HCPC Reg. Psychologist — Webster University Geneva, Webster University Vienna
Edinburgh, United Kingdom · UTC+0
I suppose what stands out about me most is that I have personally experienced a lot of the things I work on professionally - I've lived a big life and the world can be a big learning curve. I can confidently say I am not the same therapist I was 20 years ago or even the therapist I imagined I would be back in my university days! You are always growing and learning and evolving as a practitioner, so I remain committed to ongoing professional development and supervision. The best thing about all my years of practice is that I get to “mix and match” and tailor my approach to each individual person, because no two are ever the same. I strongly believe in working together to find what works best, meeting each person "where they are", and I especially enjoy working with parents and children. I work in English and in Russian and have supported many multicultural and multilingual families over the years. Since moving to Edinburgh, I have done a lot of work with body image and supporting a positive self-concept and a stronger more confident sense of self in adult clients. I have extensive training and experience in managing big life transitions (e.g. relocation, separation/divorce, grief and loss etc.) and practice from a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, gender-affirming and neuro-affirming stance. I am also experienced and dedicated to supporting mental health and neurodiversity and advocating for inclusion in educational and workplace settings.