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Gently reduce your distress over the first 4 weeks
Psychological counsellor. Online and in-person in Vilnius. Sessions in Russian or English
Reply within 24 hours
Confidential & discreet
4+ years of practice
Reply within 24 hours
Confidential & discreet
4+ years of practice
What you’ll get as we work together:
- Clarity about what’s happening — and why you get hit by it
- A practical plan for difficult moments: what to do when things spike
- Less pain, tension, and day-to-day distress
- More energy and steadiness to move forward
Nikolai Pelekhov
Psychological Counsellor
- B.A. in Psychology, Moscow University for Industry and Finance (Russia)
- Certificate course: Ericksonian Hypnosis in Trauma Work (non-directive counselling techniques)
- Certificate course: Psychiatry for Psychological Counsellors
- Author’s training: Psychotherapeutic Practices in Long-Term Trauma Work
- Author’s training: DBT-Informed Approach in Psychological Counselling (Vilnius, Lithuania)
- Fundamentals of Gestalt Therapy — 1st stage programme, International School of Gestalt (Vilnius, Lithuania)
- 4+ years of practice as a psychological counsellor
- 3+ years collaborating with non-profit organisations as a counsellor
- 6+ years in personal therapy; regular supervision and peer consultation
- Focus areas: trauma-related difficulties, crises, and adaptation in migration/relocation
- Approach: Gestalt-based practice and non-directive (Ericksonian) techniques
What to expect in the first session
- We clarify what’s troubling you right now
- We look at what you’ve already tried and what helped / didn’t help
- We agree on a direction and a format. You’ll leave with a clear next step
No pressure, no pushing through pain. You stay in control of the process
If appropriate, I may suggest coordinated care with a psychiatrist
How I can help
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Migration, relocation, and adjustment after difficult experiencesI’ve moved, and I feel out of place
In therapy: We identify what’s driving the stress, strengthen your support system, build coping and self-regulation skills, and map out practical steps for settling in.
Outcome: Greater day-to-day stability, reduced anxiety, and a clearer sense of direction. -
Trauma and abuseAfter what happened, I feel like I lost a part of myself.
In therapy: We focus on stabilisation and making symptoms more manageable → identify and work with triggers → carefully process the experience at a pace that feels safe and agreed.
Outcome: Less emotional pain and distress, more control over your reactions, less avoidance, and fewer sudden unwanted responses. -
Relationships and family patternsI don’t feel like I can be myself in relationships
In therapy: We identify repeating dynamics, strengthen boundaries, develop skills for stable connection, and support safe exit from harmful relationships when appropriate.
Outcome: Stronger boundaries, fewer recurring destructive conflicts, less relationship anxiety, and more personal autonomy. -
Самостоятельность и деньгиFeeling like I’m always short on money
In therapy: We work with the beliefs and inner conflicts that keep you stuck, build a steadier sense of self-support, and turn goals into sustainable actions. We also look at what’s getting in the way of earning and what options fit your situation best.
Outcome: More clarity and agency, less self-sabotage, and growing independence.
Additional
- I’m informed by personal experience of working through severe depression in psychotherapy and of healing after experiences of violence
- If needed, I may recommend and coordinate care with a psychiatrist
- I work in Russian and English
- In the EU, I work in private practice as a non-medical counselling specialist. I do not provide medical services, prescribe medication, or make diagnoses
- I’m LGBTQ+ friendly
Frequently Asked Questions
- I don’t have a clear issue or goal. Can I still come?Yes. You don’t need a perfectly formulated request. In the first session we clarify what feels most pressing and shape it into a workable focus and next steps.
- What if I feel worse after starting therapy?Sometimes difficult feelings become more noticeable when we begin paying attention to them. That doesn’t mean therapy is harming you — it often means we’re finally approaching what has been affecting you for a long time. We go at a safe pace, and we can slow down or pause at any time.
- How many sessions will I need?It depends on your situation and goals. Some people feel meaningful relief within a few weeks; deeper work can take months. We’ll review progress regularly and adjust the plan.
- I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help. What then?That happens. Therapy is also about finding a good match and the right approach. If I believe I’m not the right specialist for your needs, I will tell you and recommend other options.
- I feel ashamed or scared to talk about violenceThis is a very common reaction. We don’t force disclosure. I work with non-directive, trauma-informed approaches aimed at safety and avoiding retraumatisation. You stay in control of what we talk about and how fast we go.
- How do you work with migration/relocation stress?We focus on adaptation and rebuilding a sense of stability and belonging. We explore what you’ve lost, what you’re carrying with you, and how to integrate these parts into your life where you are now.
- Does online therapy really work?Yes. Online counselling can be effective. What matters most is a safe therapeutic relationship, a clear structure, and consistency. We’ll choose a format that fits your situation.
- What don’t you work with?I don’t work with psychosis or schizophrenia-spectrum conditions. I don’t provide couples therapy. I don’t offer religious counselling.
- What about cancellations and rescheduling?If you let me know more than 24 hours in advance, rescheduling is fine.
- Confidentiality: what is recorded and where?Confidentiality is a core principle. I don’t share identifying details. In supervision, I may discuss a case in a way that does not include personal data. You choose what to share, and we keep your information private.
Fees
Book a session
Nikolai Pelekhov will get back to you within 24 hours to confirm the time and format
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Individual activity tax registration No. 1384959 (Vilnius, Lithuania).
Individual activity tax registration No. 1384959 (Vilnius, Lithuania).