Dr Anna Brozovic
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 12 years of experience working in hospitals and public mental health. My qualifications include:
Bachelor of Arts (University of Melbourne)
Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology (La Trobe University)
Doctor of Clinical Psychology (La Trobe University)
I hold General Registration (i.e full registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the Psychology Board of Australia. I am also a full member of the Australian Psychological Society (MAPS) and Fellow of the College of Clinical Psychologists (FCCLP).
My interest areas are in treating anxiety disorders (including generalised anxiety, social anxiety, panic disorder, and phobias), Depression, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I work with adults from age 18 years and have significant experience with the elderly population.
Before commencing in private practice, I worked in the outpatient rehabilitation service at Sunshine Hospital, where I was providing treatment and support for emotional and mental health issues that occur in the context of stroke, chronic pain, traumatic brain injuries, recurrent falls, and other illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson’s Disease. I completed similar work at Broadmeadow’s Health Service.
I also spent years working at the Inner West Area Mental Health Service, a part of Royal Melbourne Hospital and NorthWestern Mental Health, providing assessment and treatment for clients with more severe psychiatric issues including Personality Disorders, Psychosis, OCD, Bipolar disorder, and severe Mood and Anxiety Disorders.
My other experiences include consultation work at Flagstaff and Oznam House Homelessness and Housing Services, working with women experiencing post-natal depression at the Austin Hospital’s Infant Clinic, and psychometric assessments at Odyssey House Victoria drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Along with my own theses, I have been involved in Research Assistant work at La Trobe University within the areas of eating and feeding practices and dynamic decision-making. See below for a list of my publications.
The main therapeutic approaches I use are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Mindfulness, while also drawing concepts from Schema Therapy. For each person I see, I tailor the treatment plan specifically to them. This means that structured evidence-based treatments are implemented in flexible and creative ways to meet your individual needs.
My personal style of therapy is supportive and collaborative. I strive to create a safe space for clients to be able to talk freely and without shame. I believe that by taking the time to listen and reflect on your concerns, we can together shed light on the issues and come up with effective ways to manage them.
It is very important to me that the things we do in therapy translate to actual improvements in your life outside the therapy room. It is completely normal for people to feel some discomfort when they are trying out new ways to cope with emotions or doing things they have been avoiding. As a Psychologist, I know that challenging you will get results. As a human being, I am also empathetic and understand how hard change can be. I will support you with each step as we work toward achieving your goals.
I am aware that Psychologists are not “one size fits all” and that the relationship between a Psychologist and their client is central to the success of any therapy. I want all my clients to get the most out of therapy and decide for themselves whether I am the right Psychologist for them. I encourage all clients to use the initial session as an opportunity to see what I, and psychological therapy, can offer them. I welcome you to contact me via phone, email, or using the online enquiry form if you have any questions.
Publications
Brozovic, A.M. (2009). Relationships between Emotional and Instrumental Child Feeding Practices and Child Overeating Behaviour and Weight in 2-to-4-year-old Children (Doctoral Dissertation). La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
Brozovic, A.M. (2004). Relationships among Situation Awareness, Mental Workload, and Decision Performance in a Dynamic Decision Task (Honours Dissertation). La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia.
Gregory, J.E., Paxton, S.J. & Brozovic, A.M., (2011), Maternal feeding practices predict fruit and vegetable consumption in young children. Results of a 12-month longitudinal study, Appetite, Volume 57(1), 167–172.
Gregory, J.E., Paxton, S.J. & Brozovic, A.M., (2010), Maternal feeding practices, child eating behaviour and body mass index in preschool-ages children: a prospective analysis, International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 7:55.
Gregory, J.E., Paxton, S.J. & Brozovic, A.M., (2010), Pressure to eat and restriction are associated with child eating behaviours and maternal concern about child weight, but not child body mass index, in 2-to-4-year old children, Appetite, Volume 54(3), 550–556.
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Updated July 2020