1. When should I see a psychotherapist?

Sometimes it is obvious that something is happening in your life that is preventing  you from living, sleeping and thinking normally (more…) It may be a break in a relationship, the death of someone close to you, loss of work, abuse or even a car accident. At other times nothing obvious happens but you feel depressed, nervous, confused, hopeless or constantly irritated for no apparent reason. Another time it may just be a feeling that “something is not right”, mental fatigue or even a lasting physical weakness. Some symptoms may have a clear external origin while others may have no obvious reasons. By working with a psychotherapist, these reasons will become more evident.

2. How do I find my psychotherapist? 

Your choice should be made very carefully. It should be a person with whom you can share the most intimate of details, and this person must be able to process such (more…) Each psychotherapist should have had (or is currently undergoing) personal psychotherapy. In psychoanalysis, this is called “a wounded healer”, i.e. someone, who was able to heal personal wounds and improve on their own. The higher the psychotherapist’s self-understanding and self-reflection, the better the quality of his/her work. And of course professional competence and certification is a must!

3. Different psychotherapists use different approaches, which one is better? 

There are a broad range of approaches in psychotherapy, and each uses a variety of techniques. For sure you may try to analyze the paradigms used by a psychotherapist (more…) , however it would be more advisable to discuss this directly with the psychotherapist. An important question I recommend to ask is: what does the psychotherapist focus on, the symptoms or causes? The elimination of a symptom may bring a temporary relief, however sooner or later it can transform into another form — this is a pattern of how a psychological complex progresses.  Nevertheless, some clients do not want to address the cause and prefer only a ‘treatment” of the symptom – this is of course your choice.

4. What approaches do you practice?

As indicated in credentials, I specialize in a variety of psychotherapeutic approaches, and I use them to identify the root of the problem (more…) and select an appropriate individualized method to solve it. Through Analytical Approach, I address signs and problems that are deeply rooted in childhood.  In Family System Therapy, I assess the clients’ intrinsic interactions and stereotypes in connection with their family trees. I use Psychodrama as a powerful psychotherapeutic tool which is highly effective in group work and serves as a means for creating a healthier relationship with reality. Hypnotherapeutic techniques (Ericksonian Hypnosis) are good for accessing the subconscious, as well as for reaching the suppressed aspects of the psyche. Using Psychosomatic Therapy, I address the client’s problems not only at a mental but also at bodily levels, and mind-body interactions. Overall, my work as a psychotherapist combines approaches which fit the client’s individuality.

5. How to start speaking about your problems at the first session?

Some people easily share their stories without difficulty at their first session. Others may require more time to open up (more…) Let your psychotherapist determine the appropriate timelines. For example, during my sessions we can start with your recent dreams. Dreams are like X-rays: they reveal more about you than you actually know about yourself.

6. What makes you different from other psychotherapists?

My private practice as a psychotherapist started in 2002. I have a PhD in Psychology and am certified in Jungian Analytical Psychology, Family System Therapy, (more…) Psychodrama, Ericksonian Hypnosis and Psychosomatic Therapy. I am also experienced in Psycho-Analytic Dream Interpretation and Cinema Coaching. With years of experience and with my expertise I can see the problem from various angles and work simultaneously on different levels including personal life, family relationships, social life, bodily well-being and professional sphere.