Mariia Shuhai

Psychologist, psychotherapist. Director of the Institute of Practical Psychology and Psychotherapy at the National University "Ostroh Academy", Candidate of Psychological Sciences, Associate Professor, practicing psychologist, therapeutic group trainer, certified and accredited Gestalt therapist (specialization – group psychotherapy within the Gestalt approach), child psychotherapist, head of educational and therapeutic certificate programs in practical psychology.

Psychologist and psychotherapist with a PhD in Psychology, certified and accredited Gestalt therapist at the Kyiv Gestalt University, and supervisor. Over 24 years of experience in psychological practice. Completed a professional training program for Gestalt therapists and consultants (2007–2012, Kyiv Gestalt University, accredited by the European Association for Gestalt Therapy and the European Association for Psychotherapy). Specializations include group psychotherapy within the Gestalt approach (2013–2014), psychodiagnostics and psychocorrection of life scripts using fairy-tale therapy (2014–2015), and psychological counseling and psychocorrectional work with children and parents in the humanistic approach (2011–2014). Participated in the program on psychodrama in group and individual work. Developed an advanced program for Gestalt therapists, supervisors, and instructors (Level 3, 2018–2022). Since 2010, she has practiced individual and group psychotherapy, counseling, and certificate programs at the National University of Ostroh Academy. Professional interests include health psychology, success psychology, personal development, and humanistic psychotherapy approaches.