Dragana Mandic, PACFA
Family counsellor for parenting and trauma
- Child and family focus
- Trauma informed care
- English Croatian Serbian
About Dragana Mandic
Dragana Mandic is an experienced family counsellor and child-inclusive practitioner based in Australia, bringing more than 10 years of experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable people across community and family service settings. He works across a broad range of family and individual needs, including parenting challenges, relationship conflict, separation, anxiety, depression, and trauma.
He delivers trauma-informed counselling, family therapy, parenting support, and child-inclusive practice using evidence-based methods. His clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-based interventions, play therapy, and other therapeutic tools to help clients develop practical coping strategies and strengthen relationships.
He is a PACFA Clinical Registered counsellor, which means he is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, the national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. This registration reflects a commitment to professional and ethical practice and to client-centred care.
Dragana adopts a warm, compassionate, and collaborative style, tailoring therapy to each person’s circumstances and goals. He supports children, adolescents, adults, and whole families to build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. His approach blends evidence-based techniques with strengths-based and humanistic perspectives to promote steady, practical progress over time.
He delivers trauma-informed counselling, family therapy, parenting support, and child-inclusive practice using evidence-based methods. His clinical work draws on cognitive behavioral approaches, attachment-based interventions, play therapy, and other therapeutic tools to help clients develop practical coping strategies and strengthen relationships.
He is a PACFA Clinical Registered counsellor, which means he is registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, the national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists. This registration reflects a commitment to professional and ethical practice and to client-centred care.
Dragana adopts a warm, compassionate, and collaborative style, tailoring therapy to each person’s circumstances and goals. He supports children, adolescents, adults, and whole families to build resilience, improve communication, and navigate life transitions. His approach blends evidence-based techniques with strengths-based and humanistic perspectives to promote steady, practical progress over time.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dragana Mandic have?
Dragana Mandic has 10 years of professional experience working with children, families, and vulnerable individuals in community and family service settings.
Is Dragana Mandic a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds PACFA registration. PACFA refers to the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia, the national professional association for counsellors and psychotherapists.
In which languages does Dragana Mandic provide therapy?
Therapy is offered in English, Croatian, and Serbian.
Where is Dragana Mandic located?
Dragana Mandic is located in Australia.
How can I work with Dragana Mandic as my therapist?
You can work with Dragana Mandic through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dragana Mandic work with international clients?
Dragana Mandic does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dragana Mandic cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Support
He integrates several proven approaches when working online to meet the needs of individuals and families. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection formed in early relationships and helps clients understand and repair relationship dynamics - it is often used for attachment issues, abandonment concerns, and family repair. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s own goals and pace; the therapist offers empathic listening and collaborative support to help people explore feelings, build self-understanding, and find their own solutions, which can be especially useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. He collaborates with clients to identify which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and may draw on input from other licensed professionals when relevant to create a tailored plan.
Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and for those who cannot easily travel to appointments. These options make it easier to maintain regular support, choose the communication style that feels most comfortable, and keep therapy practical and consistent across life changes.