I am a Psychologist, CBT therapist and a Life-coach and I have a wide practice working with adults (ages 21+) in the treatment of depression, anxiety disorders including panic disorder, acute stress, mood disorders, as well as other emotional challenges, self esteem issues, work or communication difficulties. To sign up for a free trial 30-minute session please fill out the Contact Form on this page.
You can overcome obstacles that are holding your goals hostage. I believe that each of you has the potential and certain abilities, but people often underestimate themselves due to their failures in the past, limiting beliefs, fears and pessimistic mindset. If you overcome these obstacles that are holding your goal hostage, you will be able to fulfill your dreams in life, discover your true potential and create a better life for yourself.
I am convinced that every person makes the best decision they are able to at each moment of time, even if they regret later. Your everyday choices pretty much define your future. We make numerous micro-decisions on a daily basic and they are either in favor of a full-fledged life, or in favor of an aimless, joyless existence.
Always keep in mind you are enough! I believe that you already have all the necessary knowledge, abilities and resources to open a new page of your life, the one you dream about. You just need to tap into your inner source by changing your mindset as well as interfering behavior.
I love travelling and learning new things, I guess that is why I buy more books than I can read! I was born in Russia, but in September 2014 I moved to Sri Lanka with my husband. Currently I am living in Singapore.
Problems I am working with
I integrate evidence-based treatment methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness-based treatment to help my clients to gain deeper insight and learn strategies to better manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors that interfere with their overall well-being. My counseling style is kind, warm, intuitive and supportive. I value each person I have the privilege to work with and prioritize your comfort within the counseling process.
⇒ If you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks or depressive disorder
⇒ If you feel like you’re living someone else’s life, if you have no goals and feel lost, anxious, sad or hopeless
⇒ If you feel inferior and insecure, if you focus on your flaws and feeling worthless or incompetent
⇒ If you have relationship issues with your partner, family, friends or colleagues, or suffer from loneliness
⇒ If it is hard for you to make decisions, if you have impostor syndrome, if you want to move up your career ladder or plan to change your profession.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. If you feel like you could get more out of your life if you had some tools to help you cope with these issues, sign up for the first free trial session today! Because of my tight schedule and busy lifestyle I am currently offering only teletherapy via Skype, Zoom or What’s App.
We will work together to help you get unstuck and create a better future for yourself. Therapy will help you to develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your relationships, become free of old patterns, or simply find ways to process pain or memories that have kept you feeling stuck so that you can focus your energy on what’s meaningful, productive, and fulfilling.
My training
In 2010, I graduated from Saint Petersburg State University (Russia) with a Specialist degree in Psychology. This degree is equivalent to a combination of a Bachelor’s degree with Honours and a Master’s degree, and it qualifies me as a Psychologist. Throughout my education and continuing to this day, I have successfully completed numerous qualification programs and training courses. Personal therapy and supervision with international colleagues are also integral parts of my professional practice. Continuous development as a highly qualified specialist is extremely important to me, as is refining my skills and competencies through participation in long-term educational programs, exchanging experiences with colleagues, and engaging with professional literature. Currently, I am pursuing a Master’s degree in Psychology at one of New Zealand’s leading universities.
Below are some of my diplomas and certificates:
- Massey University, New Zealand, Postgraduate Program in Psychology (MSc), in progress.
- Beck Institute, USA, “Essentials of CBT” program, delivered by the founder of this field, Dr. Aaron Beck, and his daughter, Dr. Judith Beck.
- Beck Institute, USA, “CBT for Depression” program, delivered by Dr. Aaron Beck and Dr. Judith Beck.
- St. Petersburg State University, Specialist degree in Psychology with qualifications as a psychologist and psychology lecturer.
- Imaton Institute of Practical Psychology, St. Petersburg, qualification program “Short-Term Methods of treating Psychological Trauma and Optimizing Awareness”.
- Imaton Institute of Practical Psychology, St. Petersburg, qualification program in “Psychological Treatment of Eating Disorders (including Obesity)”.
- National Research Institute, Moscow, qualification program in “Family Crises, Conflicts, and Infidelity: Methods of Diagnosis and Counseling”.
- National Research Institute, Moscow, qualification program in “Sexology in Psychological Counseling”.
- Humanitarian Academy for Professional Social Sector Training, qualification program in “Psychosomatic Disorders of Functional Systems in Adults: Clinical Presentations, Diagnosis, and Psychotherapeutic Interventions”.
- International Association of Professions Career College, Canada, certified program “Life Coach”.
- Berkeley University, USA, program “The Science of Happiness”.
- The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA, course “Positive Psychology”.
- Harvard University, USA, course “Unlocking the Immunity to Change: A New Approach to Personal Improvement”.
