Meet Vania
Vision: to advance global trauma-informed care.
With over 18,000 clinical hours and more than two decades of hands-on experience, Vania has dedicated her career to strengthening the global community of trauma clinicians and elevating the impact of EMDR therapy worldwide. As an Accredited EMDR Trainer & Consultant and Registered Consultant Psychologist, she has personally guided and mentored hundreds of clinicians internationally, helping them build confidence, clinical excellence, and meaningful impact in their work with clients.
Vania’s experience spans clinical practice, consultancy, and community mental health, including primary and secondary services, inpatient settings, Māori mental health, and alcohol and other drug services.
As a former Board Member and President of the EMDR Association of Australia, Vania played a pivotal role in shaping governance, professional standards, and training frameworks that continue to influence EMDR practice. Her leadership reflects a clear vision: to strengthen the integrity and accessibility of EMDR training so clinicians everywhere can deliver transformative outcomes for their clients.
A respected international speaker, Vania has shared her expertise on stages in Australasia, Bulgaria, and EMDR Europe, contributing to conversations that connect practitioners and advance the global evolution of trauma treatment.
Through her training and dedicated supervision and mentoring, Vania continues to personally invest in the growth of clinicians. Her work empowers practitioners not only to refine their skills, but also to become confident, ethical, and impactful contributors to mental health, ensuring that trauma-informed care reaches more people, in more places, with lasting and meaningful change.
