Maria Davydova
Psychologist & Couples Counsellor
English and Russian-speaking experienced psychologist. I help couples to handle disagreements and miscommunication. I work with anxiety and stress.
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About me
I'm a professional psychologist with a MSc degree in clinical psychology. I used to live in Russia and the UK. Since long time I live in the Netherlands. I have a vast experience of working with expat community. A former expat myself, I comprehend what people are going through when moving in and trying to settle in a new country. I help couples to go through the rough patch by improving the communication.
I have extensive experience working with couples, who request to:
- improve communication;
- gain trust and comprehension;
- go through a divorce;
- rediscovery of pleasure of sex;
- improve sex life;
- engage in a joint raising of children after separation;
- survive betrayal or deception;
- moderate separation;
- feel safe and open in a marriage.
I don't tell couples would never have disagreements anymore, but I promise they could find solutions faster and feel they are on the same side.
In individual sessions I have a lot of successful cases in treatment of: -depression; -anxiety/health anxiety; -panic attacks; -OCD; -lack of self-esteem and self-confidence; -anger issues.
I truly believe that people can be the most powerful source for themselves...but sometimes they need support to discover their ability and motivation.
I suggest 3 options for the first meeting:
- 15 minutes free intake;
- 30 minutes for the half of the price;
- 60 minutes as a normal session for the full price.
I suggest packages: *6-sessions package for low-sex or sexless couples for 500 euro; *3-sessions mini course for group of people (three and more) who struggle with anxiety for 150 euro.
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Approach
In my sessions, I give a lot of knowledge that will help to cope with any life situations. I guide clients so that they notice the options available to them and feel confident in making decisions. With support and understanding, I help to find a way to get through all the difficulties that my clients face. But the most important thing is to increase self-awareness in order to avoid unnecessary difficulties and use all personal qualities to achieve goals.
In my work I use various techniques. For individual cases, I prefer to use CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) and DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy).
For couples, in most cases I use EFT (Emotion-Focused Therapy) and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. And, of course, being a professional psychologist, I can apply many other tools and approaches. From the first session, learning more about you, I will make my recommendation on the approach to be used.
I'm a member of NBTP (professional association of psychologists in The Netherlands).
I have a certificate of successful completion Course "Attachment-Based Interventions for Couples in Crisis".
I have a certificate of successful completion Gottman Method Couples Therapy Level 1: “Bridging the Couple Chasm”.
Experience
January 2023 - present - Psychological practice, The Hague
March 2022 – present – Psychologist and author of online webinars “How to survive crisis times”
March 2019 – April 2021 – Psychologist and author of online webinars “How to maintain mental health during COVID.”
April 2013 - present - Psychologist, Private practice
June 2003 - June 2004 - Psychologist, Psychological center for helping adolescents with addiction, Moscow
Education
Masters in clinical psychology (with honor), Moscow City University, Moscow, Russia
Bachelor in general psychology (with honor), Moscow City University, Moscow, Russia
The Gottman Institute - The Art and Science of Lovemaking, The Hague, The Netherlands
Training “Low-Sex and Sexless Couples. The Rediscovery of Pleasure”, The Hague, The Netherlands
Training in Gottman method couples therapy, The Hague, The Netherlands
Training in EFT for couples, The Hague, The Netherlands
DBT Crash Course for Clinicians: 15 Core Techniques to Improve Emotional Regulation, Manage Distress and More, The Hague, The Netherlands
Training for recovering adolescents from a drug or alcohol addiction, Moscow, Russia
Services
Intro Call
Couples Session
Supervision
Individual Session
Couples Session
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