Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
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Dr Ilvana is a registered psychologist with a PhD in Neuroscience, she brings an understanding of the brain, biology, and chemistry to her practice. She works with children 8+, adolescents and adults seeking therapy, capacity building and/or assessment. Dr Ilvana works with private, medicare, NDIS, WorkCover and TAC clients. She has expertise in various assessments for diagnostic purposes, such as ADHD, Autism and Trauma, to name a few.
Dr Ilvana utilises evidence based therapies and tailors interventions to each client's goals. She has expertise with trauma, psychosis, personality disorders, mood and anxiety, OCD, Autism, ADHD, grief, postpartum concerns and relationship difficulties.
Sessions are available in person at a clinic nestled beside a tranquil lake, where clients are welcomed into a calm and non-judgmental space to feel heard, supported, and understood. Telehealth and phone sessions also remain available for convenience and accessibility. For bookings contact Lakeside Allied Health - call: 07 3172 9088.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $245
- Concession rate: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Bank transfer, Mastercard, VisaInsurance
- Bupa
- CUA Health
- Defence Health
- Medibank Private
- Medicare Rebates
- NDIS
- TAC
- Workers compensation
Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Membership with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Ilvana Dzafic
- In Practice for 5 years
- Degree/Diploma from Clinical Neuroscience 2017
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Expertise and Interests
Top Expertise
- Anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Psychosis
Practice Areas
- ADHD
- Autism
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Image
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Career Guidance
- Depression
- Developmental Disorders
- Dissociative Disorders (DID)
- Eating Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Neurodivergence
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Panic disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Self Esteem
- Thinking Disorders
Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Part of Lakeside Allied Health
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Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Bosnian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Little Person Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Parent ,
Transgender Allied
I also speak
Bosnian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Art Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behaviour (DBT)
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Neurofeedback
- Person-Centred
- Schema Therapy
Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Location
Dr Ilvana Dzafic
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General