I was born in Russia, later, in my adult years, moved to Ukraine , and a few years after that, I relocated to Germany. I am a psychologist by education and have over 25 years of experience in counseling and psychotherapeutic work. In 1998, I initiated training in psychoanalysis and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. By 2010, I attained the status of a candidate of the International Psychoanalytical Association. Presently, I am actively pursuing further training in the field.