Ekaterina Tokareva
Psychoanalytic Counsellor & Psychodynamic Counsellor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
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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At a glance
€40 per session
Novi Sad, SerbiaAvailable online onlyLast active
Usually responds within 8 hours
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.
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.
I speak:
Russian
Location:
Novi Sad, Serbia
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
PsychoanalysisRecommended for those who want to explore how their unconscious mind and early experiences affect their current behaviors and feelings.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.
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.
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
0 years in practice
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.
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
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
€40 • 50 min • Online
Insurances
Private Pay
At a glance
€40 per session
Novi Sad, SerbiaAvailable online onlyLast active
Usually responds within 8 hours
Next available: Jun 12