Hi, I’m Adriana
A Clinical and Health Psychologist who believes in the power of the mind-body connection to support deep, meaningful healing. My work is grounded in compassion, evidence-based care and a whole-person approach – especially for those navigating trauma, chronic health challenges, and eating disorders. As someone who has lived with chronic illness since childhood and walked the difficult road of infertility, I understand how deeply our emotional and physical experiences are intertwined.
Trained in all areas of acute and chronic mental health disorders, I work with individuals from adolescence into late adulthood, as well as families coping with an eating disorder. Having worked locally in private practice on the Mornington Peninsula for close to 10 years, I have established a strong network of colleagues from various disciplines. These include GPs, Psychiatrists, Dietitians and Physiotherapists, and I work closely with them to provide the highest quality care.
Meditation is also a meaningful part of both my personal and professional life. It is not just a tool I offer in my 8-week group program, it is a practice that has helped me feel at home in my own body again. Where appropriate, I will offer mindfulness meditation and gentle movement, informed by trauma-sensitive yoga, in sessions.
I live with my husband, our two beautiful sons and a very loved fur baby. In 2025, I self-published an eBook about my own fertility journey, hoping to offer support to others who feel alone in theirs.
My Qualifications:
Doctor of Psychology (Health) from Deakin University
Graduate Diploma in Psychology from Deakin University
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) from Monash University
Board-Approved Psychology Supervisor
DR ADRIANA VENTURA 