Svetlana Knysheva Psy
Psychological Counselor
“I’m a psychologist working in the Gestalt approach, graduate of the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis. I continue personal therapy and supervision. I follow the paradoxical theory of change: we change when we become who we are. I offer online sessions in English and Russian.”
About Me
Approach
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.
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Psychology
The scientific study and clinical practice of understanding the mind, emotions, and behaviour, applied to promote healthier functioning.
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Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
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Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
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Crisis Support & Counseling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
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Grief & Loss
The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.
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Group Therapy
Therapy conducted with a small group of people who share similar concerns, using peer interaction and diverse perspectives as part of the healing process.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Online Counseling
Counselling conducted via video, phone, or secure messaging, providing professional support remotely.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Adolescents
- •Couples
- •Elderly
- •Groups
- •Individuals
- •Organisations
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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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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Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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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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Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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Self-Esteem
A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.
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Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Professional Title:
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Psychological Counselor
A counselor who applies psychological principles to help clients with emotional, relational, and personal difficulties.
Qualifications
Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis
Registrations
Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis
Psychologist
