Yusra Parkar
Provisional Psychologist (Upper Coomera)
About Yusra Yusra is a Provisional Psychologist and completed her psychological training in the UK, a BSc in Psychology with Management and an MSc in Early Intervention in Psychosis. She is passionate about working with children and adolescents, bringing experience from educational youth work, learning support, hospitals, and crisis intervention. Yusra has extensive experience working with secondary school students, demonstrating a strong understanding of barriers to engagement, alternative learning strategies, and social-emotional challenges. She believes that therapy is most effective when young people feel truly heard, validated, and respected. By prioritising genuine collaboration and a non-judgmental space, she ensures that every child feels secure enough to share their story and actively participate in their own therapeutic journey. Special Interests Approach to Therapy Yusra adopts a strengths-based, person-centred, and trauma-informed approach to therapy. She works on building meaningful relationships through creating a safe, respectful, and empowering environment and understanding that everyone is unique and tailoring her therapeutic style to fit each client's specific goals and life experiences. Relevant Professional Development Training Outside the Clinic Outside of the clinic, Yusra enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring new local restaurants and cafes, and staying active with pilates.
