Irina Petrova Clinical Psychologist
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I am an experienced clinical psychologist presently working in private practice offering individual therapy and supervision services. I have experience of working in a variety of settings, including private practice, psychiatric inpatient units, and international humanitarian aid. I completed a Bachelor's degree in psychology in 2007, and a Master of Psychology (Clinical) degree in 2013. 

I am happy to work with adult clients seeking treatment for a wide range of difficulties. I have a special interest in working with women who have survived traumatic experiences and are trying to make sense of the world on the way to healing. I have the privilege of assisting people with histories of psychological trauma and complex trauma. My main focus at the moment is on offering Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy in combination with other evidence-based treatments to those clients. 

I also offer treatment for the spectrum of anxiety disorders, depression, and relationship issues. Additionally, I have a specific interest in working with medical personnel, first responders, and humanitarian workers.


Common issues my clients present with:
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder and Complex Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Trauma throughout the lifespan including childhood trauma, sexual abuse, parental abuse
  • Dissociation​
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Self-worth
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress and burnout​
  • Life transitions
  • Perfectionism
  • Grief and loss


Treatment Approaches:



Professional Association Memberships:
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​Education:

  • ​Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (including trauma-focussed CBT)
  • Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
  • Schema Therapy
  • Ego State Therapy (parts work)
  • ​Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Member, Australian Psychological Society
  • Member, EMDR Association of Australia 
  • Member, International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies
  • Member, Disaster Response Network​
Bachelor of Psychology (State University-HSE, Moscow, Russia) - 2007
Master of Marketing, with merit (Australian National University) - 2009
Master of Psychology (Clinical), with distinction (University of Wollongong) - 2013

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