Meet our team

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MY AREAS OF INTEREST:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma Counselling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Behavioural Issues
  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Parenting
  • Relationship Counselling
  • Work Counselling

LARISA ZILENKOV

Psychologist

I offer a client-centred and integrative approach to treatment of a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress-disorder, and personality disorders.

I have an interest in trauma, how the body carries unprocessed life experiences, as well as the role of body-centred therapeutic practices and expressive therapeutic approaches in healing. I’m interested in the use of somatic practices such as yoga, and our capacity to connect with ourselves through being present in our bodies in a safe and nurturing way. My approach focuses on increasing self-awareness to our inner sensory and emotional world that contains the essence of our responses to life challenges.

I am inspired by existential philosophy and psychotherapy, and aim to encourage clients to evaluate their beliefs, values and the choices they make, as well as confront the limitations and open up to the possibilities in their life. I am guided by a strong belief in human capacity for overcoming personal suffering, and the tendency to strive towards finding meaning and purpose and reconnect with our authenticity.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

BPsych, Grad Dip Expressive Therapies, Psychology Board-Approved Supervisor with AHPRA, Certified Yoga Teacher

I am a registered Psychologist with almost 15 years of experience working in public and private health care settings. I have provided group and individual therapy to clients presenting with a range of mental health issues across the life span.

I have training in different therapeutic modalities and practices including Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Existential Psychotherapy, Narrative Therapy, Focusing-Oriented Therapy, Hakomi Method, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

You will be able to claim the Medicare Rebate if you have been referred by your GP under a Mental Health Care Plan.

I also provide psychological treatment under Worker’s Compensation Scheme.

HOURS:

I am available on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays

CONTACT LARISA

You can call or text Larisa on 0414 405 019 or you can submit your enquiry using the form below.