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A new life in a new country: when adapting is hard

In short: online therapy in Ukrainian and English for adults who, because of the war, live in Germany, Poland, Czechia, Spain, Romania, the UK, Slovakia, Moldova, the Netherlands, Ireland, Norway and elsewhere in Europe — and find it hard to get used to a new country and build a new life there. Whether you plan to stay or hope to go back one day, life needs to be lived now. The first step is a free intro call of up to 10 minutes.

Does this sound familiar?

Getting used to a new country is hard: the language, the rules, the people — everything feels foreign, and it's exhausting.
You can't really start living here — it all still feels temporary.
You feel stuck between two lives — the one you had and the one you have now.
It's hard to build new relationships — friendships, work, closeness — and you often feel very lonely.
Your work, status and familiar roles have changed, and you feel you've lost yourself.
You miss home and the people who stayed there.
Guilt — for leaving, and that it "should be easier by now".
It feels like you have no right to complain, because "others have it worse".

How I work with this

We work with what's happening to you now: the loss of your old life, loneliness, guilt and uncertainty. Gradually we look for ways to accept a changed reality, find some ground in a new place, and step by step build a life that has room for you — here and now.

We go at your pace. A new life doesn't mean forgetting the old one — it can hold what you brought with you.

My training

BA in Psychology — Odesa National Medical University, 2017
MA in Psychology — Odesa National Economic University, 2024
Trauma therapy specialization — KIGIP (Kyiv Institute of Gestalt and Psychodrama), 2025–2026, completed. It covered war trauma, loss, grief, relocation and experiences of sexual violence
Gestalt therapy training under supervision (in progress) — KIGIP, since 2023
Gestalt therapy training — GATLA (Los Angeles), completed 2025
Regular supervision

What I don't do

I don't give legal or immigration advice about status, documents or temporary protection — specialised organisations in your country are the right place for that. I don't diagnose or prescribe medication. I don't work with children or with addictions. If I see that you may need clinical support — from a doctor or psychiatrist — I'll tell you and help you find your way.

I don't provide emergency help. If you are in danger right now or thinking about harming yourself, contact emergency services where you are. In Ukraine and EU countries, the emergency number is 112.

Format and fees

Individual online sessions · 50 minutes · ≈ €34 / 1500 UAH · in Ukrainian or English. I work online with Ukrainians in Ukraine and anywhere in Europe — including Germany, Poland and Czechia. I also offer couples therapy — 90 minutes, ≈ €57 / 2500 UAH.

Frequently asked questions

I live in Poland (Czechia, Germany, Moldova…) — can we work together? Yes, I work online with clients in Ukraine and Europe.

What if I go back to Ukraine one day? We can continue online where we left off — no need to find a new specialist.

Can we work if I don't know yet whether I'll stay or go back? Yes. The uncertainty is often exactly what we work with.

Would you like to talk?

Message me on WhatsApp — we'll start with a free intro call of up to 10 minutes. No commitment, no pressure.

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Viktoriia Volynko

Psychologist, MA in Psychology. Trauma therapy specialization (KIGIP). Gestalt therapist in training. About me →