Your Counsellor

Deanna Bombardieri
Registered Clinical Counsellor
BA (Psych), BA (Hons), Master of Counselling (MCoun)

Deanna is a tertiary qualified and accredited Counsellor, maintaining professional registration (Clinical Registrant) with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). Deanna has a degree in Psychology from the University of Tasmania and a Master of Counselling Degree from Monash University.

Deanna has wide-ranging experience working in private practice, EAP (Employee Assistance Program) counselling, emergency services, health, education and not-for-profit sectors. Deanna has worked with the Tasmanian Department of Health and the Australian Red Cross in support of emergency management operations. She has occupied positions in research, teaching and community outreach at the University of Tasmania. Deanna worked with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in Canberra and Hobart. As a member of the AFP International Deployment Group, she deployed overseas as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to the Solomon Islands. This experience has nurtured and informed her commitment to improving the wellbeing, safety, growth and quality of life of individuals.

Counselling Services

Deanna provides supportive counselling services for individuals (18+) experiencing difficulties that are impacting their life and wellbeing.

These include:

• Relationships

• Grief and Loss

• Stress

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Burnout

• Family Difficulties

• Life transitions

• Adjusting to and managing change

• Health Issues – yourself or your loved ones

• Personal Growth

Respecting that each client and their situation/experience is unique, Deanna tailors support to client needs, goals, values and strengths, utilising evidence-based approaches derived from Person-Centred Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Mindfulness. Deanna’s therapeutic approach prioritises the therapeutic relationship and client empowerment. Her warmth and genuineness facilitates a safe, respectful and non-judgemental space for clients to express their problem or concerns, clarify their values and goals, explore options and develop skills and strategies to manage difficulties and achieve a more meaningful life.

Private Health Insurance Rebates

Rebates for Counselling services may be available from the following Private Health Insurance Funds. Please check with your Health Fund for eligibility as each policy and level of cover can vary.

• Bupa

• Medibank

• AHM

• HCF

• AHRG, Including: Police Health, Emergency Services health, St Lukes Health, GMHBA, Westfund, Phoenix Health, CUA Health, AIA Health, Teachers Union Health.

Counselling Appointments
In-person & Telehealth

Deanna is based in Hobart, Tasmania and can provide telehealth counselling services for clients nationwide.