Qualified English-speaking psychologist in Toulouse
Welcome
My name is Tatyana. I am an Australian-trained psychologist residing in Toulouse, France. I am a registered psychologist in France. You can read more about my qualifications, experience and approach below.
I view therapy as a collaboration and a relationship. It is important to find a therapist that you have a positive connection with. While the initial goal of therapy may be to reduce suffering, it is also about engaging more deeply and meaningfully with ourselves and our lives.
In a therapy relationship, the client is given time and space to explore their thoughts, feelings and actions at their own pace, in a non-judgemental, compassionate and safe environment.
Qualifications and experience
I trained as a psychologist in Sydney, Australia. I have a Bachelor degree with Honours in Psychology and a Masters degree in Forensic Psychology from the University of NSW, Sydney.
I became registered as a psychologist in France in 2013.
RPPS 100 097 517 43
SIRET 530 302 660 00028
I have been a registered psychologist in Australia since 2007. I am also a board-approved clinical supervisor.
AHPRA PSY0001679771
I have 15 years of clinical experience working with a variety of issues and presentations, including:
Complex trauma and PTSD
Attachment issues and relationship difficulties
Addiction and compulsive behaviour - substances, gambling, pornography, online behaviours
LGBTQIA+ issues
Burn out in the workplace
OCD
Grief and loss
Depressive and anxiety disorders
Psychotic illness
Legal and risk issues
Personality vulnerabilities such as narcissistic and borderline traits
My approach
Above all I value diversity, compassion and autonomy. I view therapy as a collaboration between client and therapist, and a chance for greater understanding and acceptance of ourselves. I have great respect for people of all ethnicities, genders, neurotypes, sexualities, social, cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, that is, I use the therapeutic styles, techniques and strategies that in my experience may work best for that person at that particular moment. Underlying my practice is attachment theory, which is a theory of how the emotional and relational bonds we developed in early life can influence our relationships and our life today. My practice is also trauma-informed, which means it is driven by the principles of safety, choice, trust, collaboration and empowerment.
In terms of specific approaches, I have trained and practised in schema therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), somatic psychotherapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, mentalisation-based treatment (MBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based therapy and so on.
I am always learning and developing my professional skills. It is not only a requirement of my professional standards, but also a personal commitment to lifelong learning. I am currently undertaking training in treatment for neurodivergent clients and gender diverse clients.
I am a member of
Counselling in France
The Care Network Midi-Pyrénées
Therapy Route Network
https://www.therapyroute.com