About me


Hello. My name is Olga Vladimirovna Kondratova.

I am a Jungian analyst, which means that my work is based on the theory of analytical psychology of C.G. Jung.

I don't offer short-term therapy; I don't "solve problems" in a few sessions. From experience and common sense, I know that changes that come quickly also go away just as quickly. For them to become stable, at least two years of work, with weekly analytical sessions, are required.

The human psyche operates within certain long-term rhythms, lasting 20–30–40–50 years. The inner world strives for constancy, and therefore anything that can be quickly changed will just as quickly be restored to its previous state—this is how psychological defenses work. Everything that is familiar, habitual, and stable is generally safe.

At the same time, we strive for change, want to become different, or life itself has set us the task: change! And then a person becomes ready to go deep within themselves, to discover who they are, what opportunities they've used, and which ones are waiting in the wings. Such a journey is very difficult to undertake alone; a companion and guide are essential. We choose different paths; some come to analysis. After all, this is the main task of a psychoanalyst—to serve as a guide on this long, sometimes painful, journey into the depths of oneself.
When you're working on deep mental processes, undergoing a personal analysis is inevitable and necessary. Over time, this becomes a habit, and the skill of working with yourself develops.
Analytical psychology offers a wide variety of approaches: meditation, active imagination, images, symbols, dreams—fantastic journeys into one's inner world. My journeys begin with the vision of a flying Snowy Owl. And now, the White Bird and I invite you on a journey through this website. We hope you'll find something you need here.


Sincerely,
Olga.


Basic education:

1995–2000 Institute of Psychology and Sociology, Moscow, Zelenograd

Yaroslavl State University named after P. G. Demidov, Faculty of Psychology, Department of Labor Psychology; psychologist, teacher of psychology.

Specialization: Jungian psychotherapist:

1999 I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy, specializing in Medical and Forensic Psychology

2001. "Group Therapy", led by T. Koloshina, Institute of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy

2002–2004. “Jungian Therapy,” directed by E. Purtova, Institute of Group and Family Psychotherapy

2003–2005. “Theory and Practice of Child Psychoanalysis,” led by A. Skavitina, Institute of Analytical Psychology

2007 – 2012 Router of the IAAP supervision program in Moscow

since 2013 member of ROAP, IAAP

Experience:

1999 – 2003 – Psychoneurological Dispensary No. 22, Moscow – medical psychologist

From 2003 to present:

  • Private psychotherapeutic practice
  • MAAP teacher
  • Author of the seminar series “Living the Mythological in Psychotherapy” and a number of seminars on fairy tales
  • Author of the Literary Club project
  • Trainer at the Institute of Group and Family Psychotherapy.