Dr Tanja Takala is a Clinical Psychologist with over thirteen years of experience working therapeutically with people of all ages and from diverse backgrounds. Tanja has a special interest in working with adults and adolescents who are experiencing the impacts of traumatic or stressful life events (current or historical) and hope to better understand themselves, develop ways to regulate their emotions, improve their mood and wellbeing, and feel more confident in navigating life's challenges. Tanja integrates a range of modalities to meet her clients’ needs, including Eye-movement and Desensitisation Therapy (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), parts-work, psychodynamic therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Tanja is passionate about gender and neurodivergent affirming care and creating safe spaces for those who wish to explore their identities, cultivate self-compassion and feel empowered to live as their most authentic selves.