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Dragana Mandic, PACFA

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Dragana is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

Great news, Dragana is accepting new clients!
He is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Australia

More about Dragana

  • 9 years' experience
  • Male
  • PACFA

Experienced Family Counsellor and Child Inclusive Practitioner with more than 10 years of experience supporting children, families, and vulnerable individuals across community and family service settings. Skilled in delivering trauma-informed counselling, family therapy, parenting support, and child-inclusive practice using evidence-based approaches including CBT, attachment-based interventions, and play therapy. PACFA Clinical Registered counsellor committed to ethical, professional, and client-centred practice.

I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, separation, and family conflict. My approach is warm, compassionate, and collaborative, with therapy tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. I draw on evidence-based approaches including CBT, attachment-based, psychodynamic, humanistic, and strengths-based interventions to support emotional wellbeing and positive change.

I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. I am passionate about helping children, adolescents, adults, and families build resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with confidence and support.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Phobias Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Prejudice and discrimination Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Visually impaired Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

  • PACFA · Australia · 33467 · Renews June 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Dragana Mandic offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Dragana Mandic works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Dragana Mandic speak?

Dragana Mandic speaks English, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian.

How many years of experience does Dragana Mandic have?

Dragana Mandic has 9 years of experience.

Where is Dragana Mandic licensed to practice?

Dragana Mandic is licensed to practice in Australia.

Does Dragana Mandic accept clients outside of Australia?

No, Dragana Mandic does not accept clients outside of Australia.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

How can I communicate with Dragana Mandic?

Dragana Mandic can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Dragana Mandic?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.