Psychotherapists in Almaty: 110 doctors

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  • Work experience3 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 14 years and over and adults

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Kabinet psikhologa-addiktologa Kostyaeva A.I., ulitsa Onore de Balzaka, 2

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  • Work experience33 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 18 years and over and adults

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  • Work experience9 years
  • Who they seeAdults only

35 000 ₸

Khoroshiy Doktor, ul. Radostovtsa, 333a

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  • Work experience9 years
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Psikholog Kravchenko Karina, ulitsa Onore de Balzaka, 2

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  • Work experience16 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 18 years and over and adults

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  • Work experience18 years
  • Who they seeChildren aged 12 years and over and adults

30 000 ₸35 000 ₸−14%

Klinika izucheniya Epilepsii, ulitsa Shevchenko, 133B

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Reviews: Psychotherapists

Overall rating5.0

65 reviews

Rating breakdown

5 reviews of 65

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    Review of doctorMoldabekova Asel Mergenovna

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

    Patient story

    I came for an appointment with Moldabekova Asel Mergenovna, I was a little late, but the doctor waited for me, and the appointment took place on time.

    Liked

    I really liked the respectful attitude and the individual approach to me. I rate the doctor's work ten out of ten.

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    Review of doctorKravchenko Karina Timurovna

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

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    I consulted Karina and was satisfied with working with her.

    Liked

    It is very pleasant to work with Karina: she approaches problems gently and carefully, which inspires trust and a sense of safety. I was pleased that there were many genuinely effective techniques that can be applied independently. I have not regretted a single session. Thank you!

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    Review of doctorShein Pavel Vladislavovich

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

    Patient story

    For a long time I did not dare to go to a specialist, as I did not understand how to properly describe my condition. The appointment went calmly, without awkwardness — Pavel Vladislavovich immediately put me at ease.

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    The doctor helped me understand what was causing my mood swings and gave a clear plan for further action. The conversation went calmly, without awkwardness; Pavel Vladislavovich put me at ease from the first minutes.

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    Review of doctorShein Pavel Vladislavovich

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

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    It was my first time at a consultation with psychiatrist Pavel Vladislavovich, and before the visit I was very worried.

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    The doctor listened to me attentively, explained everything clearly and answered the questions that interested me. After the appointment I felt a sense of relief and hope, and I intend to continue treatment. I want to thank him for his professionalism and support!

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    Review of doctorMoldabekova Asel Mergenovna

    5.0Rated 5.0 out of 5

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    The appointment went excellently. Everything was to the point, I was listened to attentively and sensitively, without unnecessary questions and without judgement.

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    Asel is superb, a true professional with modern, up-to-date knowledge. I was given recommendations from psychologists and pharmacies. The office and consulting room are beautiful and convenient, there are no queues, the service is great.

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Psychotherapists in Almaty

A psychotherapist in Almaty is a doctor who helps with anxiety, depression, panic states, insomnia and relationship difficulties. They work using talking methods and, when necessary, combine them with medication support. It is worth seeking help if the condition interferes with work, sleep, studies or communication with loved ones and has persisted for more than a week.

Main

  • Psychotherapist in Almaty helps with anxiety, depression, panic states, insomnia and relationship difficulties.
  • On the portal in Almaty there are 99 doctors of this specialty, practising in 92 clinics of the city.
  • You must not put off a visit if you have repeated thoughts of harming yourself, refusal of food and water, or loss of orientation.
  • The first appointment is built around a conversation about complaints, sleep, appetite, mood, work and relationships with loved ones.
  • Narrowing the search is helped by filters by district, format of appointment, patient's age, area of work and clinic.

What does a psychotherapist do

A psychotherapist deals with mental states in which a person's emotional sphere, sleep and daily functioning suffer. Their work combines talking methods with an understanding of how the nervous system is connected to the rest of the body.

What the specialist's work includes

A psychotherapist works with anxiety and depressive states, neuroses and sleep disorders. They examine internal conflicts, persistent reactions to stress and the ways a person has become used to coping with tension. The specialist assesses how the emotional state affects sleep, appetite, attention and relationships with loved ones. During the conversation, they help to see the recurring patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood. The work is built on regular meetings, where the causes are gradually clarified and habitual behaviour patterns change. The patient receives tools for independently monitoring their state between meetings. If a person notices that their experiences interfere with work and rest, a conversation with a specialist helps to regain control over daily life.

Conditions a psychotherapist works with

  • Anxiety states: constant tension and expectation of something bad, which makes it difficult for a person to relax and focus on current matters.
  • Depressive states: persistent low mood and loss of interest in what used to bring pleasure, which affects work and communication.
  • Neuroses: disorders in which an internal conflict manifests as irritability, fatigue and bodily tension without an organic cause.
  • Insomnia: difficulty falling asleep and frequent awakenings, because of which rest does not restore strength and fatigue accumulates.
  • Consequences of stress: reactions to difficult events that do not pass for a long time and prevent a person from living their usual life.

How a psychotherapist differs from a physician

A physician deals with bodily complaints and looks for their organic causes, whereas a psychotherapist works with mental states and inner experiences. A physician can refer a person to a relevant specialist if the examination does not reveal a bodily basis for the ailment. A psychotherapist, in turn, assesses the emotional background, sleep and the characteristics of reactions to stress. They do not replace an examination by a physician, but complement it when the complaints are related to the state of the psyche. The boundary lies where the search for a bodily cause ends and work with experiences and behaviour begins. Understanding what a psychotherapist treats is helped by the distinction between bodily ailment and emotional tension. If an examination by a physician does not explain the complaints, it is reasonable to discuss with them the need for a consultation with a psychotherapist.

When is it time for an appointment?

This section explains what complaints people bring to a psychotherapist in Almaty and in which cases a visit cannot be postponed. It describes common reasons for an appointment, warning signs and what prolonged waiting leads to.

What complaints are most common

A constant feeling of anxiety without an obvious cause is one of the most frequent reasons to book a consultation. A person wakes up already tense, by the evening the tension only grows, and rest brings no relief. Sleep becomes shallow, falling asleep stretches over hours, and night awakenings recur almost every night. Mood stays low for weeks, interest in what used to bring joy disappears, and usual tasks require noticeable effort. Panic attacks with a rapid heartbeat and fear make a person avoid transport, shops and crowded places. After a severe event — a loss, a divorce, losing a job — the condition does not level out for months, and loved ones notice that the person has changed. If at least some of these signs persist for a long time, it is worth working out when to see a doctor rather than waiting for everything to pass on its own.

Signs when postponing is not an option

  • Thoughts of harming oneself: if they recur and are seen as a way out, help is needed the same day, not next week.
  • Complete refusal of food and water: a person stops eating and drinking, weakens before one's eyes, and such a condition quickly exhausts the body.
  • Severe agitation with loss of orientation: a person does not recognise loved ones, does not understand where they are, and cannot coherently explain what is happening.
  • Prolonged insomnia without sleep: several days in a row without sleep destroy attention and thinking, and strength drains with every hour.
  • A severe loss with refusal of help: after the death of a loved one, a person withdraws, stops leaving the house and does not accept the support of relatives.
  • Panic attacks with loss of control: the attacks recur more and more often, a person is afraid to stay alone and stops leaving the house.

What a delayed visit leads to

Prolonged waiting changes the course of the condition: what at first responded to talking becomes entrenched and acquires new symptoms. Anxiety gradually expands its boundaries, a person begins to avoid first journeys, then work, and then meetings with friends. Low mood deepens, a sense of meaninglessness appears, and returning to the previous rhythm becomes increasingly difficult. Disrupted sleep accumulates fatigue, which affects memory, attention and the ability to make decisions. Bodily manifestations — headaches, heaviness in the chest, jumps in blood pressure — intensify and are perceived as a separate illness. Relationships in the family and at work deteriorate: loved ones grow tired of the lack of understanding, and work tasks pile up without progress. The earlier a person comes to an appointment, the shorter the path to a stable condition, so one should not delay the visit.

What to look for when choosing a doctor

Choosing a specialist in Almaty relies on verifiable information: years of experience, category, place of appointment and reviews. Below are guidelines that help you compare doctors calmly and without haste.

What lies behind experience and specialisation

Experience shows how many years a person has been seeing patients, but by itself it does not say anything about the quality of their work. What matters more is the area in which they work constantly: anxiety states, depression, addictions, family conflicts require different training. A narrow specialisation is noticeable in how the doctor formulates the first question and what they ask about in detail. If the appointment consists of general phrases without clarifications, that is a reason to be wary. It is worth clarifying in advance whether the specialist works with adults or only with children. Separately, ask how the work is structured: conversation only or a combination with other methods. When choosing, it is useful to understand in advance how to choose a doctor who deals specifically with your topic, rather than any enquiries in a row. Ask about this directly at the first appointment, and the answer will clarify a lot.

Medical categories and what they confirm

Medical categories and what they confirm
CategoryWhat it confirmsHow it is obtained
SecondBasic level of training and work experienceCertification after several years of practice
FirstEstablished skills and independent practiceCertification with confirmation of experience
HighestHigh level of qualificationCertification with long service
ConfirmationRegular professional developmentTraining and admission to practice
VerificationCompliance with the requirements of the specialtyCommission and education documents

What to look at in a doctor's profile

  • Experience: the total length of practice shows how many years a person has been seeing patients, but by itself does not replace the other information.
  • Specialisation: the stated area of work indicates which enquiries the doctor encounters most often and how well this matches your request.
  • Category: the certification mark confirms the checks passed, but does not tell you how the conversation at the appointment is actually structured.
  • Place of appointment: the address and format — clinic or online — affect how often you can meet and how convenient it is to get there.
  • Reviews: read the descriptions of the appointment, not just the ratings, and see whether similar remarks recur among different people.
  • Booking: clarify the length of the appointment and the cancellation procedure to understand whether this pace of work suits you.

How does the first appointment go?

The first visit to a psychotherapist begins with a conversation, not with ready-made conclusions. Below is how the appointment is structured, what to bring with you and what examinations the doctor may suggest.

What happens at the appointment, step by step

The first appointment is built around a detailed conversation about what is troubling the person and how long ago it started. The doctor asks about sleep, appetite, mood, work and relationships with loved ones in order to see the overall picture. Separately, it is clarified whether there have been similar states before and whether the person has sought help. Then the specialist assesses memory, attention and thinking in order to rule out conditions that require a different approach. If necessary, they refer the person for tests or a consultation with related specialists and explain why this is needed. Based on the results of the meeting, the doctor formulates a preliminary conclusion and discusses further steps with the person. It is worth preparing in advance for an honest conversation: the more accurately you describe your state, the more useful the meeting will be.

What to prepare for the conversation with the doctor

  • Timeline of the condition: write down when the first changes appeared and how they developed month by month, so that the doctor sees the dynamics, not just today.
  • Observation diary: note sleep, appetite, mood fluctuations and the level of anxiety over recent weeks, this will help describe the picture more accurately.
  • Discharge summaries and conclusions: bring documents from other specialists and the results of past examinations, they will save you from repeat prescriptions.
  • List of complaints: briefly list what interferes with living, working and communicating, and arrange the points by importance to you.
  • Questions for the doctor: formulate in advance what you want to clarify about your state and further steps, so that you do not forget anything during the conversation.

What examinations are prescribed

What examinations are prescribed
ExaminationWhat it showsWhen it is prescribed
Blood testsThe functioning of internal systemsTo rule out physical causes
Consultation with a neurologistThe state of the nervous systemFor complaints of memory and attention
Pathopsychological testingFeatures of thinking and memoryTo clarify the state
Self-assessment questionnairesThe severity of anxiety and moodAt the start of work with the doctor
Consultation with a physicianGeneral state of healthBefore the start of observation

Appointments with psychotherapists in Almaty

Here you can find exactly where in the city doctors of this specialty hold appointments and how listings work on the portal. Below — about the number of specialists and clinics, about search filters and about what matters most when choosing.

How many doctors hold appointments in the city

The portal lists 99 doctors of this specialty in Almaty, and they hold appointments in 92 clinics across the city. This number means that there is a choice in almost every district, not only in the centre. The specialists are spread across state centres, private practices and multidisciplinary clinics. Some doctors work with adults, some — with children and adolescents, and this is visible in the profile. Some list their areas of work: anxiety states, family relationships, addictions, the aftermath of stress. It is useful to compare several profiles in a row: this way the differences in approaches and in how a doctor describes their practice become noticeable. It is worth choosing from those whose profile matches your request, rather than from the first lines of the results.

How to narrow down the results to suit yourself

  • City district: the district filter shows doctors near your home or work, which saves travel time.
  • Appointment format: an in-person visit to the clinic or an online consultation — whether you need to travel depends on this.
  • Patient age: some specialists see only adults, others work with both children and adolescents.
  • Area of work: the profile states which topics the doctor works with most often, and this helps to filter out what you don't need.
  • Clinic: being attached to a specific medical centre matters if you are already receiving care there from other specialists.
  • Available days: the schedule will tell you whether it is realistic to get an appointment at a time convenient for you without a long wait.

A clinic near home or a doctor with a name

The choice between a nearby clinic and a specific specialist depends on what matters more to you in a particular situation. If lengthy work lies ahead, travelling to a distant district will quickly become tiring. When your request is narrow and a suitable psychotherapist in Almaty holds appointments on the other side of the city, it is more sensible to go to them. Proximity is useful for regular meetings: it is easier to miss a visit because of traffic jams when the journey is short. The doctor's name matters more if you already know which approach suits you, or if they were recommended to you. It is worth checking in advance whether the specialist holds appointments on days convenient for you and whether they offer online sessions. A sensible order is to first shortlist several doctors by profile, and then choose from them the one who is closer.

How to book an appointment?

This section explains how to choose a convenient appointment time and submit a request on the portal, as well as what happens after it is sent. It describes the booking steps, the patient's actions and the information that is worth preparing in advance.

How to submit a request

An appointment request is made through the booking form, where you first choose a suitable time in the specialist's schedule. Free slots are marked in the schedule, and you can choose any of them. Then you fill in a short form: enter your name and a contact phone number. Registration on the portal is not required, so there is no need to enter unnecessary details. Booking a doctor in Almaty takes a few minutes and does not require confirmation by email. After the form is submitted, the request goes for processing, and the patient only has to wait for a response. If the time is no longer suitable, the request can be submitted again by choosing another slot in the schedule.

What happens after a request

What happens after a request
StepWhat the portal doesWhat the patient should do
Submitting the formAccepts the name and phone numberCheck that the details are correct
Processing the requestPasses the information to the specialistStay in touch
ConfirmationSends a messageRead the text of the message
Agreeing on the timeClarifies the chosen slotConfirm or change the time
VisitReminds about the appointmentArrive at the appointed time

What you will need for booking

  • Name: the full name under which the patient will be booked for the appointment, so that the specialist knows who to address.
  • Phone: a valid contact number, to which a message with confirmation and clarifications about the time will be sent.
  • Free time: a slot in the schedule that suits the patient, so as to choose it straight away and not reschedule the visit.
  • A convenient day: the specific date of the visit, which is worth determining in advance so that the arrangement goes faster.
  • A short note: a brief description of what is troubling you, so that the appointment can get straight to the point.

What is worth remembering

The discussion about how psychotherapist care is organised in Almaty is drawing to a close, and it is worth summing up the main points. Below are several conclusions that help you make a considered decision without haste or unnecessary expectations.

Main conclusions

A psychotherapist in Almaty works with conditions that a person often endures in silence for years, putting them down to fatigue or character. A simple thing helps to notice the problem: if the experiences interfere with sleep, work or maintaining relationships, that is already a reason to talk to a specialist. Many put off the visit for fear of being judged or considered weak, and that fear costs dearly. A specialist does not judge and does not divide complaints into serious and not serious; they work out the causes together with the person. The choice of doctor should be based on their experience and on how calm you feel at the first meeting. A good sign is when you understand what is happening and what the next step will be. It is not worth putting off seeking help if the condition already affects your daily life and those close to you.

The portal does not provide medical services and does not replace a consultation with a doctor. The information on condition pages is for reference only.

Appointment prices in Almaty

Appointment prices in Almaty
DoctorInitial consultationFollow-upOnline
Kostyaev Artur Igorevich25 000 ₸25 000 ₸25 000 ₸
Kalieva Zhanar Dzhakhanshaevna———
Moldabekova Asel Mergenovna35 000 ₸——
Kravchenko Karina Timurovna——24 000 ₸
Sabitov Turgan Kurbanovich———
Shein Pavel Vladislavovich30 000 ₸30 000 ₸30 000 ₸

Questions about the speciality

Psychotherapist — what kind of doctor is this?

Anxiety and depressive states, neuroses, insomnia.

How much does an appointment cost in Almaty?

Initial appointment — from 25 000 ₸ to 35 000 ₸, follow-up — from 25 000 ₸ to 30 000 ₸, online consultation — from 24 000 ₸ to 30 000 ₸. The clinic sets the price of an appointment; the portal does not change it.

In which districts of the city are appointments held?

Appointments are held in 3 districts of Almaty: Бостандыкский, Алмалинский, Медеуский. The nearest metro stations are Алатау, Москва, Сайран, Алмалы. You can choose a district and a station in the filters above the list.

Do they see children?

Yes — children aged 12 years and over are seen by 5 doctors in this section. The age differs for each doctor: it is shown on the doctor's card in the "Who they see" line — you can also see there who sees adults only.

How do I book an appointment?

Choose a free slot right in the doctor's timetable on their card, enter your name and phone number — the request goes to the clinic. The clinic will call you back to confirm the appointment; you can change the time without filling in the form again.