Dott.ssa Ekaterina Zizevskaia

I provide psychological consultations for teenagers (from 16), adults, and couples. Key topics I'm working with include self-esteem and perfectionism, traumatic experience, personal crisis and finding one's true self, emigration adaptation, problems in relationships. I am LGBTQ+ friendly.

As a clinical psychologist, I am experienced in working with complex post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety disorder, narcissistic disorder, depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder, borderline personality disorder. I enjoy working with LGBTQ+ clients and people with various cultural backgrounds.

I believe that psychological help does not just assist in solving problems or navigating crises. It offers much more: the opportunity for individuals to encounter themselves, understand their true feelings and desires, and empowers them to lead their own lives. What defines my professional style? I am sensitive to other people, caring, and supportive. I base my work on a scientific approach, combining emotional and rational aspects.

I graduated in clinical psychology from the University of Bergamo. Before moving to Italy, I was certified as gestalt therapist in Russia (MIGTiK, four-year program). Currently, I am undergoing a training program for psychotherapists in Italy at the Gestalt Institute for Psychopathology and Psychotherapy, undertaking the authoritative position of program tutor with a focus on observing group dynamics, mentoring, and evaluating. I am also a researcher with 7 publications in leading journals in English and Russian, and a speaker at international conferences, including those organized by the Russian Academy of Sciences.

As a part of the clinical training, I completed a one year clinical internship at the European Institute of Systemic-relational Therapies in Milan, working with families and individuals as part of a team. Currently, I'm undergoing training in transcultural therapy working with women rescued from human trafficking at CRINALI, Milan.