Testimonials

Difficult relationships at work were causing worry, sadness, frequent low moods and exhaustion. I did not give it much importance: “It is bearable; it could be worse.”

I lived with these thoughts for a long time until I spoke with Vlad and understood what I truly wanted.

During our conversations, I discovered much more about myself.

Talking about myself was frightening, but no more frightening than carrying on pretending everything was fine and would pass.

Vlad helped me believe in myself and my abilities, understand what I wanted to change and see how I could do it.

Vlad, thank you for your help and kind words. When I have doubts, I return to that conversation and keep moving towards my goal.

I first met Vlad Tchoubarov during an assessment, an experience many find uncomfortable, organised by my company for managers with strong potential.

To be honest, I have always been fairly relaxed about exams, so I was mentally prepared for a one-sided interrogation or questionnaire. But my conversation with Vlad was a pleasant surprise, above all because it was a dialogue. I could feel that the interviewer wanted to establish that dialogue, rather than simply fulfil a contract by asking the required questions. Two, or perhaps three, hours flew by.

I did not expect my contact with Vlad to continue. However, following the assessment mentioned above, some of our company's managers were enrolled in a coaching programme that Vlad also led. When the HR company offered me coaching with him, I agreed quite quickly, although I did not fully understand how the meetings might help. But a conversation with an intelligent, interesting person is always worthwhile, so the decision was easy.

At first, our meetings were more like conversations about what was troubling me. Vlad asked about the problems and situations that concerned me most. Step by step, he shifted my attention from external problems and emotions towards my inner world. He helped me see that most situations that made me angry, confused or irritated reflected my inner self, aspirations and desires. If I truly wanted to change something outside, I first needed to understand what I wanted to develop or accept in myself, and, above all, what I wanted.

I have to say that, after our meetings, I see many situations quite differently. I cannot claim that coaching with Vlad changed me: in reality, I carry that process forward myself, day by day. But those meetings largely gave me the direction in which to look, inward rather than outward, and I am deeply grateful to Vlad for that. Thank you!

Seeing a psychologist for the first time is not easy. You think you know what to say and do, and feel comfortable and relaxed. Yet the words do not come, or they are not the right ones.

Many thanks to Vlad. He was attentive and patient, speaking so kindly that I was not afraid to revisit childhood memories. As it turns out, many of our unresolved problems have their roots there.

I learned a great deal about myself, even though some things were difficult to acknowledge. I want to keep learning, working on myself and changing.

By the end, I felt so relaxed that I was ready to hug a cushion and continue the conversation lying on the sofa. I cannot wait for the next session!

It is encouraging to see attitudes towards psychological support changing in our country. You have come to the website of someone offering professional help, rather than searching for answers to life's big questions around a kitchen table with friends and a bottle of wine.

About a year ago, after an assessment with Vlad Tchoubarov at work, I was offered a coaching programme of 12 sessions with him. Having studied psychology myself, I was initially driven mainly by curiosity. That soon became an understanding of how important and valuable these meetings were for both my professional and personal development.

I cannot list all the emotions and discoveries I experienced and accepted during our series of meetings: fear and doubt, tears and joy, gratitude and anger, surprise and sadness. I may disappoint someone by saying this, but there is no magic pill. There is, however, an extraordinary guide towards greater harmony and happiness.

Wonderful things have also begun to happen in my life. I am proud that I was able to let go of my prejudices, trust a professional and keep going, enjoying the little things here and now.

You could read a thousand reviews of Vlad's work, but you still would not know exactly what you personally need. So it is worth trying at least one session. Vlad has the experience, knowledge and a tremendous desire to help each person. You can be sure he will find the time and energy for you too!

Today I had my first experience of a psychological consultation. I came for coaching but received therapy, which was what I needed most at that moment, because I wanted to talk about my problem rather than work on a task.

For me, life and personal development follow a spiral. I sometimes encounter the same themes, but each time at a deeper, more developed level. Today I came back to childhood again, hello Freud :), though I thought I had worked through it long ago and built excellent relationships with my parents. That earlier work was enough at the time, but now, when I needed to move forward, the experience was holding me back. When you firmly believe you had a happy childhood, it is hard to admit that you missed out on something. Reluctantly, I acknowledged it.

I did not receive enough praise. Parents can be so skilled at criticising their children and so afraid of praising them too much that I grew up without knowing how to accept compliments or help. I do not remember being told as a child, “You are so beautiful!”, “Well done!” or “You can do it!” Now I eagerly seize on any praise. Socially, I have learned how to respond to compliments, but inside I have yet to learn how to accept them :)

This consultation helped me reach that deeper part of myself, and the problem became a task. So next time I see him, it will be for coaching :)

Why am I sharing so openly and writing all this?

First, I wanted to describe the subtle boundary between coaching and psychology. Second, to say that I am learning to accept compliments, so any compliments, especially about femininity, would be welcome :) Third, if you are going through something similar, I want to support you and share my experience. I hope it helps!

Thank you, Vlad Tchoubarov!

The first thing I noticed when arranging to see Vlad was how convenient it was for me as a client. Getting there was easy: no obstacles, which felt like a good sign :)

There is something immensely reassuring about feeling, during our conversations, that I am not a patient being instructed, but a traveller who has become a little lost in the thickets of my own self-image. It is a completely different feeling, free of condescension or the need to defend myself. In that calm, peaceful but attentive atmosphere, the concerns and doubts that brought me to the session could emerge and find expression.

Once your understanding of yourself seems neatly organised, everything appears so clear that you should simply “get on with it”, even if you have not managed to do so over decades. Even if a few dark corners remain, surely you need only “take up the torch of hard work and everything will be fine”!

How different that is from Vlad's subtle and exceptionally attentive perspective!

He observes skilfully without applying pressure, noticing where inner love and the intention to be happy have become tangled and can no longer serve as Ariadne's guiding thread.

My aim was, and remains, to build a harmonious relationship and understand how I start unsuitable relationships or run away from, or push away, suitable partners.

After the first meeting, I could already see and, importantly, feel the possibility of releasing the inner tension that shaped a pattern blocking open, emotionally connected relationships.

Vlad's approach is gentle. Rather than pushing straight through pain in the name of helping, he allows tension to ease so that you can recognise your inner resources. Developing those resources helps you move towards your goal or discover where and how to proceed.

I am very grateful to Vlad for his help and am happy to write this review.

Recently, I have increasingly found myself in situations where something is troubling or worrying me, but I cannot understand exactly what it is.

The sessions gave me an opportunity to explore myself. I began to understand what I was really feeling and which goal I was pursuing.

Sessions with Vlad helped me understand myself better and accept aspects of my personality that I had previously struggled with.

Vlad taught me to see the connection between my attitude to events and their consequences, approach situations through goal-setting and find appropriate solutions.

Thank you, Vlad. Wishing you success!

I would like to thank Vlad for my first positive and successful experience of working with a professional psychologist.

Thirteen meetings have passed. On one hand, that is not much, just an hour's conversation each week. On the other, we have done an enormous amount of work together. Everything has changed: me, my life and my outlook.

I would also like to highlight the calm, friendly and comfortable atmosphere Vlad creates during sessions, along with his sensitivity, openness, sincere involvement and desire to help.

I really liked Vlad's approach. Gently and calmly, he helps you understand the situation and see it from the outside.

In a single session, we identified many interesting issues to work on. The most remarkable thing is that I identify them myself, without pressure from the psychologist. Vlad guides me gently and thoughtfully, drawing my attention to my own words.

Vlad also gave me a wonderful technique that works and helps me find the right mindset at any time.

What matters most to me is feeling comfortable and welcomed. That is exactly how I felt after the session. I recommend it to everyone. I really enjoyed it.

Before coaching, I was standing at a crossroads with three possible paths. I had been there a long time, unable to move forward or decide which way to go.

After the session, I found a path forward and understood how best to follow it. I gained confidence, inspiration and a tremendous boost of positive energy.

After every session with Vlad, I feel more confident and stronger. The chaos in my mind and life is fading :)

Things became clearer in my mind, and almost everything fell into place. I could see a clear sequence of actions that would lead to resolving my problem. Now I feel calm and confident that I can take the steps needed to achieve a result. Most importantly, I know HOW to do it! My steps are still small, but I am moving towards my dream with growing confidence.

Vlad helped me untangle my thoughts and understand what I wanted. After our very first conversation, I wanted to run out and do something! And not just anything: I was beginning to understand what I actually needed to do. It is amazing! I recommend him to all my friends and acquaintances!

And another very important change: I have grown closer to myself and understand myself better.

Vlad, thank you for your work! You are a true professional. I look forward to continuing our coaching sessions.

At some point, you realise that self-development is valuable but not enough. For me, the assessment Vlad conducted was that turning point.

If you want to develop, achieve your goals and live in harmony with yourself and the world, you need to understand yourself and your attitudes, and change familiar, comfortable patterns of behaviour.

Our sessions help these changes become part of my life more harmoniously. Accepting myself, distinguishing “what I should do” from “what I want”, understanding my emotions, maintaining my inner resources, goal-setting, self-esteem, meditation and finding a middle ground: these are things I am discovering and nurturing thanks to Vlad's professionalism, extensive practical experience, openness, sincere desire to help and enormous charm.

Thank you very much for the experience and knowledge you share so generously, helping me develop both professionally and personally.

Perhaps every thoughtful person eventually wonders whether a psychologist might help them understand things. Only a few then find the time and energy to look for a good specialist.

I was lucky to meet someone like him! After just a couple of meetings, I knew I was seeing not only an excellent specialist, but also a wonderful, kind and open person. That certainly helped me work through my many inner barriers.

To say that Vlad helped me understand specific work situations would be an understatement. Conflicts in other areas of life seemed to begin resolving themselves, understanding grew and a tremendous amount of inner work began!

Perhaps it is because the sessions make you feel like the creator of your own life. Vlad does not tell you what to do; he helps you discover, understand and sense a way forward.

The harmony and confidence I began to feel inside turned out to be more than an illusion that faded after our meetings. These qualities have stayed with me and continue to grow stronger in my life.

I am immensely grateful to Vlad. Some results are already visible, and the processes he set in motion will continue to bear fruit for a long time. Through his work, acceptance and awareness became important parts of my life.

A comparison comes to mind: before travelling to an unfamiliar country, you try to get a guidebook in a language you understand so that you do not get lost or confused. Vlad is a guide to the winding paths of our inner world.

If you value a mindful approach to life in any circumstances, or have only just started considering how we can shape our own world without relying on the problems of the past and present, Vlad will certainly help you find a way!

When life is busy, you do not always pay attention to small problems that keep making themselves felt.

One day I grew tired of repeating my favourite mistakes and turned to Vlad for help. He helped me understand myself and find the source of my doubts and confusion. It was not easy to look for answers in my past, bringing up emotions, attitudes and feelings from similar situations that were buried in my subconscious. But it was much harder to pretend nothing was happening, ignore the problem and then go through it all again.

I am grateful to Vlad for his patience, help and advice. It is a pleasure to work with a professional. Thank you!

I worked with Vlad in supervision and would like to express my gratitude.

First, the work was extremely productive across all my concerns. I not only found answers but seemed to reach a new level. The results gave me a foundation for development and inner growth.

Second, Vlad combines respect for the client's personality and boundaries with techniques from different psychotherapy approaches. I felt he was responding to me as an individual rather than following a template.

As someone who favours brief therapy, I also appreciated that we did not spend a long time analysing the depths of my psyche, though Vlad could easily have done so as a therapist. Instead, he helped me understand things methodically and quickly.

For me, Vlad exemplifies a therapist who combines strong education, experience, intelligence and professionalism with genuine warmth.

Thank you!

To be honest, this was a new experience that I initially approached with considerable scepticism. Like many people, I believed no one could assess my situation or find a way out of a crisis better than I could. My problems were mine alone, help was impossible and mistakes were not allowed. The result was a dead end, stress, self-criticism and a general sense of dissatisfaction.

Vlad works with my specific concerns over Skype. From a tangle of apparent causes behind a problem, he helps me identify a particular event. Changing my attitude towards it allows the situation to develop along a different, more positive path.

After the first session, I knew that seeing a psychologist should be a regular part of my life!

Vlad helps me see my own behaviour through different eyes and channel my restless energy in a constructive direction. His independent judgement supports an objective perspective, and his professionalism gives me complete confidence that the issues I bring to our discussions remain confidential.

What surprises me is that, without receiving specific advice, I know what to do and how to do it after a session with Vlad :) New goals have emerged, priorities are changing and my quality of life is improving. It is wonderful!

I want to thank Vlad for this wonderful experience!

The work I needed took place, and the result caught up with me about ten minutes later on the metro. It was indescribable: lightness, acceptance, a smile and openness.

I am glad there are people like Vlad who can help, because there are people who need that help.

I highly recommend Vlad Tchoubarov as a specialist.

I would like to share my first impressions of the session.

Thank you, Vlad, for putting me at ease during our first meeting. I appreciate your gentleness, attention to detail and ability to create a working space where it feels like you and your ally are together.

My first encounter with Gestalt was calm, friendly, interesting and productive. Something new, unusual and initially unclear, and then suddenly an insight put the whole issue into perspective. I felt calm, light and free.

I came to Vlad Tchoubarov in early March in a poor psychological state. The depression was not going away, despite my usually positive outlook, yoga, which was a tremendous support, and the latest pharmaceutical treatments.

Five months of sickening sadness. The circle had closed. No way out was visible. A disaster.

A familiar piece of wisdom came to my rescue: “If you cannot change the situation, change your attitude towards it.” For the first time in my life, I decided to consult a professional psychologist. Especially since I had known Vlad for quite some time.

Just one session with Vlad helped me break my problems down and understand the direction I needed to take.

I was given homework on my relationship with myself, which I did consistently. The outcome exceeded my expectations: once my thoughts fell into place, I began moving towards the changes I had long wanted with remarkable momentum.

Of course, Vlad is not a magician who can wave his hands over your head and solve all your problems. But he will certainly help you find a direction.

Incidentally, Vlad is starting a webinar on self-esteem techniques very soon, on 16–17 May, which some of you may find helpful.

Finally, I would like to offer this thought: love yourselves, friends. You are the most valuable thing you have. Life is too short not to enjoy each day. Peace!

My work with Vladislav began about a year ago.

The beginning was not easy for me. I had never worked with a specialist like this before. Everything surprised me, from the questions he asked to his interpretations of particular situations. It felt as if we were speaking different languages. Now I understand that, in a sense, we were.

Over time, I developed a different perspective on myself, my actions and events. It happened naturally and easily, almost by itself. But I understand that these changes would not have happened without Vladislav's help.

Now that I can look back and assess the journey, I can only speak of Vladislav's work in the highest terms. Meeting and working with a specialist like him has been a great stroke of luck. Thank you very much.

Working with real people is always full of surprises. However well established a team may be, differences in beliefs, character and temperament remain. Sooner or later they surface, naturally at the least convenient moment: there is plenty of work, urgent decisions and agreements are needed, and everyone involved has fallen out completely.

At times like these, a manager needs to stay calm and resolve the situation quickly. That is difficult when there is almost too much information. Everyone seems to have a point, yet it all ends in mutual accusations. You can feel powerless.

Having recently found myself in a difficult situation, I decided to contact Vlad. My initial aim was to think aloud and formulate a decision for myself. I really appreciated his quick response: the problem arose on Friday evening, and by Saturday morning we were already meeting on Skype.

Working through these situations with a coach offers several advantages: • the search for a solution stays focused rather than wandering • personal emotions and grievances can be set aside • an outside perspective helps reveal unconventional solutions

Alongside solving the specific problem, you develop the ability to act quickly under uncertainty, a very valuable quality for a professional manager.