Olga Torgovnikova | MAPS
Clinical Psychologist & Neurofeedback Co-ordinator
EMDRAA Accredited EMDR Practitioner
(She/her)
Currently accepting new clients.
Olga is a registered Clinical Psychologist consulting in the Geelong region, and the Neurofeedback Co-ordinator at Breathe Psychology. She provides trauma informed support to young people (16+) and adults experiencing a variety of mental health concerns and interpersonal difficulties. Olga has particular interest in dysregulated mood, past childhood adversities and substance use related problems.
Olga’s compassionate and sincere nature is teamed with her belief that each person is deserving and capable of a fulfilled life. She aims to provide a nurturing environment to empower her clients to understand and address their barriers to the life they wish to live. She has previously worked in private practice and school environment.
Areas of Practice
- Mood Disorders including:
- Anxiety-related
- Depression
- Anger management
- Trauma related presentations
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Childhood adversity
- Complex trauma
- Substance use related concerns
- Grief and loss
- Sleep related problems
- Stress related difficulties
Therapeutic Approaches
- Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills
- Neurofeedback
Olga’s therapeutic approach is adapted to the presentation and needs of the client. This ranges from solution focused, skill-based treatment to deeper therapeutic healing of long standing unhelpful behavioural or emotional
concerns.
Professional Memberships
The National Psychology Board – AHPRA (Membership number:
PSY0002270956)
Australia Psychological Society
- APS College of Clinical Psychologists
EMDRAA Associate Member
Academic Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Clinical) – Federation University Australia
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) – Federation University Australia
Bachelor of Psychological Science – Federation University Australia
Referrals and Funding
- In order to see Olga, we require you have a referral from your GP, Specialist or Psychiatrist.
- Olga is a registered Medicare provider.
- If claiming through Private health, a referral is still required.
- No other funding options available.
More information about Olga
Olga moved to Australia from Russia during primary school years. Having Russian cultural background, Olga has a lived experience of migrating to a new country and learning English as her second language.
Olga holds a belief that each person and their story is unique. She seeks to understand you for who you are and understands that what has happened to you may have led to the difficulties you may be experiencing. Through this understanding, Olga aims to support you to develop your skills to manage tough situations, process past and unpleasant events and to recognise and shift unhelpful behaviours or thoughts.
In her spare time Olga enjoys delving into therapeutic literature, road trips with her family and rejuvenating walks in the nature.
Availabilities
Monday 9:30am – 4:15pm
Tuesday 9:30am – 4:15pm
Thursday 9:30am – 4:15pm
We’re here to help you find the right support.
If you would like to see one of our psychologists, please submit an enquiry using the form below or call our team on (03) 9989 0107.
Please note that Breathe Psychology is not a crisis or emergency service and wait times to see a psychologist can vary. If you need immediate help, please contact:
- 000 – Emergency Services
- Lifeline: 13 11 14
- Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Barwon Mental Health Services (24/7): 1300 094 187
- Suicide Line: 1300 651 251
- Safe Steps (Family Violence, 24/7): 1800 015 188
-1800RESPECT (Sexual, Domestic & Family Violence): 1800 737 732
-MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
- Rainbow Door (LGBTIQA+ Support): 1800 729 367
Before you contact us:
To help save you time, we want to be clear about when Breathe Psychology may not be the right service.
We are unable to provide support for:
-psychosis
-eating disorders and treatment under an eating disorder management plan.
-alcohol or substance use as the primary concern
-People under the age of 16
-court-related assessments, legal reports, or medico-legal matters
-services funded under TAC, WorkCover/WorkSafe, NDIS, or FAS
For some mental health conditions, a psychiatrist referral is required:
If you have a history of mania, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, a referral from a psychiatrist is required before engaging in our service. This helps us ensure your treatment pathway is safe, appropriate, and well supported.
If we are the right service for you:
We will ask you to complete an intake form. Your answers help us:
-understand what you would like support with
-learn about your goals and preferences
-identify any safety or clinical factors
-match you with a psychologist whose skills and availability fit your needs
Our Intake Officer and Admin Team review your information as part of our matching process. This process was developed by our Principal Clinical Psychologist to make sure matching is ethical, safe, and aligned with best practice.
If you have any questions or prefer to speak with someone first, please call our friendly admin team otherwise please submit an enquiry below.