Serge Shevchenko
Clinical Psychologist & Psychotherapist
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Clinical psychologist, psychotherapist of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT), sexologist of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP) with 7 years of work experience.
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About me
I specialise in issues related to self-esteem, relationships and sexuality. Additionally, I have a specialisation in clinical psychotherapy, focusing on depression, anxiety, and other emotional and personality-related concerns.
In my work, I adhere to the ethical code of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy.
My practice is consistently supported by ongoing personal psychotherapy and supervision.
I provide certification therapy for students of Gestalt institutes accredited by the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT) with hours recorded in their transcripts.
In my work, I adhere to the ethical code of the European Association for Gestalt Therapy.
My practice is consistently supported by ongoing personal psychotherapy and supervision.
I provide certification therapy for students of Gestalt institutes accredited by the European Association for Gestalt Therapy (EAGT) with hours recorded in their transcripts.
I speak:
EnglishRussian
Location:
Akaki Gakhokidze Street 3, Tbilisi, Georgia
Approach
Treatment Approaches
Clinical psychologyRecommended for those who need help with diagnosing and treating more complex mental health issues, often involving assessments and evidence-based treatments.
Gestalt therapyRecommended for those who want to focus on the present and take responsibility for their feelings and actions to promote personal growth.
Psychotherapy Recommended for those who want to work through emotional or mental health challenges by talking with a trained psychotherapist.
Gestalt therapy operates through two mechanisms: "awareness" and "experiencing."
Awareness
Typically, a person is not fully aware of their role in creating the problem. For instance, it might seem that unpleasant feelings arise on their own or that unsatisfactory relationships develop by themselves. In such cases, I help to identify the very quick and unnoticed automatic reactions that contribute to creating an unsatisfactory situation. When a person becomes aware of these automatisms, they gain the ability to respond differently.
Experiencing
Often, human problems result from holding onto negative emotions from the past. It works like this: internally, there is strong tension associated with situation N => the person unconsciously seeks to relieve this tension => without realizing it, they create situations similar to N so that these feelings can find an outlet => the drama of their life repeats in a new cycle. Experiencing serves to break this repetitive pattern.
Work Flow
Initial Session:
At our first meeting, you tell me what you want to achieve in therapy. I assess how realistic your goals are and explain how they can be reached. I also describe how psychotherapy works, so that we both have a shared understanding of the process.
Exploration Phase:
Throughout our work, we explore how the problematic situation that troubles you appears in your life. We pay special attention to quick, automatic reactions you may not be aware of — for example, suppressing emotions, ignoring your needs, or relying on limiting beliefs.
Awareness Between Sessions:
Between sessions, you will begin noticing when you engage in the very automatic behaviours you identified earlier. You may not be able to stop them yet, but simply becoming aware of what you are doing and why helps to gradually de-automate these patterns.
Developing Alternatives:
In this stage, you develop new ways to meet the needs that your “problematic” behaviour was serving. For example, if the behaviour was helping you avoid certain emotions, you will learn how to face and manage those emotions directly, so avoidance is no longer necessary. Once a new, healthier strategy is established, the automatic behaviour loses its function and gradually fades away.
Completion:
In the final session, we review whether all therapeutic goals have been met and formally conclude our work.
Awareness
Typically, a person is not fully aware of their role in creating the problem. For instance, it might seem that unpleasant feelings arise on their own or that unsatisfactory relationships develop by themselves. In such cases, I help to identify the very quick and unnoticed automatic reactions that contribute to creating an unsatisfactory situation. When a person becomes aware of these automatisms, they gain the ability to respond differently.
Experiencing
Often, human problems result from holding onto negative emotions from the past. It works like this: internally, there is strong tension associated with situation N => the person unconsciously seeks to relieve this tension => without realizing it, they create situations similar to N so that these feelings can find an outlet => the drama of their life repeats in a new cycle. Experiencing serves to break this repetitive pattern.
Work Flow
Initial Session:
At our first meeting, you tell me what you want to achieve in therapy. I assess how realistic your goals are and explain how they can be reached. I also describe how psychotherapy works, so that we both have a shared understanding of the process.
Exploration Phase:
Throughout our work, we explore how the problematic situation that troubles you appears in your life. We pay special attention to quick, automatic reactions you may not be aware of — for example, suppressing emotions, ignoring your needs, or relying on limiting beliefs.
Awareness Between Sessions:
Between sessions, you will begin noticing when you engage in the very automatic behaviours you identified earlier. You may not be able to stop them yet, but simply becoming aware of what you are doing and why helps to gradually de-automate these patterns.
Developing Alternatives:
In this stage, you develop new ways to meet the needs that your “problematic” behaviour was serving. For example, if the behaviour was helping you avoid certain emotions, you will learn how to face and manage those emotions directly, so avoidance is no longer necessary. Once a new, healthier strategy is established, the automatic behaviour loses its function and gradually fades away.
Completion:
In the final session, we review whether all therapeutic goals have been met and formally conclude our work.
Experience
8 years in practice
2 years (10/2017-10/2019) of work as a psychologist in the centre of social services for families and children in Saint Petersburg
6 years (10/2019-present) of work as a self-employed psychologist
6 years (10/2019-present) of work as a self-employed psychologist
Education
Master's degree in Clinical Psychology - from 09/2010 to 02/2017
Professional Training (1 part) - Introduction to Gestalt therapy / Gestalt counselling -
from 08/2015 to 05/2016
Professional Training (2 part) - Theory and practice of Gestalt therapy - from 2016 to
2020 (months are not specified in the document)
Specialisation - Clinical approach in Gestalt therapy - from 01/2021 to 04/2023
Specialisation - Sexology - from 02/2024 to 01/2025
Professional Training (1 part) - Introduction to Gestalt therapy / Gestalt counselling -
from 08/2015 to 05/2016
Professional Training (2 part) - Theory and practice of Gestalt therapy - from 2016 to
2020 (months are not specified in the document)
Specialisation - Clinical approach in Gestalt therapy - from 01/2021 to 04/2023
Specialisation - Sexology - from 02/2024 to 01/2025
Services
Individual Session
€90 • 50 min • Online & In-person
Family Session
€120 • 1 hr 20 min • Online & In-person
Insurances
Private PayReimbursement
Your story is important.Feel free to contact me here if you feel that we could be a good fit.
Usually responds within 2 hours
Usually responds within 2 hours