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About

My name is Olena Kyrylova, and I am a psychotherapist working in a psychoanalytic approach. I offer counselling and psychotherapy for adults and couples. I have over 4000 hours of practice in relationships, self-esteem, anxiety and the search for self. I help people understand themselves better, listen to their own needs and feel freer in their lives.

My philosophy

My therapeutic philosophy is to help a person identify and use their strengths to resolve current and long-standing problems. It is important to explore your own unique way of being with yourself, with others and with the world around you.

Confidentiality

Confidentiality is one of the most important principles in the relationship between client and psychotherapist. Your information is not disclosed to third parties without your permission. The only exceptions are situations of violence against minors or a threat to life — yours or others'.

Who I work with

I work with adults aged 21+ and with couples. People come with questions of relationships, self-esteem, anxiety, the search for self and identity, as well as during family crises.

Why psychoanalysis

Psychoanalysis is a depth method that helps find the root of a problem, work through it and gain new experience and inner supports. It is one of the most effective ways to achieve a lasting effect from therapy. In my work I combine classical methods with modern knowledge from neuropsychology.

13+years in psychology
4000+hours of practice
13diplomas & courses
Education
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2023–25Master of Clinical Psychology and PsychotherapyUniversity Vizja, Warsaw
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2018–23Ukrainian School of Group AnalysisKyiv Institute of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy
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2009–11Psychology, qualification 'psychologist'National Pedagogical Dragomanov University
Courses & professional development
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2025–26Transfer-Focused Therapy (TFP) for borderline, narcissistic and other severe personality disordersISTFP
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2024Operationalised Psychodynamic Diagnostics (OPD-3)Lviv Psychoanalytic Institute for Mental Health
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2024Mood disorders in the practice of a psychologist: spectrum, categories, understanding, interventionUSFU
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2023Clinical Neuropsychology: Children's and Adults'All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine
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2023Dynamics of Defense Mechanisms in an Analytical SituationAssociation of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine
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2023How to work with different personality disorders in clinical practiceISTFP
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2022Fundamentals of Trauma TherapyInternational Institute of Postgraduate Education
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2020Borderline and borderline states: occurrence, manifestation, diagnosis and approaches to therapyUkrainian Union of Psychotherapists (USP)
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2018–19Psychoanalytic therapy for couples. A psychologist's work with sexual disharmonyKyiv Institute of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy
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2012Theories of psychopathologyUkrainian Umbrella Association of Psychotherapy