Tanya Franic (she/her)

I consider myself a seasoned Senior Psychologist. I am also a Board Approved Supervisor with over 20 years experience providing a range of assessments and interventions for individuals with diverse and / or complex presentations. Throughout my career, I have been a strong advocate for appreciating difference taking a transdiagnostic approach to working with all forms of diversity and eating disorders. Complexity was not a rude word to me, I became more and more curious to understand the layers and nuance of a person's life experience.  I was also interested in understanding the SELF. I was and continue to be driven to supporting individuals and families to live their best life by tailoring evidence based approaches to the individual and their support network.

 

I have an avid interest in complex trauma, eating disorders and neurodiversity,  the impact of our early attachments and the neurobiological effects of our developmental experiences. I work with families, carers, and agencies to build awareness and skills aimed at improving overall quality of life and I am a strong advocate for supporting families, carers and agencies to support the needs of the child / young person and the family unit.

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I support individuals who present with a history of complex trauma, eating disorders and neurodiversity to understand themselves, find their voice, and be kinder to themselves.  Embracing self with all the twists and quirks is my stance and I encourage individuals to explore what works for them and what doesn't to support them to be their genuine self.  Parents aren't perfect and I appreciate and support the role that parents, carers and families play in guiding children, adolescents and young adults in this fast paced changing landscape. This is a space to navigate collectively not in isolation. I have a long history and dedication to supporting parents and families, where appropriate and practicable, by providing education, tools, strategies and support. 

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I am also the Co-Founder of The Centre for RODBT & DBT and one of the first Australian RODBT Scholars. I have also presented at ANZAED conferences most recently with my RODBT colleagues who are also passionate about this approach. I also use a range of modalities including SSCM, RODBT, DBT, CBT, ACT, EMDR, IPT, Mindfulness and Compassion Focused approaches and fundamentally a psychodynamic and systemic approach. I enjoy working with children, adolescents, adults, families and service systems.

 

Prior to Treat Yourself Well, I  worked with trauma and marginalised individuals. I led and delivered systemic and practice reviews across government and non-government organisations to strengthen organisational capacity, effectiveness, and service quality. This work has included service modelling, project management, assessment implementation, monitoring processes, and post-implementation evaluation. My experience includes partnering with organisations to assess, design, and deliver intervention and support services for young people leaving care, as well as individuals with complex psychosocial and mental health needs. This requires some thought, collaboration, deeper understanding into the needs of the individual and the support system around them. I contributed to broader service system development and review processes, including operationalising policy into practice and establishing robust quality assurance frameworks.

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I also provided clinical supervision and strategic guidance to clinicians, senior leaders, and regional management teams, particularly in relation to supporting individuals with complex needs and enhancing overall service delivery. My extensive senior leadership experience within the Disability and Family and Community Services sectors, working with children, adolescents, and young adults presenting with emotional, social, and developmental needs, including ADHD, Autism, personality disorders, complex trauma, and high-risk presentations brings insight, awareness and understanding to the broader social systems that influences support.​

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Clinical supervision - Neurodivergence / Eating Disorders / Trauma 

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I continue to offer tailored clinical supervision grounded in neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice. With extensive experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, diverse communities, and clients navigating trauma and eating disorders, I provide a safe, collaborative space for clinicians to deepen their skills and confidence. My approach blends compassion with evidence-informed guidance, helping practitioners navigate complex presentations while strengthening their therapeutic presence and effectiveness. Whether you’re seeking advanced clinical insight, support with challenging cases, or growth in culturally attuned, holistic care, my supervision is designed to empower you and enhance the quality of your work.

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Key Presentations/Publications

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January 2026 - Brief Intro to Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - 26 March 2026

December 2025 - Brief Intro to Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy - 18 December 2025 

August 2025 - ANZAED Conference - A comparison between DBT and RO-DBT for eating disorders: A data-driven workshop 

July / August 2025 -  Live Level 1 RODBT Webinar for Australian time zone

October 2024 - Live Level 1 RODBT Webinar for Australian time zone - co-trainer with Heidi Ison 

August 2022 - ANZAED conference - Temperament in Treatment: Practical Clinical Strategies to understand and address underlying neurobiological factors in the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa from and RODBT frame

2021 - ANZAED conference - Radically Open Dialectical Behaviour Therapy = An introduction with Tanya Gilmartin, Rebecca Ciatto and Malinder Bullhar

2016 - Council for Intellectual Disability - Panel member and Conference Speaker - Complex Needs

2013 - Publication in the area of Systemic Consultation Rhodes, P., Whatson, L., Brearley, K., Dikian, J., Hansson, A., Franic, T., & Mora, L. (2013). "Beyond the impasse: Systemic Consultation and understanding complex cases. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 27, 3, 226-235.

2012 - Development and presentation of training package (total of 4 workshops) on Dual Disability (Mental Health and Intellectual Disability) as part of a 2 year project to train mental health staff organised by Dr Julian Troller (University Chair, UNSW).

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Thesis: Categorical and Dimensional Assessment of Personality Disorders within the NSW Prison Population: The Temperament and Character Inventory Explored

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