Welcome to Downregulate
Veterans
You're Fully Funded by DVA!
12 weeks of personalised therapy to heal nervous system dysregulation, hypervigilance and trauma.
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The program
Available Australia-wide, Downregulate is a digital program helping individuals restore their nervous system's natural ability to regulate stress responses.
Over twelve weeks, participants learn evidence-based strategies for nervous system regulation and resilience building, supported by Senior Clinical Psychologist Valentina Dragicevic and her expertise in autonomic nervous system recovery.
Concise and frequent sessions combine active therapeutic interventions with personalised integration support, ensuring new regulation strategies become natural habits that serve you long-term.
Our digital format makes the program accessible and sustainable—from the comfort of your home, anywhere in Australia.
If you're ready to move from surviving to thriving, this is your invitation to rediscover peace.
Who is the Downregulate program for?
Downregulate is designed to support individuals experiencing nervous system dysregulation, particularly those with:
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
If you're living with PTSD or trauma-related symptoms, our program offers a gentle, neuroscience-informed approach to help your nervous system recognise safety again. We understand trauma's impact on the autonomic nervous system and provide practical tools for recovery.
Post-Viral Symptoms & Chronic Fatigue
Living with long COVID, chronic fatigue syndrome/ME, or post-viral fatigue can leave your nervous system stuck in a state of high alert. Our program helps restore balance and build resilience as you navigate recovery.
Autonomic Symptoms
Downregulate is particularly beneficial for those with dysautonomia, POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), or other conditions affecting autonomic nervous system function. We focus on supporting your system to find more stable self-regulation.
Chronic Stress & Anxiety
If you're experiencing generalised anxiety, panic symptoms, burnout, or chronic stress, our program offers practical tools to help your nervous system find its way back to calm.
Sensory Sensitivities
Whether you're dealing with sensory processing sensitivity, sensory overwhelm, or conditions like misophonia or hyperacusis, we'll help you develop practical strategies to manage sensory input and reduce overwhelm.
Pain Syndrome
For those experiencing fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), or other pain conditions with autonomic features, our program offers tools to help regulate the nervous system's response to pain.
Sleep Difficulties
If you're struggling with sleep onset, hyperarousal at bedtime, or disrupted sleep patterns, our program helps retrain your nervous system to access states of rest more easily.
Valentina Dragicevic
Senior Clinical Psychologist
After witnessing the transformative impact of nervous system regulation in her clinical practice, Valentina Dragicevic dedicated herself to mastering integrative approaches that address both the psychological and physiological aspects of stress and trauma. Today, she is sought out by individuals battling autonomic dysfunction and dysregulation from all corners of Australia.
Drawing on her extensive training in EMDR, Safe and Sound Protocol, Clinical Hypnotherapy, and Schema Therapy, Valentina brings a unique blend of evidence-based techniques to support your regulation journey. Her warm, trauma-informed approach creates a safe space for nervous system healing and recovery.
As the program lead for Downregulate, Valentina guides each participant with the deep understanding that everyone's nervous system has its own story and its own path to finding balance again.
Your journey to downregulation
Personalised Assessment
Begin with a comprehensive 60-minute consultation to understand your unique nervous system patterns and create your tailored regulation roadmap.
Progressive Integration
Each week, you'll participate in two 15 to 30 minute therapy sessions, with the expert guidance of your therapist, Valentina Dragicevic.
Throughout the program, we'll introduce the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in comfortable segments, allowing your nervous system to adapt gradually and sustainably.
You'll also explore multiple other evidence-based techniques, including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for emotional regulation, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) for deep relaxation, sensory grounding practices for present-moment awareness, and personalised relaxation strategies tailored to your unique needs.
Throughout the program, we'll introduce the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) in comfortable segments, allowing your nervous system to adapt gradually and sustainably.
You'll also explore multiple other evidence-based techniques, including Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) for emotional regulation, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) for deep relaxation, sensory grounding practices for present-moment awareness, and personalised relaxation strategies tailored to your unique needs.
Meaningful Outcomes
As you progress through the program, you'll experience significant improvements across multiple areas of wellbeing.
Our participants typically display reduced hypervigilance and startle responses, alongside notably improved sleep quality and easier wind-down routines.
You'll develop enhanced emotional regulation capabilities and build stronger stress resilience. Many participants also notice better social engagement and meaningful decreases in anxiety symptoms, creating a more balanced and regulated daily life.
Our participants typically display reduced hypervigilance and startle responses, alongside notably improved sleep quality and easier wind-down routines.
You'll develop enhanced emotional regulation capabilities and build stronger stress resilience. Many participants also notice better social engagement and meaningful decreases in anxiety symptoms, creating a more balanced and regulated daily life.
What's included
For eight weekly payments of $175, you'll receive:
- 60 minute initial assessment with Senior Clinical Psychologist, Valentina Dragicevic
- Twice weekly individual therapy sessions spaced over three months with Valentina
- Safe & Sound Protocol: 5-hour progressive protocol to stimulate the vagus nerve and support autonomic nervous system regulation
- 6 months access to the Unyte App for continued practice of Safe & Sound Protocol in your daily life
- 3 months of follow-up support to keep you on track with your newly learned skills for self-regulation and wellbeing
- 20% off your initial appointment with any of our nurse practitioners or integrative health coaches for lifestyle management support
Insurance options
Third Party Insurers
If your symptoms are related to a workplace or motor vehicle accident, you may be eligible for funding via Worker's Compensation or Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance. Book your initial appointment and we'll lodge an approval request on your behalf.
DVA? You're Fully Covered!
If you're a veteran with a white or gold card, your participation is Downregulate is fully-funded. No approval process—just book your initial appointment today.
Begin your journey to a calm nervous system. Book your initial assessment today.
Any questions?
Do you offer a telehealth option?
Yes, the program is 100% online and accessible anywhere in Australia.
What's the weekly time commitment?
Each week includes a 15 to 60 minutes—depending on your nervous system's unique needs and tolerances—of active therapy, split between two sessions, which can be scheduled at a time convenient for you.
Is the program covered by private health insurance?
If you have extras cover, you may be eligible for rebates on your sessions using the item code for clinical psychology. We recommend checking with your health fund to confirm your specific coverage.
What technology do I need to participate?
You'll need a reliable internet connection, a device (computer, tablet, or smartphone) capable of video conferencing, and a comfortable pair of over-ear headphones for the Safe and Sound Protocol sessions. We'll provide detailed instructions on how to join the sessions and use the program materials.
How is this different from regular therapy?
While traditional therapy often focuses primarily on talking through experiences, Downregulate combines neurophysiological intervention (Safe and Sound Protocol) with practical regulation strategies. This dual approach helps retrain your nervous system's stress response while giving you concrete tools for daily life.
Is there any follow-up support after the program?
Yes, your final session includes creating a detailed maintenance plan. We also offer follow-up sessions as needed to support your continued progress and help you adapt strategies as your needs change.
What if I need to miss a session?
We understand that life can be unpredictable. If you need to reschedule a session, we require 24 hours notice where possible. We'll work with you to find an alternative time that suits your schedule.
How soon can I expect to see results?
While everyone's journey is different, most participants begin noticing subtle shifts in their stress response within the first few weeks. These changes often become more pronounced as you progress through the program and continue practicing the regulation strategies.