Vaiora Ekaterina Stroganoff

We met in a small hotel room at the Mercure Paris Notre-Dame Saint-Germain-des-Prés. The walls were white, interrupted by exposed old wooden beams. The room had only one chair, which I offered to Vaiora. I sat opposite her on the edge of the double bed, the white linen taut and freshly laundered. “How do youContinue reading “Vaiora Ekaterina Stroganoff”

David

Hi! I’m a clinical psychologist working in psychiatry and especially with psychological traumas. I find your approach fascinating—it seems to offer a kind of healing. It would be really nice to get a chance to meet you!Best regards,David “Do you like your name?” I asked him when we met for the interview.“Oh, I like it,”Continue reading “David”

Elena

“How do you feel?” I asked her.“Excited!” she replied.“Could you describe this feeling?”“I feel it in my gut. It makes me happy and makes me smile. But it also brings a little nervousness about the unknown.” “What does happiness mean to you?”“Being at peace with yourself and truly accepting your life situation.” “Is there somethingContinue reading “Elena”