Doctors for depression

Dr. Farouk Laafif is a psychiatrist providing online consultations for adults and adolescents facing emotional or mental health challenges. His clinical approach integrates psychopharmacology with psychotherapy, with a strong focus on the connection between mental and physical well-being.

He offers compassionate, evidence-based support for individuals dealing with:

• depression and anxiety disorders
• bipolar affective disorder
• schizophrenia and other psychotic conditions
• psychosomatic symptoms and chronic stress
• treatment planning and medication adjustment

Dr. Laafif combines scientific expertise with human empathy, helping patients restore emotional balance, improve daily functioning, and regain confidence in their recovery journey.

Dr Anna Kondratiuk is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 13 years of clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She provides online consultations for adults, offering a balanced approach that combines evidence-based pharmacological treatment with psychotherapy.

Main areas of support:

• Depression and burnout
• Anxiety, panic attacks, phobias
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Psychosomatic symptoms and sleep disturbances
• Health anxiety (hypochondria)
• Mental health support in chronic physical illness
• Adjustment disorders and low self-esteem

Dr Kondratiuk focuses on creating a safe and respectful therapeutic environment where patients feel heard and supported. Her goal is to help each person achieve lasting improvements in their mental well-being.

Dr Anastasiia Hladkykh is a physician-psychotherapist and psychologist with over 14 years of experience working with individuals struggling with various types of addictions and their families. She provides online consultations for adults, combining medical knowledge with deep psychological support and practical tools.

Key areas of expertise:

• Addiction treatment: alcohol and drug dependence, gambling addiction, compulsive behaviours, codependent relationships.
• Support for families of addicted individuals, behavioural correction within the family system, guidance for maintaining remission.
• Mental health: depression, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, phobias, PTSD, generalised anxiety, emotional trauma, and the psychological impact of loss or emigration.
• Psychoeducation: explaining complex mental health concepts in simple language, helping patients and their families understand diagnoses and treatment steps.

Therapeutic approach:

• Client-centred, straightforward, and empathetic – focused on practical outcomes and emotional stabilisation.
• Prescribes medications when needed, but always aims to minimise unnecessary pharmaceutical use.
• Certified in multiple evidence-based methods: CBT, NLP (Master Practitioner), Ericksonian hypnosis, symbol drama, art therapy, and systemic therapy.
• Each consultation results in a clear, structured plan – patients leave knowing exactly what to do next.

Experience and background:

• Member of the German association Gesundheitpraktikerin and the NGO “Mit dem Sonne in jedem Herzen.”
• More than 18 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, translated into several languages.
• Volunteer work with Ukrainian refugees and military personnel at the University Clinic of Regensburg.

Dr Daria Portnova is a psychiatrist and psychotherapist with over 30 years of clinical experience. She works with adults and adolescents aged 14 and over, providing online psychiatric and psychotherapeutic consultations.

In her practice, Dr Portnova supports patients facing the onset of mental health conditions, chronic psychiatric disorders, psychotic symptoms, trauma-related states, and complex emotional crises. Her work is structured and safety-focused, with an emphasis on stabilisation, accurate diagnosis, and long-term improvement in quality of life.

Patients consult Dr Daria Portnova for the following concerns:

• existential crises and complex life situations;
• loss, grief, and emotional exhaustion;
• relationship difficulties, separation, and divorce;
• psychological and psychiatric trauma, including complex PTSD (cPTSD);
• anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety disorder and panic disorder;
• social anxiety and social phobia;
• obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD);
• sleep disorders;
• depressive disorders;
• bipolar affective disorder;
• schizoaffective disorder;
• schizophrenia;
• personality disorders.

Dr Portnova combines psychiatric assessment with a psychotherapeutic approach. She works with evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and third-wave approaches such as ACT, FACT, and CFT. Consultations are focused on clear clinical understanding, practical recommendations, and ongoing support over time.

Dr Sergey Ilyasov is an experienced neurologist and qualified psychiatrist who provides online consultations for adults and adolescents. Combining deep neurological expertise with a modern psychiatric approach, he ensures comprehensive diagnostics and effective treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting both physical and mental health.

Dr. Ilyasov helps patients in the following cases:

• Chronic headaches (migraine, tension-type headache), back pain, neuropathic pain, dizziness, numbness in limbs, coordination disorders.
• Anxiety disorders (panic attacks, generalized anxiety disorder), depression (including atypical and treatment-resistant forms), sleep disturbances (insomnia, hypersomnia, nightmares), stress, burnout.
• Chronic pain syndromes and psychosomatic symptoms (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome related to stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia).
• Behavioral disorders and concentration difficulties in adolescents (including ADHD, autism spectrum disorders), nervous tics.
• Memory impairments, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), emotional swings, and support for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Thanks to his dual specialization in neurology and psychiatry, Dr Sergey Ilyasov offers integrated and evidence-based care for complex conditions requiring a multidisciplinary approach. His consultations focus on accurate diagnosis, development of an individualized treatment plan (including pharmacotherapy and psychotherapeutic methods), and long-term support adapted to each patient's unique needs.

Book an online consultation with Dr. Sergey Ilyasov to receive qualified assistance and improve your well-being today.

Dr. Taisiia Proida is a psychiatrist and cognitive behavioural therapist (CBT), and a member of the European Psychiatric Association. She offers online consultations for adults aged 18 and over, combining evidence-based medicine with an individualised approach to mental health care.

She specialises in consultations and ongoing support for a wide range of mental health concerns, including:

• Mood disorders: depression, bipolar disorder, postpartum depression.
• Anxiety disorders: generalised anxiety, OCD, panic attacks, phobias.
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD.
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Assessment is provided only after an initial psychiatric evaluation and during a follow-up appointment.
• Personality disorders and emotional instability.
• Cyclothymia and mood fluctuations.
• Schizophrenia spectrum and related conditions.

Dr. Proida combines clinical expertise with an empathetic approach, offering structured support based on evidence-based practices. Her work integrates CBT techniques with medical management, with a focus on anxiety and depressive disorders.

She works with clients from different countries and cultural backgrounds, adapting her communication style and recommendations to individual needs. With experience in international clinical trials (Pfizer, Merck), she values clarity, trust, and collaborative partnership in patient care.