Arijana Hostnjak is a psychologist based in Port Melbourne. Her practice is at 55 Rouse Street, Port Melbourne VIC 3207.
Arijana looks after people who are feeling stuck, stressed, or worn down by day to day life. Many people come in wanting help with how they cope, how they handle pressure, and how to make changes that actually stick. Sessions are practical and focused on real life, not just ideas on paper.
Counselling sessions can be a good first step if things feel messy or hard to explain. Therapy sessions are then shaped around what matters most to the person, whether the main issue is stress building up, overwhelming thoughts, or patterns that keep repeating. Over time, this can help people feel a bit more in control and steadier in their own day.
Behavioural therapy is also part of Arijana’s work. In plain terms, it’s about noticing what’s going on in your life, spotting the routines that are getting in the way, and learning new ways to respond. At times this means practising skills between sessions, like setting up small steps, using simple strategies for stress, and turning “I’ll try” into something more concrete.
Stress management techniques are a key focus. People often don’t need more pressure on top of everything else, and that’s where the sessions can help—by teaching calm, clear tools for when stress rises. The goal is usually not to remove every hard moment, but to build better ways to deal with them, so they don’t take over.
Arijana’s approach is steady and down to earth. Sessions are built to feel safe and respectful, with space to talk about what’s been happening and what you want to change. If you’re looking for psychological support in the Port Melbourne area, Arijana can help you get started with a plan that fits your life.