About GPS

Nada Grbec is the owner and Director of Grbec Professional Services. She is a registered Psychologist practicing for over 20 years. Nada specialises in the provision of psychology assessment and therapy support to neurodiverse individuals that is tailored to meet individual needs. A range of psychological approaches are utilised including cognitive behaviour therapy, narrative therapy, trauma informed therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy as needed.

Nada is also a Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner with over 20 years of experience providing person-centred positive behaviour support to individuals impacted by behaviours of concern. Nada has extensive experience conducting evidence-based behaviour assessments, interventions, the development of behaviour support plans.  The delivery of training to an individual's support network to enhance interventions is a key focus of the service provided.

Nada uses a range of frameworks to support the growth in a person's quality of life including positive behaviour support, bio-psycho-social model, and trauma informed approaches. Each approach is delivered through patience, persistence and empathy. 

Josie is an Advanced Specialist Behaviour Support Practitioner with extensive experience supporting children, young people, adults and families impacted by behaviours of concern. She has significant experience conducting functional behaviour assessments, developing comprehensive behaviour support plans, supporting the reduction of restrictive practices, and providing implementation support to families, carers and support teams.

Josie’s approach to positive behaviour support is person-centred, trauma-informed and neuro-affirming. She draws on developmental, biopsychosocial, attachment-informed and systemic frameworks to understand the factors contributing to behaviour and to develop practical, individualised strategies that support emotional regulation, participation, relationships and quality of life.

A key focus of Josie’s practice is working collaboratively with the people around the individual. She provides coaching, training and capacity-building to families, carers, educators and support teams to strengthen understanding of behaviour and support the consistent implementation of strategies across environments.

Josie is also a PACFA-registered Clinical Counsellor and Play Therapist and holds a Master of Science in Clinical Child, Adolescent and Family Studies (The Netherlands) and a Graduate Diploma in Play and Art Therapy. Her therapeutic background informs her behaviour support practice, particularly in the areas of attachment, trauma, emotional regulation, family systems and child development.