Valentina Kozhushko – psychologist, гіпнотерапевтка, supervisor.
Досвід роботи – понад 17 years. Формат роботи – онлайн. Works in an integrative approach, which combines the evidence-based protocols of CETA and EMDR with the in-depth tools of Transactional Analysis and Hypnotherapy, focusing on delicate processing of psychotraumas, restoration of internal resources and formation of psychological stability in difficult life circumstances.
AREAS OF INTEREST
Specializes in mental health recovery after traumatic experiences. The activity of the specialist is aimed at overcoming anxiety states, depressive manifestations and emotional exhaustion. Helps clients transform difficult experiences into an internal resource, reduce anxiety and restore an inner sense of security.
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
- Practical psychologist - Donetsk Institute of Psychology and Entrepreneurship (2010 p.).
- SETA consultant and supervisor (Certificate of Training on Common Elements Treatment Approach, 2019 p.)
- Transactional Analysis - Ukrainian Transactional Analysis Community (2019 p., valid member of USTA)
- EMDR (Level 1, 2021p.)
- CPSS Provider and Supervisor (2023p).
- Basics of classical hypnosis, Regressive hypnotherapy - Eastern European Association of Hypnotherapists and Clinical Psychologists (2024p.).
RESEARCH / AREAS OF INTEREST
Valentina effectively supports clients in overcoming depression, anxiety, and consequences of psychotraumatic events. Provides an individual approach to each request, allowing to quickly find effective tools for returning the quality of life and emotional stability.
THERAPEUTIC APPROACH
Valentina believes, that everyone is valuable, worthy of respect, able to build their lives in their own way, to make the necessary decisions for this and bear responsibility for it. Motivates his clients to get to know themselves, your inner world. Her goal is to improve the mental health of clients, learn to manage emotions and states, to be aware of the traumatic experience and integrate it into the present so, so that he does not interfere with living on, help determine values, learn to make decisions, taking into account their own capabilities and needs, believe in yourself.
The first principle is the principle of safety. Valentina creates space, where you can be yourself without fear of judgment or criticism. Any emotion you have, thought or experience has a right to exist. They don't teach you here, how to live, and help to feel in a safe and confidential atmosphere.
The second principle – the principle of ecological change. Change should bring relief, rather than new stress. The psychologist takes care of that, so that new skills and awareness are introduced into your life gently, without destroying your usual way of life, but only by improving its quality.
The third principle is the principle of integration of the past into the present. Do not forget the past, and do so, so that it stops hurting and ruling your life now. A traumatic experience turns from a sharp wound into a memory, which no longer takes strength. This allows you to finally get out of the "survival" mode and start living fully in the present moment, based on the experience gained, rather than suffering from it.
Valentina is convinced: your past should not define your future. Recovery begins there, where memories stop draining energy, а тривога поступається місцем спокою. Це шлях від виживання до повноцінного життя, де ви знову керуєте своїми станами та мріями.
