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 Transactional Analysis Community (USTA)
• Member of the Complex Trauma Institute (CTI)
• Course “Theory and Practice of Transactional Analysis as a Method of Psychotherapy” — 2023–2025
• Conference “Psychosomatic Medicine: Science and Practice” — 2023, 2025
• Educational programs on basic psychological support during wartime, somatoform disorders, somatization and hypochondria, stabilization techniques in trauma work, trauma recovery, adverse childhood experiences, and “Theory and tools for safe trauma therapy”
• Training in dialectical behavior therapy for emotional regulation and strategies for treating anxiety disorders

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• Diagnosis and treatment of anxiety and depressive disorders, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), adjustment disorders, and insomnia
• Selection of medication treatment in accordance with current international recommendations and psychotherapeutic support for patients
• Working with anxiety and stress, including panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, persistent tension, and feelings of fear
• Working with depressive states, including apathy, loss of interest in life, feelings of meaninglessness, and life crises
• Recovery from burnout, including exhaustion, difficulty resting, and feelings of guilt or shame
• Developing healthy self-esteem, working with insecurity and the inner critic; self-acceptance and finding one’s own sense of self
• Working with relationships, personal boundaries, toxic or codependent relationships, and conflicts; psychosomatic manifestations in which physical symptoms are associated with emotional experiences

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• Neuroscience and brain function
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Psychiatry

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• I enjoy reading books that deepen the understanding of people and their inner world. Examples include “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” by Oliver Sacks and “The Night in Lisbon” by Erich Maria Remarque.

Doctor's advice:

• Life presents us with difficult challenges, but we often find the most important answers within ourselves. Taking care of mental health is as much a daily practice as taking care of the body. Start with simple steps: a few minutes of mindful breathing, regular rest, and honest conversations with loved ones. If anxiety, stress, or exhaustion interfere with your life, this is a sign to seek professional support. Start small — with steps toward inner balance and healthy relationships.