Anastasia Shulimova

Anastasia Shulimova. A psychologist with a clinical approach. In my work I rely on research evidence and an understanding of the mechanisms of behaviour.

What people come to me with:

• Anxiety, over-control and constant tension, when it's hard to relax.
• Putting off decisions and avoidance, when you are waiting for complete clarity that never comes in real life.
• Recurring patterns in relationships: when partners change, but the essence of the conflict or the distance stays the same.
• Difficulties with boundaries, guilt and not being able to say “no” without giving up on yourself.
• A period of uncertainty (a move, a break-up, a new job), when your usual reference points have disappeared.

You can come with a clear request, or with a sense of being stuck and the words “I don't understand what's happening to me”. Both are fine.

How I work:

My task is not to hand you ready-made advice but to help you see the system that keeps you in the old pattern.

We work not only with thoughts and emotions but also with concrete behaviour: what you do, what you avoid, how you react to stress and what price you pay for your choices. In our work we separate facts from your interpretations. You begin to understand why the mind chooses the same paths again and again, and you find accessible ways to act differently.

My position:

I don't make decisions for the client and I don't promise a universal result. Psychological work depends on many factors, so it is more accurate to talk about the process and observable changes than to promise an instant solution. My task is to provide a professionally organised process, clarity and support while you learn to notice your automatic reactions and change them. Responsibility for the choices and actions in your life stays with you, but we will work through exactly how to get to those actions.