Valeriya is experienced in diagnosing cognitive syndromes associated with various neurological conditions and in cognitive rehabilitation. She has both clinical and research qualifications (Master of
Psychology / PhD) from the University of Melbourne and is an AHPRA registered psychologist with endorsement in Clinical Neuropsychology. She also completed a clinical fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre focused on characterisation and monitoring
of cognitive symptoms in patients receiving cancer treatments and in people living with multiple sclerosis and other neuroinflammatory conditions. Valeriya holds appointments at several public hospitals, including a role at a community rehabilitation program where she supports patients recovering from acquired brain injuries.

In her clinical work, Valeriya puts great value on evidence-based practice and post-diagnostic intervention to ensure that individuals understand the findings of a cognitive assessment and how they
relate to their life and experience. She works collaboratively with individuals and their families to provide recommendations that help optimise cognitive function and improve quality of life.

Valeriya works with adults and young people (over 16 years of age). Her clinical interests include a neuropsychological assessment of cognitive and behavioural challenges associated with the following
conditions:

• multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology,
• acquired brain injury (including traumatic brain injury and stroke),
• cognitive injury in civil claims,
• brain tumours and oncology treatments,
• neurodegenerative disease,
• epilepsy,
• psychiatric conditions,
• intellectual disability,
• neurodevelopmental disorders, such as ADHD and Learning Disorders

Valeriya can also provide cognitive assessments for medicolegal purposes.