- Relationship strain
- Transgenerational trauma
- Life purpose questions
About Velda
Her work draws on psychodynamic ideas that pay attention to patterns that repeat across relationships and generations. Sessions focus on noticing these patterns, talking through how they affect day-to-day life, and considering different ways of responding. Conversations are collaborative and reflective rather than prescriptive.
Velda has practised in youth and family therapy settings and has substantial experience with transgenerational trauma. She has lived and worked across Europe, Asia and Australia, and this background informs her understanding of multicultural and immigration-related stresses. She speaks English and Italian.
Her qualifications include a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Mental Health in Psychotherapy, and she is registered with the Psychology and Counselling Federation of Australia, AHPRA, ACMHN and ANC. Velda continues professional development and receives regular supervision to maintain professional standards.
Online sessions are offered via Zoom and can be held in English or Italian. People who are unsure what to expect can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
Registration on record
- PACFA
- Australia · 32288
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
PACFA · Australia
Languages
English, Italian
Psychodynamic approaches for life change and relationships
Velda works from a psychodynamic perspective that pays attention to patterns that repeat between relationships and across generations. This approach involves talking about current problems and tracing how earlier experiences shape feelings and reactions, which can help with relationship issues, family patterns and transgenerational trauma.She also draws on practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help manage mood and adjustment after big life changes. These techniques focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and testing small changes in everyday routines, which can make it easier to cope with grief, separation or periods of uncertainty around life purpose.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Velda will help clients decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration guides whether sessions lean more on reflective psychodynamic discussion or on practical behaviour and mood strategies.
Her online sessions are delivered via Zoom and are available in English and Italian. If you need clarification about available session formats or how they run, confirm the current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday and make it easier to keep regular appointments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with relationship strain, family problems, trauma and abuse, depression and coping with life changes, including questions about life purpose.
How does she approach someone feeling stuck?
She uses a psychodynamic way of working that looks at repeating patterns and how past experiences shape current behaviour. Sessions focus on talking these patterns through and trying different responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of clinical experience working across Europe, Asia and Australia, including many years in youth and family therapy settings.
What credentials and region apply?
She holds a Bachelor of Nursing and a Master of Mental Health in Psychotherapy and is registered with PACFA in Australia, along with listings at AHPRA, ACMHN and ANC.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions can be conducted in English or Italian.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted; services are provided in Australia.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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