It's Complicated

Sofiia Markina

Psychotherapist in training & Psychoanalyst in training

Verified by It's Complicated
Available for new clients

I’m here to truly listen, support you, and gently guide you through whatever you’re facing. My intention is to create a space where you feel seen and understood, while helping you reconnect with your inner strength.

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Odesa, UkraineAvailable online only
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About me

I’m a psychologist, crisis counselor, and psychotherapist in training with a psychoanalytic orientation. For the past few years, I’ve been working closely with people going through difficult, often overwhelming periods in their lives: moments of crisis, emotional exhaustion, relationship struggles, or feeling lost and unsure of themselves.

A big part of my work is supporting women and individuals navigating relationships, especially when things feel unclear, emotionally intense, or one-sided. I often work with clients who are questioning where they stand, struggling with anxious patterns, or trying to rebuild their self-worth after painful experiences. My focus is not only on understanding these dynamics, but also on empowering you to feel more confident, grounded, and clear in what you want and deserve. My experience in an international NGO, working with people in crisis and under extreme stress, has shaped the way I show up in sessions — calm, attentive, and grounded. I know how important it is to have a space where you don’t have to hold everything together, where you can be honest about what you feel, even if it’s confusing or difficult. In our work together, I focus on helping you understand yourself more deeply: your emotions, your patterns, the way you relate to others. Whether it’s anxiety, low self-confidence, relationship difficulties, or a general feeling that something isn’t right, we explore it together at your pace. I don’t believe in quick fixes, but in meaningful, lasting change that comes from awareness and understanding. I also offer coaching for those who feel ready to move forward more actively. Coaching is more structured and goal-oriented, focusing on clarity, decision-making, and building confidence in real-life situations . I work under supervision and continue my professional training to ensure high-quality, thoughtful support. Most importantly, I aim to create a space where you feel truly heard, understood, and not alone in what you’re going through, because that’s where real change begins.

I speak:

UkrainianRussianEnglish

Location:

Odesa, Ukraine

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
CounsellingRecommended for those who want to talk through their emotional challenges with a professional in a safe, supportive environment.
Psychodynamic therapyRecommended for those looking to explore their emotions deeply and understand how past experiences shape their present life.

Therapy with me is a collaborative process. Whether supporting individuals through crisis, guiding them through personal or professional burnout, or helping them understand themselves on a deeper level, my goal is to create a space where they feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we work toward building a life that feels more authentic, stable, and fulfilling.

Experience

2022 - today - Private practice 2022-today - Psychologist at an NGO, Germany 2010 - 2022 - Other career

Education

PHD IN PSYCHOLOGY | JULY 2027| ODESA I.I. MECHNIKOV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY MASTER OF PSYCHOLOGY | JANUARY 2022 | ODESA I.I. MECHNIKOV NATIONAL UNIVERSITY MASTER OF LAW | JULY 2009 | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY “ODESA ACADEMY OF LAW’, UKRAINE

ADDITIONAL TRAININGS

2022-2026 - Psychoanalytically oriented psychotherapy // Lviv Psychoanalytic Institute for Mental Health / Lviv, Ukraine 2024 - Dealing with vicarious Trauma and Burnout // Complex trauma institute/ The UK 2024 - CBT-model of grief counselling and accompaniment //Lviv, Ukraine 2023 - Working with Military personnel and veterans //Complex trauma institute/ The UK 2023 - Crisis Concealing Certification // American Association of Suicidology 2021-2022 - PROPEDEUTICS OF PSYCHIATRY // Lviv Psychoanalytic Institute for Mental Health / Lviv, Ukraine

Services

Intro Call

Free 15 min Online

Individual Session

€50 50 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Odesa, UkraineAvailable online only
Last active
Offers free 15 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 4 hours
Next available: Jul 15