About Me

I was born and raised in a small rural town in England and my journey has taken me through a variety of cultures and contexts before I settled in Vienna in 2014. Working in a children’s therapeutic community in the Kaluga Region in Russia changed the course of my life completely. It was there that I developed a deep interest in interpersonal communication, family systems, intergenerational cycles, inner resources, and the stories of our lives that we tell ourselves and to others.

From childhood to adulthood, my path has led me across various socio-economic, linguistic and cultural worlds and I understand how challenging and disorientating it can be to navigate unfamiliar environments and complex life transitions. I have a strong interest in other people, and I like to hold the depth and curiosity required to better understand each person’s unique story.

I am currently living in Vienna with my daughter and my husband.

My Approach

I know how daunting it can be to start therapy. That is why I strive to meet clients at eye level, creating a space of trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Together, I explore new perspectives with clients to uncover inner strengths and co-create more empowering narratives.

I work primarily with the narrative, collaborative, and solution-focused approaches of systemic therapy, and I also draw on the hypno-systemic model when helpful. My aim is to support clients in making sense of their experiences and behaviours, identifying what matters most to them, and moving toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Above all, I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental presence. I see therapy as a collaborative journey, where every emotion and every story is welcome. You decide what you would like to discuss in our sessions, and I will never force you to discuss something which you feel uncomfortable sharing.

In Training Under Supervision

I am currently a psychotherapist in training under supervision. This means that I am closely monitored and screened by experienced, accredited training therapists, thus ensuring the highest standards of professional development and care. While I cannot yet offer reimbursement through the Austrian insurance system, I do offer reduced rates.

Languages

I offer psychotherapy in English (my mother tongue), in German (CEFR – C2) and in Russian (CEFR – B2).

Psychotherapy Qualifications

• Propädeutikum in Psychotherapy from the ÖGWG (complete)
• Fachspezifikum in Systemic Family Therapy at the ÖAS (in final stage)

Clinical and Psychotherapy Experience

• ÖZP Österreichisches Zentrum für Psychotherapie und Psychologie
• University Clinic for Psychiatry and Psychotherapy at Vienna’s General Hospital – wards 4C (intensive-care unit) and 4B (general psychiatry)
• Haus Erdberg – a refugee house set up by the Samariterbund
• ÖAS Outpatient Clinic
• Kitezh Children’s Therapeutic Community in the Kaluga Region in Russia

Professional Membership

• VÖPP – Vereinigung Österreichischer Psychotherapeutinnen und Psychotherapeuten - VÖPP Profile
• ÖAS – Österreichische Arbeitsgemeinschaft für systemische Therapie und systemische Studien - ÖAS Profile
• Psychosozialer Bereitschaftsdienst
• Projekt Tiram
• Psychology Today - Psychology Today Profile

Other Qualifications

• BA Joint Honours in German and Russian from the University of Nottingham
• 5+ years of experience as a translator, subtitler and project manager in the translation industry
• 5+ years of teaching English as a Foreign Language to advanced learners in professional business environments and schools in Austria, Russia and Guatemala