Tatyana

Ms Tatyana Leist

Registered Psychologist

I am a qualified, registered and experienced psychologist practising in English in Toulouse, France. I specialise in trauma, chronic mental health issues and addiction. I am trained in a variety of modalities: schema therapy, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic and somatic therapies. toulousepsychology.com

About Me

I help individuals in Toulouse navigate the complex impacts of trauma, chronic mental health challenges, and addiction. Drawing on a range of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR and somatic therapies, I tailor our work to your unique needs. We can explore patterns and develop practical strategies to foster lasting change. My aim is to create a supportive space where you can process difficult experiences and build resilience for a more stable future.

Approach

Expect sessions to move between somatic awareness and structured problem-solving, paced to your tolerance while we track patterns and small wins. I use focused interventions and brief skills practice, then we agree on practical steps to try between sessions to test new habits in daily life. I balance pace and safety, checking in on body responses and thoughts to help you stabilise and gradually widen what feels possible. This steady, practical way of working often suits people managing chronic distress, relationship strain or addictive patterns.
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Basic Information

Services


Services Offered:

  • Assessment

    A structured evaluation of mental health, cognitive functioning, or emotional well-being used to guide diagnosis and treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psycho-Legal

    Psychological assessment and expert reporting for court proceedings, legal disputes, or regulatory matters.

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Schema Therapy

    A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Elderly
  • Individuals
  • Parents

Area of Expertise


Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Personality Difficulties

    Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.

  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

    Learn more about Trauma

Professional Title:

  • Registered Psychologist

    A psychologist registered with a regulatory body to provide psychological assessment and treatment.

Qualifications


University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales

Registrations


RPPS

Psychologist

Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Forensic Psychologist

Service Area


My practice

In-person & Online

Toulouse, Occitanie

France