Anxiety, burnout, loss of energy or direction, a difficult life transition. I offer online counselling in Russian to adults, couples and parents of teenagers around the world — helping you make sense of what is happening, regain steadiness and find a next step that feels possible.
A crisis does not always look like everything falling apart. Life may keep moving — work, family, responsibilities — while inside, it gets harder to rest, decide or feel like yourself. You can begin before you reach a breaking point.
Sometimes the people who seem most capable have been carrying too much for too long. A few signs that it may be time to stop and look more closely:
You sleep, but do not feel restored. The morning begins with pulling yourself together rather than feeling ready for the day.
Weekends, holidays and time off bring a brief pause, but your energy does not really come back.
Your thoughts keep circling even when nothing urgent is happening and there is no immediate danger.
From the outside, things may look fine. Inside, joy, interest and a sense of meaning are fading.
Messages, ordinary requests and even people you love can feel like more weight to carry.
You know something needs to change, but cannot decide — or feel at peace leaving things as they are.
Discipline and responsibility still keep you going, but you are beginning to wonder how long you can continue this way.
What once felt manageable now brings irritation, resentment, exhaustion or the urge to withdraw.
If several of these feel familiar, that is already enough reason to start a conversation. You do not need a perfect explanation first.
Tell me what’s going on ↗We start with what is happening in your life now — and where your usual ways of coping have stopped helping.
Burnout, chronic overload, apathy, loss of motivation, procrastination and the feeling that even simple tasks take too much effort.
Panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, constant tension, fears, checking, over-control and difficulty relaxing.
Separation, grief, migration, job loss, a midlife crisis or a moment when the familiar landmarks no longer work.
Conflict, distance, dependency, jealousy, blurred boundaries or fear of losing someone important.
Old goals no longer inspire you. You may feel empty, stuck in someone else’s life or unsure what to change.
You do not have to arrive with a diagnosis or a clear request. We can take time to understand what feels hardest.
My name is Pavel Karanevich. Before becoming a counsellor, I spent 12 years building businesses, leading teams and launching products.
I worked with people who were used to making decisions, taking responsibility and moving forward even when their reserves were gone. I saw how capable people can know what to do and still be unable to do it — not because they lack discipline, but because their state needs attention first.
I came to psychology deliberately in 2023. I studied at the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis and trained in Ericksonian hypnosis, EMDR, IFS and existential therapy. My work is grounded in ongoing personal therapy, supervision and continued learning.
My business background gave me a systems perspective and a love of clarity. In sessions, we look together at what is happening, why familiar strategies have stopped working and what step is genuinely possible for you now.
We do not try to “fix everything” in the first meeting. We first understand what is feeding the anxiety, exhaustion, inner conflict or sense of being stuck.
Not just name a feeling, but notice what triggers and maintains it in your particular situation.
When anxiety or exhaustion is overwhelming, we first work toward enough steadiness to think and act again.
The goal is not to force yourself to live “correctly”, but to make decisions from more than fear, guilt or habit.
We regularly check what is changing, what is not helping and what makes sense to do next.
I do not fit everyone to one method. Depending on your needs, I draw on:
Working with inner resources, imagery and states when rational analysis alone is not enough.
An approach for traumatic experiences, strong emotional reactions and memories that continue to affect everyday life.
Understanding different inner parts — such as the critic, the controller or the exhausted part — and the role each has taken on.
Exploring meaning, choice, freedom, responsibility and the direction you want your life to take.
A structured space to hear one another, understand recurring conflict and work toward clearer agreements.
Support with decisions, professional transitions, motivation and finding a path that feels like your own.
Examples of situations and work shared on my Russian-language site. Details are presented with care for client privacy.
At first: long workdays, conflict with the team and serious thoughts of closing the business.
We worked on: boundaries around work, anxiety about delegating, sleep and constant control.
After: delegating felt less threatening, sleep improved and motivation to continue returned.
At first: after years of teaching, work felt meaningless and evenings often ended in tears.
We worked on: personal boundaries, guilt around saying no, accumulated exhaustion and sources of support outside work.
After: she began saying no with less guilt, found support beyond work and reconnected with her profession.
At first: after a 20-year marriage, the future felt uncertain and social contact became harder.
We worked on: grief, rebuilding connections and finding personal direction beyond the former family role.
After: social ties returned and a new life began to take shape around personal values.
Selected testimonials below are translated and shortened from reviews published on my Russian-language website.
“A careful, warm and respectful approach. Pavel listens closely and asks questions that help you understand yourself. Even the first session gave me a lot to think about.”Client feedbackAnxiety and burnout
“I was worried that a psychologist with a business background would not understand my everyday problems. Pavel listened as if my anxiety about my relationship with my mother mattered — because it mattered to me.”Client feedbackFamily relationships
“No judgement, clear questions and concrete steps. I came after a divorce, thinking it was embarrassing for a man to see a psychologist. It wasn’t.”Client feedbackSeparation and anxiety
You can start with one session and decide what you need from there.
Write in Telegram and tell me briefly what brings you here. You do not need to have it all figured out.
We clarify your request and whether my experience fits. If it does not, I will say so honestly and suggest another direction.
We discuss what is happening, what you have tried and what you would like to be different. Together, we identify a next step.
If we decide to continue, we agree on a format and pace. The length of therapy depends on your needs and situation.
You can begin with a single consultation. If more focused support would help, we can discuss an intensive format.
For one situation, state of mind or decision you feel stuck in.
Ask about a session ↗For a period when you need to regain steadiness and support more quickly.
Discuss the programme ↗A format for when a change of environment and time to focus on recovery would be helpful.
Ask about this format ↗Prices are shown in Russian roubles as listed on my main website. For clients abroad, payment options and practical details are agreed in advance. In-person programmes with accommodation take place in Gelendzhik, Russia.
It depends on what brings you to counselling and what changes you are looking for. We can start with one session, discuss the next steps and check in regularly on whether the work is helping.
That is completely fine. You do not need a diagnosis or a clearly formulated request. We can begin with what feels most difficult right now.
We meet by Zoom, Google Meet or Telemost and agree a time that works for both of us. Message me on Telegram to discuss your time zone and availability.
I work within the scope of psychological counselling. If your situation calls for a psychiatrist or another specialist, I will be honest about that and recommend seeking appropriate care.
You can cancel or reschedule without charge up to 24 hours before the session. Please message me as soon as you know your plans have changed.
Send me a message on Telegram. We will briefly clarify your request, find a time and agree on the practical details before the first meeting.
If holding it together is becoming harder, but you cannot yet explain exactly what is happening, that is enough to begin. We can take it one step at a time.
Message me on Telegram ↗