Anastasiia Novikova
Gestalt Counsellor
I work with adults who sense something isn't working — in their relationships, their sense of self, or just in everyday life. Gestalt counsellor, online, in Russian language.
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About me
My name is Nastya, I'm 30 and I live in Leipzig. A few years ago I moved to Germany with my husband and our chihuahua — and I know firsthand what it feels like to lose your footing in a new place, to question who you are and what you actually want.
I'm a certified Gestalt counsellor. I regularly attend supervision and personal therapy — not as a formality, but because I believe it makes the work better and safer for my clients.
People usually come to me when something feels off. I work with:
- Anxiety, emotional exhaustion, and burnout
- A sense of being stuck or losing direction
- Low self-esteem, self-criticism, and shame
- Difficulties in relationships — with partners, family, or colleagues -The experience of living far from home
Please note: as a Gestalt counsellor, I do not work with clients who have psychiatric diagnoses or are in acute mental health crisis. This includes eating disorders, suicidal ideation, addictions, and psychotic conditions. If you're unsure whether my practice is the right fit, feel free to reach out.
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Approach
My approach is unhurried. I give space — for feelings, for silence, for whatever needs to surface. I don't offer advice or solutions; instead, we focus on what's happening for you right now: your body, your emotions, your needs, and where something might be getting in the way.
Gestalt therapy sees your patterns and reactions not as flaws, but as responses that once made perfect sense. They helped you cope — at some point, they were the right answer. In our work, there's no blame, but there is responsibility: the possibility of noticing what isn't working anymore and finding new ways forward. I also believe that every person's experience is unique — even when the situation looks familiar, how you live through it is yours alone.
The first session is a chance to meet each other. We'll talk about what brings you here, I'll share a little about how I work and what Gestalt therapy is, and most importantly — you'll get a sense of whether working with me feels right for you.
Experience
Private Practice — online, 2024–present Working with adults individually via video call. I don't offer text-based sessions, as I believe live contact is an essential part of the process. Based in Leipzig — with plans to open an in-person office for local clients in the future.
Supervision — ongoing, 80+ hours Individual and group supervision as a regular part of my practice.
Personal Therapy and Group Processes — 7 years Long-term individual therapy and extensive participation in group therapeutic processes.
Education
- Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama — Level 1 (2021–2022)
- International Academy of Gestalt — Level 2 (2022–2025)
- International Scientific-Practical Intensive "The Magic of Contact" (2024)
- Gestalt Conference in Berlin — "Adaptation to the New Reality: Creating Connections" (2025)
- International Scientific-Practical Conference "Being Together" (2025)
Services
Individual Session
Individual Session
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