Bilingual Couples Therapist RU+EN
Bilingual therapy in Russian and English will help overcome language barriers, improve communication, and build a relationship where each partner feels heard. Psychological support for international couples so you can find mutual understanding despite cultural differences.
- In two languages
- Cultural mediation
- Fully confidential
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Psychologist Alyona Busel
I help international couples navigate cultural and language barriers to build stronger relationships. Working in both Russian and English, I create a space where both partners feel heard and understood.
Instead of quick fixes, I focus on creating lasting understanding between Russian and English-speaking partners. This mixed-language approach ensures genuine dialogue that honors both cultures and helps you grow together.
- Professional Standard Higher education in psychology, regular supervision and personal therapy.
- Integration of Three Schools Practical psychology, psychoanalytic therapy and gestalt therapy.
- Therapy in Two Languages Working with international couples in Russian and English. Online from anywhere in the world.
My specialization
What I help international couples with
Language Barriers and Miscommunication
Difficulty expressing feelings in a non-native language or feeling that your partner doesn't fully understand you due to language differences.
Cultural Conflicts
Different traditions, values, and views on family, marriage, or child-rearing rooted in cultural differences.
Relationships with Partner's Family
Misunderstandings with relatives due to language or culture, family pressure, or difficulties building connection with your partner's family.
Decisions About Where to Live and Immigration
Conflicts over which country to live in, where to relocate, or how to maintain connections with both homelands.
Raising Children
Disagreements on approaches to language and cultural education, school choice, or passing on traditions.
Identity and Belonging
Feeling torn between cultures, searching for balance between two identities, or experiencing loneliness in a foreign country.
Services & Pricing
Bilingual therapy
You speak different languages — literally and beyond. I’ll help remove the main barrier: the inability to express deep feelings in a foreign language. I don’t just translate words — I help you understand the cultural subtext behind them. Together, you learn to build your own unique “third culture” — instead of choosing one over the other.
Couples Counseling
In Russian and English for international couples
- Each partner speaks their native language
- Cultural context, not just translation
- One couple — one shared culture
How it works
Online counseling worldwide
01
Share Your Story
Describe your situation in the language you're comfortable with — I'll respond within a day and help you understand how we can work with your situation.
02
Choose Date and Time
We'll find a convenient time for your consultation for both of you, taking your time zone and personal schedule into account.
03
Meet Online
Join the online session via video call from anywhere in the world, and we'll begin working together in a comfortable mixed-language environment.
Video Connection
We meet online via Google Meet — it's convenient and reliable. If you prefer a different platform — no problem, we can connect through it.
Payment
I accept bank cards — Visa, Mastercard, Mir, Belkart, as well as Apple Pay and Google Pay. Payment must be completed at least 24 hours before the session.
Terms
By paying for the session, you confirm that you have read and agree to the Service Agreement and Privacy Policy.
FAQ
Common questions about bilingual therapy
Bilingual therapy is a new format for many couples. It's helpful to understand how this works for you. These are the questions I hear from every international couple.
That's exactly why this specialization exists. I work with cultural differences as part of therapy — helping you see where conflict is about values and where it's about misunderstanding.
I switch between languages so each person can express complex feelings in their native language. The key is that both feel heard.
15 years working with international couples taught me to see nuances. I don't impose my culture — I help you find common ground between your two.
First shifts — when you start understanding each other's cultural context — happen in 4-6 sessions. Deep changes need 10-15 sessions.
In mixed-language sessions, each person speaks in their comfortable language. I act as both therapist and translator, helping you hear the essence — not just words, but the cultural subtext behind them.
All sessions use secure platforms. Nothing said is recorded. Everything shared stays strictly between us.
Ready for Change?
Book your first session
Write to me briefly what's currently concerning you and what changes you want to achieve.
I work in Russian and English, understand the nuances of cross-cultural relationships and will explain how bilingual therapy can help. We'll find a convenient time for the first consultation.
