Dana is a registered counsellor with the Australian Community Counsellors Association (ACCA) and offers phone, video conference and in-person sessions (from Melbourne Integrated Therapies, 8/10 Mansfield Street, Thornbury, Vic 3071). She also offers short-term Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling sessions.

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Dana is also an experienced allied health mentor for caring professionals navigating their work roles and career journey. Dana has over a decade of experience in healthcare as a speech pathologist and is passionate about providing neurodiverse affirming supports. Counselling and mentoring sessions with Dana are strength-based and transformative, offering a unique space to reflect deeply on meaningful experiences and transitions.

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Dana runs wellbeing workshops with a focus on nature and art appreciation for restorative practice. She has presented at national conferences, been interviewed for international conferences and presented workshops at public events including Radical Self-care for Women the Seven Sisters Festival (2022).

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Dana holds a Graduate Diploma of Infant Mental Health with the University of Melbourne, is a trained Jungian coach and volunteers for the C.G. Jung Society of Melbourne. She is a "word nerd" - fascinated by evolving word meanings and the exploration of symbols. Dana loves to write, dance, paint, surf and be in the company of children and animals. Dana feels deeply connected to her ancestry and Lithuanian folklore mythology. She also has lived experience of trans-generational war trauma, familial mental illness and antenatal anxiety and depression.

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You can learn more about Dana via her specialty training, past presentations, awards and volunteer experience.