I am all about the connection between us, and the possibilities that are created when a relationship feels truly safe. The safety we build will allow you to find clarity in your thoughts, wisdom in your experience, and peace in knowing you are understood.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience supporting individuals and families through mental health challenges. I enjoy working with adults of all ages regarding a variety of challenges. I work often with teens and young adults to assist them in navigating change, developing their identity and building confidence so they can continue into adulthood with a sense of strength and grounding.
Some of the concepts frequently explored in my room include a sense of identity, living in alignment with values, regulation in the nervous system, recognising and harnessing strengths, creating space in the mind and environment for what truly matters, and setting boundaries to support the life you want to lead. We may look to past patterns, behaviours and experiences to foster self-awareness, and look ahead with a practical mindset towards real world change.
I work with people experiencing a wide range of challenges, including trauma, anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, self-esteem, self-harm, suicide risk, and personality disorders. I use a combination of interventions drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Practice, Psychodynamic Therapy, somatic approaches, Narrative Therapy, and Schema Therapy. The mind-body connection is an ever-present concept in our sessions. My philosophy centres around a relationship which is calm, nurturing and safe, with just the right level challenge in the mix to lead you towards your goals.
I am an AHPRA board-approved supervisor with many years experience providing individual supervision and group supervision for psychologists at all stages of their career.
Areas of Focus
Anxiety, mood disorders, trauma, self-esteem, grief and loss, self-harm, suicide risk, personality disorders.
Toolkit
ACT, CBT, DBT, Trauma-Informed Practice, Psychodynamic Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Schema Therapy.
Why we love Jovana
Infectious laughter. Her love of vegie food. Care for our environment. Her warmth and liveliness.
