Private psychological support for highly educated professionals and high achievers in international settings
A space for brilliant minds
I am Taisia Slobodjaniuk, founder of Expat Psychologist. Since 2009 I have worked with the international community and supported many CEOs, diplomats, ambassadors, senior executives and highly educated professionals. I have also worked with music producers, painters, book writers, app and software developers and other creative talents. Over the years I have developed my own approach to the emotional challenges that come with high ability, responsibility and life across cultures.
You may be more gifted than you think
Many gifted adults have never been tested or told that they are gifted. Some have always felt different without knowing why. Others think that what comes easily to them is normal, so they do not see their own talent. You do not need a label or a test to join these sessions. If you often think deeply, feel intensely or sense that you have more potential than you are using, this space may be for you.
When the mind runs ahead of the emotions
Highly capable people often have a mind that is far ahead, while their emotional world has not had the same chance to grow. This creates an asynchronous experience. You can understand complex ideas in seconds, yet a small conflict, criticism or disappointment can throw you off balance for days. This gap is not a weakness. It is a common pattern, and it can be worked with.
Many high achievers in positions that do not yet reflect what they can do, and they feel stuck, unseen or unsure how to move forward. Others already carry great responsibility and need a space to stay calm, clear and grounded under pressure.
I am now offering a limited number of exclusive one-to-one sessions for both.
You may recognise yourself in one of these situations
Does this sound familiar?
You are a CEO who makes important decisions every day. From the outside everything looks under control, but inside you feel tired, tense and alone with the weight of your responsibility.
You are a diplomat or ambassador moving from posting to posting. You are expected to represent others with calm and confidence, while your own emotions and your family life have little room.
You are a creative person such as a musician, painter or writer. Your work comes from deep inside you, and so do the blocks, the doubts and the highs and lows that can stop you from creating.
You build apps, software or new technology. Your mind works fast and solves complex problems with ease, yet your emotions feel harder to understand and manage. Frustration, overwhelm or difficulties with other people get in the way of your ideas.
You have always learned quickly, yet your current role does not use what you are capable of. You see others move ahead and you start to doubt yourself, even though you sense there is more in you.
You set very high standards for yourself. When something goes wrong you react more strongly than you would like, and it costs you energy, sleep or relationships.
You are facing a turning point such as a new position, a promotion, a career change or the end of a mandate, and you want to make the next step with clarity.
Becoming a better version of yourself
Together we build a model of you that is a better version of yourself. We work on your emotional intelligence and your ability to regulate stress, pressure and strong emotions, so your emotional world can catch up with your mind. This way you can use your talents fully and feel more at ease in your life and work.
What you can expect
Full discretion and confidentiality, flexible scheduling that fits your agenda, and sessions in person in Zurich or online worldwide.
Taisia Slobodjaniuk is a member of FSP, the Swiss Federation of Psychologists.
Places are limited. To arrange a confidential first conversation, please contact me directly at taya@expatpsychologist.ch or +41 78 254 48 50.
