Psychologist Tiarna Zell, psychodynamic therapist

Hi, I’m Tiarna

Registered Psychologist

Starting therapy can feel a little strange — sitting with someone new and sharing parts of yourself that don’t usually get talked about. I get it, but I also know how powerful it can be when that space feels safe and supportive.

I'm a therapist who’s curious about what shapes us — especially through the lens of relationships, early experiences, and the ways we’ve learned to cope. I work with adults who are looking to better understand themselves, make sense of their emotions, and shift unhelpful patterns that may be getting in the way of how they relate to others (and to themselves).

My approach is warm, collaborative, and gently inquisitive. I draw primarily from psychodynamic therapy, which means we’ll go beyond surface-level symptoms to explore the deeper patterns and experiences that influence your life now.

This isn’t about quick fixes or generic advice. It’s about creating a space that feels safe, steady, and real — where you can explore, reflect, and move toward meaningful, lasting change.

If that sounds like what you’re looking for, let’s chat.

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Professional training

  • Bachelor of Psychology, James Cook University

  • Registered Psychologist, Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

  • Board-Approved Supervisor, AHPRA

  • Member, Australian Association of Psychologists Inc (AAPI)

  • Member, International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP)

I’ve completed additional training in a range of therapeutic modalities, including:

  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Circle of Security Parenting (attachment-based parenting program).

More about Tiarna
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Areas of interest

  • Anxiety, depression, and emotional dysregulation

  • Trauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Stress management

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Adjustment, work related issues

  • Self-esteem and building self confidence

  • Grief and loss

  • ADF veterans and families

  • Relationship and family challenges

  • Parenting (Circle of Security Parenting)