About me
Experience and Interests
Psychologist, Member of the Australian Psychological Society (APS), Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists (AAPI).
Masters of Psychology (Clinical), Graduate Diploma Advanced (Psychology), Graduate Diploma (Psychology), PhD in British and American Studies.
I am a Clinical Psychologist working with individuals navigating life changes and transitions, trauma and difficult life experiences, relationship challenges, as well as grief, sadness and loss.
I have trained in a range of approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), as well as Schema Therapy, mindfulness, and attachment-based approaches. These evidence-based methods allow me to tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's unique needs and circumstances.
Building a safe and non-judgmental space is integral to therapy. I like to focus on helping clients develop insight, which can help with understanding unhelpful patterns impacting emotional difficulties. Through this process, clients often find greater clarity about their experiences and develop more effective coping strategies.
During clinical studies, I gained experience in a pain management clinic, where I provided support to both groups and individuals affected by chronic pain. I have also developed expertise in working with clients affected by disordered eating, drawing on evidence-based interventions to support recovery and wellbeing.
My research areas of interest include skill learning in depression and grief and loss. Whilst working as a research fellow at RMIT University, I was involved in a project exploring the experience of grief and loss in family members of individuals who are missing in the aftermath of genocide. I have also conducted research into grief and loss associated with migration, bringing a nuanced understanding of trauma and displacement to my clinical work.
Prior to training as a psychologist, I completed a doctoral degree in British and American Studies and worked as a university lecturer, where I developed strong communication and analytical skills that inform my therapeutic approach.
I am fluent in Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian and German, enabling me to work effectively with multilingual and multicultural clients. I am committed to providing culturally sensitive and responsive care that honours each client's background and experiences.