Doctors for OCD and intrusive thoughts

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 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.

Elizaveta Marinicheva is a psychiatrist who has been practising since 2022. She received her medical degree from the University of Milan (Università degli Studi di Milano, UNIMI) and holds official authorisation to practise medicine in Italy (Abilitazione all'esercizio della professione medica). She is a member of the Milan Medical Association (Ordine dei Medici di Milano).

She is currently completing her specialist training in psychiatry at Sapienza University of Rome (Sapienza Università di Roma). She has also received additional training in psychoanalysis and has completed more than 500 hours of personal psychoanalytic therapy.

In her practice, Dr Marinicheva combines a modern medical approach to mental health with careful consideration of each patient's individual history and current condition. When pharmacotherapy is required, treatment decisions are based on the principles of evidence-based medicine and current international clinical guidelines, including NICE, APA, WFSBP and CANMAT.

Dr Marinicheva provides online psychiatry consultations for anxiety, low mood, emotional instability, sleep problems, chronic stress and other conditions affecting mental wellbeing and quality of life. During a consultation, she assesses the patient's symptoms and overall condition, discusses potential treatment approaches and, when clinically appropriate, recommends medication and an appropriate follow-up plan.

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.

Tetiana Radchuk is a psychiatrist, psychotherapist and neurologist providing online consultations for adults experiencing mood disorders, anxiety disorders and neurological conditions affecting sleep, daily functioning and quality of life.

Her combined expertise in psychiatry, psychotherapy and neurology allows for a comprehensive assessment of both mental and neurological health, helping to develop an individualised treatment plan.

Areas of expertise

•  depression, low mood, fatigue and emotional burnout; 
•  anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias and generalized anxiety disorder; 
•  insomnia and other sleep disorders; 
•  bipolar disorder and other mood disorders; 
•  obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD); 
•  adult ADHD and autism spectrum disorder (ASD): assessment and ongoing care; 
•  psychosomatic disorders, stress-related conditions and adjustment disorders; 
•  headaches, migraine and autonomic nervous system disorders; 
•  medication management, treatment adjustment and psychotherapeutic support. 

Tetiana Radchuk combines evidence-based medicine with clinical expertise and a patient-centred approach. Assessment and treatment follow current clinical guidelines, with decisions made together with the patient according to their individual needs. Online consultations provide confidential and convenient access to professional mental health care.

Taisiia Proida is a general practitioner with a specialization in mental health and a cognitive behavioral therapist (CBT), 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.