It's Complicated

Vlad Selivanov

(he/him)

Psychologist

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
People turn to me when they feel anxious, lost, or overwhelmed by self-criticism, emotions, or relationships, seeking clarity and relief.

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Porto, PortugalAvailable online only
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Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 2 years on It's Complicated
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About me

I’m a licensed psychologist in Portugal (OPP No. 31348) and have been practicing since 2017. My professional background includes work and volunteering in NGOs, schools, psychological services, and therapy centers. At university, I explored how people shape their futures and how queer individuals navigate the coming out process. Science and ethics form the foundation of my practice, defining both its direction and its limits. I rely on evidence-based methods while respecting clients’ choices to seek other forms of support, provided they are safe. In addition to counseling work, I teach counseling and psychotherapy at Psychodemia, an online educational project for psychologists. There, I collaborate with colleagues on research into psychotherapy effectiveness and deliberate practice I am a member of the Association for Contextual Behavioral Science (ACBS), and the International Society of Schema Therapy (ISST, No. 85727311). Я консультирую с 2017 года. Работал и волонтерил в НКО, школах, психологических службах и центрах — продолжаю работать и сегодня. В университете в разное время изучал, как люди конструируют свое будущее и то, как квир-люди совершают каминг-аут. Важное место в моей жизни и работе занимает наука и этика. Это то, на что я ориентируюсь в работе и то, что определяет ее рамки. Я использую методы и техники, которые как минимум научно исследовали, но ничего не имею против того, что клиенты обращаются к специалистам из «ненаучных» сфер, если это не наносит вред. Прохожу личную психотерапию, посещаю супервизии и дополнительные курсы. Лицензированный психолог в Португалии (номер лицензии 31348). Состою в Ассоциациях специалистов в сфере контекстуально-поведенческой науки (ACBS, АКПН) и в Международном обществе схема-терапии (ISST, No. 85727311). My website in English vlad.pt/en

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Porto, Portugal

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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.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
Solution-focused therapyRecommended for those who want quick, practical solutions to their problems without focusing too much time on the past.
I combine three evidence-based methods to support meaningful change: Schema Therapy (ST) helps uncover and transform deep emotional patterns that shape how we think, feel, and act. Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) gives structure to our work, guiding us to build practical solutions with a focus on the future. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strengthens the ability to accept difficult experiences, stay flexible, and move toward what truly matters.

Experience

9 years in practiceAbout 2 years at It's Complicated
2017–today — Private Practice as a Psychologist and Supervisor 2019–today — Psychodemia LLC as a Lecturer 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

€60 50 min Online

Insurances

Private PayPrivate Insurance
At a glance
Porto, PortugalAvailable online only
Last active
Experienced on It's ComplicatedAbout 2 years on It's Complicated
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 2 hours

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