Education
Basic psychological education:
2004 – National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, specialty: practical psychologist (master's degree with honors)
Positive psychotherapy:
2025 – present: psychotherapist in training in the method of positive psychotherapy
2024–2025: consultant in the method of positive psychotherapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy:
2020–2021 – International certified CBT coach practitioner (CTAA – Complementary Therapists Accredited Association) (The Priority Academy, USA)
2021–2022 – Basics of cognitive-behavioral therapy (Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), USA)
2022–2023 – International certified practitioner of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (CTAA – Complementary Therapists Accredited Association) (The Priority Academy, USA)
Certifications:
2014–2015 – Certified consultant in the career guidance system “Magellano” (Giunti OS, Italy)
2013 – International certified personnel assessment consultant: CPBA (Certified Professional in Behavioral Analysis), CPMA (Certified Professional in Motivational Analysis), CPTA (Certified Professional in Tri Metrix Analysis), EQ (Emotionality Quotient)
2015–2016 – Certified life & group life coach (Transformation Academy, USA)
Additional training:
2022 – Psychological assistance for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (MH4U – Mental Health for Ukraine Project)
2022 – “Knowing how to help” (NGO Small Heart with Art, NGO Mental Balance Space, NGO OneUkraine, “Right to Education” in partnership with the Ministry of Health and within the initiative of the First Lady to create the National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program)
2022 – Adolescent depression (Adolescent Depression – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network, USA)
2022 – Motivational interviewing (Motivational Interviewing (EBP) – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network, USA)
2004 – National Pedagogical Dragomanov University, specialty: practical psychologist (master's degree with honors)
Positive psychotherapy:
2025 – present: psychotherapist in training in the method of positive psychotherapy
2024–2025: consultant in the method of positive psychotherapy
Cognitive-behavioral therapy:
2020–2021 – International certified CBT coach practitioner (CTAA – Complementary Therapists Accredited Association) (The Priority Academy, USA)
2021–2022 – Basics of cognitive-behavioral therapy (Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), USA)
2022–2023 – International certified practitioner of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (CTAA – Complementary Therapists Accredited Association) (The Priority Academy, USA)
Certifications:
2014–2015 – Certified consultant in the career guidance system “Magellano” (Giunti OS, Italy)
2013 – International certified personnel assessment consultant: CPBA (Certified Professional in Behavioral Analysis), CPMA (Certified Professional in Motivational Analysis), CPTA (Certified Professional in Tri Metrix Analysis), EQ (Emotionality Quotient)
2015–2016 – Certified life & group life coach (Transformation Academy, USA)
Additional training:
2022 – Psychological assistance for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (MH4U – Mental Health for Ukraine Project)
2022 – “Knowing how to help” (NGO Small Heart with Art, NGO Mental Balance Space, NGO OneUkraine, “Right to Education” in partnership with the Ministry of Health and within the initiative of the First Lady to create the National Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Program)
2022 – Adolescent depression (Adolescent Depression – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network, USA)
2022 – Motivational interviewing (Motivational Interviewing (EBP) – Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC) Network, USA)
Professional experience
Over 15 years of counseling practice:
2023 — Head of Psychological Services at the Code of the Brave Foundation (working with veterans)
2015 — present — Private practice: career consultant, career guidance specialist, coach, counseling psychologist (practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy)
2007–2015 — HR Director (consulting companies)
2004–2006 — Head of Psychological Services at the Ukrainian League of Social Workers NGO
2004 — Counseling psychologist at the Helpline (Ukrainian League of Social Workers NGO)
2003–2004 — Lecturer in psychological disciplines
2023 — Head of Psychological Services at the Code of the Brave Foundation (working with veterans)
2015 — present — Private practice: career consultant, career guidance specialist, coach, counseling psychologist (practicing cognitive-behavioral therapy)
2007–2015 — HR Director (consulting companies)
2004–2006 — Head of Psychological Services at the Ukrainian League of Social Workers NGO
2004 — Counseling psychologist at the Helpline (Ukrainian League of Social Workers NGO)
2003–2004 — Lecturer in psychological disciplines
Areas of focus
specialization, area of professional interest
Specializes in anxiety disorders, including panic attacks of varying intensity, PTSD, fears, and phobias. Helps clients process trauma from rejection, relationship breakdowns, loss of a loved one, serious health issues, and physical abuse. Assists adolescents and adults in career guidance, navigating existential and age-related crises, and making life choices. Provides support in improving interpersonal relationships, resolving conflicts, career development, and professional fulfillment. Addresses burnout, enhances personal and professional competencies, and offers guidance to parents on child development and psychological needs.
Methods used approaches and techniques
Certificates of additional education
Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Practitioner
months: 1 · hours: 9
Cost per session
1400 грн
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