Dr Anuradhi Jayasinghe
she/her
MA(Phil), GradDipPsych(adv), DPsych., MAPS
Dr Anuradhi (Nu) Jayasinghe is a Clinical Psychologist based in Melbourne CBD.
She completed a Doctor of Clinical Psychology and holds a Master of Arts in Philosophy, reflecting her long-standing interest in understanding human behaviour, meaning-making, and wellbeing.
Nu began working in mental health settings in 2016 while training as a psychologist. Since then, she has gained experience working with adults and adolescents across a range of services, including community and forensic mental health settings. These roles involved providing individual and group-based therapy to people experiencing a range of complex mental health challenges.
Nu’s interest in psychology stems from the belief that psychological health shapes how we experience and engage with the world. Strengthening this foundation can allow people to live lives that feel more meaningful, balanced, and fulfilling. In therapy, she aims to create a respectful and collaborative environment where people can explore their experiences while working toward meaningful and sustainable change.
Nu welcomes people of all backgrounds, identities, and orientations. She has a special interest in working with those who are culturally diverse as well as family members of people living with serious mental health difficulties.
Approach to Therapy
Nu’s approach to therapy is primarily grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one of the most well-established psychological treatments for many mental health concerns. CBT can help people understand how their thoughts, feelings, and actions are connected and offers practical ways to manage challenges.
Depending on an individual’s needs, Nu’s approach may also include elements from:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Schema Therapy
Family Therapy
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused, remaining responsive to each person’s unique situation.
Research
Nu’s doctoral research examined the psychological impact on family members of people with serious mental health challenges. Family members often play a vital role in supporting those experiencing psychological difficulties, yet their own experiences are frequently overlooked.
The findings of Nu’s research indicated that siblings of people with serious mental health difficulties often experience increased levels of anxiety and depression, particularly during the early stages of illness and periods of relapse. Several factors were associated with poorer psychological wellbeing, including:
Rumination
External locus of control
Negative appraisals of the caregiving role
Stigma
Limited communication within the family
Overall, Nu’s work highlights that family members represent an important but often overlooked group who may benefit from tailored psychological support. This research continues to inform Nu’s clinical interest in working with family members and caregivers of individuals experiencing serious mental health challenges.
Publications
Jayasinghe, A., Wrobel, A., Filia, K., Byrne, L.K., Melvin, G., Berk, L., Berk, M. and Cotton, S., 2023. Psychological distress in siblings of people with mental illness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry, 57(5), pp.642-660.
Jayasinghe, A., Wrobel, A., Filia, K., Byrne, L.K., Melvin, G., Murrihy, S., Moller, C., Berk, L., Berk, M. and Cotton, S., 2023. Distress, burden, and wellbeing in siblings of people with mental illness: a mixed studies systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychological medicine, 53(15), pp.6945-6964.
Jayasinghe, A., Filia, K., Wrobel, A.L., Karambelas, G., Byrne, L.K., Melvin, G., Gao, C., Garvin, T., Watson, A., Hasty, M. and Macneil, C., 2025. The role of schemas in the experience of distress, burden, and wellbeing in parents and siblings of people with serious mental health difficulties. Psychiatry Research, 348, p.116448.
Wrobel, A.L., Jayasinghe, A., Russell, S.E., Marx, W., Alameda, L., Dean, O.M., Cotton, S.M., Berk, M. and Turner, A., 2022. The influence of childhood trauma on the treatment outcomes of pharmacological and/or psychological interventions for adolescents and adults with bipolar disorder: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Affective Disorders, 296, pp.350-362.
Wrobel, A.L., Russell, S.E., Jayasinghe, A., Lotfaliany, M., Turner, A., Dean, O.M., Cotton, S.M., Diaz‐Byrd, C., Yocum, A.K., Duval, E.R. and Ehrlich, T.J., 2022. Attachment insecurity partially mediates the relationship between childhood trauma and depression severity in bipolar disorder. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 145(6), pp.591-603.
Wrobel, A.L., Cotton, S.M., Jayasinghe, A., Diaz‐Byrd, C., Yocum, A.K., Turner, A., Dean, O.M., Russell, S.E., Duval, E.R., Ehrlich, T.J. and Marshall, D.F., 2023. Childhood trauma and depressive symptoms in bipolar disorder: a network analysis. Acta Psychiatrica Scandinavica, 147(3), pp.286-300.
Karambelas, G.J., Allott, K.A., Byrne, L.K., Jayasinghe, A., Hasty, M., Macneil, C., Watson, A.E., Filia, K. and Cotton, S.M., 2024. A comparison of challenging and positive caregiving experiences for caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum and bipolar disorders. Journal of Affective Disorders Reports, 18, p.100840.
Karambelas, G.J., Filia, K., Byrne, L.K., Allott, K.A., Jayasinghe, A. and Cotton, S.M., 2022. A systematic review comparing caregiver burden and psychological functioning in caregivers of individuals with schizophrenia spectrum disorders and bipolar disorders. BMC psychiatry, 22(1), p.422.
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