A space to make sense of yourself
Psychoanalyst and coach. I see clients in person in Tbilisi and online: anxiety, relationships, professional crises, emigration and adapting to a new life.
About me
My name is Eteri. I work with people who want to understand themselves and their decisions more clearly: not only in moments of acute crisis, but as an ongoing, systematic process.
My core training is in psychology, with further specialization in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and executive coaching. I have been through, and continue to undergo, personal analysis and supervision. This is a professional standard, not an optional extra.
Over years of practice I have come to see consultative work as a joint exploration rather than a set of ready-made advice. I don’t promise quick fixes. I offer time and attention, which is usually what people are looking for when they seek out a psychologist.
I work in Russian, English and Georgian. That is often an important detail for people living between cultures.
What I work with
- Anxiety, panic states, intrusive thoughts.
- Relationships: romantic, family, parent and child.
- Professional crises, loss of interest in work, burnout.
- Emigration, adapting to a new place, cultural disconnect.
- Difficulties with self-esteem and decision-making.
- Life transitions.
How I work
The work is grounded in a psychoanalytic approach: we don’t just discuss the current situation, we also look at where recurring patterns in thoughts, feelings and actions come from. Where more applied, goal-oriented work is needed, I draw on coaching tools as well.
The first sessions are spent understanding the request and agreeing on a format: frequency, length of the work, goals. After that, regular sessions at the same time each week create the stability that meaningful work requires.
I don’t pass judgment or rush to conclusions. My task is to be an attentive listener and, from time to time, to ask questions that help you see a situation differently.
Frequently asked questions
How many sessions does it take to feel a result?
There’s no universal answer. For some, a few sessions are enough to work through a specific situation; others benefit from longer-term work. This is discussed at the first meeting and revisited as we go.
How is the psychoanalytic approach different from other kinds of therapy?
Psychoanalysis pays particular attention to how past experience and unconscious processes shape today’s decisions and relationships. It tends to be slower and deeper work than short, protocol-based methods.
What’s the difference between therapy and coaching?
Therapy more often looks at past experience and internal conflict; coaching focuses on a concrete goal in the present and future. In practice the two approaches often complement each other, and I draw on both depending on the request.
What happens at the first consultation?
We get acquainted, you tell me what brought you to the consultation, and I ask clarifying questions. At the end, we discuss whether it makes sense to continue and in what format.
What if I don’t know how to put my request into words?
That’s normal and common. You don’t need to arrive with a ready-made formulation: clarifying the request can happen through the conversation itself.
Is confidentiality respected?
Yes, that’s one of the basic conditions of the work. Details are in the privacy policy.
Booking
Booking a consultation takes a few minutes. I reply to requests within one to two business days.