AHPRA Registered Psychologist · Exclusively Supporting Teenage Girls · Telehealth Across Australia · Medicare Rebates, NDIS & Bulk Bill Accepted · No Waitlist

Something doesn't feel right — and you can't quite fix it

Maybe she's gone quiet. Maybe she's angry all the time, or crying behind her door. Maybe she says "I'm fine" in a voice that makes it clear she isn't. Maybe the school called. Maybe you found something on her phone that kept you awake all night.

You've tried talking to her. You've tried giving her space. You've tried both at the same time.

And somewhere in the background, there's this question that won't stop: "Is this normal teenage stuff, or is it something more?"

You're not failing.

The fact that you're here right now, looking for support for your daughter, is exactly what a caring parent does.

NV Psychology exists for this exact moment.

Meet Your Psychologist

Nataliya Vacic is a registered psychologist who made a deliberate decision to devote her entire practice to teenage girls.

Not because it was the easiest path — but because it is where she saw the greatest need and felt the deepest calling.

She understands what it is like to be a teenage girl right now — the pressure to perform, the complexity of friendships, the noise of social media, the quiet weight of never feeling quite enough. And she understands what it is like to be the parent watching it unfold, wanting desperately to help but not knowing how.

Nataliya's approach is grounded in evidence-based therapies including CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR — but she also recognises that meaningful change involves more than thoughts alone. Her work integrates an understanding of trauma, the mind-body connection, and the importance of feeling genuinely safe before any real progress can happen.

She does not rush. She does not use a one-size-fits-all approach. She builds trust first — because without that, nothing else works.

Nataliya founded NV Psychology because she believes every teenage girl deserves a psychologist who is not just qualified, but truly present, deeply attuned to her world, and wholly in her corner.

AHPRA Registration: PSY0002620451
Medicare Provider Number: 1552193J
Evidence-Based — CBT, ACT, DBT and EMDR
Trauma-Informed and Neuro-Affirming

Appointments Available Within 48 Hours | No Waitlist

She might not have the words for It yet — but you can see it

Teenagers don't always know how to describe what they're going through. Sometimes it shows up as anger. Sometimes silence. Sometimes everything at once.

Every young person is different, and no two therapy journeys look the same. NV Psychology commonly supports teenage girls experiencing:

Anxiety & Worry

The racing thoughts, the "what ifs," the tightness in her chest before school, the 3am spirals

Low Mood & Depression

When everything feels heavy, pointless, or grey — and the things she used to enjoy don't help anymore

Self-Esteem & Self-Worth

The constant feeling of not being good enough, smart enough, pretty enough, enough

Friendship & Social Difficulties

Exclusion, conflict, feeling like she doesn't belong, navigating loyalty and betrayal

School Stress & Perfectionism

When the pressure to perform becomes paralysing, overwhelming, or all-consuming

Body Image Concerns

When the way she sees herself becomes distorted, distressing, or consuming

Identity & Self-Discovery

Questions about who she is, who she wants to be, her values, her sexuality, her place in the world

Family Conflict & Communication

When home doesn't feel safe, or when she can't seem to talk to the people closest to her

Social Media & Digital Wellbeing

Comparison, cyberbullying, doom-scrolling, curating a version of herself that doesn't feel real

Self-Harm & Emotional Regulation

When emotions feel so big that she's found ways to cope that scare her — or scare you

Life Transitions

Starting high school, changing schools, parental separation, loss, moving, growing up

Burnout & Over-Functioning

The girls who seem "fine" because they're doing everything — until they can't anymore

What your daughter is going through doesn't need a label before she can get support. If you've noticed changes in her mood, behaviour, relationships, or wellbeing — or if something simply feels different and you're not sure why.

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming — but you don't need to have it all figured out before making contact. If you've made it this far down the page, something is telling you it might be time. Trust that instinct. We are here whenever you're ready.

Not Just Another Psychology Practice

Most psychology practices see a bit of everything — children, adults, couples, workplace issues. NV Psychology has made a deliberate choice to do one thing, and to do it exceptionally well:

Helping teenage girls who are struggling.

This isn't a general practice that happens to see teenagers. This is a practice that was built for them — designed around their world, their challenges, and the way they actually engage in therapy.

Specialised, Not Generalised

NV Psychology focuses deeply on adolescent girls because depth creates better therapeutic relationships than breadth. Every aspect of the practice — from the therapy space to the therapeutic approach — has been designed with teenage girls in mind.

The Relationship Comes First

Research consistently shows that the therapeutic relationship is one of the strongest factors in positive therapeutic outcomes. At NV Psychology, building genuine trust and rapport isn't a step in the process — it is the process. Nothing meaningful happens without it.

Evidence-Based, Never Robotic

NV Psychology draws on CBT, ACT, DBT-informed skills, and other evidence-based approaches — but therapy here never feels like a textbook. Techniques are adapted, personalised, and delivered in a way that actually resonates with a teenage girl's real life.

Fluent in Her World

The social dynamics, the digital landscape, the academic pressure, the identity questions — NV Psychology stays deeply current with what it actually means to be a teenage girl right now. Because therapy only works when the person across from her truly gets it.

Parents Are Part of the Picture

While therapy sessions are her space, NV Psychology also recognises that parents need support too. Guidance, communication strategies, and check-ins are part of the process — because the whole family system matters.

A Space That Feels Safe From the First Minute

The therapy environment at NV Psychology has been intentionally designed to feel warm, non-clinical, and welcoming. No sterile waiting rooms. No clipboard energy. Just a space where a young woman can exhale and be herself.

Getting Started Is Simpler Than You Think

1

Reach Out

Book online, call, or send a message. There's no wrong way to make contact. If you're unsure, NV Psychology is happy to have a brief initial conversation to make sure it's the right fit.

2

Initial Appointment

The first session is about connection — getting to know your daughter (and you) without pressure. It's about understanding her world, her strengths, and what's been hard. No jumping into "techniques" before trust is built.

3

A Plan That Makes Sense for Her

Based on the initial sessions, NV Psychology develops a therapeutic approach that's tailored to your daughter as an individual — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

4

Ongoing Support

Regular sessions (typically weekly or fortnightly), with parent check-ins along the way so you're never left in the dark. Therapy is collaborative — your daughter, you, and NV Psychology working together.

Everything You Need to Know Before Booking

NV Psychology has removed every barrier between your daughter and the support she deserves. No waitlists. No travel. No confusion about cost. Just a clear, simple path to getting started.

Telehealth Across All of Australia

All sessions are delivered via secure, confidential video call. Your daughter can attend from her bedroom, a quiet space at home, or anywhere she feels comfortable. All she needs is a device and an internet connection.

No Waitlist — Accepting New Clients Now

When your daughter needs support, waiting weeks or months should not be part of the process. NV Psychology is currently accepting new clients with no waitlist. Reach out today and take the first step sooner than you might expect.

Flexible Scheduling

NV Psychology offers appointment times designed to work around your daughter's school day and your family's schedule — including after-school and late-afternoon sessions. Because therapy should fit into her life, not compete with it.

Multiple Payment Pathways

NV Psychology believes cost should never stand between your daughter and the support she needs. The following payment options are available:

  • NDIS
  • Medicare Rebate
  • Bulk Billing
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Payment Plans

Confidentiality

Everything discussed in sessions remains confidential within legal and ethical requirements. NV Psychology explains confidentiality and its limits clearly at the very first session — in straightforward language that makes sense to both teenagers and parents. Your daughter will always know where she stands.

Why Telehealth Works for Teenage Girls

Many teenage girls actually prefer telehealth. They are comfortable communicating through screens. They feel safer in their own environment. Removing the need to travel means fewer missed sessions and less resistance to attending. For many young women, telehealth is not the second-best option — it is the preferred one.

Not sure which payment option suits your family? Have a question before booking?

NV Psychology is always happy to talk it through. No pressure. No awkwardness. Just straightforward information so you can make the best decision for your daughter.

Book a Session Get in Touch

Many of the teenage girls who come to NV Psychology didn't want to come at first. Some were reluctant. Some were angry about it. Some sat in silence for the first few minutes.

And many of those same girls are now the ones asking when their next session is.

The reason is simple: NV Psychology doesn't force teenagers to talk. It doesn't feel like school, or a lecture, or another adult telling her what to do. It feels like finally having someone in her corner who actually listens — without judgement, without an agenda, and without rushing to fix her.

She doesn't need to be ready. She just needs to walk through the door.

Therapy isn't magic. It's a process — and it takes time, trust, and the right therapeutic fit.

What NV Psychology can assure parents of is this: we are registered psychologists with deep specialisation in adolescent girls, and a genuine commitment to evidence-based practice. If at any point NV Psychology isn't the right fit, we will always be transparent about that and will facilitate a referral to someone who may be better suited.

The goal is never to keep a client — it's to help her.

Still have questions? Get in touch

Referral Information

NV Psychology welcomes referrals from GPs, school counsellors, paediatricians, psychiatrists, and allied health professionals across Australia.

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