SANVT. [zahnft] Psychology
= a deliberate misspelling of the German word "sanft" - meaning soft, gentle, tender, attuned.
SANVT. Psychology is a boutique practice founded by Clinical Psychologist, Dr Natalja Nabinger de DIaz.
For new enquiries, please contact me via email: hello@sanvt.com.au or the Contact Form.
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Dr Natalja Nabinger de Diaz
Clinical Psychologist | AHPRA Registered
PhD(ClinPsy; incl. MPsy), BPsy(Hons), BCrimJus | MAPS | FCCLP | AAPi
Hi, I'm Dr Nat.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist, published Research Author, and the Founder of SANVT. Psychology. II work with adults and older adolescents navigating anxiety, trauma, neurodivergence, relationships, burnout, and complex or comorbid presentations.
No matter your cultural, ethnic, or spiritual background, you are welcome here.
SANVT. Psychology [zahnft]
I opened SANVT. Psychology because I wanted to build something that takes people seriously: not just their symptoms, but the whole picture.
Qualifications
Qualification | Scientific Field | Year |
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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | Clinical Psychology | 2018-2022 |
Master of Psychology
(included in Clinical PhD) | Clinical Psychology | 2020-2021 |
Bachelor(Honours) of Psychological Science
— First Class Honours | Psychology | 2017 |
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Double Degree) | Psychology | 2013-2016 |
Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (Double Degree) | Criminology & Criminal Justice | 2013-2016 |
How I work
My approach is integrative, attachment-based, trauma-informed and neurodiversity-affirming.
I draw from evidence-based therapeutic frameworks, including:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)-informed skills, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), mindfulness and self-compassion-based approaches, Gottman-informed approaches for relationship work, and Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP), which I am currently training in.
Therapy with me is client-centred, collaborative, and purposeful. I adapt the work to the person in front of me, rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.
All of my work is neurodiversity-affirming. This means I approach neurodivergent experiences as meaningful variations of human experience, not as deficits to be corrected.
In practice, therapy often involves understanding not only what is happening on the surface, but also the patterns underneath: emotions, relationships, nervous system responses, protective strategies, and the parts of a person’s story that may not yet have had enough space to be understood.
I aim to create a therapeutic space that is warm, thoughtful, direct, and genuinely collaborative. If something is not working, we can talk about it. If something feels difficult to say, we can work towards it carefully. Therapy should feel like something we do together, not something that is done to you.
Who I work with
I work with adults across the lifespan and teenagers (16+):
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In-person: Palm Beach, QLD, Australia.
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Telehealth: Via secure video telehealth platforms (e.g., Coviu).
My clinical focus areas include:
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Neurodevelopmental conditions (including ADHD & ASD)
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Anxiety (generalised, social, health anxiety and panic disorder),
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Depression and low mood,
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Burnout and Adjustment Problems
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Trauma and Post-traumatic stress (PTSD),
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD),
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Grief, loss and major life transitions,
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Relationship and interpersonal difficulties, and
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Complex health difficulties (incl. chronic pain, POTS, inflammatory conditions, ante- and post-natal adjustment, birth trauma, etc.), and
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Other complex and comorbid presentations.
Psychological assessment, diagnostic clarification, and treatment planning are also available where clinically appropriate.
I have a particular interest in working with neurodivergent people in ways that are genuinely affirming. This may include support around late diagnosis, self-understanding, emotional processing, identity, relationships, strengths, confidence, and finding ways of living that fit the person rather than forcing the person to fit the system.
Languages:
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English || German
I hold native-level fluency in both and see clients in either language.
About Me
Professional background
I have worked in psychology since 2017 across clinical practice, clinical research, project management, university teaching, and private practice.
Before opening SANVT. Psychology, I worked across a range of clinical and research settings, including university-based psychology clinics, inpatient mental health, school-based services, clinical trials, and private practice.
My doctoral research focused on mindful parenting interventions for parents of young clinically anxious children. I have also been involved in published research, clinical project coordination, and peer review.
These experiences continue to shape how I work: with curiosity, care, clinical depth, and respect for the complexity of each person’s life.
More About Me
I grew up in a small town in the German Rhineland-Palatinate and came to Australia during a break from university, with no plan to stay. Over time, I fell deeply in love with this country, the landscape, the ocean, and the sense of belonging I found here.
My own background across cultures, languages, and places has shaped how I think about identity, belonging, and the complexity people carry beneath the surface. It is part of why I value therapy that is thoughtful, adaptive, and genuinely respectful of each person’s context.
Outside the therapy room, I’m usually somewhere near the ocean, spending time with people I love, travelling, making things, watching live performance, or being supervised by my two cats.
Other projects
Outside of SANVT, I also develop psychoeducational and community-facing projects through Riot + Bloom Collective.These projects sit separately from my clinical practice, but are grounded in similar values: accessibility, emotional honesty, neurodiversity-affirming education, and creating resources that help people feel less alone.
SANVT. Psychology is my clinical psychology practice. Riot + Bloom Collective is a separate creative, educational, and community-facing project.
Content shared through Riot + Bloom Collective is for general information, education, reflection, and/or entertainment only. It is not psychological treatment, does not replace individual mental health care, and does not create a psychologist-client relationship.
Clinical services are provided only through SANVT. Psychology following appropriate referral, intake, consent, and booking processes. If you are seeking mental health support, please contact your GP, psychiatrist, psychologist, or another appropriately qualified health professional. If you are in crisis or at immediate risk, please contact emergency services or a crisis support service in your area.