Anastasiia Goncharova

Clinical psychologist
Adults and children from 16 years
Languages
English, Russian

About

Hello! My name is Anastasia. I am a psychotherapist (MD, PhD) and a clinical psychologist at the Chaika Clinic in Tbilisi. In my practice, I combine a strong medical background and insights from neuroscience with modern methods of evidence-based psychotherapy.

Core Principles

  • Evidence-Based Approach: I rely strictly on methods with scientifically proven efficacy, as well as the core principles of medical ethics and deontology.
  • Holistic View: I look at each situation comprehensively – from the nervous system's biochemistry to your personal values, thoughts, and behaviors.
  • Safe Space: I provide an egalitarian, non-judgmental, and fully confidential environment.

Issues I Work With:

  • Emotions and Mood: apathy, low energy, mood swings, existential crises, guilt, shame, and resentment.
  • Anxiety Disorders: panic attacks, phobias, intrusive thoughts, health anxiety, and psychosomatic pain.
  • Productivity and Self-Esteem: burnout, perfectionism, procrastination, and self-doubt.
  • Stress and Adaptation: sleep disturbances, challenges related to relocation, emigration, or career transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches

No clichés or templates – only a personalized plan and clear behavioral frameworks based on:

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) – working with automatic thoughts, core beliefs, and behavior patterns.
  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) – developing psychological flexibility, mindfulness skills, and building a value-driven life.
  • Psychoeducation and self-regulation skills training.

Education

  • Medical Degree: Physician (Siberian State Medical University / SibSMU, 2015); Residency and Postgraduate (PhD) studies in Psychiatry (Mental Health Research Institute, Tomsk NRMC, 2017–2020).

  • Academic Degree: PhD in Medicine (Candidate of Medical Sciences, 2021).

  • Postgraduate Medical Training: Psychotherapist (SibSMU, 2022).

  • Psychological Training: Clinical Psychologist (2022); specialized training in CBT and ACT (NADPO, Behavioral Company).

Scientific activity

  • My research focuses on the intersection of clinical psychiatry, addiction medicine, and contextual behavioral science. As a researcher holding a PhD in Medicine (Candidate of Medical Sciences), I study how specific brain functions and neurocognitive processes influence our behavioral habits and emotional states.

    Key Research Areas:

    • Cognitive Control & Executive Functions: I investigate how working memory capacity, attentional focus, and cognitive flexibility interlink with emotional regulation and an individual's resilience to stress.
    • Psychology of Addictive Behavior: I explore the personality traits and neurobiological factors underlying addictive patterns, with a specific emphasis on internet addiction and engagement in virtual communities.

    How This Benefits Therapy: Understanding how the mechanisms of attention, impulsivity, and habit formation operate at a neurobiological level allows me to tailor highly precise, evidence-based interventions for you using tools from CBT and ACT.

    A complete list of my scientific papers and publications is available on my Google Scholar profile.

Experience

Over 5 years of experience working as a psychiatrist and research fellow at leading medical centers (MHRI, SibSMU). Since 2024 – practicing at the Chaika Clinic (Tbilisi).
  • Professional Memberships:
    AKPN
    (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, Russia)
  • ACBS (Association for Contextual Behavioral Science, International)
  • ROP (Russian Society of Psychiatrists)

Degrees

PhD in Medical Science (Candidate of Medical Sciences)

Why I work in this clinic

Practicing at Chaika Clinic is a mark of quality for me and represents a perfect alignment with my core professional values:

  • Uncompromising Evidence-Based Practice. The clinic brings together specialists who exclusively utilize scientifically proven methods of treatment and psychotherapy (CBT, ACT).

  • Synergy of Medicine and Psychology. Here, I can practice within a multidisciplinary team. If a client requires a consultation with a specialist from a related field, we address this need collaboratively, quickly, and all under one roof.

  • Respect and Comfort. Chaika redefines the healthcare experience. It is a safe, modern, and stigma-free environment where ethics, deontology, and respect for the individual are the top priorities.