I have been working as a psychotherapist in my homeland Russia since 2009 with adults until my family landed in Canada in December 2017. My basic education in nursing and an undergraduate degree in psychology were also received in Russia.
I started my career as a nurse and then decided to become a psychotherapist while I was recovering from my personal experience with severe depression.
About Me
My experience
Therapist in Training | 2018 - present
Student Clinic of the Gestalt Institute of Toronto
Private practice in Russia | 2017 - present
In person and online since Dec 2017
Psychotherapist and Trainer | 2010 - 2016
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama
Therapist in training | 2009 - 2010
Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama
Professional affiliations
Special Skills
I am an experienced psychotherapist working with people with depression, anxiety, psychological trauma and PTSD, grief and loss, and other emotional and situational difficulties. As an immigrant, I have personal experience and understanding of deep psychological challenges for people who change their home.
In addition to Gestalt therapy, I use Somatic psychotherapy, Compassion-focused therapy and Acceptance and Commitment therapy.
Canadian Association of Psychodynamic Therapists
Student Member
Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (USA)
Current Board Memeber of Ontario Chapter
Compassionate Mind Foundation (UK)
Full Member
International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation
Student Member
Certification
Certified Therapist in Unified Protocol for Emotional Disorders (USA)
Trainer in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy peer-reviewed by Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (USA).
Certified Gestalt therapist (Russia)