Dr Ruffina David - Psychologist

Dr Ruffina David has a PhD from The University of Melbourne and has published a number of articles and reports. She has 20 plus years of experience as a researcher, teacher and practitioner in the field of Psychology. As an experienced researcher, she has a strong interest in using evidenced based methodologies in her practice. She works with individuals and couples helping them overcome life's challenges. She takes a strength based approach in assisting her clients to rise above and live stronger through difficult situations.

Having worked across Australia, India and USA, Ruffina has local and international experience. She can assist in transcultural issues, life transitions, grief and loss, depression, anxiety and trauma & attachment concerns for young adults, adults and older adults. She also welcomes providing service to couples and individuals who practice alternative sexual lifestyles.

Ruffina’s approach is based on current proven strategies in addressing emotional, behavioural and psychological problems. She will provide you with verified skills and tools to help you handle your individual circumstances. Her facilitative approach uses a number of techniques that compliment Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focussed Therapy. Ruffina is also bilingual; she speaks Tamil fluently.

Ruffina considers you as the expert of your life and is person-centred in her approach. She genuinely cares for each of her clients. She is strongly committed to being open and genuine in her approach to you whilst also being creative in structuring her therapy sessions.

Call (03) 9391 9866 to book your appointment today.

- Adjustment
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- OCD
- Specific Phobia
- Depression
- Post Natal Depression
- Communication
- Grief and Loss
- Cancer Support
- Terminal Illness
- Trauma
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress
- Workplace conflict
- Cultural concerns
- Relationship
- Family therapy

Therapy Modalities
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Solutions-Focused Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Mindfulness
- EMDR

Funding
DVA, VOC, NDIS Planned Managed, NDIS Self Managed. Medicare.