Danilchenko Alona Oleksandrivna

Education:

• Bogomolets National Medical University;
• Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the National Psychological Association (NPA);
• member of the Ukrainian Community of Transactional Analysis (UCTA);
• member of the Complex Trauma Institute (CTI);
• 2023–2025: Course "Theory and Practice of Transactional Analysis as a Method of Psychotherapy";
• regular participant in national and international webinars, workshops, and training programs, including: "Basic Psychological Support in Times of War," "Somatoform Disorders, Somatization and Hypochondria," "Stabilization Techniques in Trauma Therapy," "Healing Trauma," "Dialectical Behavior Therapy for Emotional Regulation," "Adverse Childhood Experiences," "Theory and Tools for Safe Trauma Therapy," "Strategies for the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders," and others.

Scientific activity:

• Participant of the conference "Psychosomatic Medicine: Science and Practice" (2023, 2025).

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• diagnosis and treatment of anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorders, and insomnia;
• selection of pharmacological treatment according to current international guidelines and psychotherapeutic support for patients;
• management of anxiety and stress, including panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, persistent tension, and fear;
• treatment of depressive conditions, including apathy, loss of interest in life, feelings of meaninglessness, and life crises;
• recovery from burnout, helping patients cope with exhaustion, lack of energy, difficulty resting, and feelings of guilt or shame;
• development of healthy self-esteem, addressing self-doubt, excessive self-criticism, and dissatisfaction with oneself;
• relationship counseling, including establishing healthy personal boundaries, overcoming toxic or codependent relationships, and resolving conflicts;
• support in developing self-awareness, self-acceptance, and strengthening inner resources;
• management of psychosomatic symptoms associated with emotional distress.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• neuroscience and brain function;
• cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT);
• psychiatry.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I love reading books that broaden the understanding of a person and their inner world. For example, 'The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat' by Oliver Sacks, 'Night in Lisbon' by Erich Maria Remarque."

Doctor's advice:

• "Life presents us with difficult challenges, but the most important answers are often found within ourselves. Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your physical health. Start with simple steps: a few minutes of mindful breathing, regular rest, and sincere conversations with loved ones. If anxiety, stress, or emotional exhaustion begin to interfere with your daily life, it is a sign to seek professional help. Every journey toward inner balance and healthy relationships begins with a single step."