Meet Vania

With two decades of hands-on experience and more than 18,000 clinical hours, Vania Miteva is widely recognised as a leading authority in EMDR training and psychological practice. An Accredited EMDR Trainer & Consultant and Registered Consultant Psychologist (EMDR Association Australia · EMDR Association NZ · EMDRIA, USA), she has shaped the professional growth of countless clinicians across New Zealand, Australia, and Europe. Vania’s career spans clinical practice, consultancy, and community mental health, including work in primary and secondary mental health services, inpatient units, Māori mental health, and alcohol and other drug services, anchored in a rigorous, evidence-based, and compassionate approach.

A former Board Member and President of the EMDR Association of Australia, Vania has played a pivotal role in advancing EMDR governance, quality standards, and training frameworks throughout the Australasian region. A sought-after international speaker, she has presented on stages in Bulgaria, New Zealand, and Prague, sharing her deep expertise with global audiences. Through her EMDR Basic Training, specialised EMDR workshops and other upskilling EMDR and trauma-related training, along with supervision and mentoring, Vania continues to elevate EMDR practice and inspire the next generation of trauma-informed clinicians, making a lasting impact on the international mental health landscape.