Sleep and constant tension
Does this sound familiar?
- Your body is tired, but you can't fall asleep — your thoughts keep circling.
- You wake at night and lie awake for a long time.
- In the morning you don't feel rested.
- Even during the day it's hard to relax — as if you're always "on alert".
- Before sleep, worry about loved ones, the future, everything at once, washes over you.
- You scroll the news or your phone because silence feels frightening.
How I work with this
Disrupted sleep is often not a separate problem but a signal: anxiety, exhaustion or what you've lived through has no other way out. In therapy we look at what keeps you tense, and how to gradually let yourself rest again.
When to see a doctor
I don't treat insomnia medically or prescribe medication. If sleep problems last for weeks, strongly affect your day, or came with changes in your physical health — see a doctor. Therapy can run alongside medical care.
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 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
Can a psychologist help if the problem is "just sleep"? Sleep problems are often driven by tension that can be worked with. In the intro we'll look together at whether therapy suits you, or whether it's better to see a doctor first.
I live in another country — can we work together? Yes, I work online with clients in Ukraine and Europe.
See also: Anxiety, exhaustion and feeling stuck.
Message me on WhatsApp — we'll start with a free intro call of up to 10 minutes. No commitment.
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