English-speaking Psychologist / Therapist / Psychotherapy in English

In today's globalized world, where relocation is getting increasingly
common, more and more people readily change their country of residence.
Not least among the popular countries of destination is Russia. There is a
large number of foreigners living and working in Russia. However, the
problems they might experience don’t differ from those of other people. In
fact, what some foreigners need is help from a qualified psychologist. For sure, a therapist who works with foreigners has to understand Russian culture & cross-cultural differences.

Inarguably, adapting to a new country is a stress and crisis itself. It can affect the escalation of personal and interpersonal difficulties. A person who's relocated has to initiate and lead a different lifestyle, start new relationships, get used to a new workplace, etc. But what we all have in common is how separation from our families and friends can affect us. It often leads to the lack of closeness and support, making us feel lonely and depressed. At the same time, the relationships with our beloved ones, new colleagues, people around are rarely perfect. A psychotherapist can help not only in personal difficulties but also in the adaptation process.

Moreover, there are many social barriers one can face in a different society.
Language, law, employment, education, medical care and social services -
dealing with all those things can be challenging, time-consuming and normally requires extra efforts. Being under pressure, we often sleep worse, lose appetite and get problems with sexual desire. Our relationships and emotional well-being suffer as well. That’s why psychological help and support of a therapist may be particularly essential for people trying to adapt to new life conditions.

Several facts about me and my professional competencies:

■ I am a professional psychologist, Ph. D. in psychological sciences, CBT & Family Systems therapist, clinical psychologist, registered in Europsy list approving that my qualification matches European standards (certificate RU-012649-201712 till 25.12.2025). Except that, I have business education and a degree in organizational psychology
■ My preferable working methods are practical and science-based. No “energy exchange” or “thoughts materialization”
■ I work both individually and with couples/families
■ We can work within frames of psychological consulting or coaching
■ The average duration of our work is 3-6 months for therapy. When speaking about coaching, the average number of session differs from 1 to 10, except long-term support or working “till getting the result”
■ Another format of work is practical adaptation to the Russian culture and the new place of life (I can help with important and simple day-to-day tasks like apartment rental, medical insurance, finding a school/day-care center/nurse, telling you everything you need to know of local supermarkets and other places, showing how to use the transport system, etc.)
■ I have experience in working with immigrants and expats both as a therapist and as a multinational companies team member.
■ That’s why I know the most common problems that foreigners face in Russia “inside out”, so you won’t have to spend time explaining obvious things
■ I can develop and conduct psychological or business trainings according to your company needs

Our working language can be Russian or English.
We can meet personally or online by Skype or messengers.
Pricing is discussed individually and depends on your needs and situation.
The price of a regular 55 min consultation is €100 (€140 for couples, 75 min)

If you need help from a psychologist or a trainer, please don't hesitate to call/Whatsapp me at +7 (926) 363-10-90 or at maria.a.sokolova@inbox.ru