I am a practicing psychologist and a firm believer in humanity.
In my practice I work with addiction, codependency, anxiety, stress management, depression, familial conflicts and difficult relationships between generations, burnout and overworking, consequences of abuse and neglect, and relationship challenges including separation, infidelity, and divorce.
I have supported individuals from diverse backgrounds, tailoring our work to meet the unique needs of my clients. I have worked extensively in inpatient and outpatient settings with people struggling with substance abuse and trauma.
Additionally, I have experience in supervising, training, and supporting other psychologists and psychotherapists within a framework of international organisations and projects.
Education-wise, I earned a First-Class Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Dalhousie in Halifax, Canada, followed by a Master's degree in Psychology from Ludwig Maximilian's University in Munich, Germany. I also hold certificates in existential, trauma-oriented, mindfulness-focused approaches, and ACT. I am trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1 by IFS Academy and I am currently training in IFS in couples work. Moreover, I have completed trainings in working with addiction, codependence, and the consequences of abuse. Currently I am working on my PhD on trauma, depression & anxiety.
I actively participate in ongoing training and professional development. To date, I have authored and supported multiple scientific publications and investigations in the areas of addiction, development, and crisis counselling. I regularly engage in professional supervision so I can stay well and work well. My professional experiences are also complemented by over 14 years of personal therapy. I have a lot of inner resource, therefore, I won't be overwhelmed by your pain, so you can feel safe and contained to share it.
Lastly, I have completed over 200 hours of training in creative modalities of dance-movement practice, meditation, theatre-based interventions and art-focused methods of healing. Also, I am a member of German Psychological Society (DGPs) and regularly attend and present at conferences and congresses. In Germany, I hold a status of a Heilpraktiker for Psychotherapy, therefore I work not only with privately paying clients, but also with private insurances.
I am Russian-Canadian, I have changed countries and continents, therefore I can also draw from my experience of immigration, adaptation, and adjustment.