Hi, I'm Ana Ristov.

BAPsychSC, GDipPsychAdv, MProfPsych

And I’m a registered Psychologist with a passion in supporting women throughout their perinatal journey; from preconception all the way through to postpartum.

I have completed further training in Perinatal Psychology, Reproductive Psychology, Parenting and Early Childhood Development, and am deeply passionate about working with clients in these areas.

My therapeutic style is warm, relaxed, and empathetic. I take a collaborative and evidence-based approach to treatment, prioritising the creation of a space where clients feel understood, accepted, and empowered. I work alongside my clients to build insight, personal growth, and well-being using a client-centred approach.

I enjoy taking a holistic and collaborative approach with my clients, and am always open to liaising with their relevant treating team, including GPs, Psychiatrists, and OBGYN's.

Outside of my private practice, I also work at Monash IVF as a Senior Psychologist as part of the Victorian Counselling Team.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Psychology - Deakin University
Graduate Diploma of Psychology Advanced - Monash University
Master of Professional Psychology - The Cairnmillar Institute
Master of Professional Psychology Practice - The Cairnmillar Institute

Professional Affiliations
Registered with the Psychology Board of Australia (PBA)
Member of the Australian Association of Psychologists Inc. (AAPi)
Member of the Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors Association (ANZICA)
Registered with the Perinatal Loss Centre Therapist Register
Registered Circle of Security - Parenting (COSP) Facilitator
Member of the MHPN Perinatal & Infant Mental Health Network

Further Training & Accreditations
Perinatal Non-Directive Counselling – APS
Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health – COPE
Perinatal Loss in Practice: What Therapists Need to Know - COPE & The Perinatal Loss Centre
Perinatal and Infant Mental Health (PIMH) Intensive Training Package – Centre for Perinatal Psychology, Perinatal Training Centre
Perinatal Mood & Anxiety Disorders - Seleni Institute
Circle of Security Parenting - Circle of Security International

Publications
Brown, E., O’Donoghue, B., White, S.L., Chanen, A., Bedi, G., Adams, S., Schely, C., Do, T.U., Sterjovska, A., Moeller-Saxone, K. and Kay-Lambkin, F., 2021. Tobacco smoking in young people seeking treatment for mental ill-health: what are their attitudes, knowledge and behaviours towards quitting?. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, 38(1), pp.30-39.