Education
University of Taras Shevchenko, psychologist (Kyiv). Symbol drama (psychotherapist), MTKPO-IGKB-ISGKI (Göttingen-Kyiv). Psychoanalysis (psychotherapist), EAP-USP (School of Psychoanalysis, Kyiv). Balint group (group leader), (Warsaw-Berlin). Body-oriented approach, University of Physical Culture and Sports (Kyiv).
Professional experience
Psychiatric hospital: psychopathological diagnostics and psychological correction. Medical centers (addiction treatment, family medicine): psychotherapy for dependencies, conflict resolution, career guidance, couples counseling, etc. Corporations: conflict resolution, professional suitability assessments, etc. Private practice: counseling and psychotherapy. Balint groups (burnout, professional deformation).
Areas of focus
- Personal issues: addressing maladaptive traits, improving communication, and enhancing motivation. Emotional and neurotic concerns: fears (phobias, panic attacks), addictions (all addictions share common roots). Understanding the meaning behind symptoms, traumatic situations, unrealistic self-expectations, professional unfulfillment, post-traumatic stress, and the aftermath of crises (social, situational, or personal).
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