Hi, I am Oriana, a registered psychologist who is passionate about helping children and young people flourish. I believe that sometimes our little people need support and encouragement to achieve their best potential. Thus, my work focuses on guiding and accompanying little people (and their support systems) attain wellbeing in their developmental journey.
I hold empathy and curiosity at the center of my work with adults and little people alike, and I especially incorporate creativity and fun when working with little people. You can expect stories, music, playdough, bubbles and more in my sessions (where safe and reasonable)! Having completed my training in Master of Counselling Psychology (University of Queensland), I also endorse a holistic, relational, and strength-based approach in my work.
I have experience working across settings like non-profit psychology clinics, multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services, and headspace. I am also currently working in a private, multidisciplinary practice. Throughout, I have accumulated experience working with a diverse population aged 8 to 80 with various presentations like ADHD, ASD, PTSD, anxiety and depression, perfectionism, chronic pain, and eating disorders. I have also completed Triple P parenting programs and have experience working with parents and caregivers.
Being trilingual (I speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin) and experiencing Aussie acculturation helped me embrace, respect, and learn from people with different social and cultural backgrounds. I look forward to meeting, working, and growing with you!