Education
Higher education:
MAUP, Institute of Social Sciences named after H. Aliiev, medical psychologist.
Gestalt therapy, Level I, NAGTU
Gestalt therapy, Level II, NAGTU
Specialization:
"Gestalt approach in working with couples", NAGTU
Professional experience
I am a certified medical psychologist and Gestalt therapist. Since 2015, I have been running a private practice, and since 2020, I have been collaborating with the psychological center 'Bez Panyky' in Kyiv. I continuously refine my skills and develop professionally by undergoing supervision, attending seminars, workshops, and lectures on various topics—codependent relationships, emotional burnout, panic attacks, heightened anxiety, trauma work, PTSD, processing loss and forced immigration. Since the start of the full-scale invasion, I have continued to work both online and offline in Kyiv. I provide counseling for adults (18+) individually and with couples/families, with relevant specialization.
Areas of focus
- Clients come to me with a wide range of concerns, but they all share a common goal: the desire to transform their lives and improve their quality of life. Therapy helps expand self-awareness, gain clarity about personal goals and possibilities, and learn to take responsibility for one's life while steering it in a meaningful direction—whether in individual or couples therapy.
- My clients seek support in self-discovery, understanding their needs and desires, and building healthier relationships with themselves and the world. I don’t impose predefined solutions but guide them toward deep self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
- I can assist with:
- Emotional imbalance: anxiety, depression, loneliness, fears, doubts, or existential questioning.
- Self-esteem issues: insecurity, feeling "abnormal," or struggling with self-worth.
- Emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
- Crises: grief, loss, betrayal, or relationship breakdowns.
- Relationship challenges: fear of new connections, short-lived relationships, or misunderstandings with partners, friends, or colleagues.
- Communication conflicts: difficulties with partners, loved ones, or employers.
- Anxiety disorders: panic attacks, OCD, generalized anxiety, or social anxiety.
- Psychosomatic symptoms: chronic fatigue, dizziness, headaches, or sleep disturbances.
- Burnout: professional or emotional exhaustion.
- Life transitions: forced migration, parenthood, career changes, or relocation.
- Emotional dependency and codependent relationships.
- I specialize in couples therapy, addressing:
- Relationship crises: conflicts, infidelity, divorce, or love triangles.
- Miscommunication: inability to recognize a partner’s needs or "speaking different emotional languages."
- Support during breakups: ending relationships without hostility.
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