Ms Svetlana Gurina

Licensed Psychologist

“I help people find solutions and manage difficult life situations such as adapting to change, overcoming PTSD, and figuring out work or relationship iss”

About Me

As a Licensed Psychologist, I help people find solutions and manage difficult life situations. When adapting to change feels overwhelming, or PTSD creates challenges, we can explore effective ways forward. I offer a supportive space to figure out work or relationship issues. We will develop practical strategies together, helping you gain clarity and build resilience. My aim is to equip you with tools for a more stable, fulfilling life.

Approach

When change feels heavy, I focus on unfolding each step together so practical options become clearer and manageable. In Odessa or online, in Russian or Ukrainian, sessions move at a steady, collaborative pace: we explore memories and patterns for trauma recovery, practice short exercises for anxiety or phobias, and set small, achievable actions for work or relocation decisions. Between meetings I encourage brief reflections or experiments to test what works. This way of working often fits adults seeking grounded, action-oriented support.

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Basic Information

Odessa, Ukraine

Services

Services Offered:

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Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
Learn more about Trauma Counseling
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.

Works With:

•Adults
•Communities

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Career Issues
Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.
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Relocation / Expat
The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.
Learn more about Relocation / Expat
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Personal Development
The ongoing process of self-awareness, self-improvement, and reaching one's potential, pursued not because something is wrong but to live more fully.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
Learn more about Phobias

Professional Title:

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Licensed Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Qualifications

South Ukrainian National Pedagogical University

Registrations

A Member of a Ukraine-wide Community of Gestalt Therapists

Psychologist

Service Area

Odessa

In-person & Online

Odessa, Odessa

Ukraine