Ekaterina Tokareva
Psychoanalytic Counsellor & Psychodynamic Counsellor
Russian-speaking psychoanalytic therapist helping expats navigate relocation, anxiety, and identity shifts. Providing a safe, deep space to explore your inner world and create lasting change.
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About me
I am a psychoanalytically-oriented counselor based in Novi Sad, Serbia, working with clients online worldwide. As an expat myself, I deeply understand the psychological complexities of relocation, identity shifts, and the challenging feeling of starting over in a new environment.
My approach is grounded in deep psychoanalytic training. I am currently completing my Master's degree in Psychoanalysis and hold specialized certifications in counseling clients through emigration and anxiety disorders. I am passionate about making complex psychological concepts accessible, which inspired me to create and host my podcast, "Psychoanalysis Without Censorship" (Психоанализ без цензуры).
Outside of the consulting room, I believe in the value of restoration and transformation — whether that means carefully restoring vintage furniture or helping clients rebuild their sense of self. I welcome clients who are looking for a dedicated partner in their mental health journey.
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Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
My therapeutic style is rooted in modern psychoanalysis and psychodynamic therapy. I don't just look at surface-level symptoms; together, we will gently explore the underlying unconscious patterns that shape your current relationships, choices, and internal struggles.
In our sessions, you will find a secure, confidential, and completely non-judgmental space. I draw inspiration from modern psychoanalysts like Antonino Ferro, Hyman Spotnitz and others, focusing heavily on the emotional field we co-create in the room. I won't give you rigid advice, homework, or tell you how to live your life. Instead, I listen deeply and help you hear your own authentic voice.
We will move at your pace. Whether you are dealing with the acute stress of relocation, chronic anxiety, a sense of loneliness, or a vague feeling of dissatisfaction with life, my goal is to help you expand your emotional capacity, build a stronger sense of self, and ultimately live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
Experience
July 2025 – Present Psychoanalytic Counsellor in Private Practice (Online & Novi Sad, Serbia) Providing individual psychodynamic counseling for adults. Specializing in issues related to emigration, life transitions, anxiety, and relational difficulties. Creating a secure, non-judgmental space for clients to explore unconscious patterns and develop emotional resilience.
Education
2025 – 2028 (Expected) Master's Degree in Psychoanalysis East European Institute of Psychoanalysis (VEIP), St. Petersburg
March 2026 Certificate: Anxiety and Related Disorders American Psychological Association (via Coursera)
January 2026 – February 2026 Certificate: Modern Psychoanalysis of Hyman Spotnitz (32 hours) Higher School of Psychoanalysis and Practical Psychology
December 2025 Participant & Supervisee: 5th International Psychoanalytic Conference "Couple processes: a pair is more than two" (20 hours) Association of Modern Psychoanalysis and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (ASPIPP)
October 2025 Certificate: Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) (100 hours) Academy of Modern Psychology, St. Petersburg
September 2025 Certificate: Group Therapy Facilitation (48 hours) ANO "Integration", Moscow
September 2025 Certificate: Psychological Counseling for Clients in Emigration (16 hours) International Institute of Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy "Existenzia", Moscow
September 2024 – September 2025 Professional Retraining Diploma: Psychological Counseling in Contextual-Behavioral Approach (600 hours) Academy of Modern Psychology, St. Petersburg
Services
Individual Session
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