Principal Psychologist, MAPS
Professional Experience
Nina has over 20 years of professional experience in three different countries, having worked with government and non-government organizations.
Her passion is to help people find ways to grow personally and to deal with their life challenges.
She believes the credit belongs to the person who has the courage to deal with challenges to live life to the fullest.
Nina has extensive experience counselling clients with anxiety problems, depression, cancer, distress, attachment problems, psychotic symptoms, chronic pain, family and relationship difficulties.
Nina also has a special interest in couples counselling.
With compassionate understanding, non-judgemental approach and respect towards your unique life circumstances, Nina provides a confidential environment which supports your personal growth.
Issues NINA Helps With
- Addiction
- Anger
- Anxiety/Panic
- Cancer
- Career Counselling
- Confidence
- Couples
- Depression/Postnatal
- Domestic Violence
- Eating Disorder
- Family
- Gambling
- Grief
- Health
- OCD tendencies
- Parenting
- Relationships
- Self-esteem
- Sexual abuse
- Sleep difficulties
- Stress
- Trauma
- Unresolved Emotional problems
- Weight loss
- Workplace bullying
Professional Skills/Techniques
- Uses an evidence-based approach that integrates the best available research and clinical expertise.
- Emphasizes the connection between body and mind and significant impact of your emotions on your immune system.
- Helps you better understand your brain – the subconscious mind and any dysfunctional habits.
- Focuses on the important effect childhood parental-attachment has on an individual’s adult relationship dynamics.
- Takes into consideration client’s cultural, social and personal background.
- Develops strategies with your help to increase your resilience, strengths and resources.
Qualifications
- PhD Candidate at Curtin University, Western Australia
- MA (Hons) Medical Psychology (Humboldt University, Germany)
- Postgraduate Training in Health Psychology (Vienna University, Austria)
- Member, Australian Psychological Society (since 2003), MAPS
- Registered Psychologist with the Psychology Board Australia
- Medicare Psychologist (Provider Number: 4803191K)
- Employee Assistant Program Provider
“Therapeutic relationship is built on Trust and Confidentiality”