Valeriia Khrystoforova
Psychological Counsellor
Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients
Sometimes life feels like an exhausting performance, leaving you like a ghost in your own story. I offer a compassionate space to drop the mask, find meaning in the fog, and finally reclaim your inner anchor.
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About me
Is your life happening to you or are you just a spectator? 🪷
There is a specific kind of loneliness that comes with derealisation. It’s the feeling of sitting across from the person you love, nodding and smiling, yet feeling as though they are miles away, behind a thick pane of glass.
When you are trapped in the fog of burnout or the sudden terror of a panic attack, you aren't truly present. You are "ghosting" your own life physically there, but mentally calculating the nearest exit. Your relationships and your spark are paying the price for this silent struggle.
I am Valeriia, a Master of Psychology specialising in helping high-achievers and expats reclaim their sense of reality and purpose. My approach is a powerful fusion of clinical precision and philosophical depth:
-CBT & EMDR: To dismantle anxiety and process trauma at the root.
-Existential Analysis (GLE-International, Vienna): To move beyond "coping" and rediscover your genuine "Yes" to life.
-Positive Psychology: To build resilience that lasts.
I don't offer "band-aid" solutions or generic advice. We work together to break the glass between you and the world. Whether you are battling depersonalisation, workplace exhaustion, or a loss of meaning, I provide a safe, evidence-based space to find your anchor again.
You have spent enough time merely surviving. It is time to reclaim your reality before more of it slips away.
✨ Let’s bring you back to life.
I speak:
EnglishRussianUkrainian
Location:
Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Approach
Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
Existential analysisRecommended for those who are searching for deeper meaning in life or are struggling with big questions about existence, freedom, and purpose.
Positive psychotherapyRecommended for those who want to focus on building strengths, increasing happiness, and enhancing their overall well-being, rather than just focusing on problems.
I don’t believe in "one-size-fits-all" therapy because your journey is as unique as your fingerprints. My style is a deeply personal, integrative blend designed for those who feel disconnected from their lives, their bodies, or their purpose. We don’t just talk about the problem; we actively work to dismantle the barriers between you and your reality.
Above all, I provide a radical safe space where you can finally drop the mask. Many of my clients feel they must constantly "perform" in their professional or social lives, but here, you don’t have to. Whether you are grappling with the "weird" and isolating sensations of derealisation or the exhausting, invisible fog of burnout, this is a non-judgmental sanctuary where every part of your experience is valid and safe to explore. ✨
In our sessions, we address the immediate "storms" using the clinical precision of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and EMDR. This helps rewire your response to triggers, moving you from a state of constant "High Alert" to a place of regulated calm. But we also go much deeper than just managing symptoms. Drawing from my specialist training in Logotherapy and Existential Analysis in Vienna, we explore your personal values and the search for meaning. This is the key to long-term recovery — finding your genuine "Yes" to life even when the world feels chaotic.
Our work together is a collaborative partnership. While you are the expert on your life, I am the specialist in the psychological mechanics of change. My sessions are structured yet deeply human, guiding you through stabilisation and insight toward real, lasting action. I am here to be your anchor until you find your own, helping you through the vital work of coming back to yourself. 🪷
Experience
4 years in practice
2022-P.T. Privat volontier organisation, Freelance, Ukraine EU ( Psychologist)
Over the past four years, I have dedicated my practice to helping individuals navigate the complexities of anxiety, high-achiever burnout, and emotional disconnection. My work is rooted in providing a radical safe space where clients can stop "performing" and start the vital process of coming back to themselves.
In 2026, I significantly expanded my clinical toolkit by integrating Logotherapy and Existential Analysis. This allows me to move beyond symptom management into the profound search for personal meaning and authenticity. By combining the structured, evidence-based tools of CBT with existential depth, I support clients in overcoming the "invisible fog" of derealisation and rebuilding a stable inner anchor in a shifting world.
Education
2024 Bachelor of Psychology, Odesa National Economic University, Odesa, Ukraine
2025 Master’s Degree in Practical Psychology
Looking at CBT and Trauma | Mar 2025
Introduction to the EMDR method | Sept 2025
Positive Psychology | Fall 2025
2026-2032 Professional Training in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy
GLE-International
Services
Individual Session
€65 • 50 min • Online & Text
How we’ll work together: our work is a journey from daily clarity to deeper self-discovery. I don’t believe in just fixing symptoms, we look at your life as a whole. By combining CBT with Positive Psychology, we manage anxiety by rediscovering your internal resources. Through Existential Analysis, we explore your story to find genuine meaning beyond just surviving. This is a quiet space to let go of expectations and finally feel at home within yourself.Insurances
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Next available: Mar 17