Alla Khoroshenkova

You might be considering individual therapy because something no longer feels manageable in the way it once did - you may be struggling with anxiety, depression, or a sense that you do not fully belong. Perhaps relationships feel difficult, and you feel emotionally disconnected from others, or find yourself blaming yourself, without fully understanding why things feel so painful. You may recognise certain patterns repeating in your relationships or daily life, but are unsure why.
These experiences are often shaped through relationships, past experiences, neurodiversity, or cultural identity. Over time, they can affect the way we see ourselves and connect with others. Individual therapy offers a space to explore these experiences more deeply and begin to understand what may be happening beneath the surface.
Individual therapy sessions can help you make sense of difficult emotional patterns, allow you to develop a stronger sense of self, and build more meaningful and connected relationships.
My approach to individual therapy is relational, providing you with a warm, thoughtful, and non-judgmental space where we can explore your experiences together at a pace that feels manageable for you.
Individual therapy is a collaborative process rather than a fixed method. Together, we work towards developing greater emotional clarity, self-understanding, and a stronger sense of connection with yourself and others. I offer both short-term and long-term therapy depending on your needs.
Areas that I frequently work with include, but are not limited to:
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Anxiety and emotional overwhelm
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Depression and low mood
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Loneliness and disconnection
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Relationship difficulties
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Identity and belonging
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Neurodiversity-related experiences
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Low self-esteem and self-criticism
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Trauma and difficult past experiences
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Feeling different, misunderstood, or out of place