Svitlana Hlihan

2000 - 2005 Dragomanov National Pedagogical University, double specialty "Practical Psychologist; Biology Teacher", master's degree with honors.
2016 Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy "Ya", training courses: "Basics of Psychological Counseling" and "School of Child Psychologist: Psychocorrection, Psychotherapy, Counseling".
2017-2018 International Center of Psychology of Nataliya Kholodenko, training course "School of Psychology".
2017-2018 World Association for Positive Psychotherapy (WAPP), basic consultant in the method of positive psychotherapy.
2018-2019 International School of Psychosomatics by Tetiana Kalashnyk, training course "Psychosomatic Counseling".
2021 Ukrainian Association of Transactional Analysis, introductory course "Transactional Analysis-101".
2021 - present Kyiv Gestalt University, educational and therapeutic program in Gestalt therapy, 1st and 2nd levels (ongoing).

Hello! I’m a psychologist and trainee Gestalt therapist. I’ve been running a private practice for 7 years, providing psychological counseling and psychotherapy. I also organize various group formats, including regular women’s gatherings called “Psychological Coffee Circle,” support groups during wartime, the psychological game “Individuation,” and online marathons. I love creating a space for sincere communication where people open up, share their experiences, and feel warmth and support from one another. Individual sessions are a different format of work, where all my attention and interest are focused on the person who has come to me for help. I strive to understand their needs, hear not only what is said but also what remains unsaid, and help identify the causes of their current state and directions for growth. The key goal of psychotherapy is to increase the client’s self-awareness regarding themselves and their life. However, this is only possible when trust and warmth are established in the therapeutic relationship. Healthy relationships “heal” past emotional wounds. I feel happy when I witness gradual internal changes in clients, followed by external changes in their lives. These are the changes that bring relief, the freedom to be themselves, a sense of self-worth, and clear boundaries. As a result of psychotherapy, old wounds heal, inner strength grows, complex issues are resolved, and the opportunity arises to live in alignment with one’s values. Psychotherapy is not just about resolving deep-seated problems—it’s also about self-discovery, exploring your reactions, emotions, beliefs, and relationships with others. If you feel the need, interest, or desire to try, please reach out—I’d be happy to help! My Instagram and Facebook pages: @psy.gligan