A warm, safe space to understand yourself

I’m Iryna Yefremenko, a psychologist. I see clients online, in English, and many of them are expats building a life in a new country. Together we look at what’s been holding you back, so you can feel calmer and more sure of yourself.

Iryna Yefremenko, psychologist, smiling in a café with a cup of coffee
  • 1000+ hours of client sessions
  • Master’s degree in Psychology
  • Online via Zoom, Google Meet or WhatsApp

What we can work on

These are the requests I work with most often. If you recognise yourself in some of them, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Work and motivation

  • Burnout, procrastination, loss of motivation or meaning
  • Perfectionism, self-criticism, fear of mistakes
  • Anxiety about public speaking or being visible
  • Difficulty making decisions and choices

Self-worth and boundaries

  • Self-doubt and low self-esteem
  • Struggling with boundaries and saying “no”
  • Feeling “not good enough” in relationships

Emotions and stress

  • Chronic stress and anxiety
  • Mood swings or emotional numbness
  • Loneliness and social anxiety

Relationships and change

  • Difficulty communicating and expressing feelings
  • Conflicts with a partner, friends or coworkers
  • Adapting to change: relocation, a new job, a breakup
  • Crises, uncertainty, feeling lost after major events

Didn’t find your situation here, or have a question first? Message me on WhatsApp. Living abroad? Read about therapy for expats.

About me

I’m deeply passionate about my work. Before becoming a psychologist I spent six years in a 9-to-5 IT job, so I know the realities of office life, stress and burnout from the inside.

I’ve also done a lot of my own inner work. Five years of personal therapy helped me build a much warmer, more respectful relationship with my parents.

  • Master’s degree in Psychology, V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University (Ukraine)
  • Accredited consultant in Transactional Analysis, Stage 1 (UATA)
  • Psychotherapist in training in Katathym Imaginative Psychotherapy (KIP), a method recognised in many European countries
  • Certified coach, ICF standards
  • 1000+ hours of client sessions
  • Five years of personal therapy in Emotional-Imagery Therapy (EOT)
  • Regular professional supervision and intervision
  • Online courses from Yale, Harvard and Rice

  • Endlessly curious: right now I’m learning Spanish and German
  • Passionate about mind–body wellness and a healthy, grounded lifestyle
  • In an intercultural relationship, and fascinated by how culture shapes our stories about love, family and identity
  • I’ve travelled to more than 30 countries and feel at home in international environments

How I work

Every person is different, so we choose the methods that suit you and your request. I combine deep work with feelings and inner images with practical tools you can use between sessions.

A depth-psychological method that works with images. In a relaxed state you imagine scenes such as a meadow, a stream or a mountain. What appears there shows feelings and conflicts that are hard to put into words, and lets them change.
A clear model of how we relate to ourselves and others, and of the patterns and life scripts we learned early and still repeat.
Working with symbols, dreams and the deeper layers of the personality.
Finding the image behind a feeling or a physical symptom and transforming it, so the emotional state changes too.
Revisiting painful memories in imagination and changing how they unfold, to ease their emotional charge.
Image cards that help put inner experience into words, especially when it’s hard to know where to begin.
Small exercises and homework that help you carry changes into everyday life.

What working with me is like

  • You’ll be heard, understood and accepted without judgment or criticism, and can share your thoughts, feelings and experiences freely.

  • We choose the methods that work for you, and find solutions together that bring you inner balance.

  • We explore fears, limiting beliefs and self-doubt, and gradually replace them with new, supportive strategies.

  • If something important comes up, you can send me a short written or voice message, so you’re not alone in difficult moments.

  • Small but effective techniques after our sessions, so changes take root in daily life and you keep moving between meetings.

  • Working with me is not just about conversation. It’s a deep process that helps you understand yourself, hear your needs, and build a life that truly brings you joy.

Ways to work together

Choose the format that fits your request. You can pause or change it at any time; we’ll talk openly and find what works best for you.

Consultation

1–15 sessions

Short-term work focused on one specific issue: to understand a current situation or find a solution to something urgent. Clear answers and awareness in the here and now, without deep emotional processing.

  • need to make an important decision
  • face challenges in your career or relationships
  • want to understand your emotions and behaviour

Therapy

6+ months

Long-term work to explore yourself deeply: inner conflicts, personal patterns, and how the past shapes the present. Meaningful change takes time, patience and consistent support.

  • deep work with emotions and beliefs that affect your life
  • exploring your personal story
  • finding inner resources for growth

The result: a deeper understanding of yourself, the ability to influence your life, and a sense of inner freedom and wholeness.

Coaching

5–12 sessions over 1–3 months

Goal-oriented work for your career, business or personal life. We overcome inner barriers, build a strategy, and focus on concrete steps that create change now rather than on the past.

  • clarity about your goals and how to reach them
  • career or personal growth
  • motivation, structure and support

Sessions and fees

All sessions take place online, so you can join from wherever you are.

Free

Intro call, 20 minutes

€65

One session, 50–55 minutes

€295

Package of five sessions

Where
Google Meet, Zoom or WhatsApp, with video on
How long
50–55 minutes per session
How often
Usually once a week or once every two weeks, agreed together
Payment
At least 24 hours before the session. You can cancel or reschedule free of charge up to 24 hours in advance.

Full terms are in the client agreement and the confidentiality policy.

How to start

  1. Send me a message

    Write to me on WhatsApp with a few words about what you’d like to work on.

  2. Free intro call

    20 minutes to get to know each other, ask anything and see if it feels right.

  3. Your first session

    We agree on a time and the format that suits your request.

  4. Continue at your rhythm

    Weekly or every two weeks, for as long as the work is useful to you.

Questions

Something else on your mind? Ask me on WhatsApp, I’m happy to help.

What happens in the free intro call?

A relaxed 20-minute video call. You tell me briefly what’s on your mind, ask anything you like, and we see whether we’d work well together. There’s no obligation to continue.

How often should I attend sessions?

It depends on your request and the focus of our work. Sessions are usually once a week or once every two weeks. In coaching or supportive processes, another rhythm may suit you better.

Can I extend a session if I need more time?

Sometimes a longer session is possible, but it needs to be agreed in advance. With prior agreement, we can extend a session to up to 1.5 hours for €45.

The effectiveness of our work depends less on session length than on regular commitment and your willingness to work on yourself.

Can we work on several issues at once?

We can gradually explore several topics, but it’s important to focus on one main issue to get a good result. Other topics can be addressed along the way.

Can I pause or change the format of therapy?

Yes. You always have the right to pause or change the format of our work if you feel you need a different approach or a break. The most important thing is to speak openly, so we can find the best solution for you.

What if after the first session I feel it isn’t for me?

The first session is a getting-to-know-you meeting, where you begin to see whether you feel comfortable with me. If it feels like I’m not your psychologist, that’s completely normal. You can always try another format or a specialist who may be a better fit.

Can I reach out just for advice, not long-term therapy?

Yes. One-time consultations are possible if you have a specific question or situation where you need an outside perspective and professional support.

Is what I share kept confidential?

Yes. Everything we discuss stays between us, and no sessions are recorded without your written consent. The only exceptions are those provided by law, such as a risk of harm to you or others. Details are in the confidentiality policy.

We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.

Albert Einstein
Iryna Yefremenko

Ready for change? Let’s talk.

Write to me on WhatsApp and we’ll find a time for a free 20-minute intro call. If you’d like to ask something first, that’s welcome too.