Dr. Kanny Hannah
Director of Clinical Services
Clinical Psychologist
CPsychol, ClinPsyD, BSc(Hons), MBPsS, MAPS, FCCLP, ACPA, Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist
HCPC registered PYL24684, APHRA registered PSY0002490694, Provider number 6522981Y
Dr. Kanny Hannah is a distinguished Consultant Clinical Psychologist registered with AHPRA and an active member of the Australian Psychological Society. She also holds registration with the HCPC and is chartered by the British Psychological Society.
As the founder of Oshia, her qualifications underscore her extensive expertise and leadership in the field of clinical psychology. Some of Dr. Hannah’s areas of clinical expertise include:
- General adult
- Personality Disorder
- Adjustment Disorder
- Severe and enduring mental illness
- Perinatal issues
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Neuropsychological assessment of IQ, memory and executive function
- Emotion regulation
- Clinical diagnosis of ASD, ADHD, PD, BPD and others.
- PTSD, EMDR and Trauma.
Dr. Kanny Hannah is an Executive Coach to senior level executives using her extensive experience as a supervisor, trainer and coach across a range of industries including mental health and IT.
Dr Kirby Sainsbury
Clinical Psychologist
PhD, DClinPsych, BA (Psych Hons)
Psych Reg No. PSY0001626627
Dr Kirby has a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and PhD in Health Psychology, as well as a Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)/Bachelor of Education from the University of Sydney. She has 11 years’ experience working in clinical and research settings in Australia and the UK.
Kirby holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a PhD in Health Psychology from the University of Sydney, complemented by a combined Bachelor’s in Psychology and Education. As an ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, she also has training in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. With over a decade of clinical and research experience in Australia and the UK, Kirby specializes in treating older adolescents and adults. Her areas of focus include eating disorders, body image issues, borderline personality disorder, and various mental health challenges, from anxiety to chronic health conditions.
Kirby applies Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy primarily, along with techniques from other therapeutic models such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Compassion-Focused Therapy. Her practice is influenced by anti-diet principles and health at every size approaches. Kirby’s significant clinical experience includes roles at Ramsay Clinic Northside, where she led programs for eating disorders and mental health treatments over several years.
In addition to her clinical work, Kirby has a robust research profile, having contributed to behaviour change studies in the UK that focus on weight management, diet adherence, and health recommendations compliance. She has over 40 peer-reviewed publications, has presented extensively at conferences, and has been a guest speaker and lecturer in the field of health psychology. Kirby has also held editorial roles and served as a peer reviewer for numerous journals in health psychology and behavioural medicine.
Executive Team
Omar Afiouni
Chief Operating Officer
BSc (Math) JP GAICD
Omar is Chief Operations Officer of Oshia, dedicated to driving operational excellence and ensuring the organisation delivers exceptional services to its clients.
Omar is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in operational management and strategic execution. While not involved in the clinical aspects, Omar focuses on optimising business processes, enhancing efficiency, and fostering sustainable growth.
Prior to joining Oshia, he held multiple board roles, providing governance and advisory expertise to startups and mature businesses alike. His experience as a non-executive director has honed his skills in corporate governance, financial management, risk assessment, and strategic planning. He currently holds board positions on various not-for-profit organisations, is President of the CBD Sydney Chamber of Commerce and a Councillor for Business NSW.
His core values centre around empathy, continuous improvement (Kaizen) and accountability. Omar believes in fostering a culture of respect, growth, and excellence within the organisations he serves, making him a vital asset to Oshia’s operational leadership.
