Dr Natalia Rusnac
Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist
Dr Natalia Rusnac
Woolloongabba, Brisbane QLD 4102
Online Therapy Australia-wide
Philosophy & Vision
Natalia has a special interest in providing psychotherapy for individuals who are on the autism spectrum or who struggle with ADHD symptoms. She works with a wide range of difficulties, such as anxiety, depression, emotion regulation difficulties, trauma, relationship issues, chronic health concerns, persistent pain, LGBTQIA+ related difficulties, grief and loss, burnout.
Background
Natalia is a Clinical Psychologist who obtained her Masters in Clinical Psychology at the University of Queensland. She has experience working as a Psychologist in public health outpatient settings and in private practice.
Prior to becoming a therapist, Natalia obtained a Masters in Neuroscience and a PhD in Social Psychology at the University of Strasbourg. Her knowledge of neuroscience informs her clinical practice, giving her a unique perspective for understanding the client's difficulties.
Services
Natalia provides individual psychotherapy to adults via telehealth. She conducts therapy in English, French and Romanian.
Please note, Natalia's primary interests being in psychotherapy, she does not provide diagnostic assessment for autism and ADHD.
Quality Provision
Natalia puts the therapeutic relationship at the heart of her work. She conducts feedback informed therapy to ensure that her clients get the most out of therapy. She sees being a therapist as a lifelong learning process and strives to continuously improve her knowledge and skills as a therapist. She regularly engages in clinical supervision and professional development activities.
Areas of Special Interest
Accreditations
- Master of Clinical Psychology - 2020 - University of Queensland
- PhD in Social Psychology - 2015 - University of Strasbourg
- Masters in Cognitive Neuroscience - 2011 - University of Strasbourg
Modalities
ACT - Attachment Theory - CBT - DBT - Emotionally Focused Therapy - Integrative - Person Centred - Psychodynamic - Schema Therapy - Trauma-Informed
Therapy Approach
Natalia's approach is client-centred, holistic and trauma informed. She is passionate about creatively tailoring the therapy process to each individual's unique needs. Most importantly, she does this collaboratively with the client, as she believes it is vital to develop a shared understanding of the therapy process and work together as a team.
Her primary therapeutic modalities, rooted in attachment science, are Schema Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy and Emotionally Focused Individual Therapy. Depending on the client's needs, Natalia may also incorporate into the treatment interventions from Psychodynamic Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Professional Associations
- Australian Psychological Society
Practice Locations
Woolloongabba QLD 4102
Fees & Insurance
The fee is $250 for a 50 min appointment. With a Mental Health Care Plan you will get a $136.35 Medicare rebate (for up to 10 sessions per calendar year), leaving a $113.65 out of pocket fee per session.
Languages
English
French
Romanian
Payment Options
You may also be eligible for private health insurance rebates (please check with your health fund).
Contact Natalia
Please contact me to make an appointment