Psychologist · Riga, Purvciems
Practising psychologist, Master of Psychology and transformational coach. She counsels adults, teenagers, children, families and couples — in person at Grand Medical in Purvciems and online by video call.
No referral neededIn person and onlineUkrainian, Russian, English
About the specialist
Olena Posternak is a practising psychologist, Master of Psychology and transformational coach. In her research she studied the factors behind the psychological well-being of women refugees from Ukraine.
She works with adults, teenagers, children, families, couples and groups. She teaches online at the Training Centre for Practitioners of Emotional Immunity and Human Potential of the Polish Association of European Missions and continually builds her skills in international programmes run by psychotherapists and psychiatrists from the USA, the UK, Israel and other countries.
In recent years Olena has been through serious hardship herself: a cancer diagnosis, heart surgery and the destruction of her home in Kyiv. This experience helps her support cancer patients and people in crisis with particular care on their way to psychological well-being.
Olena had dreamed of becoming a psychologist since her youth. Before that she worked as an English translator, a lawyer and an interior designer. Since the start of the war she has lived in Latvia with her family.
Areas of work
Olena Posternak works with the following concerns.
Anxiety, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts and fears.
Low mood, loss of energy and of interest in life, including suicidal thoughts.
Traumatic experiences, PTSD, loss and grief.
Support after a cancer diagnosis and in other difficult life situations.
Addictive behaviour and the difficulties that come with it.
Psychological support for ADHD and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Family and partner relationships, counselling for couples and families.
Parenting questions, counselling for children and teenagers.
Self-esteem, finding yourself, growing your own business.
Consultation
The consultation takes place in person at the clinic in Purvciems or online by video call — in Ukrainian, Russian or English.
The psychologist listens to what brought you and, together with you, defines what you want to work on.
Together you look at the situation, your feelings and habitual reactions, and find resources and ways to cope.
You discuss how many sessions may be needed. If necessary, the psychologist will recommend seeing a doctor.
Cost
A psychologist helps you make sense of your feelings, thoughts and relationships but does not make medical diagnoses or prescribe medication. If medication is needed, at Grand Medical you can book an online psychiatrist consultation.
FAQ
Choose a free time on piearsta.lv or eVeselibasPunkts.lv, call +371 255 89 505, message us on WhatsApp or leave a request using the form on this page — the administrator will contact you and arrange the time and format of the consultation (in person or online).
A psychologist helps you make sense of your feelings, thoughts, behaviour and relationships through conversation and psychological methods, but does not make medical diagnoses or prescribe medication. A psychiatrist is a doctor: they assess your condition from a medical point of view and prescribe treatment if needed. At Grand Medical you can book an online psychiatrist consultation.
The consultation takes place by video call. You will need an internet connection, a camera, a microphone and a quiet place where no one can overhear you. You can join from home, from work or from another country.
In Ukrainian, Russian or English — tell us your preferred language when you book.
Yes. Olena works with adults, teenagers and children, as well as with couples and families. Please confirm the session format when you book.
No. In an acute condition, or if you have thoughts of harming yourself or others, do not wait for a consultation — in Latvia, call 113 or 112.
Google reviews
I was pleasantly surprised how quickly I was able to book — especially considering I had only been in Latvia for a couple of days. Very convenient.
Booking an appointment was quick and easy, and the team of doctors is truly impressive — many highly experienced specialists, some of whom I have known for years.
Booking
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