Aleksandr Tarasov

Education & Professional Orientation I earned my degree in Psychology from Saint Petersburg State University in 1984, specializing in: Clinical psychology Psychoanalytic psychotherapy Group analysis Among various therapeutic approaches, I find psychoanalysis to be most effective - in my experience, it demonstrates particular sensitivity to the emotional struggles that bring people to therapy. You can seek help for a wide range of emotional difficulties, including: Relationship issues (family, work, studies, dynamics with parents or children, friendships, romantic relationships); Self-esteem & identity struggles (dissatisfaction with oneself, lack of confidence, indecisiveness, anxiety, or chronic worry); Coping with trauma & life changes (grief, breakup, divorce, major life transitions, adaptation challenges); Psychosomatic symptoms. Psychoanalytic therapy prioritizes confidentiality and provides a safe, supportive space for self-exploration and growth. Many clients find therapy transformative—strengthening self-worth, unlocking inner resources for creativity, and fostering a more resilient, mature ego. My Core Principles Collaboration · Respect · Emotional Sensitivity · Trust · Confidentiality

As a practicing psychologist since 1984, my career spans: Public sector: State medical and mental health clinics Private sector: Independent psychological clinics Private practice: Individual psychotherapy services I am a clinical psychologist with extensive and diverse practical experience. My work is grounded in the psychoanalytic approach, and I provide individual therapy for adults. (2011-2022) Center for Rehabilitation Treatment "Child Psychiatry", St. Petersburg Provided individual, family, and group psychotherapy for: ✓ Children & adolescents ✓ Parents & caregivers

I maintain a deep passion for advancing my clinical expertise. Recent specialized training includes: Prof. Salman Akhtar’s lecture series: "Negative Emotions and Attitudes: Understanding and Addressing Them in Psychotherapy" (2025) Seminar cycle: "Attachment Theory and Its Clinical Applications in Psychotherapy" (2024-2025) Ongoing seminars with Sandra Buechler, Ph.D: "Clinical Values: Emotions as Compass Points in Psychoanalytic Therapy" (2025) Online course (Oct-Nov 2024): "Filling the Void: When Trauma is Accompanied by Emotional Neglect" – Anne Alvarez, Ph.D. I completed my specialization in Clinical Psychology at: Academician I.P. Pavlov St. Petersburg State Medical University (2018-2019) Advanced Training in Psychoanalytic Psychosomatics • Two-Year Clinical Program (2020-2022) Conducted by faculty of EULAPS (Euro-Latin American Association for Psychoanalytic Psychosomatics) The Anna Freud Center course of theoretical seminars and workshops on topic of Normative and Disturbed Development in Infancy and Toddlerhood and Theoretical Introduction to Psychoanalytic Parent Infant Psychotherapy (2017-2018) Diploma Course in Group Analysis (2006-2011) Institute of Group Analysis (IGA, London). The course was conducted at the Invitation of The Society of Group Analysis in St. Petersburg (OGRA) I hold a degree in Psychology from St. Petersburg State University (1984)