A warm, safe space to understand yourself

I’m Iryna Yefremenko, a psychologist and psychotherapist working online. I help people let go of inner blocks and find more balance, freedom and confidence in their lives.

Iryna Yefremenko, smiling, sitting 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.

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.

Training and experience

  • 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

Outside the therapy room

  • 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.

Katathym Imaginative Psychotherapy (KIP)
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.
Transactional Analysis
A clear model of how we relate to ourselves and others, and of the patterns and life scripts we learned early and still repeat.
Carl Jung’s Analytical Psychology
Working with symbols, dreams and the deeper layers of the personality.
Emotional-Imagery Therapy (EOT)
Finding the image behind a feeling or a physical symptom and transforming it, so the emotional state changes too.
Imagery rescripting
Revisiting painful memories in imagination and changing how they unfold, to ease their emotional charge.
Metaphoric associative cards
Image cards that help put inner experience into words, especially when it’s hard to know where to begin.
Practices from CBT, Gestalt and other approaches
Small exercises and homework that help you carry changes into everyday life.

What working with me is like

  • A safe and supportive space

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

  • An approach made for you

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

  • Deep work with inner blocks

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

  • Support between sessions

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

  • Exercises for self-work

    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

3–15 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.

A good fit if you

  • 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.

What it includes

  • 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.

A good fit if you want

  • 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.

€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. Choose a time

    We find a slot that suits you and agree on the format.

  3. Meet for a first session

    A getting-to-know-you meeting, to see whether you feel comfortable working with me.

  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.

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 with a few words about your situation, and we’ll find a time for a first session. If you’d like to ask something first, that’s welcome too.