It's Complicated

Irina Demacheva

Counsellor

Available for new clients

I specialise in:

At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

About me

I'm a trained clinical psychologist practicing in Ottawa, Canada. I have been practicing with a variety of clienteles including different cultures, various psychopathology (e.g., PTSD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, substance use, borderline personality disorder) and different settings (e.g., hospital, detention centre, medical clinic, private practice). I am trained in individual, couple and group therapies.

In my practice, I take an eclectic approach whereas I am using elements of the cognitive behavioural (e.g., behaviourism, 2nd wave CBT, Action and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy), humanist (e.g., Emotion-Focused Therapy), psychodynamic and mindfulness therapies. I believe that using multiple approaches allows me to adapt to my clients by choosing the interventions that speak to them. I consider psychotherapy as a collaborative work between my clients and myself. In my work, I aim to help my clients to better understand, communicate, and manage their emotions in a safe, non-judging environment. I also aim at helping my clients to get a better understanding of how their past may have had an impact on their present difficulties

I speak:

EnglishFrenchRussian

Location:

Ottawa, Canada

Approach

Treatment Approaches
ACT: Acceptance and commitment therapyRecommended for those who want to stop fighting negative thoughts and learn how to live with more acceptance and focus on what really matters in life.
Humanistic psychologyRecommended for those looking for a therapy that emphasizes personal growth and self-fulfillment, focusing on becoming your best self in a positive, non-judgmental space.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.

In my practice, I endorse a client-centered approach whereas I focus on trying to understand my client's needs and work with the client to find ways to address them. I believe that psychotherapy is a collaborative work and that every client contributes to the therapy and the direction that it takes.

Services

Individual Session

US$250 1 hr Online
At a glance
Ottawa, CanadaAvailable online only
Usually responds after 24 hours

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