Dragana Mandic, PACFA

Dragana Mandic is a PACFA Clinical Registered counsellor with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, families and vulnerable people across community and family service settings. He specialises in trauma-informed counselling, family therapy and child-inclusive practice, working with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioural therapy, attachment-based interventions and play therapy to help clients build practical coping strategies and stronger relationships.

He provides tailored support for those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting challenges, separation and family conflict, approaching each situation with warmth, compassion and collaboration. His practice draws on a mix of psychodynamic, humanistic and strengths-based approaches alongside CBT and attachment work, selecting interventions that fit the client’s needs and goals. Dragana works with children, adolescents, adults and whole families to promote resilience and emotional wellbeing.

Known for creating a respectful and non-judgemental space, he aims to ensure clients feel heard and empowered as they work through difficult experiences. He also has experience in areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, and caregiver stress, providing specialised support where complex family histories and developmental concerns intersect.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal responses. Through this approach Dragana helps clients explore attachment needs and repair relational wounds, which can be particularly helpful for parenting concerns, abandonment issues and relationship difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and develop practical coping strategies for anxiety, depression and stress. Sessions tend to be structured and goal-oriented, making CBT well suited to online formats where homework and skill practice can be shared between meetings.

Client-Centred Therapy emphasises a respectful, non-judgemental therapeutic relationship where the client’s own goals guide the work. This approach supports self-exploration and resilience and pairs well with other methods when tailoring treatment to each person’s needs.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dragana works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences and presenting concerns, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Dragana is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and for those who prefer remote access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapy into daily life while working with appropriately qualified or registered professionals.