Psychologist in Yerevan for expats and people who have relocated

In recent years tens of thousands of people have moved to Armenia from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and other countries. A move, even a wanted one, is a major stress: everything changes at once, from language and daily life to your social circle and your sense of yourself.

I live and work in Yerevan, know the local context well, and hold sessions in Russian as well as Armenian.

Why people come

• Anxiety and uncertainty: documents, work, the future
• Homesickness, guilt towards those who stayed behind
• A feeling that you “don’t belong anywhere”
• Exhaustion from endless decisions and everyday tasks
• Conflict with your partner or family, children struggling after the move
• Worry about loved ones who stayed in a conflict zone

How I work

We work out what is hardest right now and rebuild your footing: routine, support, a sense of control over your own life. We also work through the loss of your former life and on building a new one.

If the move is linked to traumatic events, I use EMDR. I also work with CBT and crisis intervention.

Frequently asked questions