THERE WILL BE A LIGHT
Psychologist ANASTASIA IVLEVA
After exploring a corporate career for 10 years, I have finally arrived at psychology full of life experiences and travel insights. Since 2020, I have worked in private and public sectors, with focus on collaborating with innovative, values-driven organisations such as Pop Psychology. I am passionate about providing support to teenagers and young adults through turbulent times, while remaining an authentic and relatable professional.
I especially enjoy supporting neuro-diverse clients under NDIS self managed or plan managed funding and working with and providing relationship therapy to LGBTQIA+, polyamorous, and neurodiverse communities.
As a self- diagnosed nerd, I enjoy science fiction and fantasy, dabble in philosophy and politics, and often stay up late talking to friends over a glass of wine.
Clinical Approach
My passion lies in demystifying psychology, making therapy more accessible for clients of all backgrounds and neurotypes. My intention is to incorporate a light and compassionate approach in my work, as we explore life’s questions – big and small. Having worked with youth, I tend to connect well with teens and together we build a bridging link to the rest of their family. Additionally, working with late-diagnosed (and yet to be diagnosed) ADHD/ASD adults is one of my interest areas, and I hold a neuro-affirmative and trauma-informed stance in my work. My modalities include:
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing (EMDR - Level 1 trained)
- Schema Therapy