Lidia Tanski

Background

Lidia is a registered psychologist based in Melbourne who brings a unique blend of educational and psychological expertise to her clinical work. With over 18 years of experience as a primary and secondary school teacher, she has a deep understanding of child and adolescent development, learning environments, and the complex dynamics between families and schools.

Her warm and engaging style, combined with a strong passion for helping others, enables her to build trusted therapeutic relationships with clients across the lifespan. She works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families, with particular expertise in family therapy—supporting teenagers and their parents to navigate emotional and relational challenges. Lidia also has a strong interest in helping adults address life transitions with clarity, compassion, and evidence-based strategies.

Experience

Lidia has provided counselling and psychological support in a wide range of settings, including private practice, family therapy, schools, and trauma-informed services. She has extensive experience supporting first responders such as police officers coping with the demands of high-stress roles, as well as refugees and newly arrived families processing trauma from war, displacement, and migration. Her approach is trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, and grounded in respect for each person’s story.

Currently completing her PhD at the University of Melbourne, Lidia’s research focuses on promoting mental health in schools. She also collaborates with educators, providing professional insights and implementing strategies that foster student wellbeing and resilience.

Areas of Clinical Interest

Lidia works with clients across the lifespan and has specific interests in:

  • Child and adolescent mental health

  • Family therapy and parent–teen relationships

  • Adult counselling for stress, anxiety, and life transitions

  • Couples therapy and relational challenges

  • Trauma counselling for refugees, first responders, and displaced individuals

  • School psychology and student wellbeing

Therapeutic Approaches

Lidia integrates a range of evidence-based therapies to meet her clients’ individual needs. Her training includes:

She also provides assessments and diagnostic clarification, offering a holistic approach to client care.

Credentials and Professional Background

  • Registered Psychologist — Psychology Board of Australia (AHPRA)

  • 18 years of teaching experience in primary and secondary education

  • Currently completing a PhD in Psychology at the University of Melbourne (focus: school mental health and wellbeing)

  • Specialist experience in child and adolescent development, family therapy, and trauma counselling

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