Yuliya Myshakina (Lastik)

Master of Psychology. Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv. Faculty of Clinical Psychology. Member of the Eastern European Association of Clinical Psychologists and Hypnotherapists. Mykhailo Drahomanov National Pedagogical University "Basics of Sexology and Sexopathology". Psychologist-sexologist. Diploma of advanced training in body-oriented psychotherapy methods. Training in psychotherapy methods: "Counseling and Psychotherapy Methods" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Systemic Therapy of Subpersonalities in the Model of Richard C. Schwartz" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Modern Hypnosis and Hypnotherapy" Eastern European Association of Hypnotherapists and Clinical Psychologists. "Hypnotherapy — Nuances of the Profession" "NLP Practitioner" Techniques for Deep Personality Change. Training Center. "NLP in Psychotherapy and Counseling" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Techniques of Alfred Adler's Psychoanalysis in Psychotherapy" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Introduction to Gestalt Therapy / Gestalt Counseling" Kyiv Gestalt Therapy Institute; "Psychotherapy of Traumatic Experience" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "School of Family Psychotherapist" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Psychiatry for Psychologists"; Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy; "Anxiety. Possibilities of Psychotherapy"; "Neurobiology and Psychology of Anxiety" Kyiv Institute of Rational-Intuitive Psychotherapy. Personal psychotherapy experience — over 200 hours.

Over 7 years of experience as a counseling psychologist and hypnotherapist. Master’s degree in Psychology, certified hypnotherapist, and sexologist.

I believe that the most important task for any person is to do what they enjoy, live on their own terms, surround themselves with people who bring them joy, savor the process, and achieve their goals—even if the outcome differs from conventional standards.

This kind of life doesn’t have to align with social media ideals, neighbors’ opinions on "how things should be," or parents’ ideas of "what’s right or wrong."

My approach:
In my work, I integrate various methods and techniques to address the root causes of issues rather than just surface-level symptoms. Collaboration with me involves two key directions:

1. Counseling:
- Helps clarify how a problem is structured, understand its essence, and break it down systematically;
- Identifies the root cause of the issue;
- Explores how behavior or thinking may hinder goal achievement or problem-solving, and what changes can be made;
- Provides a safe space to express emotions and release tension;
- Uses targeted questions or techniques to gain new perspectives, draw important conclusions, and make decisions;
- Offers psychological support during crises.

2. Deep processing — focuses on transforming personality states through:
- Replacing unconscious beliefs at a deep level;
- Updating ineffective or outdated life strategies;
- Reducing the impact of past traumatic experiences on the present;
- Addressing the root causes of irrational (excessive or situationally inappropriate) emotions such as fear, guilt, shame, resentment, anger, and others;
- Cultivating a resourceful state in the present and more.

The entire psychotherapy process with me alternates between counseling and deep work, tailored to the client’s needs and the progression of therapy.