Olia Naprasnikova
Olia is a qualified Gestalt Psychotherapeutic psychotherapist (UKCP no.2011189412).
From Olia:
At any point in life, we may find ourselves stuck in thoughts or in situations in which we suffer. This could be feeling lonely, anxious or depressed, feeling empty or that we are not living our lives to the fullest. It could be feeling the pain from a loss, or a change in life circumstances, or coping with daily stress. Sometimes we need for someone to be there, to hear and see us. This is what I offer - time and space, to be together with you in your difficulties and help you navigate them.
My approach is relational and collaborative, This means that I pay attention not only to what you bring to our sessions, but also to what happens between us. The therapeutic relationship can offer a space to explore how you relate to others, how you experience yourself and what happens when you feel close to someone, face a conflict or try to express a need. A relationship built on trust and respect can become an important part of the therapeutic process, allowing new ways of relating to emerge.
Gestalt psychotherapy is a highly flexible, holistic therapy that can be tailored to individual needs. It tends to be less prescriptive and more collaborative. Sometimes, this might involve asking questions that will help us both gain more clarity on your difficulties. Or, together we may co-design exercises and experiments to help you try out possible solutions or to see a situation from a different angle. Or, sometimes this may just be sitting together in the difficult and the unknown. Some of the creative techniques I use that people may find helpful are drawing, metaphor, movement or role playing, as well as paying attention to one's body sensations.
I offer therapy on a long-term and short-term basis with adults and young adults (18 years or older). I speak English, and native Russian and Ukrainian.