Psychologist: counselling and self-regulation training

My name is Elena Petrushina. I am a specialist in science-based relaxation and self-regulation methods, qualified educational psychologist and experienced freedivining instructor.

I offer private counselling sessions where I teach self-regulation methods. My clients usually come with issues such as:
- chronic pain
- anxiety or inability to relax
- sleep problems
- having to manage prolonged stress or consequences of trauma
- phobias

Sometimes I get particular requests, for example, rehabilitation of facial muscles or wanting to train self-regulatory behaviours during stress due to one’s profession.

One particular method in my practice deserves special attention: I introduce my clients to vagal nerve stimulation, a powerful self-regulation and anti-inflammatory tool https://parasympathy.site/vns-dahab

I also teach advanced relaxation and self-regulation techniques in group settings. A lot of my methods are related to breathing. They are used not only for stress management but also to improve performance in freediving and SCUBA diving.

One of my specialities is treating aquaphobia. Combining private swimming classes with therapy and self-regulation training, I teach people with fear of water to swim.

Sometimes I give free talks at different venues in Dahab. I released this free material on some powerful restorative methods "Relaxation Training after Trauma" https://parasympathy.site/free-material

I also speak Russian and understand Ukrainan.