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Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist and Therapist
Loana
Clinical Psychologist, Psychologist and Therapist

I began my career as a therapeutic companion in educational institutions, working with preschool and elementary school children, as well as in settings with older adults. Later, I shifted my focus to clinical care, both in-person and virtual, at a Community Medical Center, where I treated a diverse population in terms of age, with a higher prevalence of adults. At the same time, I started working in therapeutic centers with children and adolescents, with and without Certificates of Disability (CUD), which allowed me to broaden my experience in ...

Years in Practice
$25000 ARS
$25000 ARS $25 AUD $94 BRL $24 CAD ¥123 CNY €15 EUR ₹1621 INR $307 MXN $30 NZD £13 GBP ₴773 UAH $18 USD
 Cortínez, C1408,
Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Cortínez, C1408, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina
Online

I began my career as a therapeutic companion in educational institutions, working with preschool and elementary school children, as well as in settings with older adults. Later, I shifted my focus to clinical care, both in-person and virtual, at a Community Medical Center, where I treated a diverse population in terms of age, with a higher prevalence of adults. At the same time, I started working in therapeutic centers with children and adolescents, with and without Certificates of Disability (CUD), which allowed me to broaden my experience in ...

Years in Practice
Psychotherapist
Вікторія
Psychotherapist

Greetings! I am a certified and accredited Gestalt therapist. I studied at the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (basic course for Gestalt therapists, specializations: Clinical Gestalt Therapy, Age Crises, Trauma). I have been practicing since 2018. I invite you to therapy if you have a desire to change your life to one that is emotionally and mentally more comfortable for you. What exactly is bothering you (addiction, understanding yourself, relationships with others, professional failures, loss of a person\country\property ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
$40 - $60 USD
$55970 - $83955 ARS $57 - $85 AUD $210 - $315 BRL $55 - $82 CAD ¥276 - ¥415 CNY €34 - €51 EUR ₹3628 - ₹5442 INR $687 - $1031 MXN $66 - $99 NZD £29 - £44 GBP ₴1731 - ₴2597 UAH $40 - $60 USD
 3 Vvedenska Street,
Podil's'kyi district,
Kyiv, 02000,
Kyiv city, Ukraine
3 Vvedenska Street, Podil's'kyi district, Kyiv, 02000, Kyiv city, Ukraine
Online
In-person

Greetings! I am a certified and accredited Gestalt therapist. I studied at the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (basic course for Gestalt therapists, specializations: Clinical Gestalt Therapy, Age Crises, Trauma). I have been practicing since 2018. I invite you to therapy if you have a desire to change your life to one that is emotionally and mentally more comfortable for you. What exactly is bothering you (addiction, understanding yourself, relationships with others, professional failures, loss of a person\country\property ...

Years in Practice
6 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
Christian Therapist, Life Coach, Marriage & Family Therapis... Show more
(MA)
Amanda
Christian Therapist, Life Coach, Marriage & Family Therapis... Show more
(MA)

Greetings, as a Psychologist, I value journeying with my clients who are struggling with life challenges, past and present, and empowering them towards core personal development that impacts close relationships and professional success. As a Psychologist I have my own Private practice, online and face-to-face. I work with children and adults with complex PTSD, ADHD, ASC and depression. I do couples counselling, post, and pre-divorce counselling, assist parents with advanced parenting skills and have been involved with two medical teams to reha ...

Years in Practice
26 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
£35 - £50 GBP
$66436 - $94908 ARS $67 - $96 AUD $249 - $356 BRL $65 - $93 CAD ¥328 - ¥469 CNY €40 - €57 EUR ₹4307 - ₹6152 INR $816 - $1165 MXN $79 - $112 NZD £35 - £50 GBP ₴2055 - ₴2936 UAH $47 - $68 USD
 4 Manchester Road,
Tideswell, SK17 8LL,
England, United Kingdom
4 Manchester Road, Tideswell, SK17 8LL, England, United Kingdom
Online
In-person

Greetings, as a Psychologist, I value journeying with my clients who are struggling with life challenges, past and present, and empowering them towards core personal development that impacts close relationships and professional success. As a Psychologist I have my own Private practice, online and face-to-face. I work with children and adults with complex PTSD, ADHD, ASC and depression. I do couples counselling, post, and pre-divorce counselling, assist parents with advanced parenting skills and have been involved with two medical teams to reha ...

Years in Practice
26 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
Marriage & Family Therapist
(LMFT)
Lesley
Marriage & Family Therapist
(LMFT)

Hi, I'm Lesley Shapiro, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, from Touro University, California. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from UCLA and possess two active teaching credentials in California.

With over two years of experience in community mental health and private practice, I have effectively treated a diverse array of issues, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, sub ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
$151 - $165 USD
$211288 - $230877 ARS $214 - $234 AUD $792 - $866 BRL $206 - $225 CAD ¥1043 - ¥1140 CNY €128 - €139 EUR ₹13696 - ₹14966 INR $2594 - $2835 MXN $250 - $273 NZD £111 - £122 GBP ₴6535 - ₴7141 UAH $151 - $165 USD
 15720 Ventura Boulevard suite 420,
Encino, 91436,
California, United States
15720 Ventura Boulevard suite 420, Encino, 91436, California, United States
Online

Hi, I'm Lesley Shapiro, an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, with an emphasis in Clinical Counseling, from Touro University, California. Additionally, I hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology from UCLA and possess two active teaching credentials in California.

With over two years of experience in community mental health and private practice, I have effectively treated a diverse array of issues, including depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anger management, sub ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
Psychologist
(MSc)
Valeria
Psychologist
(MSc)

I’m a psychotherapist based in London, dedicated to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and work toward emotional well-being. My work is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the conviction that everyone has the potential for growth and change when provided with the right support.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or wants to understand ...

Years in Practice
15 years
Free Initial Consultation
£95 GBP
$180325 ARS $182 AUD $676 BRL $176 CAD ¥890 CNY €109 EUR ₹11689 INR $2214 MXN $213 NZD £95 GBP ₴5578 UAH $129 USD
 29 Coppermill Lane,
London, E17 7HA,
England, United Kingdom
29 Coppermill Lane, London, E17 7HA, England, United Kingdom
Online
In-person

I’m a psychotherapist based in London, dedicated to supporting individuals and couples as they navigate life’s challenges, build resilience, and work toward emotional well-being. My work is grounded in compassion, empathy, and the conviction that everyone has the potential for growth and change when provided with the right support.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with clients from diverse cultural and personal backgrounds. Whether someone is struggling with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, or wants to understand ...

Years in Practice
15 years
Free Initial Consultation
Counseling Psychologist, Counselor, Licensed Professional C... Show more
(LPC and MA)
Beatrice
Counseling Psychologist, Counselor, Licensed Professional C... Show more
(LPC and MA)

I believe in fostering a safe and non judgemental space, empowering individuals to explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth and fulfillment. I tailor each counselling session to your unique needs and circumstances, ensuring that your journey is personalized and distinct. Your experiences and challenges are confidential and treated with utmost respect, fostering an environment where your individuality is valued and understood. Beatrice has a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling, a member of the Counseling As ...

Years in Practice
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
$12 USD
$16791 ARS $17 AUD $63 BRL $16 CAD ¥83 CNY €10 EUR ₹1088 INR $206 MXN $20 NZD £9 GBP ₴519 UAH $12 USD
 520104,
Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
520104, Akwa Ibom, Nigeria
Online
In-person

I believe in fostering a safe and non judgemental space, empowering individuals to explore their strengths, overcome challenges, and achieve personal growth and fulfillment. I tailor each counselling session to your unique needs and circumstances, ensuring that your journey is personalized and distinct. Your experiences and challenges are confidential and treated with utmost respect, fostering an environment where your individuality is valued and understood. Beatrice has a Masters Degree in Guidance and Counseling, a member of the Counseling As ...

Years in Practice
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
(MSc)
Kruno
Psychologist and Psychotherapist
(MSc)

Hello! I’m Kruno, and I specialize in supporting people who, like myself, have made the world their home. Living abroad is a brave and exciting journey, but it also brings unique emotional challenges that others might not fully understand. My path has been a bit different—I spent years in IT and the aviation industry, visiting over 100 countries, before finding my true calling in psychotherapy. This means I don't just see you as a "case"; I truly understand the reality of your fast-paced, international lifestyle and the quiet moments of isolati ...

Years in Practice
5 years
Free Initial Consultation
€70 - €90 EUR
$115881 - $148989 ARS $117 - $151 AUD $435 - $559 BRL $113 - $145 CAD ¥572 - ¥736 CNY €70 - €90 EUR ₹7512 - ₹9658 INR $1423 - $1829 MXN $137 - $176 NZD £61 - £78 GBP ₴3584 - ₴4608 UAH $83 - $106 USD
 138 Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou,
Kallithea, 176 76,
Greece
138 Leoforos Eleftheriou Venizelou, Kallithea, 176 76, Greece
Online
In-person

Hello! I’m Kruno, and I specialize in supporting people who, like myself, have made the world their home. Living abroad is a brave and exciting journey, but it also brings unique emotional challenges that others might not fully understand. My path has been a bit different—I spent years in IT and the aviation industry, visiting over 100 countries, before finding my true calling in psychotherapy. This means I don't just see you as a "case"; I truly understand the reality of your fast-paced, international lifestyle and the quiet moments of isolati ...

Years in Practice
5 years
Free Initial Consultation
Licensed Psychoanalyst
(PhD)
Andrew
Licensed Psychoanalyst
(PhD)

Andrew Adler, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in New York State (US) and has specialised in evaluating and treating a wide range of psychological difficulties for the past 23 years. He is the director of the Adler Family Centre in Hong Kong adlerfamilycentre.com.hk. Dr. Adler earned doctoral and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from Yale University after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. He has taught at Yale University and supervised medical students as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psyc ...

Years in Practice
23 years
Free Initial Consultation
$0 USD
$0 ARS $0 AUD $0 BRL $0 CAD ¥0 CNY €0 EUR ₹0 INR $0 MXN $0 NZD £0 GBP ₴0 UAH $0 USD
 Hong Kong, 999077,
Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 999077, Hong Kong
Online
In-person

Andrew Adler, Ph.D. is a licensed psychologist in New York State (US) and has specialised in evaluating and treating a wide range of psychological difficulties for the past 23 years. He is the director of the Adler Family Centre in Hong Kong adlerfamilycentre.com.hk. Dr. Adler earned doctoral and master’s degrees in clinical psychology from Yale University after graduating Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor’s degree from Brandeis University. He has taught at Yale University and supervised medical students as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psyc ...

Years in Practice
23 years
Free Initial Consultation
Marriage & Family Associate, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and T... Show more
(MA and MFT)
Inna
Marriage & Family Associate, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and T... Show more
(MA and MFT)

Hello!

I am a qualified psychotherapist with professional experience, offering the following services:

Individual Psychotherapy:

Boosting self-esteem

Overcoming crises and finding new meaning

Adapting to a new country (migration)

Coping with apathy and procrastination

Overcoming fears and shame

Panic attacks

Other personal concerns

Couples Therapy:

Improving communication between partners

Resolving conflicts and misunderstandings

Strengthening emotional connection

Overcoming family crises

Working with Teenagers:

Support duri ...

Years in Practice
4 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
€40 - €60 EUR
$66218 - $99326 ARS $67 - $101 AUD $248 - $373 BRL $65 - $97 CAD ¥327 - ¥490 CNY €40 - €60 EUR ₹4292 - ₹6439 INR $813 - $1220 MXN $78 - $118 NZD £35 - £52 GBP ₴2048 - ₴3072 UAH $47 - $71 USD
 Kyiv, 02000,
Kyiv city, Ukraine
Kyiv, 02000, Kyiv city, Ukraine
Online

Hello!

I am a qualified psychotherapist with professional experience, offering the following services:

Individual Psychotherapy:

Boosting self-esteem

Overcoming crises and finding new meaning

Adapting to a new country (migration)

Coping with apathy and procrastination

Overcoming fears and shame

Panic attacks

Other personal concerns

Couples Therapy:

Improving communication between partners

Resolving conflicts and misunderstandings

Strengthening emotional connection

Overcoming family crises

Working with Teenagers:

Support duri ...

Years in Practice
4 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
Psychologist
(MA)
Maria Fernanda
Psychologist
(MA)

I am a psychologist and professor of psychology. I have over twenty years of experience in psychological treatment. My approach is bio-psycho-social. A person is a body (bio), with a unique history and experiences (psyche = soul in Greek) and crossed by certain social and generational phenomena (social). According to this approach, using different psychology and psychoanalysis techniques, I accompany my clients in the process of resolving their conflicts. I consider that my main objective as a therapist is to provide support and containment in ...

Years in Practice
21 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
€75 - €150 EUR
$124158 - $248316 ARS $126 - $251 AUD $466 - $931 BRL $121 - $242 CAD ¥613 - ¥1226 CNY €75 - €150 EUR ₹8048 - ₹16096 INR $1524 - $3049 MXN $147 - $294 NZD £65 - £131 GBP ₴3840 - ₴7681 UAH $89 - $177 USD
 Barcelona, 08037,
Catalonia, Spain
Barcelona, 08037, Catalonia, Spain
Online

I am a psychologist and professor of psychology. I have over twenty years of experience in psychological treatment. My approach is bio-psycho-social. A person is a body (bio), with a unique history and experiences (psyche = soul in Greek) and crossed by certain social and generational phenomena (social). According to this approach, using different psychology and psychoanalysis techniques, I accompany my clients in the process of resolving their conflicts. I consider that my main objective as a therapist is to provide support and containment in ...

Years in Practice
21 years
Posts
Free Initial Consultation
Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist and Ther... Show more
(MA)
Jill
Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Psychotherapist and Ther... Show more
(MA)

Jill seeks to help people find their meaning and joy in life, addressing areas of difficulty that include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, divorce, and bereavement. She works with individuals, couples and families. As a mother to two teen daughters, she is interesting in helping families to find balance to help foster their children’s academic success along with their social and emotional well-being.

Originally from the United States, Jill has been a Hong Kong resident since 2010. Her interest in human cognition and behaviour star ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
$150 USD
$209888 ARS $212 AUD $787 BRL $205 CAD ¥1036 CNY €127 EUR ₹13605 INR $2577 MXN $248 NZD £111 GBP ₴6492 UAH $150 USD
 42 Wong Chuk Hang Road,
Wong Chuk Hang, 00000,
Hong Kong
42 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, 00000, Hong Kong
Online
In-person

Jill seeks to help people find their meaning and joy in life, addressing areas of difficulty that include anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, divorce, and bereavement. She works with individuals, couples and families. As a mother to two teen daughters, she is interesting in helping families to find balance to help foster their children’s academic success along with their social and emotional well-being.

Originally from the United States, Jill has been a Hong Kong resident since 2010. Her interest in human cognition and behaviour star ...

Years in Practice
1 year
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Marr... Show more
(MSc)
Mayar
Clinical Psychologist, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist, Marr... Show more
(MSc)

I am Mayar Mohamed , a psychologist graduated from Ain Shams University, holding a [Master’s] degree in Psychology. I have completed numerous specialized training courses in psychotherapy and psychological assessment, which enriched both my academic background and practical skills.

I have worked in the field of psychotherapy with diverse cases and gained extensive experience in administering and interpreting psychological tests.

My approach is based on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I strive to provid ...

Years in Practice
5 years
$30 - $40 USD
$41978 - $55970 ARS $42 - $57 AUD $157 - $210 BRL $41 - $55 CAD ¥207 - ¥276 CNY €25 - €34 EUR ₹2721 - ₹3628 INR $515 - $687 MXN $50 - $66 NZD £22 - £29 GBP ₴1298 - ₴1731 UAH $30 - $40 USD
 Cairo, 11511,
Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Cairo, 11511, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Online
In-person

I am Mayar Mohamed , a psychologist graduated from Ain Shams University, holding a [Master’s] degree in Psychology. I have completed numerous specialized training courses in psychotherapy and psychological assessment, which enriched both my academic background and practical skills.

I have worked in the field of psychotherapy with diverse cases and gained extensive experience in administering and interpreting psychological tests.

My approach is based on evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and I strive to provid ...

Years in Practice
5 years
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Psychologist and Psychothe... Show more
PATRICIA
Clinical Psychologist, Psychoanalyst, Psychologist and Psychothe... Show more

I have been working since 2009 and have had my private practice since 2012. I graduated from PUC Rio and am a member of the Brazilian Space for Psychoanalytic Studies, a Psychoanalytic institution based in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Years in Practice
16 years
Free Initial Consultation
$120 - $300 USD
$167911 - $419777 ARS $170 - $425 AUD $630 - $1574 BRL $164 - $409 CAD ¥829 - ¥2073 CNY €101 - €254 EUR ₹10884 - ₹27211 INR $2062 - $5154 MXN $199 - $497 NZD £88 - £221 GBP ₴5194 - ₴12984 UAH $120 - $300 USD
 2-518 Rua Jardim Botânico,
Jardim Botânico,
Rio de Janeiro, 22461-002,
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
2-518 Rua Jardim Botânico, Jardim Botânico, Rio de Janeiro, 22461-002, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Online

I have been working since 2009 and have had my private practice since 2012. I graduated from PUC Rio and am a member of the Brazilian Space for Psychoanalytic Studies, a Psychoanalytic institution based in the city of Rio de Janeiro.

Years in Practice
16 years
Free Initial Consultation
Clinical Psychologist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Marriage &... Show more
(MA)
Abosede
Clinical Psychologist, Drug & Alcohol Counselor, Marriage &... Show more
(MA)

Abosede Akinpade serves as a Clinical Psychologist at Mentalzon. She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

Abosede’s interests have included work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, diagnostic assessments, and addictions. She uses a broad range of cognitive behavioral, cognitive processing, dialectical behavioral, and eclectic approaches in the psychotherapy and counseling processes and has recorded tremendous successes. With over 10 years of experience, she has wor ...

Years in Practice
10 years
$100 - $150 USD
$139926 - $209888 ARS $142 - $212 AUD $525 - $787 BRL $136 - $205 CAD ¥691 - ¥1036 CNY €85 - €127 EUR ₹9070 - ₹13605 INR $1718 - $2577 MXN $166 - $248 NZD £74 - £111 GBP ₴4328 - ₴6492 UAH $100 - $150 USD
 5 Bamidele Street,
Kosofe,
Oworonshoki, 105102,
Lagos, Nigeria
5 Bamidele Street, Kosofe, Oworonshoki, 105102, Lagos, Nigeria
Online
In-person

Abosede Akinpade serves as a Clinical Psychologist at Mentalzon. She specializes in the assessment, diagnosis, and management of mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

Abosede’s interests have included work with children, teens, adults, couples, families, diagnostic assessments, and addictions. She uses a broad range of cognitive behavioral, cognitive processing, dialectical behavioral, and eclectic approaches in the psychotherapy and counseling processes and has recorded tremendous successes. With over 10 years of experience, she has wor ...

Years in Practice
10 years
Christian Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marri... Show more
(PsyD)
Eli
Christian Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, Marri... Show more
(PsyD)

I am both a clinical and pastoral counsellor, and a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

So far as the clinical aspect is concerned, I am professionally trained to deal with behavioural and emotional issues, finding their origin in present or past experiences, either held firmly in one’s memory or forgotten.

The pastoral side provides a professional care that takes into account a person’s beliefs and the healing process is tailored within the respect of such belief, be it cultural, spiritual, or racial. Personal values are then integrated in th ...

Years in Practice
15 years
€70 - €120 EUR
$115881 - $198653 ARS $117 - $201 AUD $435 - $745 BRL $113 - $194 CAD ¥572 - ¥981 CNY €70 - €120 EUR ₹7512 - ₹12877 INR $1423 - $2439 MXN $137 - $235 NZD £61 - £105 GBP ₴3584 - ₴6145 UAH $83 - $142 USD
 Rue Honoré Ferrare,
Antibes, 06600,
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Rue Honoré Ferrare, Antibes, 06600, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Online
In-person

I am both a clinical and pastoral counsellor, and a psychodynamic psychotherapist.

So far as the clinical aspect is concerned, I am professionally trained to deal with behavioural and emotional issues, finding their origin in present or past experiences, either held firmly in one’s memory or forgotten.

The pastoral side provides a professional care that takes into account a person’s beliefs and the healing process is tailored within the respect of such belief, be it cultural, spiritual, or racial. Personal values are then integrated in th ...

Years in Practice
15 years
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If you are considering psychotherapy but do not know where to start, a free initial consultation is the perfect first step. It will allow you to explore your options, ask questions, and feel more confident about taking the first step towards your well-being.

It is a 30-minute, completely free meeting with a Mental Health specialist that does not obligate you to anything.

What are the benefits of a free consultation?

Who is a free consultation suitable for?

Important:

Potential benefits of a free initial consultation

During this first session: potential clients have the chance to learn more about you and your approach before agreeing to work together.

Offering a free consultation will help you build trust with the client. It shows them that you want to give them a chance to make sure you are the right person to help them before they move forward. Additionally, you should also be confident that you can support your clients and that the client has problems that you can help them cope with. Also, you can avoid any ethical difficult situations about charging a client for a session in which you choose not to proceed based on fit.

We've found that people are more likely to proceed with therapy after a free consultation, as it lowers the barrier to starting the process. Many people starting therapy are apprehensive about the unknown, even if they've had sessions before. Our culture associates a "risk-free" mindset with free offers, helping people feel more comfortable during the initial conversation with a specialist.

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