Philosophy & Vision
Psychoanalysis views each person as a unique individual, fundamentally different from others, with their own life perspective, desires, aspirations, strengths, as well as weaknesses, fears, and concerns. In psychoanalysis, there is no single solution that fits everyone. Because every human being is unique, the solutions they find in life are also individual, emerging through a process of self-exploration, reflection, and insight within psychoanalytic treatment.
If you are experiencing difficulties on a personal, interpersonal, or professional level - whether in everyday life, career, family relationships, friendships, or intimate partnerships - please feel free to reach out and talk to me. Together, we can consider whether psychoanalysis may be a helpful way to address the challenges you are facing.
Background
I am a psychoanalyst in private practice in Sydney, a member of the Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis (ACP), the International School of Psychoanalysis, and the Forum of Melbourne of the IF-SPFLF. I am also a senior forensic clinician and psychotherapist with many years of clinical experience, having previously worked in a mental health hospital and an outpatient clinic.
Services
Sessions available in English, Russian, Hebrew.
Areas of Interest
Accreditations
- PhD in Clinical Criminology - 2016 - Bar-Ilan University, Israel
- Training in Psychoanalysis - 2015 - Clinical Section, Tel-Aviv
- MA in Clinical Criminology - 2011 - Bar-Ilan University, Israel
- BA in Social Sciences - 2008 - Ariel University, Israel
Modalities
Psychoanalytic - Psychodynamic
Professional Associations
- Australian Centre for Psychoanalysis
Practice Locations
9-13 Bronte Road
Bondi Junction NSW 2022
Few minutes walk from the main train & bus station. Parking options for cars.
Appointments
In person sessions available, time upon available spots.
Fees & Insurance
$180-$220
Languages
English
Russian
Hebrew
Payment Options
Transfer, cash.
Contact Rostik
Please contact me to make an appointment
A conversation with Rostik Bershadsky
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Modern life is full of wonderful people, good stuff, rich experiences, and lucky opportunities; however, it also brings about many challenges and confronts us with ever higher demands and resulted amounts of stress and frustration. Some opportunities get lost, wrong choices being made, friendships are ruined, and numerous other problems arise at once. As to ourselves, we are often left completely perplexed, anxious, depressed, angry, feeling lonely, hopeless, and helpless, trying to find better solutions, trying to find a way to do and to feel better.
In many instances we indeed realize and acknowledge our own problems, and yet the origin, the meaning, or the nature of the issue at hand remains unreachable. It constantly escapes our understanding. We find ourselves dazzled with a certain mystery - Why does it always happen to me? Why should I feel this way? Why do I have to live like this? What is wrong with me? Why it is so hard to love someone, or to be loved? Answers to these questions or mysteries could be reached with psychoanalysis. Many of the long-standing and crucial questions may finally achieve their desired answers. The meaning of hardships and painful emotions can become much clearer. It may allow a person a completely different position from which to approach the problems of life, a much higher degree of choice as how to deal with difficulties, freedom to decide whether to restore, create or maintain relationships, progress with a certain career, and overcome painful emotions.