Kristina is a clinical psychologist who believes that therapy isn’t just for when things are hard - it’s for anyone who wants to understand themselves better, feel more in control of their life, or improve their relationships. Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, or just want to make a change but don’t know where to start. Whatever brings you to therapy, Kristina works to create a space where you feel safe, heard, and supported to explore what truly matters to you.

Kristina has worked in private practice and public mental health, primarily with eating disorders, but she has a passion for supporting people through a broader range of challenges. At Balance North, Kristina sees adults and older adolescents navigating anxiety, self-esteem concerns, life transitions, burn out and emotional regulation. She finds the most rewarding part of her work to be helping build self-understanding and self-compassion, and witnessing those moments when clients take meaningful steps towards the life they want.

Kristina’s approach is flexible and down-to-earth, knowing that therapy should feel like a good fit for each individual. She draws on a range of evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and Schema Therapy, always tailoring sessions to meet the unique needs of each person.

Above all, Kristina hopes clients feel comfortable brining their full selves into therapy. She balances warmth and professionalism with a touch of humour, believing that while therapy can be deep and challenging, it can also be a place of relief, connection, and even the occasional laugh.

Please note this practitioner does not provide: 

• Emergency or crisis management.

• Reports for court, academic exemption or for insurance purposes.

• WorkCover/WorkSafe related appointments.

• Bulk billing appointments.