Dinusha (Didi) Cragg

Dinusha (Didi) Cragg — Principal Clinical Psychologist, Sunshine Coast Psychology Clinic
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Dinusha (Didi) Cragg

Principal Clinical Psychologist

Master of Clinical Psychology MAPS Board-Approved Supervisor Clinical Psychology Registrar Supervisor AHPRA Registered
📍 Maroochydore Clinic
PrincipalClinical Psychologist
M.Clin.PsychClinical Psychology
Teens & AdultsClient Focus
25+Presentations Treated
MaroochydoreLocation

Leading with Clinical Excellence and Genuine Compassion

Dinusha — known warmly to her clients and colleagues as Didi — is the Principal Clinical Psychologist and a founding pillar of the Sunshine Coast Psychology Clinic. Holding a Master of Clinical Psychology, Didi brings a rigorous level of clinical training and a career's worth of accumulated expertise to her work with adolescents and adults across a broad range of presentations. Her depth of clinical experience — spanning complex trauma, mood disorders, eating difficulties, perinatal mental health, and much more — has been built through years of dedicated practice, ongoing professional development, and a genuine commitment to staying at the forefront of evidence-based care.

Didi's clinical career has been shaped by a deep commitment to evidence-based practice and a genuine belief that every person who walks through the door deserves to be met with both rigour and warmth. She is a Board-Approved Supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia, which means she not only delivers exceptional care to her own clients but actively mentors and shapes the next generation of psychologists. Her supervision work reflects her passion for raising the standard of psychological practice on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.

As Principal Psychologist, Didi plays a central role in the clinical direction of the clinic — setting the standard for quality, ethical practice, and client-centred care across both the Maroochydore and Sippy Downs locations. Her breadth of clinical experience, combined with her Master of Clinical Psychology and her extensive supervisory expertise, makes her one of the most experienced and respected psychologists available in private practice on the Sunshine Coast.

Evidence-Based, Individually Tailored Therapy

Didi draws on a comprehensive range of evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, selected and tailored to each individual client's needs, history, and goals. Her Master of Clinical Psychology training, combined with years of post-qualification experience and ongoing professional development, has given her deep proficiency across multiple modalities — allowing her to work flexibly and responsively, meeting each client exactly where they are.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)The gold-standard evidence-based approach for anxiety, depression, OCD, and a wide range of mood and behavioural presentations. Focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.
Trauma-Focused CBT & Trauma ProcessingSpecialised trauma therapy approaches for PTSD, complex trauma, and the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences and sexual abuse.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Helps clients develop psychological flexibility — learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to values-driven action. Particularly effective for anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) SkillsEvidence-based skills training for emotional dysregulation, self-harm, and personality-related difficulties. Builds distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Mindfulness-Based ApproachesIntegrates mindfulness practices into therapy to support present-moment awareness, reduce rumination, and build emotional regulation skills across a range of presentations.
Perinatal Mental Health TherapySpecialised support for anxiety and depression during pregnancy and the postnatal period — including attachment-focused work and support for the transition to parenthood.
Schema TherapyAn evidence-based approach that works at the level of deeply held core beliefs and emotional patterns — often formed early in life — that drive recurring cycles of distress, self-criticism, or relational difficulty. Particularly effective for long-standing presentations, personality-related concerns, and patterns that have not fully shifted with shorter-term approaches.
CBT for Insomnia (CBT-i)A structured, evidence-based programme specifically designed to address the thoughts, behaviours, and habits that perpetuate chronic sleep difficulties. CBT-i is the first-line recommended treatment for insomnia and produces lasting results without reliance on medication.
Attachment Theory & Attachment-Informed PracticeAn understanding of how early relational experiences shape adult functioning, emotional regulation, and patterns of connection. Didi draws on attachment theory across her individual work — particularly with clients navigating relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, and the impact of early adversity.
Circle of Security Parenting (COSP) — FacilitatorDidi is a certified Circle of Security Parenting facilitator. This evidence-based program helps parents understand their child's emotional needs, recognise their own relational patterns, and build the secure, attuned connection that supports healthy child development and family wellbeing.

What Didi Treats

Didi works with adolescents (from 12 years) and adults across a wide range of presentations. Her extensive clinical experience and her role as Principal Psychologist mean she is particularly well-suited to complex, co-occurring, or treatment-resistant presentations — cases that benefit from the depth of knowledge and clinical judgement that comes with years of dedicated practice.

Anxiety Stress Phobias & OCD Depression Perinatal & Postnatal Mental Health Bipolar Disorder Personality & Mood Disorders Self-Harm & Suicidality Substance Abuse Domestic Violence (Victims) Trauma & PTSD Autism (ASD) — Therapy ADHD & ODD — Therapy Sexual Abuse & Trauma Body Image Self-Esteem Eating Disorders (Bulimia) Disordered Eating Work Stress & Burnout Complex Trauma Life Transitions Chronic Stress & Burnout Sleep & Insomnia (CBT-i) Health Anxiety Relationships (Individual) Parenting Support Circle of Security Parenting Anger Management Grief & Loss

Didi's Approach to Care

"Every person who comes to therapy is showing extraordinary courage. My role is to honour that courage by bringing the very best of my training, my experience, and my humanity to every session."

Didi is known for her ability to hold space for complexity — to sit with the difficult, the nuanced, and the deeply personal without judgment. Her clients describe her as warm and direct in equal measure: someone who makes them feel genuinely seen, while also challenging them to grow. This balance of compassion and clinical rigour is the hallmark of her therapeutic style.

As a supervisor and mentor, Didi is deeply invested in the quality of psychological care on the Sunshine Coast. She believes that a well-supervised, well-supported clinician is a better clinician — and that investment in the professional development of the team ultimately translates into better outcomes for every client who walks through the clinic's doors.

Outside of her clinical and supervisory work, Didi is a passionate advocate for mental health literacy in the community — believing that the more people understand about their own psychological wellbeing, the more empowered they are to seek help early and engage meaningfully in their own recovery.

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Availability

MondayMaroochydore, 9am–5pm
TuesdayMaroochydore, 9am–5pm
WednesdayTelehealth only
ThursdayMaroochydore, 9am–5pm
TelehealthAvailable (Wed)

Availability subject to change. Contact admin to confirm current openings.

Who Didi Works With

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Age GroupsAdolescents (12+) & Adults
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Session TypesIndividual Therapy, Telehealth
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SupervisionBoard-Approved Supervisor (AHPRA)

Funding & Rebates Accepted

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Professional Credentials

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Master of Clinical PsychologyPsychology Board of Australia — Clinical Endorsement
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AHPRA RegisteredPsychology Board of Australia
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MAPS MemberAustralian Psychological Society
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Board-Approved SupervisorSupervises registrar & provisional psychologists

Clinic Location

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Maroochydore ClinicSuite 14/76 Wises Road
Maroochydore QLD 4558
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Phone(07) 5370 8858
Emailadmin@scpc.net.au

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