Ivanka Baraba

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Ivanka is an experienced psychologist who has worked across a variety of settings, including private practice, non-government organisations, government services, schools, youth centres and parole services. She has experience supporting adolescents and adults with a broad range of mental health and life concerns, with particular interests in trauma-related presentations, personality disorders, anxiety disorders and panic disorder.

Ivanka works collaboratively with her clients to understand the concerns bringing them to therapy, identify meaningful goals and develop practical strategies to support positive change. She tailors sessions to each client’s individual needs and encourages clients to participate at their own pace, ask questions and share feedback throughout therapy. Ivanka aims to provide an environment where clients feel heard, respected, supported and less alone as they work towards their goals. Ivanka accepts bookings for adolescents aged 13+ and adults of all ages.

Ivanka utilises evidence-based interventions, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), graded exposure therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy.

Qualifications:

Ivanka has completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with Honours. She holds general registration as a Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and is a SIRA-approved practitioner.

Key services:

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression and mood disorders

• Stress management and burnout

• Life transitions and adjustment difficulties

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Neurodivergence

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• School refusal and school avoidance

• Behavioural difficulties

• Parenting support

• Self-esteem and confidence building

• Grief and loss

• Trauma-related presentations

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Sleep difficulties

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

• Panic disorder

• Relationship difficulties

• Workplace stress and vocational counselling

• Substance use concerns

• Personality disorders, including Borderline Personality Disorder

• Support for individuals living with schizophrenia

• WorkCover and CTP psychological services