Jelena Dillen
Jelena is a Registered Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working across government, educational settings, and private practice. Throughout her career, she has supported individuals of all ages and backgrounds, addressing a broad range of complex mental health concerns.
Her compassionate, client-centered approach reflects her deep understanding of the complexities of mental health, and she is committed to providing the highest standard of care to support each individual’s well-being.
Central to Jelena’s approach is the importance she places on building meaningful and trusting connections with her clients. She believes that creating a safe, supportive, and empathetic environment is fundamental to the healing process. Jelena’s commitment to active listening and ensuring each person feels heard, valued, and respected forms the foundation of her therapeutic relationships.
Jelena utilizes evidence-based psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, and Narrative Therapy techniques. She is skilled in adapting these approaches to meet the unique needs of each individual, promoting positive mental health outcomes. Whether working with individuals, couples, or families, Jelena is dedicated to helping her clients achieve lasting change and growth.
In addition to her clinical practice, Jelena is a Board Approved Supervisor, providing mentorship and supervision to emerging psychologists. She is committed to fostering the professional growth and development of the next generation of psychologists, offering guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of practice.
Jelena values quality time with her family, whether it’s enjoying movies together or traveling across Sydney to cheer on her children at their soccer games, where she can always be found enthusiastically supporting them from the sidelines.
Jelena is pleased to join the Riverlands team, working in Blaxland on Tuesdays & Penrith on Thursdays.