Tanja Hirvonen

Tanja is a registered Clinical Psychologist currently based in Townsville, Queensland. In regards to working experience Tanja has up to eight years of practical psychological work experience, and gained this mainly in the Northern Territory. Tanja previously worked for The Centre for Remote Health and privately as a registered clinical psychologist. Tanja is passionate about working in an evidence based and culturally sound ways to make a difference to the health and wellbeing of people. Tanja's approach incorporates cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness skills and ways of working that are culturally sound and safe when working with people. Tanja previously lived in Mt Isa QLD. Tanja has a passion for rural and remote practice. This is demonstrated by working and living in rural areas. Tanja also serves on the Australian Indigenous Psychology Association Board as a Board Director. Tanja is an Aboriginal Australian woman through her Mother who was born in Alice Springs. Her Grandmother is from the Barkly Tablelands region and Tanja's Great Grandparents are from WA. Tanja's father is from Finland. Tanja grew up in Mt Isa with family. Although Tanja is from QLD, she has previously lived in Darwin and is familiar with Darwin and surrounding areas. Tanja has lived in Mount Isa and around the Gulf of Carpentaria.