I am Ruslan Frank. I help with anxiety, emotional ups and downs, and relationship difficulties. You do not need to know what to say in advance — we can start with what is troubling you now. Sessions are in Russian or Ukrainian.
What the first session is likeBefore booking, you can ask Ruslan a question.
Online · confidential · LGBTQ+ friendly
Start with a relevant topic or a short self-check. This is not a diagnosis; it helps identify a starting point for a conversation.
The catalogue covers anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, relationships, self-esteem, OCD, sleep, dissociation and other topics. Detailed articles are currently in Russian.
Open the topic catalogueSelect what feels familiar. This is not a diagnosis — just a way to identify something to talk about.
Select 1–2 options that resonate. If none fit, you can open the topic catalogue or ask a question.
Start with the main topics. The full list and detailed guides are available separately.
Effects of emotional and psychological abuse, attachment trauma, negative beliefs and triggers
More about traumatic experiencesEmotional instability and difficulties with intimacy, self-esteem and consistent behaviour
More about BPD and recurring patternsBinge eating, restriction, controlling food, body image, anxiety and shame around eating
More about eating disordersTension, anticipation of danger, social anxiety, panic reactions and physical anxiety
More about anxietyApathy, loss of motivation, persistent fatigue, emptiness and self-criticism
More about apathy and burnoutRecurring patterns, fear of intimacy, conflict, jealousy and boundary difficulties
More about relationshipsEmotional dysregulation, impulsivity, self-directed aggression and self-injury
More about emotional regulationCompulsive thinking patterns, escapism, self-sabotage and fear of mistakes
More about intrusive thoughtsIdentity crises, finding worth beyond achievements and difficulties accepting yourself
More about self-esteemSituations outside my scope
Psychiatric care is needed
Specialist care is needed
Comprehensive care is needed
If your situation is outside my scope, we can discuss another specialist who works with these difficulties.
I work integratively, choosing tools to suit your situation and needs
Thoughts, actions and understanding the anxiety cycle.
Self-regulation skills and balancing emotions.
Understanding underlying experiences and recurring patterns.
Meaning, choices and support through a crisis.
Awareness, contact and boundaries.
Start with an initial session, continue individually or come together.
A calm session to understand your situation and identify a first step.
Working with persistent patterns, anxiety and relationships.
A joint session to discuss relationships, recurring conflicts and what matters to each person.
Try self-support tools or take a small step towards counselling when you need support. The bot interface is currently in Russian.
Briefly describe your situation and ask whether an individual or joint session would suit you.
Help me choose a formatIf I am available, I may help you find some stability during intense anxiety or panic. This does not replace emergency services, psychiatric care or crisis support.
“My concerns were finally heard... here I felt that I could be listened to and that my words mattered.”
“I had never felt this much support, attention and interest in my concerns from another specialist... I felt much better.”
“A wonderful first session. I felt very comfortable... I will definitely book again.”
“The first session was excellent. We covered what I needed in a comfortable atmosphere and everything was explained in detail.”
“Every session feels comfortable... he is tactful, asks helpful questions when it is difficult to speak, and never judges.”
“This month has been my most mentally stable in many years... you do not feel judged.”
“I used to have intense emotional ups and downs; things are much better now and I feel calmer.”
“Ruslan is very approachable and empathetic; it is easy to talk to him without shutting down.”
“The methods were explained and I was asked what I wanted and what felt comfortable... there was no pressure.”
“I liked the relaxed atmosphere, his presence and attention to detail... considerate and engaged.”
“The sessions have a relaxed, calm and friendly atmosphere... he listens without judging.”
“I had lived with severe derealisation for nine months... we gradually brought back a sense of reality.”
“It was my first session and I felt very comfortable... we connected easily and worked well together.”
“I talked about what was troubling me and felt much better... I received a lot of support.”
Available payment options depend on your country and bank: cards, transfers, international services, cryptocurrency or the booking bot. Confirm the available option before paying.
Payment is available in the bot after the session is confirmed, alongside meeting details. We check the available payment method for your country.
Open the booking botReceipt and confirmation; instalments and other banks can be discussed separately.
I can explain the available option and confirmation process.
I can help clarify the form and payment reference.
I can provide instructions and remain available to help with payment.
The booking bot helps you choose a format, time and payment. SAFEspace offers free check-ins, journaling, exercises and supportive letters. Both interfaces are currently in Russian.
Answers to questions people often ask before their first session
We briefly get to know each other and identify what matters most right now. You speak at your own pace; I help with questions.
Then we map the situation: triggers, emotions, behaviour and what keeps the difficulty going. We finish with initial support for the coming days and discuss whether to continue, take a pause, and what frequency and format fit.
No. It is fine if your request feels vague. Part of the first session is helping make it clearer.
We agree on a convenient platform: Telegram, Discord, Yandex Telemost, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or another service.
I send the meeting link privately. We agree on the platform in advance.
We try to reconnect. If that does not work, we agree on another time for the remaining part of the session.
I work with clients aged 15 and above. Sessions are in Russian or Ukrainian — please choose the language you are comfortable speaking. I do not provide sessions in English.
For clients aged 15–17 and parents · About sessions in Ukrainian
For under-18s, guardian consent is required. We discuss the arrangements before booking.
We usually start weekly, then agree on a frequency that fits your situation and progress: sometimes every two weeks, sometimes more often for a short period.
Yes, contact me in advance. We clarify and agree on the rules, including the notice period, before starting.
What you discuss stays between us. We discuss confidentiality and its limits before starting, including situations involving a direct threat to life or safety.
Yes. My practice is LGBTQ+ friendly, respectful and accepting. You can use language that feels natural, including swearing.
If you smoke or vape, we can discuss this in relation to your comfort during the session.
Sometimes I suggest tracking how you feel, reflection questions or short exercises.
I can send tasks through the booking bot so they remain accessible, with reminders. If useful, we can use Miro for visual notes and to review changes.
Yes. Personal therapy and regular supervision are part of responsible practice: they help me notice blind spots, work with difficult subjects and avoid working in isolation.
This does not make a practitioner perfect, but it supports more attentive and sustainable work.
Yes. Choose the couple / family format in the bot and a duration of 60, 90 or 120 minutes. For a family session, tell me in advance who would participate.
If you are currently unsafe — first contact emergency services or people nearby; they can respond more quickly and reliably.
I may help you find some stability through messages or a session, but this does not replace emergency care.
Could not find the answer to your question?
Ask anonymouslyWhere clients are based
Available payment options, agreed time zones and considerate online support.
CIS and Caucasus
Europe
North America and the Middle East
Asia and other regions
My work draws on my psychology degree, experience in humanitarian projects, and ongoing learning and supervision.
Psychology and counselling, alongside support groups and practical experience.
Work in difficult situations, helping people find stability and communicating with care.
Practical learning, case discussions, regular supervision and personal therapy.
I regularly attend supervision and personal therapy. This helps me notice blind spots, avoid working alone with difficult cases, and remain attentive to clients.
Some details are hidden for privacy.
If you want to understand yourself better, find support, explore your emotions or simply talk, you can get in touch. Choose a convenient way to contact me. Sessions are in Russian or Ukrainian.
I write about psychological support
I share reflections, techniques, practical frameworks and experiences from my work. Telegram includes resources, reading, updates and personal observations. Posts are mainly in Russian.
TikTok
Short videos about counselling, anxiety, relationships and practical tools
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Posts, discussions and psychoeducation
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Notes, stories and brief reflections on counselling, life and practice
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