Kohut Oleksandra Oleksandrivna

Category: Higher

Education:

• 2002 — Kirovohrad Regional Institute of Management and Economics, specialty "Psychology";
• specialization in Clinical Psychology, Developmental and Educational Psychology

Scientific activity:

• Doctor of Psychological Sciences.

Areas of professional development:

• 2014 — awarded the academic degree of Candidate of Psychological Sciences (PhD);
• 2021 — awarded the academic degree of Doctor of Psychological Sciences;
• 2022 — awarded the academic title of Associate Professor.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• working with preschool children within the "Effective Parenting School" program; parent-child relationship counseling, supporting harmonious family interaction, school readiness, development of cognitive processes, attention, memory, thinking, and identification and support of each child's individual abilities and developmental characteristics;
• psychological support for war veterans and assistance with adaptation to civilian life; treatment of psychological trauma, including anxiety, depressive symptoms, sleep disturbances, distress, PTSD, and Complex PTSD; application of evidence-based psychotherapy approaches, including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and body-oriented methods; use of VR technologies as an additional tool for processing traumatic experiences;
• psychological support for active military personnel and their family members; individual and group counseling aimed at emotional stabilization, resource restoration, and improving quality of life;
• working with civilians affected by war; individual and family counseling within the framework of systemic family psychotherapy;
• use of art therapy techniques as an additional tool for emotional expression, stress reduction, and restoration of internal resources.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• stress management and development of psychological resilience;
• psychology of family relationships and overcoming family crises;
• psychological consequences of war and recovery after traumatic experiences;
• career guidance for adolescents and young adults;
• development of learning motivation and personal growth;
• building internal resources to overcome life's challenges.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "I enjoy reading professional literature. I value time with my family, the comfort of home, and simple moments that help restore my inner balance. I choose movies and music depending on my mood."

Doctor's advice:

• "There are periods in every person's life when they rethink their priorities, lose their sense of direction, or search for new meaning. These experiences are a natural part of personal growth and may be accompanied by emotional exhaustion, anxiety, or uncertainty. During such times, it is important not to face these feelings alone. Psychological support helps you better understand yourself, restore your inner resources, build stronger foundations for life, and gradually find your own pace of moving forward. Working with a psychologist is a process of exploring your experiences, emotions, and reactions in a safe and professional environment. Change begins with self-awareness and a willingness to care for your emotional well-being."