Kristina is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years' ; experience working with individuals to help them overcome challenges and achieve their potential. She is a member of the Australian Psychological Society and is accredited with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Kristina completed her training, including a Master of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelor of Psychology, at the University of New South Wales.
Kristina is passionate about working collaboratively with individuals, providing an empathic and enthusiastic approach to help clients overcome challenges and achieve balance in their lives. She has gained significant experience working in private mental health practices in Sydney and London, providing evidence-based psychological interventions to adults presenting with a range of psychological issues. Her experience has also extended to university settings, where she has provided interventions to students at a prestigious Australian university, as well as an involvement in teaching and research.
Kristina has expertise in working with individuals presenting with a range of psychological or emotional issues including depression and mood disorders, stress, anxiety, worry and rumination, panic attacks, phobias, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, peri-and postnatal depression, and low self-esteem. Her other area of special interest and expertise is a commitment to positive wellbeing. Specifically, she enjoys helping individuals overcome challenges such as work/life/family balance, weight and eating issues, insomnia, managing chronic health conditions, and working with individuals to achieve a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
Kristina is highly skilled in a number of evidence-based psychological treatments including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Schema Therapy. She is dedicated to providing an individualised approach, tailoring the treatment plan to the individual. Kristina also has a keen interest in coaching and positive psychology and has published research articles in this area.
