Semyon Poliakovskii

Hello, my name is Semyon Polyakovskii. I am a qualified UKCP-registered Gestalt Psychotherapist based in Bristol, UK. I help people find new ways of coping with situations in their lives, when the ways they are familiar with are not sufficient anymore.  

My first encounter with psychotherapy was 12 years ago, and since then I have learned first-hand how much it can offer. Today I run my own practice and invite you to explore the new horizons within yourself and in the world around you. I believe  that only you as a client hold the key to the most appropriate solutions for situations in your life. My role in psychotherapy is to help you find it. To do this, I rely on such principles of Gestalt Psychotherapy as awareness, authenticity and relational attitude, with a significant emphasis on body processes. My practice is deeply rooted in philosophical foundations of Phenomenology and Existentialism, alongside modern clinical and scientific research. 

Having completed my Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy in Moscow Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama, I am always on the lookout for new ways to develop my skills and keep learning. I am lucky enough to study with and get regular supervision from some of the best psychotherapy professionals in the world, including those at the Manchester Gestalt Centre, New York Gestalt Institute, London Gestalt Centre and French Gestalt Institute.  ​ I am a full clinical member of the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy) and GPTI (Gestalt Psychotherapy Training Institute), which means I adhere to its ethical code.  ​ 

I run both individual and group psychotherapy sessions with adults of all races, genders, sexual orientations and religions. Although I work with a wide range of enquiries, my main focus lies within the following areas: Anxiety, Depression, Self-Actualisation, Relationships, Childhood Traumas, Parenting, Stress, Self-Esteem, Sexual Problems. ​

 My fee is £65 per 50 minute session; I meet in person in Bristol (Clifton, Redland) and online.