Lana Korotkova
With a blend of East and West in her approach, Lana creates a safe space where your whole self is welcome. She combines body awareness techniques with practical talk therapy to help you feel more balanced and at home in yourself. When you work with Lana, you’ll explore your thoughts, feelings as well as your physical sensations to better understand what’s really going on. She’s especially skilled at helping people navigate cultural shifts, set healthy boundaries, and find deeper meaning in their lives. Having moved from her native Russia to Amsterdam over 13 years ago, Lana understands the challenges of finding your place and purpose in new environments.
About Lana
Educational background
- MSc Clinical Psychology – Leiden University, Netherlands
- Specialist Degree in Psychology – Saint Petersburg State University, Russia
- Certificate in Integrative Bodywork & Movement Therapy (525 hours) – IBMT Institute, UK
- Certificate in Psychological Counseling: Working with Feelings and Physical Symptoms (200 hours) – Association for Psychotherapy, Saint Petersburg, Russia
- BodyMind Gestalt Therapy Program (250 hours) – Moscow Gestalt Institute, Russia
Preferred therapeutic approach
Working style
Lana works in a client-centered way, tailoring her approach to fit your unique needs. She balances a clear structure with a gentle touch, empowering you to take the lead in your growth journey. Together you’ll set clear goals that guide your sessions, and she often suggests practical exercises to try between meetings. Lana frequently helps you connect with your body’s wisdom and explains psychological concepts in straightforward terms that make complex ideas easy to understand.
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.” – Carl Rogers
