Svetlana Knysheva Psy

Psychological Counselor

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“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

I am a licensed psychologist and psychological counselor based in Istanbul, Turkey. I help you with relationship problems, stress and burnout, control issues, personal development, and cross-cultural challenges. I offer trauma counseling and practical strategies to build clearer boundaries and stronger coping skills.

Approach

Building on Moscow training and ongoing supervision, I guide sessions toward present awareness and concrete steps that honour your experience. We meet online from Istanbul in English or Russian, keeping a steady pace that balances reflection, somatic noticing and practical skills between meetings. Therapy blends gentle confrontation with collaborative experiments to strengthen boundaries, reduce burnout, untangle control patterns and process trauma in manageable ways. People facing relationship strain, cross‑cultural adjustments or major life transitions often find this focused, embodied approach helpful.

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Basic Information

Istanbul, Turkey

In-person & Online

Services

I have specialization in trauma & dependencies, modern crises, group therapy and existential and relational approaches in Gestalt therapy.

Services Offered:

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.
Consultation
An initial meeting with a therapist to discuss concerns, ask questions, and determine whether they are the right fit.
Crisis Support & Counseling
Emergency emotional support and counselling for people in acute psychological distress, available at the point of need.
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:

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.
Control Issues
A persistent need to control situations, people, or outcomes, typically driven by underlying anxiety, fear of uncertainty, or past experiences of helplessness.
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.
Cross-Cultural
The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.
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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