Dr Ghassani Swaryandini
Registered Psychologist
BA, MCouns, GradDipPsych, PhD, Member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
Brisbane In-Clinic and Online Appointments
Available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Adjustment Disorder
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About Dr Ghassani Swaryandini
I am a Registered Psychologist with over 9 years of experience working with adolescents and adults. My approach is evidence-based, but sessions don’t feel like a lecture. We work collaboratively at your pace with curiosity. My goal as a therapist is to empower you with the tools and insights to make meaningful changes and develop greater self-understanding.
Somewhere along the way, I noticed the same thing kept coming up in the therapy room. Underneath the anxiety, the depression, the stress, there was often a career crisis. A loss of direction or a lack of life purpose. I completed a PhD investigating how biased thinking patterns can influence our career decisions. Our decisions can influence our mental health, and vice versa. I specialise in helping people clarify how they make decisions, overcoming the anxiety that comes with sitting in uncertainty, and exploring their life values.
Navigating Cultural Identity and Adaptation Challenges
Having experienced the journey of cultural adaptation myself, I bring a deep understanding and sensitivity to working with clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. I provide culturally informed therapy and am experienced in working with clients across various cultural contexts and sexual identities. I understand the unique challenges that come with navigating multiple cultural identities and life transitions.
Career Decisions and Professional Growth
I particularly enjoy helping clients develop practical skills they can apply in their daily lives, especially in their professional development and career journeys. As we spend a significant part of our lives at work, I understand how crucial career satisfaction is to overall wellbeing and mental health. My goal as a therapist is to empower clients with the tools and insights they need to make meaningful changes in their lives and develop greater self-understanding.
Research
I was recently honoured to co-author a study published in Nature Human Behaviour, one of the world’s top psychology journals. Our research looked at how education can help people think more clearly and avoid common thinking traps. Being part of this project was exciting because it reflects my passion for bringing the latest science into my work. I aim to use these evidence-based insights to support my clients in making clearer decisions and creating positive changes in their lives. Click below to read the publication.
“As a psychologist, I consider myself like the GPS. You will be driving and letting me know where you would like us to go, a.k.a. your therapeutic goals. I will provide you with different pathways you can take to get you there”.
– Dr Ghassani Swaryandini
Evidence-Based Therapies I Use
Qualifications, Memberships & Registrations
- Doctor of Philosophy, University of Queensland.
- Master of Counselling, University of Queensland.
- Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Australian Catholic University.
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), University of Queensland.
- Bachelor of Psychology, University of Indonesia.
- Member of The Australian Psychological Society (MAPS).
- Registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA).
Meet Ghassani
Fees, Funding & Rebates
From July 1st, 2026
- 280Individual Private Appointment (50-min)
- 178.45Individual Medicare Appointment Out-of-Pocket with GP Referral (50-min)
Rebates and other funding may be available depending on your eligibility.
- Medicare Gap Fee: The difference between the psychologist’s session fee and the Medicare rebate.
- Medicare Rebates: $101.55 per 50+ minute session with a valid doctor’s referral or Mental Health Treatment Plan (MHTP). You can secure your first appointment without a referral, but you must have one at the appointment to be eligible for the rebate. More about Medicare rebates >
- Private Health Rebates: Available depending on your private health policy and ‘extras’ cover. Please contact your private health insurance company to check your eligibility and the exact rebate amounts. More about Private Health Insurance rebates >
- WorkCover Funding: WorkCover funding is accepted as per the WorkCover schedule of fees. More about WorkCover >
- Appointments outside of business hours (starting before 8:00 am or from 5:00 pm) are available and attract a small additional fee of $20.
