Vlad Selivanov
Psychologist
I help people, mostly when they feel anxious, lost, or overwhelmed by self-criticism, emotions, or relationships, who are seeking clarity and relief.
I specialise in:
About me
I am a licensed psychologist in Portugal (OPP No. 31348) and have been practicing since 2017. I mostly work with young adults (not only), immigrants, and expats, and I am an immigrant myself. Although I live in Portugal, I work only online. Many clients reach out to me for their first experience with therapy, or after a previous experience that did not meet their needs.
I believe it is important to acknowledge the world we live in, including challenges like wars, political repression, and social and economic pressures, as these factors can affect our mental health. I want to help people find hope in a world that can sometimes feel hopeless.
In my work, I try to create a safe space that feels calm, adaptable, and thoughtful. I do not use a strict or directive approach, so my sessions are flexible and shaped by your needs, which we will discuss together. During my studies, I focused on how people shape their futures and how queer people experience coming out. I use evidence-based methods in my practice.
My background includes work and volunteering in NGOs, schools, and mental health centers. I am a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS) and the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST, No. 85727311). You can find more information on my website: vlad.pt/en
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Я лицензированный психолог в Португалии (OPP № 31348), консультирую с 2017 года. Я работаю только со взрослыми — в основном с эмигрантами и экспатами. Живу в Португалии, но работаю только онлайн. Ко мне часто обращаются те, у кого это первый опыт терапии, или кто остался недоволен прошлым опытом.
Я считаю важным не закрывать глаза на то, что происходит в мире: войны, политические репрессии, социальное и экономическое давление — всё это влияет на ментальное здоровье. И мне хочется помогать находить надежду даже когда кажется, что ее нет.
В работе я стараюсь создать безопасное пространство — спокойное, гибкое и осмысленное. Мне не близки директивные методы, поэтому сессии гибки и подстраиваются под ваши потребности, которые мы вместе обсудим. Во время учёбы я изучал, как люди выстраивают будущее и как квир-люди переживают каминг-аут. В практике я опираюсь на научно обоснованные методы.
В прошлом я работал и волонтерил в НКО, школах и психологических центрах. Я состою в Ассоциации контекстуально-поведенческой науки (ACBS) и Международном обществе схема-терапии (ISST, № 85727311).
I speak:
Location:
Media Gallery
Approach
I combine three evidence-based methods to support meaningful change. Together, they help uncover and transform the deep emotional patterns behind how we think, feel, and act. They also give structure to our work, guiding us to build practical solutions with a focus on the future. Finally, they strengthen your ability to accept difficult experiences, stay flexible, and move toward what truly matters.
It’s important for me to be flexible in how I work and to adapt the process to you (where needed). Along the way, I value humor, interactivity (virtual boards, experiments, homework), and honesty.
Experience
2017–today — Private Practice as a Psychologist and Supervisor 2021–2025 — Alter.ru, Clinical Department as a Projects Curator
Education
MA in Counselling — MSSES/University of Manchester, 2020-2021 BA in Psychology — Saint Petersburg University, 2013-2017
A life with ADHD — University of Geneva, 2026 Schema therapy: certification course — MIST, 2024-2025 Feedback Scales in Psychotherapy — Daniil Grachev, 2023 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Advanced — Pure Cognitions Project, 2022 Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Basic — Center for Contextual Behavioral Therapy, 2021 Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) — MSSES, 2021 Personalized Psychotherapy — Mick Cooper & John Norcross, 2021 Working with LGBTQ+ — Pure Cognitions Project, 2020
Services
Individual Session
Insurances
