YOU ARE NOT ALONE IN THIS
Which one can you relate to?
"I'm never going to be good enough"
"It's all my fault"
"I hate my body"
"Please don't leave me"
"I feel lost"
"I feel like an imposter"
"I don't know who I am"
"I'm too broken"
"I'm all alone"
If the above sounds familiar to you
I see you.
I've had countless clients come to me with those exact words, and I am dedicated to creating a space that enables exploring and working through those thoughts and beliefs.
Life often challenges us in ways we can't control, sometimes leaving us feeling vulnerable, disconnected from ourselves, from others, or from the sense of safety we need to feel balanced. Therapy offers a space to slow down, be seen, and make sense of what's happening inside and to reconnect with yourself and those around you.
How We Work Together
A tailored,
integrative approach
I've had countless clients come to me with those exact words, and I am dedicated to creating a space that enables exploring and working through those thoughts and beliefs.
Life often challenges us in ways we can't control, sometimes leaving us feeling vulnerable, disconnected from ourselves, from others, or from the sense of safety we need to feel balanced. Therapy offers a space to slow down, be seen, and make sense of what's happening inside and to reconnect with yourself and those around you.
CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
DBT
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Schema
Schema Therapy & Attachment-based Work
MANTRA
Maudsley Model for Anorexia Nervosa
ACT
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing
EFT
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Telehealth
Available Australia-wide via video
AREAS OF SUPPORT
Who I Work With
Vanina supports individuals navigating a wide range of emotional, relational, and psychological challenges with care, nuance, and deep professional expertise.
Trauma & PTSD
Unresolved trauma, Complex PTSD, intrusive memories, hypervigilance, and domestic violence recovery.
Personality Patterns
Borderline, dependent, and other personality-related patterns affecting daily life and relationships.
Anxiety & Depression
Generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic, low mood, and postnatal depression.
Neurodivergence
Support for ADHD, ASD, and AuDHD — understanding, acceptance, and practical strategies.
Relationships
Co-dependency, attachment difficulties, fear of abandonment, and breaking negative relationship patterns.
Identity & Life Transition
Grief, life changes, racial identity, sexuality and gender identity support.
Eating & Body Image
Eating disorders, disordered eating, and complex relationship with food and body.
Women's Health
Fertility, family planning, postnatal depression, and women's wellbeing throughout life stages.
REGISTERED & ACCREDITED WITH
THIS PRACTICE IS A SAFE AND INCLUSIVE SPACE FOR LGBTIQ+, TRANS, GENDER-DIVERSE, AND CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS.
I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live.
We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
We celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.
