Lysnyk Kateryna Anatoliivna

Work experience: 7 years

Category: First

Education:

• Drahomanov National Pedagogical University, Master’s degree in Practical Psychology;
• Kyiv Institute of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy, specialization in Person-Centered Psychotherapy

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

• member of the Ukrainian Psychological Association;
• member of the Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists (UUP), Person-Centered Therapy Section;
• member of the Ukrainian Psycho-Oncological Association;
• member of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS);
• member of the American Psychological Association (APA).

Scientific activity:

• doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology;
• author and co-author of scientific publications in international and Ukrainian journals on topics such as: adaptation of the Ukrainian version of the Fear of Cancer Recurrence questionnaire, conducting online psychological support groups for patients during wartime, sociocultural factors affecting the emotional state of cancer patients (using the examples of Ukraine and Israel), coping models for cancer survivors’ fear of recurrence, adaptation of the ConquerFear methodology for supporting Ukrainian patients post-cancer treatment, and personal responses of women during the remission period of cancer;
• in 2024, presenting a report titled “Organizing Psychological Support for Cancer Patients Using the ConquerFear Methodology During Societal Crisis” at the IPOS International Psycho-Oncology Congress in Maastricht, the Netherlands.

Teaching and / or lecturing:

• experience in conducting webinars and lectures;
• authoring methodological materials;
• participation in media interviews (online publications, radio);
• creation and management of an informational page about psychotherapy and psychological literacy for the public.

Areas of professional development:

• internship at the Tel Aviv University School of Social Work (Israel, 2022) – practical experience in crisis counseling;
• specialized courses in Austria, the UK, Poland, and Norway – training in working with psychological trauma, PTSD, grief, and bereavement support;
• qualified in psychiatric propedeutics, crisis counseling, trauma-focused therapy (TF-ACT), and military psychology;
• ongoing skill enhancement in modern techniques such as EMDR, working with ambiguous loss, running psychological support groups, and suicide prevention.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• individual psychotherapy;
• psychological counseling during crisis periods and when making significant life decisions;
• couples and family therapy (improving relationships between partners and between parents and children);
• psychological support for patients and their loved ones in cases involving complex diagnoses;
• psycho-oncology (psychological help for individuals facing cancer and their families);
• psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, and fear;
• psychological counseling for military personnel and their families, especially in cases of injuries or amputations;
• psychological support in situations of loss and grief.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• existential psychotherapy (support in searching for life’s meaning, self-acceptance, and overcoming life’s challenges);
• body-oriented therapy (addressing emotions via bodily sensations to restore psychophysical balance);
• neuropsychology (studying how the brain influences behavior and mental processes to improve therapeutic outcomes);
• harmonious interaction between mind and body (promoting balance between mental and physical health to enhance quality of life).

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “My hobbies are art, skiing and traveling.”

Doctor's advice:

• "Take care of your mental health and listen to your inner state! If you feel that something is wrong, don't convince yourself to be patient - consult a specialist. Timely support will help you save your health, time, and peace of mind. Remember, your well-being is important!"