Unlock Your Mind. Elevate Your Life.
Bespoke mental training for ambitious individuals in pursuit of clarity, purpose, and peak performance.
Anastasia Volkova M.Sc. FSP Züpp
Psychologist and psychotherapist licensed in Switzerland↗ and the United Kingdom↗
Specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Switzerland
Swiss federal license
Zurich
Zurich cantonal license
UK
UK licensed
About me
I am an FSP psychologist and psychotherapist offering in‑person and online therapy in English, French, Dutch and Russian. I have Bachelor and Masters degrees in Psychology from Leiden University (The Netherlands).
I work with adults, adolescents, expats and couples. I am particularly suited to clients experiencing anxiety, stress or burnout, relationship or intimacy difficulties, divorce or lingering effects of trauma.
Using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Compassion‑Focused Therapy (CFT), I provide a warm, structured space to understand what is happening, reduce symptoms and build a more balanced, meaningful life.
To book an appointment or ask a question, you can contact me directly by phone, email or use a link below.
What therapy can do for you
Clarity & Focus
Cut through mental noise, see situations more clearly, and make decisions with greater confidence and calm
Emotional Resilience
Build inner strength under pressure, recover more quickly from setbacks, and stay grounded when life feels intense
Emotional Healing
Work through past hurts safely, soften painful patterns, and move forward feeling lighter, more connected, and more yourself
Therapy skills
My therapy combines proven clinical methods with practical tools you can use in everyday life. Together, we focus on understanding what you’re going through, building skills that actually fit your reality, and creating steady, sustainable change
How therapy with me looks like
Together we will clarify what is not working, understand why it is happening, and build concrete tools so you can feel calmer, more connected with your values & purpose, and more in control of your life
Trusted by happy clients
“The mind has a tendency to play tricks on us, but Anastasia combines exceptional emotional intelligence with deep academic rigour to help you see clearly and move forward with confidence. She is hardworking, compassionate, and genuinely cares about the people she supports.”
Rebecca S. Founder of RI Talent
“My sessions with Anastasia highlighted the value of having someone to serve as both a sounding board and a professional guide, helping me delve deeper into myself to identify the aspects that were negatively impacting my life journey. Sessions with Anastasia have led to surprising discoveries about myself.”
Jan V. Hotel General Manager
"I highly recommend Anastasia to anyone looking for practical, results-oriented therapy sessions, especially professionals feeling a bit stuck or simply wanting to take time to reflect and refocus."
Edina S. Director People & Culture
“Working with Anastasia has been a transformative experience. In our sessions, she helped bring into sharp focus an often-overlooked truth: that mental fortitude is as critical to leadership success as any system or strategy.”
Orlando A. Branding Strategist
“Anastasia's approach supported my greater self-awareness and offers valuable tools for understanding my reactions in various situations.”
Claudia J. Attorney-at-Law
"Working with Anastasia at Mental Gym has been a rewarding experience. Through her insightful questions and empathetic listening, I gained clarity and learned to better understand myself and manage stress more effectively."
Ilze K. Project Manager
“I especially appreciated Anastasia's ability to ask the right questions and adapt her approach to my thoughts and feelings in the moment. She has a rare way of combining deep insights with practical advice, making every session empowering.”
Rosa M. Legal and Compliance Leader
“In our sessions Anastasia demonstrated tremendous empathy, she explored root causes of certain problems and mental blockers, and got me back on track in just a few sessions!”
Ksenia T. Program Manager
"Each session was a deep and guided journey inward, but more than that, it was a revelation. Through our work together, I experienced an unexpected and powerful realization about myself, one that brought both clarity and relief.”
Hanen T. Operations Manager
“Change is never easy, but after these sessions, I feel that change has become not just more accessible, but more intentional and aligned. Anastasia offers real insight, rooted in emotional depth and creative strength.”
Bolivar S. Partner at a Law Firm
“I really enjoyed working with Anastasia. She helped me work through a number of challenges at work, particularly around stress and the pressures that come with leadership and management.”
Colin F. Co-Founder of CXO Studio
"Anastasia's coaching is simply fantastic--with each meeting she has helped me unlock more of my potential making me aware of patterns developed in childhood which now had become an obstacle in my professional life."
Erik W. Head of Corporate Credit
“Anastasia created a space of trust and confidence which made vulnerability on my side easier to handle. Our discussions brought new perspectives and opened new horizons for me to explore.”
Roxana T. Commodity Manager
“Anastasia was of great help. She is completely flexible and tailors her approach to your current needs and priorities. Her guided meditations were particularly helpful - I had tried meditations before but hers worked much better for me than what I had tried previously.”
Natasha M. Senior Director Strategy
"Anastasia provided me with practical tools, clear guidance, and personalized support that made tackling career and leadership challenges feel achievable and empowering."
Tatiana K. Global Marketing Director
“If I had to chose one word to describe Anastasia it would be wise. She has a great ability to listen to what is being said, and importantly, what is not being said.”
Claire W. Business Operations Leader
“I felt very comfortable sharing with Anastasia some of the insights she then made me well understand the related challenges, potential root causes and gave ideas how to overcome and improve for my mental wellbeing.”
Jens Z. IT Manager
"Each session provided a space for deep reflection and release, leaving me with a renewed sense of clarity and lightness, as though a weight had been lifted from my shoulders."
Viktoria M. Procurement Specialist
“ Her ability to listen and ask the right questions has made a real difference in how I approach my career decisions.”
Melissa C. Hotel General Manager
“I discovered clarity I didn't know was possible. Rather than prescribing quick fixes, Anastasia listened intently, asked the right questions, and helped me uncover my values and ambitions.”
Tanja S. Hospitality Executive
"Anastasia creates a space where you feel instantly safe and understood, and she has a remarkable ability to guide you to insights you didn’t know you needed."
Ida O. Office Administrator
“Thanks to Anastasia's guidance, I gained fresh perspectives that led me to explore and implement disruptive solutions.”
Amandine R. Procurement Manager
“With thoughtful and insightful questions Anastasia supported me in digging deeper into my own assumptions and gaining clarity to the next steps I needed to take on my journey forward. Thank you!”
Latifa L. VP of Human Resources
"With Anastasia, you don’t just talk about your problems—you leave each session with concrete strategies, renewed energy, and a clearer sense of how to take care of your mental well‑being."
Arina D. Business Owner
“Through Anastasia's guidance and the resources, I've learned how to better understand my own mental and emotional patterns and manage stress more effectively.”
Tuna Koca, Medical Affairs Director
“Working with Anastasia helped me untangle long‑standing patterns of stress and self‑doubt; her blend of warmth, structure, and practical tools made change feel both manageable and sustainable.”
Mikhail E. Business Development Manager
"Anastasia’s sessions are like a mental reset: she listens deeply, asks precise questions, and gently challenges you to see yourself and your challenges from a completely new angle."
Leila S. High School Pupil
Are you experiencing any of these?
- Do you feel constantly exhausted, even after rest, and find it hard to switch off from work?
- Have tasks that used to feel meaningful started to feel empty, pointless, or overwhelming?
- Is anxiety showing up in your body—tight chest, tense muscles, trouble sleeping—without a clear reason?
- Do you avoid situations, conversations, or decisions because you’re afraid of what might go wrong?
- Do you find yourself asking “What’s the point?” about your work or life, even if things look successful from the outside?
- Have activities, goals, or relationships that once felt meaningful started to feel flat, empty, or like you’re just going through the motions?
- Are past experiences still intruding into your present through memories, dreams, or sudden emotional reactions?
- Are you carefully organizing your life around avoiding certain places, people, or feelings so you don’t get triggered?
- Are changes in your mood, sleep, or energy levels during menopause leaving you feeling unlike yourself?
- Do hot flashes, brain fog, or body changes make it harder to cope with everyday stress or feel comfortable in your own skin?
- Are you feeling torn between relief and grief, unsure how to rebuild your life after the separation?
- Do practical decisions about home, finances, or parenting feel overwhelming because your emotions are all over the place?
- Do you often feel “not good enough,” even when people around you say you’re doing well?
- Do you hold back from opportunities or relationships because you doubt your worth or worry you’ll be judged or rejected?
- Have you tried to cut down or stop, but find yourself slipping back into the same pattern?
- Is your use starting to affect your health, relationships, or work, even if from the outside things still look “fine”?
Let’s Talk.
Let me know what issues you would like to address in therapy. I will respond to you within 24 working hours.
Frequently asked questions
In the UK, the price for a therapy session of 60 minutes is GBP 100.
In Switzerland, the price for a therapy session of 60 minutes is CHF 150.
My standard recommendation is to begin with 8–10 sessions and assess progress collaboratively. You are never locked into a contract, and we only continue if the process is delivering clear value to you.
Yes. No information is shared with third parties without your explicit written consent.
In the UK, my therapy services are covered by major insurers including Aviva, AXA PPP, Cigna, WPA and VitalityHealth (formerly PruHealth).
In Switzerland, psychotherapy can now be billed through basic health insurance. This requires a diagnosed mental health condition. You will need a referral from an authorized medical professional (general practitioner, psychiatrist, or specialist in psychosomatic medicine).
You should check with your insurer before booking a session. In most cases you will need to pay for the session and reclaim the cost subsequently from your insurer.