Qualifications and Specialties

Dina studied Clinical and Pathological Psychology at University Paris V in Paris and is a registered Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) and a member of AAPI (Australian Association of Psychologists Inc.).

As a French Australian clinical psychologist and psychotherapist with 30 years of experience, Dina began my career in Paris, working with children and parents in mothers’ groups for migrant women from Africa, as well as in early childhood and daycare settings. She then spent five years supporting children and adults with physical disabilities.

After moving to Australia in 2001, Dina expanded her work into adult mental health services, supporting people with severe mental health difficulties, including psychosis and personality disorders, in supported accommodation in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. She later specialised in supporting pregnant women and their families during the perinatal period.

More than nine years in Perinatal Infant Mental Health Services across two major hospitals in Sydney South West Health deepened my understanding of depression, anxiety, and the emotional adjustments that can arise during pregnancy and after birth. Dina's commitment to supporting children and families also continued through eight years as a school counsellor at the French School of Sydney.

Since moving to Brisbane in 2018, Dina has worked in private practice, focusing on perinatal concerns and the everyday challenges adults may face.

Evidence Based Therapeutic Approaches

Dina's multicultural background has shaped a thoughtful and integrative therapeutic approach. She draws on psychoanalytic and psychodynamic perspectives to explore the underlying causes of emotional difficulties, while also using evidence-based techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Narrative therapy and Mindfulness and breathing techniques to help reduce distress and support meaningful change.

Dina is also trained as couple therapist and an art therapist and is trained as a Circle of Security Practitioner. Dina has completed APS training in non-directive pregnancy support counselling. In December 2023, she also completed Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health with COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence).

Dina believes that supporting people through therapy is a deeply meaningful and rewarding journey.

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