Welcome.

I am so glad you are here.

I'm a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years' experience supporting children, adolescents, women, parents and families. Throughout my career, I've worked across schools, private practice, community mental health and trauma-informed services in Australia and overseas.



These experiences have shaped my belief that every person's story is unique and deserves care that is compassionate, respectful and evidence-based. My aim is to create a safe, supportive space where people feel heard, understood and empowered to make meaningful change.

I believe therapy should be collaborative and practical, working together to build on strengths, develop effective strategies and support lasting wellbeing.


Outside of work, I'm a proud mum of three energetic children and love living on the beautiful South Coast of NSW. Family life and the local community continue to inspire the warmth, balance and perspective I bring to my work.

Professional Experience

Current

  • Registered Psychologist – Jervis Bay Health Choices, Vincentia
  • Child Psychologist – Milton Therapy & Learning Centre (TLC)


Previous

  • School Counsellor – Green School Bali
  • School Psychologist – Northern Territory Department of Education
  • Psychologist – Australian Childhood Foundation
  • Psychologist – headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation
  • Psychologist – Australian Defence Force (Serco)
  • Lecturer in Play Therapy – Charles Darwin University
  • Child Mental Health Manager – Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Northern Jordan
  • Psychologist – International Health and Medical Services (IHMS), supporting people in Australian and international immigration settings

Qualifications



I am a Registered Psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Qualifications


  • Master of Play Therapy – Deakin University
  • Postgraduate Diploma of Psychology – The University of Sydney
  • Bachelor of Science (Psychology) – The University of Sydney


I am committed to ongoing professional development to ensure my practice remains evidence-based, current and responsive to the needs of the children, adolescents, women and families I support.


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MY DIFFERENT HATS

PSYCHOLOGIST

PLAY THERAPIST

PARENT EDUCATOR 

UNIVERSITY LECTURER
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MOTHER

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"Healing Invisible Wounds" -

A Letter from Jordan

Mental health is often referred to as the ‘invisible wound’. As such, it can be easily overlooked in emergency situations with its neglect causing long-term psychological trauma and suffering, especially in children. Australian Psychologist Johanna Van Grinsven recently spent time working as a Child Mental Health Manager in Irbid, Jordan, assisting Syrian refugee children who had fled to safety. 


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