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about me
Member of International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis (GLE-International)
Member of Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE)
Member of Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe (FETE)
MSc Clinical Psychologist, Existential Analyses Counselor
about the Approach
My story
I’ve always been drawn to the deeper layers of human experience—how we live, relate, and find meaning. Years of living across cultures have shaped a perspective that values complexity, resilience, and the quiet strength behind personal growth.
I received my degree in clinical psychology in Moscow and completed my psychotherapy training in Vienna.
My mentor and teacher on this path is Alfried Längle, who worked closely for many years with Viktor Frankl, the author of Man’s Search for Meaning.
I received my degree in clinical psychology in Moscow and completed my psychotherapy training in Vienna.
My mentor and teacher on this path is Alfried Längle, who worked closely for many years with Viktor Frankl, the author of Man’s Search for Meaning.
Alfrieds work has deeply shaped my own path. With warmth, depth, and clarity, he invites us to listen inwardly—to find meaning, inner consent, and the courage to say a true “yes” to life.
I believe that skills and techniques are an essential part of therapy. However, above all, it is a meeting between two human beings. When inner resonance arises between us, a new understanding and direction is born. Such an encounter offers support, acceptance, and the possibility to rebuild one’s relationship with life.
I believe that skills and techniques are an essential part of therapy. However, above all, it is a meeting between two human beings. When inner resonance arises between us, a new understanding and direction is born. Such an encounter offers support, acceptance, and the possibility to rebuild one’s relationship with life.
“Sometimes a single conversation can change the course of an entire life—but only if, in it, you encountered not an opinion, but a person.”
Laurent Gounelle
Laurent Gounelle
qualification
Work experience
2023 – PRESENT
UK based, NHS compliant mental health care provider for organizations.
2021-2022
Non for profit organization that provides psychological and psycho educational assistance for children with ASD (autism spectrum disorder) and their families.
2021
Underwent training in diagnostics and psychotherapy of children with ASD. Performed supervised psychological assessments of patients.
2011 – 2020
Charitable initiative created to raise funds and awareness for programs aimed to support special needs children conducted by Russian Jewish Congress.
Education
Education
- 2021 – PRESENTPsychotherapy Diploma in Logotherapy and Existential Analyses.
The Viennese School of Existential Analyses/University of Salzburg, UK/Austria - 2019 – 2021Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Moscow State University, Russia - 2006 – 2008Masters in International Management, CEMS
ESADE School of Management, Spain
Erasmus University, Netherlands - 2001 – 2005BA in International Relations
St. Petersburg State University, Russia
French
Intermediate spoken and written
Russian
Fluent spoken and written
English
Fluent spoken and written
Languages
accreditation
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Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe -
International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis -
Faculty of Psychology Lomonosov Moscow State University
accreditation
- Federation for Existential Therapy in Europe
- International Society for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis
- Faculty of Psychology Lomonosov Moscow State University