Sometimes we feel we are trapped in unfavorable circumstances and life has been unfair to us. You may feel upset, frustrated, and lonely. Finding a solution to a difficult situation seems impossible. There is that small inner voice that whispers “It’s all hopeless”.

We work together to shift the focus from seeing external factors as the primary cause of emotional struggles to realizing that the key to overcoming challenges often lies within ourselves. By exploring inner thoughts and feelings, we can discover new ways to approach and manage difficult situations. This process helps to build a deeper understanding and greater resilience.

My goal is to guide you in truly listening to and understanding yourself on a deeper level. When you make conscious efforts to become more aware of your thoughts and feelings, what once seemed hopeless can often reveal solutions. This journey leads to greater self-awareness and a stronger sense of self-worth, allowing you to approach challenges with newfound clarity and confidence.

Get to know me

You might be a good fit if…

You feel trapped in unfavourable circumstances — upset, frustrated, or lonely — and a solution seems impossible.
There’s a small inner voice that whispers “it’s all hopeless,” and you’re ready to question it.
You want to understand yourself on a deeper level and build lasting resilience and self-worth.

What my work looks like

We shift the focus from external causes toward what lies within. By exploring your inner thoughts and feelings, we discover new ways to approach difficult situations — building understanding and greater resilience.

My approach, in a sentence

“If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life.” — Abraham Maslow

Areas of focus

Mood & self

Depression Anxiety Self-esteem Academic stress

Relationships & family

Relationship crisisDivorce & separationParenting issues

Trauma & life change

Childhood traumaMiddle-age crisisLife transitions

How I work

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Practical tools for the thoughts and habits that keep you stuck.

Client-Centered Therapy

Meeting you with warmth and respect, following your lead.

Existential Therapy

Exploring meaning, choice, and how you want to live.

Mindfulness

Building present-moment awareness to steady the mind.

Experience & training

I’m a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) with a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology. I have over 10 years of counselling experience, helping clients with depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship crisis, and childhood trauma. I provide therapy in English and Russian.

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