Individual Therapy

When handling it alone got too expensive

Everything looks fine on paper - and feels empty inside. You understand everything - and still don't move. If this sounds familiar, you are in the right place.

Valeriy Karasaev

People usually come to me at times of crisis and transition: burnout, divorce, relocation, job loss, loss of meaning, hard decisions. These are the moments when life is changing - and you need a reliable second person next to you, to untangle things and find new ground.

«Therapy begins when you can no longer live a life that isn't yours».

Valeriy Karasaev
01The first session

The first session is an introduction. We look at what brings you, I explain how I work, and you decide whether to continue. No commitments beyond paying for one session. Before that, we can have a free 30-minute intro call - to meet, ask questions and see whether we click.

02How we work

In short - in three layers. We look at what is happening with you right now: in feelings, in the body, in contact. We notice the scripts that have been repeating for years. And when it is time to act, we add structure and concrete steps. Whatever you need now - that is what we work with.

Therapy is a dialogue. I don't hand out advice: my role is to be next to you, not to drag you behind me. Only then do your decisions become truly yours - and integrate as part of your life.

03Format and fees
Session50 minutes · online, camera on
Fee60 € per session
ScheduleMon-Thu · 9:00-19:00 CET
PlatformsGoogle Meet / Zoom
PaymentPayPal · IBAN · card
LanguagesEnglish · Russian

Full working agreements - cancellations, rescheduling, confidentiality, boundaries - are collected in one document: Working Rules (PDF). The essentials, in plain language: Working Principles.

04In session you can

Cry and laugh. Swear. Talk about sex, money and envy. Be angry - including at me. Be unsuccessful, confused and humanly vulnerable. Say the things you have never told anyone. Stay silent when there are no words yet. You don't have to be convenient here - you have to be real.

05FAQ
What do people come to you with most often?
Burnout and chronic stress. Loss of meaning. Divorce and separation. Expat life. Repeating relationship patterns. Leadership loneliness. Career transitions. Men's topics: vulnerability, aggression, self-worth. And much more. This is not a closed list - if in doubt, write to me.
What if I don't know my "request"? Do I need to prepare?
No preparation needed. Come as you are - tired, confused, angry, without formulations. «I want to figure things out» and «something is off, I don't know what» are already a good start. Figuring out what is going on is part of the work, and we do it together.
Therapy or coaching - which one do I need?
Coaching is about goals and steps: where am I going and how do I get there. Therapy is about what keeps repeating and getting in the way: feelings, scripts, relationships. I am a certified coach and a Gestalt therapist, so we can work in the layer you need - and switch when it makes sense.
How often do we meet, and how many sessions will I need?
Usually once a week. It can be more or less often - regularity depends on your request, state and possibilities, and we discuss it openly. As for numbers: short-term focused work - blocks of 5-10 sessions; an acute crisis - sometimes 10-20; deep work with patterns - from half a year. We review regularly whether we are heading the right way.
Can a session be longer?
Yes. A standard session is 50 minutes. We can work for 80 or 100 minutes - let's discuss what fits your task.
Why book several sessions in advance?
Effective work is regular. Your chosen time slot is reserved for you: the work builds best in the same place, at the same time, on the same day.
Does online therapy actually work?
Yes. Most of my practice is online and it works as well as in-person meetings. You need a private space, stable internet and your camera on.
What don't you work with?
I work with adults 18+. I don't work with children and teenagers, chemical addictions or severe psychiatric conditions - in those cases I can recommend a psychiatrist.
Is it confidential?
Yes. Everything said in sessions stays between us. Two exceptions: supervision (discussing the work without names or identifying details - a professional standard) and a direct threat to life. Details are in the working rules.

Not sure individual therapy is what you need? There is also an English-speaking therapy group - «Work, People, Ambition». Or simply book a free 30-minute call - we will figure it out together.

Free 30-minute intro call
Meet, ask questions, decide. No strings attached