dronovira Financial Education Logo

dronovira

Understanding Money Through Psychology

We believe financial success starts with understanding why we make the money decisions we do. Since 2019, we've helped Australians transform their relationship with money through psychology-backed education.

Our Story Started With a Question

Why do smart people make poor financial decisions? This question drove our founder to dig deeper into the psychology behind money management. Traditional budgeting advice assumes everyone thinks rationally about money — but we know that's not how our brains actually work.

After years of research and working with hundreds of Australian families, we discovered something important: sustainable financial change happens when you understand your money psychology first, then build systems that work with your natural tendencies rather than against them.

That insight became the foundation for everything we teach. We don't just show you how to budget — we help you understand why certain financial behaviors feel so difficult and how to work with your psychology to create lasting change.

Psychology research books and financial planning materials on a desk

What Guides Our Work

These principles shape how we approach financial education and support our students

Psychology First

We start with understanding how your mind relates to money before diving into spreadsheets and budgets. Behavioral change comes from self-awareness, not just better systems.

Evidence-Based Methods

Our approaches are grounded in behavioral economics and financial psychology research. We test what works and adapt our teaching based on real outcomes with real people.

Individual Differences

There's no one-size-fits-all solution to money management. We help you discover your unique money personality and build strategies that fit your specific situation and psychology.

Meet Our Team

Financial psychologists and behavioral specialists who understand both the numbers and the emotions behind money decisions

Marcus Chen, Lead Financial Psychologist

Marcus Chen

Lead Financial Psychologist

Marcus combines a background in behavioral economics with practical financial planning experience. He specializes in helping people identify the psychological barriers that prevent them from following through on their financial goals. His research on spending triggers has been featured in Australian finance publications.

David Thompson, Budget Behavior Specialist

David Thompson

Budget Behavior Specialist

David focuses on the practical application of budget psychology. He works directly with students to help them implement systems that align with their natural money habits. His specialty is working with people who've tried traditional budgeting methods without success and need a different approach.

How We Approach Financial Education

  • Understand Your Money Story

    We start by exploring your personal history with money — the experiences and beliefs that shaped how you think about financial decisions today.

  • Identify Behavioral Patterns

    Through practical exercises, you'll discover your spending triggers, saving challenges, and the emotional patterns that drive your financial choices.

  • Build Compatible Systems

    Instead of fighting your natural tendencies, we help you design budgeting and saving systems that work with your psychology rather than against it.

  • Practice With Support

    Real change happens through consistent practice with guidance. Our programs include ongoing support as you implement new approaches to money management.

Person reviewing financial documents and making notes
Financial planning session with behavioral analysis worksheets
Budget tracking tools designed around psychological principles

Ready to Understand Your Money Psychology?

Our comprehensive learning programs start in late 2025. Join us to discover how psychology-based approaches can transform your relationship with money.

Explore Our Programs