Who we are
Zarina Seksembaeva - Psychologist and Director of Golden Minds Psychology.
Zarina believes in a holistic approach, integrating psychological support with an understanding of the physical and emotional aspects of health. Zarina’s goal is to empower individuals to gain skills in fostering resilience and build tools to manage distress. Zarina provides a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel safe to explore their emotions, develop coping strategies, and foster greater self-understanding.
Zarina has extensive experience in various settings including schools, private practice, hospitals, and community centres. Zarina’s work has focused largely on supporting individuals dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and chronic health conditions (pain management, functional neurological disorders (FND), and concussions).
Zarina’s approach to therapy is integrative and tailored to the unique needs of each client. Zarina draws from evidence-based modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), mindfulness, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), schema therapy, and trauma-informed practice such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Additionally, Zarina is a board-approved supervisor and is available for individual and group supervision.
Rustam Seksembaev- Psychologist
Rustam is a Clinical Psychologist Registrar with a passion for helping adults and adolescents lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Rustam’s approach to therapy is grounded in kindness, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore and work through the challenges you’re facing. Rustam believes in being honest and transparent with his clients and working collaboratively to ensure that therapy is not only effective but also empowering.
Rustam has extensive experience in a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, public health organisations, and private hospitals. These experiences have given Rustam a unique and broad perspective on mental health, allowing Rustam to understand the complexities of life’s challenges and the many ways in which they can impact well-being.
Rustam draws on a range of evidence-based therapeutic modalities to tailor his approach to each individual. These include:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
Rustam’s goal is to help you gain insight, build resilience, and develop the tools to lead a more balanced, meaningful life. Rustam is skilled in helping you explore your challenges, discover your strengths, and work toward lasting change.
