Meet the Team
Director, Principal Psychologist and Parenting Expert
Funda Yolal
Funda Yolal is the director at Remarkable Minds Psychology. She is a registered psychologist and has completed a Master of Health Science (Behavioural Science) at University of Sydney, and a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Sociology) at University of New South Wales. Funda has over 15 years of experience implementing programs for children and working with parents and caregivers on behaviour management, social skills, communication skills, academic skills and daily living skills. She has also worked with children and adults with special needs conditions including down syndrome, autism, intellectual disability, and cerebral palsy.
Funda has been involved with various methods, including but not limited to, Positive Behaviour Support and Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), DIR/Floortime, Play Therapy, Triple P Parenting, and 1,2,3 Magic. As an experienced psychologist, Funda draws on the best approach for each family and helps distressed parents get results. Funda has great interest in cultural awareness and has published numerous articles in newspapers about culturally diverse children with special needs and effective therapies. Funda is regularly featured in news articles and she enjoys keeping up-to-date with research around parenting and child development. She also trains staff at schools and daycares on best practice approaches.
As a psychologist and a parent, Funda is always on the hunt for the best quality educational games, books, resources and strategies to best facilitate a child’s learning and development. Funda has launched an on-line parenting and resource store: Tiny Living Co., where you’ll find educational toys, activities and resources to help a child’s learning and emotional development.
As the mother of three beautiful children, she understands how important a positive and loving environment is. It is our goal at Remarkable Minds Psychology to help you create this kind of environment in your home.
Provisional Psychologist / Behaviour Consultant
Daniel Yammine
Daniel is a Behaviour Consultant here at Remarkable Minds Psychology; He has a Bachelor in Psychology completed at WSU and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Psychological sciences from ACAP; He is pursuing the completion of his honours this year.
Daniel has worked as a social educator in disability services for several years; working with adults with a range of physical and mental disabilities, including ASD. He believe's that every child is different, irrespective of their diagnosis and requires an individual-centred approach based on their specific needs.
Daniel has worked with a range of children and also has a great amount of experience working with adolescents-adults; giving him an insight into the application and benefit of early intervention approaches and how they might develop later in life.
Daniel is interested in theories of personality development, theoretical learning approaches and complex post-traumatic stress. His personal interests surround technology, fitness and nutrition and writing. Engaging in our environment, Expressing our experience and keeping a healthy mind and body are extremely important values for Daniel.
Nicole Elias
Behaviour Consultant
Nicole is a Behaviour Consultant who has a Bachelor's in Psychology (Honours), a Master’s in Psychological Studies, and a Provisional Registration with AHPRA. She is pursuing to attain a PhD in the field of Neuropsychology next year.
Nicole has been working as a Provisional Psychologist for people across the lifespan (from children to elderly) which entails providing assessment for NDIS, mental health assessment, counselling (short-term and long-term), clinical therapy, and neurocognitive research. This experience delegates her ability to establish rapport with children, understand their emotional and psychological needs, and provide tailored support that fosters positive behaviour changes.
Nicole passionately embraces an organic lifestyle, prioritising natural approaches to fitness and overall well-being. She believes in the importance of living authentically, doing what is right, and finding joy in self-acceptance and personal growth. This philosophy not only shapes her personal life but also enriches her professional practice as a Behaviour Consultant, where she integrates these principles to promote holistic health and positive behavioural change in others. Her commitment to improving life naturally resonates in both her dedication to her work and her personal pursuits, embodying a deep commitment to wellness and sustainability.
Behaviour Consultant
Nour Al Bacha
Nour is a Behaviour Consultant who has completed a Masters of Clinical Psychology. She has a university diploma in systemic family therapy.
Nour has over 3 years of experience working with various organisations and collaborating with individuals and teams to identify behavior patterns, devise tailored strategies, and foster environments where optimal outcomes thrive.
She worked with children and their families implementing psychosocial support. She has been trained in Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and many other child mental health related training.
Devoted to understanding the intricacies of the human mind and fostering emotional well-being, Nour has worked diligently to empower individuals in their journeys of self-knowledge, healing, and growth. Her holistic approach is accompanied by her calm and reasonable nature which she uses to encourage and foster a safe and comfortable environment in order to better communicate with her clients.
When she has some free time, Nour enjoys reading and watching doco-series. She loves being outdoors and cooking for her family.
Behaviour Consultant
Nathan Bacha
Nathan is a behaviour consultant, who is currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology (Advanced) at the University of Technology Sydney. He has recently completed his Bachelor of Psychology at Macquarie University.
Nathan has worked across various sectors of the NDIS, starting off as a support worker and transitioning into support coordination. These experiences have given him a valuable insight into the challenges faced by individuals with diverse needs, including those with psychosocial disabilities and/or neurodivergence. With years of experience Nathan has developed a deep appreciation for the importance of person-centred care to create meaningful and lasting outcomes for children and families.
With a strong interest in developmental psychology, Nathan values building strong trusting therapeutic relationships tailoring his therapy accordingly to each unique individual. He understands the importance of every child feeling included, respected and understood while also ensuring that there is open communication with the family.
Outside of his professional interests, Nathan enjoys physical activity, gaming, as well as spending time with family and friends.
Junior Therapist
Taylah Austen
Taylah is a Junior Behaviour Consultant, currently completing her 3rd year Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Wollongong. Taylah aims to complete postgraduate studies in psychology in the future.
Taylah has prior experience in Psychosocial Support Work, offering mentoring, social support, and companionship to individuals with mental health challenges, including Autism Spectrum disorder, Intellectual disability, ADHD, Depression and Anxiety. From this experience, Taylah has gained valuable insight into the impact that compassion and empathy have on individuals who struggle with physical and mental health challenges.
Taylah has a particular interest in theories of child development, biological psychology, cognitive psychology and personality psychology. In her free time, Taylah enjoys reading, music, netball, Pilates and spending time with friends and family.
Practice Manager
April Marciniak
With over five years’ experience in administration and three years in practice management, April takes great joy in supporting the team and assisting families in their time of need. She is well experienced in working with parents and children and finds it especially rewarding to be a part of their journey and helping them achieve their goals.
April works closely with the team to keep things running smoothly and is always looking for ways to make daily operations easier and more efficient. Making sure the team feels supported and that families are well looked after is what matters most to her.
She has a strong interest in psychology and feels fortunate to be part of a team that shares the same purpose of creating positive change in people’s lives.
Outside of work, April enjoys reading, writing, and spending time with her furry companions, who never fail to keep life interesting!