Our team
The people behind our practice
Meet the practitioners delivering Behaviour Support, Psychology and Counselling with professional care, respect, and a clear focus on each person’s needs and goals.
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Dr Lily JafariLead Behaviour Support PractitionerACA Level 4 Registered CounsellorLily supports children, adolescents, and adults through person-centred, evidence-informed Positive Behaviour Support.lily.jafari@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Dr Lily Jafari is a Lead Behaviour Support Practitioner and ACA Level 4 Registered Counsellor with extensive experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults with disability, autism, intellectual disability, psychosocial disability, and complex behaviours. She holds a PhD in Counselling from Deakin University and a Master of Counselling. Her areas of practice include Functional Behaviour Assessment, Comprehensive Behaviour Support Plans, Positive Behaviour Support, parent coaching, staff training, capacity building, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Her approach combines behavioural science and counselling principles to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, independence, safety, and community participation.
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Languages: English and Farsi
Dorna RafieiProficient Behaviour Support PractitionerDorna provides collaborative, culturally responsive Behaviour Support for people of different ages and support needs.dorna.rafiei@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Dorna Rafiei is a Proficient Behaviour Support Practitioner with a Bachelor of Behavioural Science and a Diploma of Art Therapy. She has more than three years of experience supporting children, adults, and older adults with diverse and complex needs, including autism, ADHD, intellectual disability, acquired brain injury, psychosocial disability, including borderline personality disorder, and alcohol and other drug-related behavioural challenges. Dorna is experienced in behaviour support assessments and plans, stakeholder consultation, parent coaching, staff training, and practical emotional regulation strategies, while also incorporating play-based approaches with children and art therapy techniques with both children and adults to support engagement, communication, emotional expression, and skill development. She works collaboratively with participants, families, and support teams and also supports participants to identify, access, and engage with appropriate community services and meaningful community-based opportunities. Her person-centred approach focuses on improving quality of life, choice, independence, participation, and sustainable outcomes while minimising unnecessary restrictions.
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Languages: English and Farsi
Ellie HabibiBehaviour Support Practitioner | CounsellorEllie brings a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming approach to Behaviour Support and counselling.ellie.habibi@skyability.com.auView biographyHide biography
Ellie Habibi is a Behaviour Support Practitioner and Counsellor with a background in psychology, mental health, and child and youth support. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Diploma of Counselling, and has completed Positive Behaviour Support training through Monash University. Ellie has experience in functional behaviour observation, ABC data collection, capacity-building strategies, CBT-informed support, and collaborative work with families, educators, and allied health teams. Her practice is trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and focused on practical strategies that support emotional regulation, independence, and quality of life.
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Languages: English and Farsi
Giti MoradiProvisional PsychologistMaster of Clinical PsychologyGiti provides culturally responsive psychological support to children, adolescents and adults, with a focus on emotional wellbeing and everyday participation.View biographyHide biography
Giti Moradi is a Provisional Psychologist with a Master of Clinical Psychology. She supports children, adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma-related difficulties, emotional regulation challenges, sleep difficulties and adjustment concerns. Giti draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, behavioural activation and trauma-informed approaches, tailoring support to each person’s needs, circumstances and goals. Her culturally responsive approach helps clients build practical skills, strengthen emotional wellbeing and manage everyday challenges. Giti provides support in English, Farsi and Dari, with appointments available in Geelong and via telehealth.
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Languages: English, Farsi and Dari
Mahnaz NikkaOccupational Therapist (OT)Master of Occupational TherapyMahnaz supports people to build independence, improve safety and take part in meaningful everyday activities through practical, person-centred occupational therapy.View biographyHide biography
Mahnaz Nikka is an Occupational Therapist with a Master of Occupational Therapy from Monash University and more than two decades of broader healthcare experience. Her occupational therapy experience spans community mental health, disability services, inpatient care and NDIS supports. Mahnaz provides functional capacity assessments, home and community assessments, and practical recommendations for assistive technology, daily living equipment and environmental modifications. She supports people with physical, cognitive and psychosocial needs to develop routines, strengthen daily living skills and participate in activities that matter to them. Her approach is person-centred, recovery-oriented, strengths-based and culturally responsive. She works collaboratively with participants, families, carers, support coordinators and allied health teams to develop practical strategies that support safety, choice and independence.
How we choose our team
Professional capability and personal responsibility
We select practitioners for both their professional capability and their ability to work with care, respect, and accountability. Our team values collaboration, continued learning, and clear communication with participants and their care teams.
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