the journey to yourself begins with
a step into the unknown
About me
Ekaterina Mariposa, counsellor/psychologist
Hello and welcome!
I have been providing counselling for adults for over 13 years, helping them find ways through acute life difficulties, overcome crisis, and begin to live easer and happier lives.
My approach combines body-oriented psychology, gentle and attentive listening, as well as techniques from various modalities — including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), art therapy, dance and movement therapy, emotion-focused therapy, and work with imagery and internal metaphors.
I choose methods based on the client’s request and individual pace. In our work, not only words are important — but also how the body responds, what feelings and images arise, and how the person experiences themselves in therapy.
I help you gently explore how past experiences, emotions, and inner images are held in the body, expressed in everyday life, and affect your decisions & relationships with others.
Ask for a free 15-min aquaintence call
You can come with a clear request or with a subtle sense that something just isn’t quite right.
FORMAT & FEES
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Long-term psychotherapy or short-term counselling (10 sessions), depending on the request.
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No-show or cancellation less than 12 hours before is paid at a regular rate.
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Session fee is 80 USD, 55 min. First session prepaid, the following may be paid after the session.
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Online in Google Meets, Zoom or other platform.
WHAT I WORK WITH
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fear of pregnancy and childbirth
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psychological preparation for motherhood or fatherhood
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anxiety, emotional overwhelm, burnout
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insecurity about one’s body, chronic tension, body shame, self-harming behaviors
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somatic processing of past traumatic experiences
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loneliness, depressive states
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navigating personal crises
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relationships and family/partner conflicts
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inner criticism, shame, low self-esteem
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recovery after narcissistic abuse or relationships with partners with narcissistic personality disorder
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intercultural relationships, marriage to a foreign partner, immigration, and cultural adaptation
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identity questions and major life transitions
WHAT I CANNOT HELP WITH
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I do not diagnose, perform a psychiatric evaluation or proscribe medication. When necessary I refer to a medical professional. That includes: acute suicidal states, untreated psychiatric conditions/psychotic episodes, substance dependence.
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I do not wrote forensic reports.
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I don't issue ready solutions or resolve the situation for you. Instead, I help you find your own pathways to solve your problems with would lead the changes in your life. Possibilities are limitless!
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Impose my beliefs or opinion. Instead I will be curious to learn about your viewpoint, even if I don't agree with it, I will honour your choices.
WHAT YOU WILL GET
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100% Confidentiality. What happens on the session, stays there. No one else will find out the names & details of your situation without your consent. No unannounced session recordings.
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Empathic listening and my full presence as we unfold your problems. I don't judge - I mirror back to you what you don't see, walk alongside when you can't move forward alone, and stay with you when you need a witness to your journey.
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Skilled professional support. I have a set of effective therapeutic and somatic tools; each Client receives individual approach. If your problem falls out of my expertise I refer out or bring the case to supervision. I treat each story with respect and don't play "healer" if I don't feel competent.
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Staying in the therapeutic alliance. That means no disappearances without warning, showing up on time, keeping our agreements. This goes both ways.
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Trust. Getting better with the help of psychotherapy requires a therapeutic alliance between Therapist and Client. It takes time to build, and mutual trust is crucial for the process.
Do I need counselling?
Challenges can happen to anyone, at any stage of life — and sometimes they’re simply too much to handle alone, or to talk through with a friend. Some experiences are so private, so tender, that even acknowledging them to yourself can feel overwhelming.
It’s not unusual for someone to come to therapy, touch something deep, and then not return. The reasons often sound practical: “It’s too far to go,” “I don’t have time for this,” “Nothing will really change…” But the truth is, inner work isn’t easy. It’s not supposed to be — and that’s exactly what makes its outcomes so powerful.
The key to real change often lies in having steady, qualified support. In therapy, we explore your feelings, beliefs, and the ways you experience your daily life — through emotions, through the body, through your habitual reactions.
I’ll be glad to support you in your transformations.