MEET PETAR VUCETA | ACCREDITED PSYCHOLOGIST IN ANNANDALE

Petar is accredited in the treatment of eating disorders and trauma, and has extensive clinical experience supporting individuals with a range of psychological presentations including:

• Eating Disorders (Accredited)

• Trauma and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) (Accredited)

• Depression and Anxiety

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

• Drug and Alcohol Counselling

• Personality Disorders

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

• Suicidal Ideation

• Relationship counselling

Petar has also worked as a child psychologist and school psychologist where he has had extensive experience conducting cognitive and achievement assessments such as:

• Wechsler Preschool and Primary Scale of Intelligence - Fourth Edition, Australian and New Zealand Standardised Edition (WPPSI-IV A&NZ)

• The Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children - Fifth Edition, Australian Standard (WISC-V) 

• The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS)

• Stanford-Binet IQ Test

• Wechsler Individual Achievement Test (WIAT)

Petar has a special interest in working with adolescents and adults who may be apprehensive or reluctant to seek support. He is particularly skilled at engaging individuals experiencing complex challenges, including school or work avoidance, relationship difficulties, emotional dysregulation, oppositional behaviours, and strained family or social dynamics.

Petar uses a holistic, evidence-based approach to therapy, tailoring treatment to suit the individual needs of each client. His therapeutic modalities include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT),  Interpersonal Therapy, Family Therapy, Exposure Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Play Therapy.

He believes in a collaborative treatment approach, working closely with parents, families, schools, and other allied health professionals to provide comprehensive and coordinated care. Petar regularly liaises with paediatricians, psychiatrists, psychologists, school counsellors, occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and support workers to support his clients' progress.

Petar is also a former tennis professional and has represented New South Wales and Australia in national and international competition. He is a proud supporter of the Parramatta Eels NRL club and his hobbies include tennis, fishing and music.