Caring, Effective & Grounded Psychological Support
A gentle, reassuring space to heal, grow, and restore your mental wellbeing. Providing experienced, professional psychological care on the Gold Coast for over 20 years.
Dedicated to Healing and Mental Health Education
I am a Gold Coast-based Registered Psychologist and an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Instructor. Over my 20-year career, I have supported children, adolescents, and adults as a school psychologist, private practitioner, and high school teacher.
My philosophy centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere where individuals feel truly heard and supported. I am deeply passionate about helping clients navigate mental health problems, reduce stress, and cultivate lasting wellbeing.
Areas of Professional Care
Every individual's path to wellness is unique. I tailor evidence-based therapies to support you through life's most challenging transitions.
Depression Support
Improve your energy, motivation, and mood. Break the cycle of hopelessness with proven, compassionate therapies.
Depression has a powerful way of telling you that you are alone and that nothing will change. Together, we will gently challenge those thoughts, rebuild your active engagement, and restore a sense of purpose and hope.
Anxiety & Panic Care
Find relief from social anxiety, generalized worry, panic attacks, OCD, and phobias. Reclaim your mental peace.
Anxiety thrives on uncertainty and can make the world feel unsafe. Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and grounding techniques, we will work together to quieten the alarm in your mind and help you feel secure.
Stress Management
Regain health, quality sleep, and life satisfaction. Learn sustainable strategies to navigate life pressures.
Chronic stress damages our physical health and limits our emotional capacity. We will identify your unique triggers, establish healthy boundaries, and implement everyday habits that build real resilience and peace of mind.
Trauma & PTSD Recovery
Heal the deeply rooted impacts of child or adult trauma on your relationships, identity, and sense of self.
Trauma can store itself in the nervous system, leading to hyper-vigilance or feeling disconnected. We offer safe, paced, and supportive counseling to process past events, helping you safely rebuild connection and autonomy.
Grief & Loss Counseling
Receive compassionate guidance to navigate the painful life changes following loss of a loved one, pet, or life role.
Grief is a natural response to loss, but it can feel incredibly disorienting and exhausting. Therapy offers a dedicated space to honor your feelings, navigate the shifting changes, and gradually integrate loss into your life at your own pace.
Adolescent & Youth Support
Specialized counseling for teenagers and young adults navigating emotional challenges, school pressures, and identity.
Transitioning into adulthood brings unique stressors. Informed by my extensive career as a school psychologist and educator, I provide a safe, respectful space for youth to express themselves, build resilience, and discover confident pathways forward.
The Calm Space
Take a pause. Whenever you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stressed, enter our interactive guided breathing tool. Choose a breathing pattern below and allow the visual guide to calm your nervous system.
Youth Mental Health First Aid Courses
Mental health problems often emerge during adolescence. As an accredited Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) Instructor, I teach parents, teachers, and workplace coordinators how to identify signs of mental illness and support young people effectively.
This evidence-based curriculum empowers individuals with practical tools to intervene early and assist adolescents in times of mental health crisis.
- Learn to recognize developmental shifts versus signs of distress
- Practice standard, safe crisis-first-aid action steps
- Provide comforting support to teenagers experiencing depression, anxiety, or self-harm
- Receive official course certification upon completion
YMHFA Course Inquiries
Ideal for secondary schools, sports leagues, community groups, and family networks. Get in touch to schedule a specialized workshop.
Request Course SyllabusLet's Start a Conversation
Seeking support can feel like a major step. Please reach out directly with any questions about session availability, booking options, or mental health workshops.
Email Directly
rosie@rosemaryjovanovic.com.auLocation
Gold Coast, QLD, Australia