Ana Ristov

Hi, I’m Ana, founder of Lively Lifestyles Psychology. I’m a registered Psychologist and an accredited Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Clinician.

 

I’m passionate about walking alongside women as they navigate the emotional highs and lows of the perinatal journey - from preconception, pregnancy and birth through to early parenthood. I support clients facing challenges such as perinatal anxiety and depression, fertility struggles, pregnancy loss, birth trauma, and the often complex adjustment to postpartum life.

 

With a deep belief in each person’s inner wisdom and capacity for growth, I aim to empower you to reconnect with your own intuition, resilience, and skillset during one of life’s most vulnerable and transformative seasons.

 

​​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. At the core of my practice is building a strong, trusting relationship that supports reflection and growth. I enjoy taking a holistic perspective, working alongside clients to explore new directions, foster personal development, and support their mental health and well-being across all areas of life.

 

​I value collaboration not only within the therapeutic relationship but also with a client’s broader care team, and I’m always open to liaising with GPs, Psychiatrists, OBGYNs, or other relevant professionals involved in your care.​

 

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