Gestalt Counsellor and a former IT specialist

No, currently there is no waiting time — usually I have available slots within a week or two.

Yes, we can meet online regardless where you are.

My native language is Russian, and I also work in English. I have working proficiency in Dutch, so we can try that too, although I am not 100% fluent.

In the first session, I will ask a few questions to understand your background, such as age, marital status, profession, medical & psychiatric history and previous therapy/counselling. Most importantly, we will discuss your expectations from therapy.

The intake session is 60 minutes and usually flows as:

• First 10-15 min: introductions & expectations + some Q&A;
• Central part: what brought you to therapy + some work;
• Last 5-10 min: debrief and discussion on whether to have subsequent sessions.

No, unfortunately, my services are not reimbursable by European insurance companies just yet. This will change towards the end of 2026.

One way to receive a discount is to assist with my education. If agreed, I may occasionally request consent to record therapy sessions. Such artefacts would be used as part of my professional training. For example, when I need to write a thesis or take an exam for a new accreditation. The artefacts must be erased right after their purpose is fulfilled. The clients are not identifiable (no contact details, etc). You can always request access to the files.

Another option is to pay in advance for 10 sessions. We can discuss this at any moment.

We can find a solution if you are based in another country with a different economic status.

I do not take pro bono cases.

Please note, occasionally I may ask you to meet at another location if I can't reserve the room in the one you prefer. They are pretty close to each other!

Location 1: Borgerstraat 102, 1053 PW Amsterdam
Location 2: Willem de Zwijgerlaan 69, 1056 Amsterdam

The sessions must be paid on the same day. If a payment is delayed for 2 days or more, the next session will have a 25% additional cost. If payment delays become a pattern (occurring more than three times within two months), it is discussed in therapy.

There are multiple payment options, please refer to the Terms & Conditions page.

When first starting, I suggest having 5 or 10 sessions. Then, we can evaluate and agree on 5 or 10 more sessions or open-ended therapy, which would typically last for 6, 12 months or longer. This can be adjusted if you have preferences, and the format can be rearranged at any time. An ad hoc format is also available – such sessions are scheduled by the client as needed.

Unfortunately, I do not, as I do not have the required qualifications. Please look for a therapist who explicitly lists working with young people among their services. Or you can reach out to your huisarts (GP). Alternatively, I can share the contact details of a Russian-speaking therapist from my network.

The therapy sessions are entirely confidential. This means, as a client, you can discuss whatever happens in your therapy with anyone. However, as a therapist, I am not allowed to share any information about the therapy process or anything that would identify you. The only exceptions are for supervision, education or emergency purposes. Meanwhile, as a client, you are not permitted to make audio/video recordings of therapy sessions unless otherwise agreed upon.

In case I assume a danger to the life of a client, myself or others, I must involve the relevant authorities. In such a case, the client’s privacy would be compromised. 

Yes, as part of my professional development and quality assurance, I receive regular supervision. Supervision, in simple terms, is therapy for therapists about their therapy work. I work with Gestalt Supervisors accredited by EAGT. Although I would have to share some content from therapy sessions, the client is anonymised and cannot be identified under any circumstances. Supervision focus is on ways to support my clients more effectively and become a better therapist.

No, I do not provide learning therapy for student therapists, and I am not qualified as a supervisor.

Between therapy sessions, you can text me (no calls) to discuss the logistics of future sessions. Discussion of your material is not possible. This means no therapy outside of scheduled sessions.

You can initiate an emergency session. I will schedule our meeting as soon as possible, but this depends on my availability. If emergency sessions become a pattern (occurring three or more times within two months), this phenomenon will be discussed in therapy.

The termination date depends on the agreed number of sessions. Usually, after each 5 sessions, a part of the session is dedicated to reflections. During this check-in, it is mutually decided whether to continue therapy. This ensures transparency and predictability of the therapy process.

In the event of an agreed-upon termination date, it is strongly recommended that we conduct an additional (exit) session, where we reflect on the process and changes that occurred throughout our time together. No new material is brought up. This ensures closure, which is beneficial for the client’s process. 

In prolonged (more than 6 months), open-ended therapy, the termination date is agreed three sessions in advance; 

As a therapist, I may also suggest termination of therapy or referring to another specialist. The same agreement as per above applies.

Via the NVAGT route or EAGT route, since I am a member of both associations and hence, I comply with the code of ethics. I also comply with the Dutch Wet toetreding zorgaanbieders (Wtza), which requires healthcare providers to operate transparently and maintain quality standards. More details in Terms & Conditions.

I believe it is a sensitive ethical consideration. Direct feedback from clients might add to power imbalance in the therapeutic relationship. Publishing testimonials can compromise client privacy, create pressure on clients or blurr professional boundaries. I just don't think it's a right thing to do.

I am not registered in the BIG‑register and do not hold the protected title ‘psychotherapeut’ under Dutch law. I am a Gestalt therapist (in training), Gestalt Practitioner and a Gestalt Counsellor.