It's Complicated

Anna Ostanina

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Kyiv, UkraineAvailable online only
Usually responds within 2 hours

About me

I am a psychologist (MSc in Psychology), a certified family therapy specialist, and a psychotherapist in the process of certification I work in Gestalt approach and certified in psychodrama and systemic family constellations methods. I also work in NGO as a psychologist and mentorship team manager. I provide support and coaching to the counseling psychologists.

I work online with individuals (18+) and couples.

Clients seek my support to:

  • Share their feelings, experiences, and thoughts in a safe space
  • Develop self-compassion and self-awareness
  • Gain emotional support and increase confidence
  • Overcome grief
  • Shift from living out of necessity to living according to their desires
  • Embrace life to its fullest potential

I speak:

EnglishRussianUkrainian

Location:

02000 Kyiv, Ukraine

Approach

Treatment Approaches
Couples therapySupport for couples working through problems and who want to gain insight into the relational dynamics that contribute to the problem.
Family therapyRecommended for families who want to resolve conflicts, improve communication, and understand each other better within the family dynamic.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.

During our sessions, I guide my clients in uncovering their defense mechanisms and repetitive behavior patterns, helping them to navigate through layers of accumulated grief, anxiety, and doubts. I create a safe, non-judgmental space that allows for the expression of feelings, and I encourage clients to explore new ways of thinking and behaving. I am enthusiastic about incorporating experimental approaches into therapy and often offer them to clients when they are ready.

My aim is to assist individuals in constructing new pillars of strength, embracing their uniqueness and self-worth, and unlocking their true desires, goals, and dreams. Throughout our therapeutic journey, clients learn to overcome fears of devaluation, abandonment, and rejection.

Drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience, I specialize in supporting individuals dealing with topics such as emigration, loss of loved ones, powerlessness, uncertainty, crises, financial decline, and rapid growth thereafter.

As a therapist, I am known for my warm, caring, supportive, and lively approach. I am feeling confident at guiding individuals through the process of grieving, exploring their own aggression, accepting and processing shame, fears, and guilt.

The topics I work with include:

  • Relationship challenges with partners, including misunderstandings, conflicts, codependent relationships, and divorce.
  • Navigating relationships with parents.
  • Lack of motivation or procrastination.
  • Coping with feelings of guilt, shame, or fear.
  • Grief support.
  • Managing stress, whether acute or chronic.
  • Building self-esteem and confidence
  • Overcoming fear of social interactions and new acquaintances.
  • Self-realization, identifying personal preferences and aspirations.
  • Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, fear of self-expression, and reluctance to accept fair compensation for their work.

I am a member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine. I work under regular supervision

Services

Individual Session

€70 1 hr Online

Couples Session

€100 1 hr 15 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Kyiv, UkraineAvailable online only
Usually responds within 2 hours

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