Clinical Psychologist
Vanina is a Clinical Psychologist with over 10 years of experience in private practice.
Her specialities and areas of interest include
- Sexual and gender identity support around transitioning and HRT
- Personality Disorder
- Mood Disorder (depression and bipolar)
- Anxiety
- Trauma – C-PTSD
- Adjustment difficulties
- Self-harm
- Loss of personal values
- Relationship issues
- Victims of domestic violence
- Co-dependency
- Emotional regulation skills
- Low self-esteem
Vanina is available on Tuesday and Thursday and welcomes new patients from 17 years of age, adults and elders 65+, CALD and LGBTQIA+
Her therapeutic approach includes CBT, DBT, ACT, trauma focus, schema therapy, strength-based approach and emotional focus therapy.
In her spare time, Vanina loves being outdoors – surfing, catching up with friends and being active! She is also an avid reader and enjoys long drives and road trips.