Daniel Novikov
Provisional Psychologist
Compassionate collaboration for healing and self-discovery.
About Me
My Approach
I am a trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming Provisional Psychologist. Healing, as I understand it, begins with a deeper connection to yourself.
I work from the understanding that trauma, stress and lived experience are held in the body as well as the mind. At Soma + Soul, I combine traditional therapeutic insight with somatic (body-centred) awareness, so you can build the inner safety you need to explore your story.
I have always been drawn to how people make sense of their lives. I am curious about the experiences that shape us, and about the stories we end up telling ourselves. Understanding that story together is where the work starts.
My Story & Background
I came to this work after nearly a decade alongside children and young people living through complex childhood trauma. What I saw there stayed with me: even in the middle of deep chaos, a safe and reliable connection helps people rewrite their story.
I bring my whole self to this work: my empathy, my patience, and a real belief that being truly seen changes people.
When I am not in the clinic, I find my own grounding and connection through surfing, snowboarding, yoga, and meditation. I work fluently in English, Russian, and Spanish, and deeply value the richness of cultural diversity.
Who I Work With
As a late-diagnosed neurodivergent adult, I want the space we make together to fit your lived experience. Therapy is a collaboration between us, in a grounded, judgement-free room where you can be curious about your emotional and somatic world.
I am passionate about supporting young people and adults in these areas:
- Complex and relational trauma, including insecure attachment and relationship challenges
- Neurodivergent lived experience, including supporting parents of neurodivergent children and the School Can't experience
- Chronic stress, anxiety, depression and nervous system burnout
- Somatic symptoms, bodily distress and difficulties with emotional regulation
How We Can Work Together
As a Provisional Psychologist I work under regular clinical supervision and advanced postgraduate training in line with AHPRA guidelines, and I keep my own therapy and professional development going alongside it. What that protects is a supportive, confidential space shaped around what you need.
Face-to-face & Telehealth: I offer in-person sessions at our Bondi Junction practice and Telehealth Australia-wide. You can choose whichever suits you.
Education
Academic Qualifications
Master of Psychology (Clinical) — ACAP University College (Current) Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours) — Australian Catholic University Graduate Diploma of Psychological Science — ACAP University College Bachelor of Science (Psychology) — University of Sydney Professional Memberships & Registrations
AHPRA Provisional Psychologist (Registration: PSY0004061802) Associate Member, Australian Psychological Society (AMAPS) 
“Our deepest human need is to be seen by other people — to really be seen and known by someone else.”