Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy
Staff
Head of Department
Olena Khaustova– Head of the Department, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, psychiatrist of the highest category, psychologist, psychotherapist, master of sociology and PR, expert of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in the “Psychiatric Care.”
Khaustova O.O. graduated with honors from the Voroshilovgrad (Luhansk) State Medical Institute in 1987 with a “Medical Care” degree. After her internship, she worked at the Departmental Hospital at the Luhansk station, where she was a psychiatrist-narcologist (1988-1991), head of the psychoneurological department (1991-2002), and chief freelance psychiatrist-narcologist of the Medical Service of the Donetsk Railway (1995-2002).
From 2002 to 2009, she was a senior and leading researcher at the Ukrainian Research Institute of Social and Forensic Psychiatry and Drug Abuse of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. From 2009 to 2011, she was an associate professor at the Bogomolets National Medical University’s Department of General and Medical Psychology and Pedagogy. From 2011 to 2016, she was the head of the department at the Ukrainian Research Institute of Social and Forensic Psychiatry and Drug Abuse of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine. She has been a professor at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy of the Bogomolets National Medical University since 2016 and the head of the department since 2023.
In 1993, she defended her PhD thesis in the specialty 14.01.16—psychiatry on the topic of “Maladyadaptive reactions of the psyche in locomotive crew workers.” In 2008, she defended her doctoral thesis in the specialty 14.01.16 – psychiatry, “Mental and psychosomatic disorders in patients with metabolic syndrome X (diagnosis, clinic, prevention, treatment).” In 2008, she was awarded the academic title of Senior Researcher in the specialty of psychiatry; in 2014, she was awarded the academic title of Professor in the specialty of psychiatry.
Has a second higher education: graduated with honors from the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management in 2004 with a degree in “Sociology of Management and Public Relations.” English proficiency level – B2.
Main areas of scientific and practical work: modern methods of diagnosis and therapy of mental disorders in the context of psychosomatic medicine and consultative-liaison psychiatry; medical-psychological support and psychosocial rehabilitation and support of patients with mental and behavioral disorders associated with stress and loss; psychoneuroimmunoendocrinology, proactive psychological and psychiatric care;
Implementation in clinical practice: A method of correcting mental and psychosomatic disorders in patients with metabolic syndrome X, a method of diagnosing anxiety disorders in patients with a psychosomatic profile, and a method of assessing a doctor’s attitude to mastering communication skills using the Ukrainian version of the scale “СOMMUNICATION SKILLS ATTITUDE SCALE” (CSAS-U) have been developed.
Publications: Khaustova O.O. has over 520 publications, of which 38 are educational and methodological, including four textbooks, including the National Textbook “Communication Skills of a Doctor” for students and doctors; 7 monographs, 18 textbooks, two patents for a utility model, 26 methodological recommendations, two standard and 24 working curricula for basic and elective academic disciplines, certificate programs
Scientometric profiles: Scopus Author ID: 57200616532
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8262-5252
https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?hl=ru&user=ufiiT_sAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&sortby=pubdate
Scopus h-index: 5. Google Scholar h-index: 20
Public activities:
Chairman of the Academic Council of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Mental Health of the Bogomolets National Medical University.
Member of the expert group of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine in the field of “Psychiatric care.”
Head of the advisory and expert group on psychiatry for the development of the State Formulary of medicines
Deputy editor-in-chief of the professional scientific journal “Psychosomatic Medicine and General Practice.”
Member of the editorial board of the scientific and practical journal “Men’s Health.”
Member of the editorial board of the scientific and practical journal “Ukrainian Medical News.”
Membership in professional associations:
Vice-president of the All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine
Member of the Board of the Association of Neurologists, Psychiatrists and Narcologists of Ukraine
Member of the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine
Regular participant and moderator of domestic and international symposiums, conferences, and congresses on psychosomatic medicine, psychiatry, and medical psychology
Awards: awarded the honorary distinction “Princess Olga” of the National Award Council of Ukraine, a diploma from the Academic Council of the Bogomolets National Medical University
Our Professors
Vitaliy Omelyanovych – MD, DSc., PhD, professor. He holds the position of professor of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy.
He received his education at the Donetsk State Medical Institute named after M. Gorky, majoring in “Medical Affairs” (1994).
In 2003, he defended his candidate’s thesis on the topic: “Post-traumatic stress disorders in employees of internal affairs bodies (early diagnosis and psychoprophylaxis)”.
In 2013, he defended his doctoral thesis: “Violations of psychological adaptation to service in internal affairs bodies (gender characteristics, mechanisms of formation, system of psychocorrection and psychoprophylaxis)”.
Sphere of professional interests: medical psychology, psychiatry and narcology.
Author and co-author of more than 120 publications in scientific publications, including: 5 monographs, 17 textbooks and teaching aids.
Scientometric profiles:
Orcid.org: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8587-1312,
Web of Science Researcher ID: https://publons.com/researcher/1821175/vitaliy-omelyanovich/
Індекс Гірша за Scopus (2024) IH=1; Індекс Гірша за Google Scholar (2024) IH=4.
Scopus Hirsch Index (2024) IH=1; Google Scholar Hirsch Index (2024) IH=4.
He is the head of the Central Methodological Commission of the National Research Institute of Mental Health, a member of the Academic Council of the National Research Institute of Mental Health of the Bogomolets National Medical University, and is responsible for scientific work at the department. He speaks English.
Medical experience in the speciality – 30 years, the highest qualification category in the speciality “Psychiatry”; the highest qualification category in the speciality “Medical Psychology”; the highest qualification category in the speciality “Narcology”. Scientific and pedagogical experience: 20 years. Medical experience: 30 years.
Is a full member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine, and the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Tsira Abdriakhimova – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor.
She holds the position of Professor at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated from Donetsk Medical University in 1996 with a specialization in “General Medicine.” In 2016, she was awarded the highest qualification category in “Medical Psychology.” In 2019, she obtained certification as a specialist in “Psychotherapy.”
In 2003, she defended her PhD dissertation on the topic: “Early Diagnosis, Clinical Features, Prevention, and Correction of Stress-Related Neurotic Disorders in High School Students.”
In 2015, she defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Non-psychotic Mental Disorders Due to Significant Somatic Health Impairments: The Case of Partial Loss of Vision of Traumatic Origin.”
Areas of professional interest: Psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, psychiatry, medical psychology.
She is the author and co-author of over 100 publications in scientific journals, including six textbooks and educational manuals. She is fluent in English and Georgian.
Professional qualifications: Medical Psychology: 17 years; Psychotherapy: 20 years; Psychiatry: 25 years; Academic and teaching experience: 22 years. Certified in the psychotherapeutic method of psychodrama.
She is an active member of the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine, the European Society of Hypnosis, and the European Association for Psychodrama.
Koval Iryna – Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor.
Holds the position of Professor at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
In 1986, she graduated from the Lviv State Medical Institute, Order of Friendship of Peoples, specializing in Pediatrics. In 2000, she completed a Master’s degree in “Practical Psychology” at the Interregional Academy of Personnel Management.
In 2003, she defended her PhD dissertation on the topic: “Psychological Characteristics of Conflicts in the Process of Joint Educational Activities of Students.”
In 2018, she defended her doctoral dissertation on the topic: “The Medical-Psychological Paradigm of Managing Somatic Patients with Comorbid Mental Disorders.”
Areas of professional interest: Psychotherapy, consultative psychiatry, psychological correction, medical psychology.
The author and co-author of over 286 publications in scientific journals, including four textbooks, two monographs, three educational manuals, and 46 methodological recommendations.
Scientometric profiles: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2788-6345, Researcher ID: 254175, Web of Science Researcher ID: AAZ-4382, Google Scholar h-index: 7; i10-index – 6.
Professional qualifications: Work experience: 34 years; Academic and teaching experience: 21 years. Certified in psychotherapeutic methods, including existential psychotherapy and client-centered psychotherapy.
An active member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine, the European Association for Psychotherapy, and the Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists.
Chaban Oleh — Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor, Academician of the Academy of Sciences of Higher Education of Ukraine.
Holds the position of Professor at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
First Vice President of the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine, Scientific Director of the Institute of Social Research and Psychotherapy (Ukraine); member of the Association of Psychotherapists of Ukraine, certified psychoanalyst of the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP), the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA), member of the European Federation of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy (EFPP), and member of the International Association of Group Psychotherapy (IAGP).
Founder of the Ukrainian leading scientific school of psychosomatic medicine; under his guidance, the following were developed: a comprehensive system of psychotherapeutic transformation of relevant personal life strategies for patients with chronic non-communicable diseases; a differentiated system of measures for providing specialized psychological, psychiatric, and psychotherapeutic assistance to victims of man-made accidents, catastrophes, and terrorist acts. Based on his experience working with victims at the Sknyliv airfield (Lviv, 2002), the theater on Dubrovka (Russia, Moscow, 2002), and in Beslan (North Ossetia, Russia, 2004), Chaban O.S. developed effective psychotherapeutic and psycho-corrective methods for working with victims of terrorist acts and man-made disasters, which were subsequently implemented in assisting participants of the ATO/OOS, their family members, and internally displaced persons from Eastern Ukraine.
Chaban Oleh Sozontovych is the author of more than 450 scientific publications. Co-author of the international clinical guideline Risk Management of Terrorism Induced Stress – Guidelines for the Golden Hours (Who, What, and When) – NATO Advanced Research Workshop (ARW), NATO Science for Peace and Security Series – E: Human and Societal Dynamics, 2020; textbooks, methodological recommendations, monographs, and national clinical protocols and guidelines.
In 1997, defended his doctoral dissertation on the topic: “Pathomorphosis of Neuroses (Clinical-Psychopathological, Socio-Psychological, and Constitutional-Biological Regularities)”.
Associate Professors
Asanova Azize – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated in 2005 from the Crimean State Medical University named after S.I. Georgievsky, receiving a full higher education in the specialty “General Medicine” and qualifying as a physician. In 2007, she was awarded the title of specialist doctor in the specialty “Psychiatry.” In 2017, she also received the title of specialist doctor in the specialty “Psychotherapy.”
In 2010, she defended her Candidate’s dissertation on the topic: “Clinical and Psychopathological Features of Cognitive Impairments in Patients with Depressive Disorder.” Professional interests: mental and psychosomatic disorders. Author of 33 scientific works, co-author of 2 textbooks, and 5 educational manuals. Fluent in English.
Responsible for work with foreign students at the department. Practicing psychiatrist, first category, with 16 years of experience. Practicing psychotherapist with 5 years of experience. Academic and teaching experience of 9 years. Certified in the psychotherapeutic method of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy.
Mukharovska Inna – Doctor of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor.
Position of Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy. Graduated from the Bogomolets National Medical University in 2007 with specialization “Medical Psychology”, Master’s degree – in 2008.
In 2012 defended PhD thesis on the topic “Medical-psychological help for caregivers of incurable cancer patients in palliative medicine”. In 2018 defended doctoral thesis on the topic “Clinical-psychological characteristics of psycho-emotional disorders and the system of medical-psychological correction and support in oncological practice (phenomenology, mechanisms of psychopathogenesis and adaptive model of psycho-oncological help)”.
Field of professional interests: psychosomatic medicine, liaison psychiatry, medical psychology, psycho-oncology, communication in medicine, psychological help, psychotherapy.
Author of more than 100 scientific publications, coauthor of 4 textbooks. Scientific profiles: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8487-0497 , https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57211574867
Scopus h-index – 1, https://scholar.google.com.ua/citations?user=Umrw4JcAAAAJ&hl=en Google scholar h-index – 4. Languages: English – Level B2.
Secretary of the Academic Council of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Mental Health of the Bogomolets National Medical University nmu.esimh.vchenarada@gmail.com
Guarantor of the educational degree program “Medical Psychology” since 2023 year mukharovska.i@nmu.ua .
First qualification category in “Medical Psychology”, work experience – 17 years. Specialization “Psychiatry”, 2023 year. Scientific and pedagogical experience – 7 years.
Certification in psychotherapeutic method: basic consultant in positive psychotherapy by N. Pezeshkian, candidate for certification in existential analysis and logotherapy.
Member of the Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine, the Ukrainian Union of Psychotherapists, the Ukrainian Psycho-Oncological Association.
Kleban Kateryna – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychiatry.
Graduated in 2001 from Uzhhorod National University with a degree in “General Medicine” and completed an internship in 2002 specializing in “Internal Diseases.” Qualified as a psychiatrist in 2007.
Defended her dissertation in 2015 on the topic: “Chronobiological Features of Non-Psychotic Mental Disorders in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.”
Professional interests: psychosomatic medicine, clinical psychology, psychiatry.
Author of 26 scientific publications. A regular participant in scientific conferences, congresses, and seminars in her field. Scientometric profiles: h-index Scopus – 1, Google Scholar – 3.
Academic secretary of the specialized academic council of the Educational and Research Institute of Mental Health.
Psychiatrist of the highest category with 17 years of experience. Certificates in medical psychology, psychiatry, and psychotherapy. Academic and teaching experience of 7 years.
Member of the “All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine” and the Association of Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine.
Assistant Professors
Burdeinyi Andrii – Assistant and Deputy Head of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated in 2020 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and qualified as a medical psychologist. In 2021, he was certified as a specialist in “Medical Psychology,” and in 2023, as a specialist in “Psychiatry.” In 2023, he obtained a diploma in Graduate and Postgraduate International Training in Clinical Hypnosis. Certified trainer and supervisor of the WHO’s “mhGAP” program.
Professional interests: psychological counseling, psychological correction, clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, pathopsychological diagnostics, neuropsychology, psychosomatic medicine.
Author of 8 scientific publications. His scientific works include research conducted in collaboration with the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy of Bohomolets National Medical University. A regular participant in scientific conferences, congresses, and seminars in his field. Scientometric profiles: h-index Scopus – 1, Google Scholar – 3. Proficient in English (EFSET Certificate, 2021 – B2 Upper Intermediate).
At the department, he is responsible for educational and methodological work, information-analytical tasks, and the organization and conduct of scientific-practical events involving the department.
Practicing medical psychologist since 2020, with academic and teaching experience since 2021.
A member of the All-Ukrainian Psychosomatic Association, the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine, and the Association of Preventive and Anti-Aging Medicine.
But Tetiana– Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. Third-year PhD student specializing in “Medical Psychology.”
Graduated in 2008 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and qualified as a medical psychologist. In 2009, she was certified as a specialist in “Medical Psychology.” In 2024, she was certified as a specialist in “Psychiatry.”
Professional interests: perinatal psychology, perinatal loss, grief, maternal mental health, medical communication, educational programs for doctors, burnout prevention, group and individual psychotherapy, psychiatry.
Medical psychologist, second category, with 16 years of professional experience. Academic and teaching experience since 2022. Certifications in psychotherapy methods: Group Psychoanalysis (2014), Sandplay Therapy (2015). Leader of the groups for the “8-step Program for Working with Loss for Adults, Children, and Adolescents” (2020). In 2022, obtained specialization in “Universal Supervision Method.” Trainer and supervisor of the WHO program on overcoming mental health gaps, MhGap (2024).
A member of the Ukrainian Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts (AAPP).
Hura Andriy – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. First-year PhD student specializing in “Medical Psychology.”
Graduated in 2021 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and qualified as a medical psychologist. In 2022, he was certified as a specialist in “Medical Psychology.” In 2023, he completed the certified course “Clinical Neuropsychology: Child and Adult.” In 2024, he completed a specialization cycle in “Psychiatry” and received the qualification of a psychiatrist. Fluent in English.
Professional interests: child psychology, pediatric psycho-oncology, neuropsychology, psychological correction, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, pathopsychological diagnostics, psychosomatic medicine.
Medical psychologist, with professional experience since 2021. Academic and teaching experience since 2022.
Zelenko Yelyzaveta – an assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. She is currently a second-year postgraduate student specializing in «Medical Psychology».
She graduated from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University in 2022, obtaining a full higher education degree in medical psychology and qualifying as a medical psychologist. She also became a psychiatrist in 2024, demonstrating her commitment to the field.
In 2021, she successfully completed an 8-step program on psychological support for adults, children, and adolescents who have experienced the loss of loved ones due to death. This program, which included both basic and advanced courses, was provided by the Institute of Health Psychology and the National Center for Grief Support. She is currently pursuing training in «Group Psychoanalysis».
Her professional interests include individual and group psychotherapy for personality disorders, grief, ambiguous loss, as well as neuropsychology and neuropsychiatry.
She has been working as a medical psychologist since 2022, with teaching and research experience beginning in early 2024. She is fluent in English and has a basic understanding of Japanese.
Lysiana Halyna – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
A psychiatrist, medical psychologist, and WHO-certified trainer and supervisor for the mhGAP program.
Graduated in 2015 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and an average grade of 4.6. Worked at KNP KOR “OPNMO” in chronic care and first-episode psychosis departments, providing psychotherapeutic and counseling support to patients and their families. Experience includes working with schizophrenia, epilepsy, bipolar affective disorder (BAD), borderline personality disorder, suicidal tendencies, and trauma resulting from emotional, physical, or sexual abuse.
In 2020, specialized at the National Institute of Sexology and Sexual Health as a trainer in sexual and reproductive literacy. Conducts training and lectures for children, adolescents, and parents on sexual education.
Certified Gestalt therapist accredited by the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine since 2021, with specializations in body psychotherapy, sexology, and trauma therapy (violence, incest). Practicing Gestalt therapy since 2014. Currently continuing education in group analysis at the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine.
At the department, responsible for supervising qualification theses and coordinating the student research society.
Professional interests: psychotherapy, clinical psychology, psychiatry, pathopsychological diagnostics, psychosomatic medicine, sexology, and sexual education.
Actively participates in scientific conferences and is a co-author of scientific publications. Frequently invited as an expert on psychology and sexology topics on television (“1+1,” “Kyiv.Life”). Since 2018, she has published psychoeducational and outreach articles in media outlets such as Ukrayinska Pravda. Zhyttia, The Village, and others.
Misak Ilona – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated in 2018 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and the qualification of a specialist physician.
From 2018 to 2019, completed an internship at the Educational and Scientific Institute of Postgraduate Education of O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University in the specialty “Medical Psychology.” Later retrained in the specialty “Psychiatry.” In 2024, certified as a specialist in “Psychotherapy.”
Co-author of a manual and two scientific papers.
Professional memberships: Member of the Ukrainian Physiological Society named after P.G. Kostyuk, Member of the Federation of European Physiological Societies (FEPS), Member of the International Union of Physiological Sciences (IUPS).
Nikolaieva Oleksandra – PhD candidate, second-year postgraduate student, and Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy at Bohomolets National Medical University.
Graduated in 2012 from O.O. Bohomolets National Medical University, specializing in “Medical Psychology.”
In 2014, completed an internship at the Psychological Assistance Center based at the NDSL “Okhmatdyt.”
Since 2015, worked as a medical psychologist with the personnel of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Ukraine.
In June 2024, obtained a specialization in “Psychiatry.”
Currently serves as a medical psychologist and psychiatrist in the Rehabilitation Department of the State Institution Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, National Academy of Medical Sciences of Ukraine.
Professional interests: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Adjustment disorders, Acute stress reaction, Complex PTSD, Grief disorder therapy
Volodymyr Rusanov – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy at Bohomolets National Medical University.
A 2nd-year PhD student specializing in “222 medicine/psychiatry.” Graduated from the 3rd medical faculty with a degree in “pediatrics” from O.O. Bohomolets National medical university (NMU) in 2016 and completed an internship in “general practice – family medicine” in 2018. In 2021, obtained a specialization in “Health care organization and management” from P. L. Shupyk National medical academy of postgraduate education. In 2022, received the qualification of specialist physician in “Psychiatry,” and in 2024, became a specialist in “Psychotherapy.”
Completed training at the Ukrainian gestalt institute (2017-2022), accredited as a gestalt therapist. Additionally, studied at the Ukrainian institute of cognitive-behavioral therapy (UICBT), receiving certification as a CBT consultant (2022) and Schema therapist (ISST, 2023).
Areas of professional interest: psychological counseling, group and individual psychotherapy, existential psychotherapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Has been engaged in teaching since 2022. Proficient in english at B2 level (British council). A member of the European psychiatric association (EPA), European association for behavioral and cognitive Therapies (EABCT), Ukrainian association for cognitive-behavioral therapy (UACBT), National association of gestalt therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU), and the European association for gestalt therapy (EAGT).
Sak Lesia – Doctor of Philosophy, Assistant Professor of the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Psychiatrist, psychotherapist, clinical psychologist, trauma-focused therapist, schema therapist, group therapist, mhGAP trainer and supervisor under the WHO program, specialist in working with eating disorders, regular participant and speaker at national and international scientific conferences, congresses, seminars in the field. A member of the working groups of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine on the development of clinical guidelines.
A member of the group of co-authors of the first protocol for the treatment of PTSD in Ukraine using virtual exposure therapy. Has extensive experience in validation and approbation of psychodiagnostic tools and evidence-based psychotherapeutic methods in Ukraine. More than 5 years of research experience in clinical trials for the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies aimed at studying the effectiveness of treatment of mental disorders. Author of more than 20 scientific publications and co-author of 2 textbooks.
A full member of the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine, the Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine, and the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Skrynnyk Olga – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated in 1998 from Kharkiv State University, Faculty of Fundamental Medicine. Completed an internship in 1999, specializing in “Psychiatry.”
In 2009, defended a dissertation to obtain the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences on the topic: “Clinical and Psychopathological Features of Patients with Somatoform Autonomic Dysfunction of Digestive Organs and Their Comprehensive Treatment.”
Professional interests:Psychosomatic medicine, Affective disorders
Author and co-author of over 70 scientific publications, one clinical manual, and one scientific monograph.
Medical experience in the specialty: 27 years. Holds the highest qualification category in “Psychiatry.” Completed specialization courses in 2017 in “Psychotherapy” and “Child Psychiatry.” Scientific and teaching experience: 25 years.
Active member of the Association of Neurologists, Psychiatrists, and Narcologists of Ukraine.
Sodolevska Valeriia – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. PhD student in her third year, specializing in “Medical Psychology.” Graduated in 2021 from Bogomolets National Medical University, obtaining a degree in “Medical Psychology” and the qualification of medical psychologist. In 2022, she was awarded the title of specialist doctor in “Medical Psychology.” In 2023, she obtained the qualification of specialist doctor in “Psychiatry.” In 2023, she earned a diploma in Graduate and Postgraduate International Training in Clinical Hypnosis. Certified trainer and supervisor of the WHO program “mhGAP.”
She has scientific publications based on research conducted in collaboration with the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy of Bogomolets National Medical University. She is a regular participant in scientific conferences, congresses, and seminars in her field. Proficient in English with an EFSET certificate (2022) at the B2 (Upper Intermediate) level.
Her professional interests include psychological counseling, psychological correction, clinical psychology, psychotherapy, pathopsychological diagnostics, and psychosomatic medicine. She is responsible for postgraduate work and the preparation and organization of scientific and practical events involving the department.
Medical psychologist with professional experience since 2021. Scientific and teaching experience since 2022. A member of the All-Ukrainian Psychosomatic Association and the European Association of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Stashenko Stanislav – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. PhD student of the 1st year of study, majoring in “Medical Psychology”.
Graduated in 2023 from the Bogomolets National Medical University received a full higher education in the specialty “Medical Psychology” and qualified as a medical psychologist. In 2024, he was awarded the title of specialist in medical psychology. Certified trainer and supervisor of the WHO program “mhGAP.”
Area of professional interests: medical psychology, psychological counseling, psychological correction, clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy, pathopsychological diagnosis, neuropsychology, psychosomatic medicine.
He has scientific publications based on the results of research conducted jointly with the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine and Psychotherapy of Bogomolets National Medical University. Speaks English.
He is a valid member of the All-Ukrainian Association of Psychosomatic Medicine.
Tokarchuk Anastasiia – Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy. First-year PhD student specializing in “Medical Psychology.” Trainer and supervisor for the WHO mhGAP program.
Graduated with honors in 2013 from Bogomolets National Medical University, obtaining a degree in “Medical Psychology” and the qualification of medical psychologist. In 2014, she was awarded the title of specialist doctor in “Medical Psychology.” Proficient in English and German.
Her professional interests include psychological counseling, psychological diagnostics, psychosomatic medicine, psychological correctional work, psychotherapy, and family counseling.
She is responsible for maintaining the department’s repository and managing the department’s page on the University’s main website.
Medical psychologist with professional experience since 2013. Scientific and teaching experience since 2022.
Frankova Iryna – Candidate of Medical Sciences, Assistant at the Department of Medical Psychology, Psychosomatic Medicine, and Psychotherapy.
Graduated in 2009 from Bogomolets National Medical University with a degree in “Medical Psychology” and obtained the qualification of a medical psychologist. In 2010, she was awarded the title of specialist doctor in “Medical Psychology.”
In 2019, she defended her PhD thesis on the topic: “The Phenomenon of Social Self-Isolation in Patients with Neurotic Disorders and Non-Pathological Behavioral Transformation.”
Her professional interests include acute psychological trauma, the consequences of terrorist attacks, PTSD prevention, post-stress and psychosomatic disorders, refugee mental health, and psychotherapy.
Author of over 90 scientific publications. Regular participant in scientific conferences, congresses, and seminars in her field. Scientometric profiles: Web of Science – h-index = 1, Scopus h-index = 2, Google Scholar – 6. Proficient in English and German.
At the department, she is responsible for international cooperation and the student scientific circle.
Medical psychologist of the 1st category with 12 years of professional experience. Six years of scientific and pedagogical experience. Certified in the psychotherapeutic methods of group psychoanalysis, infant observation, and the Tavistock model.
Active member of the Association of Psychotherapists and Psychoanalysts of Ukraine (APPU), the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, and the European Psychiatric Association (member of the EPA Taskforce on Professional Development).
