Tiana Farrugia
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About Me
Tiana is a registered Provisional Psychologist currently completing a Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology). She holds a Master of Professional Psychology, a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Advanced), a Bachelor of Psychological Science and a Bachelor of Criminology. Tiana completed placements as a provisional psychologist at the Victoria University Psychology Clinic, supporting a diverse range of clients, and externally at Headspace, providing targeted short-term support to young people. She also has more than four years’ experience in the National Disability Insurance Scheme sector, working as a Support Worker, Support Coordinator and Psychosocial Recovery Coach. Tiana’s clinical interests focus on children, adolescents, emerging adults, and people involved in the justice system. She is passionate about behaviour support and adopts a person-centred approach to working with people with disability and mental health concerns. Tiana is committed to delivering interventions that improve quality of life and support meaningful participation for clients and their families. Tiana achieved a high grade point average in her Master of Professional Psychology. She has successfully transferred into clinical training, aiming to become a registered Clinical Psychologist. She is currently completing a thesis on mindfulness. Previously, she completed a thesis on eating disorders. This reflects her ongoing interest in disordered eating and recovery. Tiana brings evidence-informed practice, practical experience, and genuine compassion to the ORS team.