Tania Zapparoni
BBSc, GradDip Ch&Ad Psych, GradDip SocSc (Family Therapy), MEdPsych, MAPS, FCCOUNP, AAFT Clinical Member
Tania Zapparoni is a Counselling Psychologist and Family Therapist with 30 years of experience working in community and government agencies, educational institutions, and private practice. She holds memberships with the Australian Psychological Society and is a Fellow of the Counselling College of the Australian Psychological Society, as well as a clinical member of the Australian Association of Family Therapists. Additionally, Tania is an accredited supervisor with the Psychology Board of Australia.
Tania provides counselling and psychotherapy for children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, addressing a range of challenges, including:
- Family conflict
- Couple and relationship issues
- School and workplace difficulties
- Experiencing disability
- Problematic substance use and addictions
- Trauma
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mood and personality disorders
- Grief and loss
- Carer stress
- Child and adolescent concerns
- Emotional regulation, self-harm, and suicidality
Tania employs a client-centred, strengths-based, and neurodiversity-affirming approach, respecting each individual’s goals, safety, and autonomy. Her extensive experience includes working with neurodiverse clients, including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) providing tailored support and assistance.
As an endorsed Counselling Psychologist and accredited Family Therapist, Tania combines her knowledge of individual and systemic therapeutic approaches to assist clients across the lifespan in understanding the systems in which they live, work, and function.
Tania utilises a variety of evidence-based therapeutic methods, including:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Couple therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- EMDR
- Family Therapy
- Flash Technique
- Imagery Rescripting
- Mindfulness
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Outside of her professional pursuits, Tania enjoys being a movie buff, singing in a choir, and participating in a book club. She loves reading, watching films, and spending quality time with friends and family.
