Education
Education – full higher education. Degree – Specialist. Specialization – Social Pedagogue and Practical Psychologist. Khmelnytskyi National University, 2003–2008.
- Postgraduate studies, 2017–2022
- Training in the first-level Gestalt therapy program, 2005–2008
- Training in V. Mykolenko’s method and techniques of emotional modeling, 2016
- Advanced training courses at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University, 2017. Awarded the first qualification category (180 hours)
- Participation in practical sessions on "Reducing stress factors for children with ASD in educational institutions. Autism in school," 2019. Certificate of participation from the NGO "Child with a Future"
- Training on "Effective NVM methods in combating human trafficking in the Kyiv region. Psychological component," 2019. Harmonized Society Foundation
- Participation in the VII International Chełpa Psychological and Pedagogical Readings, 2019. Certificate of participation and article publication
- Participation in training seminars by the NGO "Antropos-Ukraine" on Individual Transsystemic Psychology, 2019. Certificate of participation
- Training in "Nonviolent Communication" by the International Institute of Integral Development, 2019. Certificate of participation
- Educational and practical project "Psychological crisis support using integrative art therapy methods," Institute of Integrative Art Therapy, 2022. Certificate of participation in training webinars (180 hours)
- Training in the Mental Health for Ukraine program "Universal mental health training for first-line professionals," 2023 (16.5 hours)
- Certificate of participation in the First International Online Conference on Dance Movement Therapy, 2025
- Training in "Psychological counseling and psychotherapy for complex cases: trauma, PTSD, violence, rape, grief, loss. Working with children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, and families," Natalia Sablina Training Center, 2025 (33 hours)
- Training in "Psychotherapy for marital couples and child psychology. The impact of war on relationships," Natalia Sablina Training Center, 2025 (60 hours)
- Training in "Communicating with a child and family when a father or close person is at the front. How to communicate with a military father and veteran," Natalia Sablina Training Center, 2025 (33 hours)
- Training in "Fundamentals of sexology and sexopathology. Sexuality and love in the modern world," Natalia Sablina Training Center, 2025 (42 hours)
- Advanced training course at UpPro School "Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy," September 1–December 14, 2025, with specialization as a CBT Consultant (210 hours)
- Participation in the UpPro School online workshop "Systemic constellations: myths, effectiveness, evidence, benefits," 2026 (12 hours)
Professional experience
01.2004 – 07.01.2008 – Consulting Psychologist at the Family and Youth Social Services Center.
09.01.2008 – 09.30.2010 – Educational Organizer at a secondary school in Kyiv.
01.17.2010 – 03.17.2020 – Psychologist and Social Educator at a lyceum in Kyiv.
03.18.2020 – 09.07.2021 – Methodologist.
09.08.2021 – 01.27.2023 – Senior Lecturer.
09.01.2023 – 07.01.2024 – Practical Psychologist at a Regional Resource and Development Center.
01.15.2024 – Senior Lecturer at the Department of Practical Psychology, Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University.
Areas of focus
- Psychologist. CBT consultant.
- I provide psychological counseling for adults, adolescents, and children:
- individual;
- couples;
- family.
- I address concerns related to:
- anxiety;
- stress;
- emotional and professional burnout;
- career development;
- motivation issues;
- personal, relational, or family crises;
- relationship difficulties;
- self-esteem;
- parent-child relationships;
- personal growth.
- In my practice, I use cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods and integrate art therapy and body-oriented techniques to effectively work with emotions, inner experiences, and psychoemotional states. I strive to create a safe, trusting space where each client can discover inner resources, restore psychological balance, and achieve positive change.
Methods used approaches and techniques
Education and certificates
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