I am Katerina Furman, a London-based psychotherapist. I especially love the topic of relationships, and this is what people most often come to me for, asking "Is there any hope of developing a happy relationship?".

I initially came to the topic of relationships for personal reasons, and I've stayed with it ever since. I find it incredibly rewarding to work on this topic, to study theory, and to seek out additional therapeutic methods — all for the benefit of my clients, both male and female.

While studying the topic of relationships, I even considered at some point enrolling in a doctoral programme at Oxford's Department of Experimental Psychology to study the core components of love.

However, I realized that working with clients would give me much more than studying theory in the lab. I wanted to change people's lives, and that is essentially what I do.

IF Currently

You are going through a breakup, experiencing loneliness, and promising yourself never to start another relationship.

Through studying attachment theory and the role of emotions, I've come to the conclusion that breakups and loneliness are not the inevitable end of relationships.

You're searching for a new relationship and feel like it's a lottery with no chance of winning.

Then we also have something to discuss. I would be happy to support you and help you see the opportunities that already surround you, as well as discover new ones.

You and your partner are struggling to find common ground, feeling discouraged but still wanting to build a relationship rather than destroy it.

Then couples therapy is a great option. I can help ensure that your love boat doesn't hit the rocks of everyday life — or any other challenges that come your way.

Then I'm the right person to discuss it with safely. Neither your mum, a friend, nor a stranger on a train can replace a therapist. Please be gentle with yourself and your feelings.

I believe that relationships are about communicating in the language of emotions

Without knowing this language, it’s difficult for people to understand, empathise with, and agree with each other. Yet, this essential skill isn’t taught in schools or universities, except perhaps to psychotherapists. I would be delighted to be your guide and help you learn what you need to know.

I now work as a family counsellor and psychotherapist in London, UK and online. The most common issues I address in my practice include:

/ Couples therapy
/ Marital issues, including intimacy
/ Male loneliness
/ Female loneliness
/ Breakup therapy
/ Life scenarios therapy
/ Psychological counselling on various related issues

I will be delighted to see you better understand yourself and your partner, gain confidence, improve your current relationships and intimacy, and leave unhappy and toxic relationships to develop new, healthy ones — even if you currently doubt it is possible.