B Soc Sci (Psych) (Hons), MA (Clin Psych)
Milka is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Psychology Board of Australia. She holds a Masters of Clinical Psychology from Macquarie University, a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) (Hons) from Charles Sturt University and a Bachelor of Applied Science (Health Information Management) from the University of Sydney.
Milka has experience working with clients of all ages in a variety of health settings including specialist university clinics, paediatric development organisations, virtual school counselling, forensic settings and private practice. Her approach to therapy is empathetic, trauma informed and collaborative with an emphasis on working with a client’s strengths to bring about meaningful change.
Milka is experienced in the assessment and treatment of a range of mental health concerns across the lifespan and has particular expertise with anxiety disorders in children and adults, mood disorders and problem gambling. Milka is also an accredited Cool Kids Program Provider. She is passionate about helping parents develop strategies and confidence in emotionally connecting with their children as well as managing challenging child behaviour.
Milka uses evidence based psychological treatments grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and draws strategies from attachment based therapies, Motivational Interviewing and Mindfulness.