughtful, considered and person-centred approach in working with individuals and families allows them to feel at ease and safe in discussing deeply personal and confronting issues. He is attuned to both the vulnerabilities and courage that individuals bring to therapy, and seeks to validate and draw on these qualities.

Daniel uses an eclectic range of therapeutic practices, utilising his experience and training in systemic

family therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT),

Interpersonal therapy (IPT), narrative therapy and mindfulness. His continued interest in family therapy, neuroscience and trauma informed practices, guide his commitment to ongoing professional development

and lifelong learning in the field of psychology. Daniel takes a collaborative approach in supporting clients and had developed strong working relationships with allied health professionals, GP’s and schools in the hills area.

Outside of psychology, Daniel has a keen interest in following and playing soccer, exploring natural and idyllic spots along the coast through his love of camping, and spending time with his two boys, family and friends.