Consultations

I help adults find their own ground — working with anxiety, burnout, relationships and how they treat themselves.

What I work with

This is working with your state, not treatment — together we look for support and clear next steps.

Anxiety and worry

Anxiety turns into background noise when the tension won't ease even in calm moments. The body stays clenched, sleep gets patchy, and your thoughts keep circling back to what might go wrong — with a constant undercurrent that control is slipping away. In our sessions we look at where this anxiety comes from and what sets it off for you specifically. Little by little it stops being a constant companion, and your footing returns.

Burnout and loss of motivation

Burnout creeps up unnoticed. First the fatigue builds, then the energy drains even for things that used to come easily: work and ordinary tasks take more and more effort, interest fades, and irritation or apathy takes its place. Rest stops restoring you, and the thought "I just need to pull myself together" only adds pressure. Behind it there's almost always prolonged stress, overload, and a habit of ignoring your own needs. Together we work out what exactly is draining you, rebuild your energy, and look for a way to live and work without forcing yourself.

Self-doubt and self-criticism

Self-doubt often hides behind an outwardly successful life: a composed, capable person on the outside, and fear of failure, shame, and tension before any choice on the inside. The inner voice turns harsh — "I'm bound to mess up," "I can't afford a misstep" — and from there come endless comparison with others, putting off new steps, and a sense that you still have to earn the right to be yourself. Usually this strictness traces back to the past — to other people's expectations that long ago became your own. Step by step we learn to notice that voice and soften it, so you can lean on your own feelings and values rather than on how others judge you.

Relationship difficulties

Relationship difficulties rarely look like an open breakup. More often it's resentment that piles up, the same arguments on repeat, coldness and distance, the impossibility of talking about what matters — and loneliness right next to someone close, when it's unclear how to be heard. Usually it's not about an "unsuitable partner" but about familiar ways of communicating and expectations that formed long before this relationship. Together we unpack these patterns and look for how to hear each other and be a couple without constant tension and struggle.

Breakup and loss of closeness

A breakup or betrayal often feels like support knocked out from under you. Even if the relationship had been hard for a long time, the split brings pain, confusion and emptiness, and thoughts return again and again to the past: "what did I do wrong," "could it have been saved." Sometimes closeness is lost even when people stay together — and then loneliness settles in right beside the partner. It tends to hit sharply from several sides at once: • pain and abrupt mood swings • intrusive thoughts about the partner and the past • loss of trust — in the other and in yourself This rarely passes on its own, because it touches attachment and the sense of safety. I help you grieve the loss, make sense of what happened, and gradually get back the ability to trust and grow close — first with yourself, then with others.

Family and parent relationships

Relationships with parents and family often rest on guilt and obligation. Even in adulthood the family's influence can stay strong: expectations, criticism and control keep touching your self-esteem and sense of freedom. Talking with relatives irritates or hurts, you want distance — and at the same time the responsibility won't let go, along with the feeling that you can't just let it be. Often it follows familiar scripts: the same roles and beliefs as in childhood, now playing out in your own life. Together we look at where the past ends and the present you begins — and learn to set boundaries where you can stay close to your family without a constant sense of guilt and inner struggle.

Low mood and emotional instability

Low mood and emotional swings feel like heaviness inside and a loss of footing. Your mood shifts as if on its own — from apathy and emptiness to tears, irritation or bursts of anger — and small everyday things suddenly cut disproportionately deep. It starts to feel like your emotions live their own life and you can't keep up. Most often behind this there's accumulated stress, unprocessed experiences, and little practice in handling your own feelings. We learn to recognize these states and understand what's underneath them — so their intensity eases and a calmer connection with yourself and others comes back.

Crises, changes, finding yourself

Crises and change are lived as a loss of clarity and ground under your feet. The old reference points stop working, a sense of deadlock sets in, and the question "where to next?" appears. Sometimes it's tied to outward events — a job change, a move, a breakup, getting older — and sometimes it arrives for no obvious reason: everything seems to be there, yet inside there's no sense of meaning or direction. The doubts about past decisions, the fear of the future, the feeling of being stuck or living someone else's life can be just as familiar. Often a crisis isn't a breakdown but a signal that it's time to reconsider your values and what you expect of yourself. I help you bring order to the chaos, hear your own wishes more clearly, and map out steps at your pace and for your situation.

Boundaries and saying no

Trouble with boundaries often looks like saying "yes" against your will and being afraid to refuse. You take on responsibility for other people's feelings, fear seeming selfish or bad — and so your own needs end up last again. Fatigue, irritation and a sense of living by someone else's rules build up: it's hard to say "no" without guilt, others' expectations seem to press on you, and your own wishes feel blurred. Usually this traces back to early experience and the habit of earning acceptance. We learn to notice your needs and to mark, calmly and without aggression, where your boundary runs — so that "yes" and "no" come from a clear place, without breaking your connection to yourself or others.

Consultation formats

I currently work online — convenient wherever you are. You can start with an intro call.

Main format

Individual session

50 minutes

For adults, one to one
Online, video call on Zoom

Fee on request

What you get: a calm space to understand your state and map out clear next steps.

Where to start

Intro call

20–30 minutes

A first talk before we begin
Online, video call on Zoom

Fee on request

What you get: a chance to clarify your request, ask questions and see whether you feel comfortable with me — with no obligation to continue.

Book an intro call

I run the sessions myself, Anna. About me and my background →

How it works

The path from your first message to the work is short and clear. Here it is step by step, so it feels easier.

Three steps

1
Message me
You write to me on Telegram in a couple of lines — what's troubling you. No details needed.

2
First meeting
A short 20–30 minute talk: we get to know each other, clarify your request and agree on a time.

3
The work
We meet online for 50 minutes. We choose the frequency together and check in as we go.

A conversation without judgement

Speak as things really are

The "stop" rule

Pause at any point

Confidential

Pseudonym — up to you

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Frequently asked questions

Short answers to what people ask most often. Don't see your question — just message me and I'll reply.

How long does therapy take?

It's always individual and depends on your request. Sometimes a few meetings are enough, sometimes the work takes longer. We decide together and check in as we go — you're never obliged to keep coming "forever".

Will everything stay confidential?

Yes. Everything you share stays between us. You can use a pseudonym and keep your camera off. The only exceptions are situations of direct threat to life, which I'm legally required to report.

Is online as helpful as in person?

Yes, for most requests the online format is convenient and just as effective as in person. The main things are a stable connection and a place where no one will interrupt you.

What if we're not a fit for each other?

That's normal, and that's what the intro call is for. If you feel uncomfortable or that you need a different specialist, you're under no obligation and can choose not to continue. If needed, I'll suggest where to turn.

Do I need to prepare for the meeting?

There's no need to prepare anything special. A quiet place where you won't be interrupted and a stable internet connection are enough. If you like, you can jot down beforehand what matters to talk about, but it's not required.

How is a psychologist different from a psychiatrist?

A psychiatrist is a doctor who makes diagnoses and, if needed, prescribes treatment. I'm a psychologist: I work through conversation, helping you make sense of your state and situation. If you need a doctor, I'll suggest where to turn.

How and where does payment work?

We discuss the fee and payment when you book — everything is clear, with no hidden fees or surcharges. We agree on a convenient payment method individually, with payment before the session.

First step

If you're not sure where to start — just write

The intro call commits you to nothing — you can come, ask questions, and decide without any rush whether you'd like to continue.

Book an intro call

Online via Zoom
Confidential
No obligation

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Consultations

What I work with

Anxiety and worry

Burnout and loss of motivation

Self-doubt and self-criticism

Relationship difficulties

Breakup and loss of closeness

Family and parent relationships

Low mood and emotional instability

Crises, changes, finding yourself

Boundaries and saying no

Consultation formats

Individual session

Intro call

How it works

Three steps

Message me

First meeting

The work

A conversation without judgement

The "stop" rule

Confidential

Frequently asked questions

If you're not sure where to start — just write