Olha Plakhotnikova

Education:
- Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama, specialization "Gestalt Therapist"
- Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, specialty "Psychology", specialization "Practical Psychology", master's degree
- Donetsk National University named after Vasyl Stus, specialty "Psychology", specialization "Psychologist", bachelor's degree
Advanced training courses:
- Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, specialization "Clinical Psychology"
- Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama, specialization "Psychotrauma and PTSD. Working with different types of trauma"
- Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy "Ya", training program "Cognitive-Behavioral Model in Psychological Counseling of Adults"
- Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy "Ya", training course "Basic Counseling Methods"
- Annual participation in scientific and practical conferences

If you feel that:
- you have no energy left, are so exhausted that even small things feel overwhelming;
- you struggle to adapt to new life circumstances;
- problems feel so overwhelming that you don’t know where to start;
- apathy or a sense of hopelessness weighs you down;
- anxiety constantly lingers in the background, disrupting sleep or making it hard to breathe;
- you want to strengthen family relationships;
- your relationship with your parents brings pain, guilt, or frustration;
- you’re stuck in a relationship where staying feels as hard as leaving, leaving you drained;
- past trauma or loss still lingers, preventing you from living fully…

What will you gain from our work together?
- Renewed energy: we’ll identify where your strength is leaking away so you can finally start feeling life, not just enduring it;
- Greater calm: anxiety will no longer be your constant companion;
- Easier relationships;
- Learning to communicate with parents without guilt;
- A sense of stability: even in chaos, you’ll know, "I can handle this—I’ve got myself.";
- Skills to navigate new challenges and life changes without falling apart.

My approach:
I create a safe space free from judgment or criticism. We work gently but systematically so you don’t just vent—you see real, lasting improvements in your quality of life.

Session formats:
- Psychological counseling (5–10 sessions) — focused on a specific request;
- Short-term psychotherapy (10–20 sessions);
- Long-term psychotherapy (20+ sessions) — deeper exploration of persistent issues.

Sessions are conducted online.