Psychoanalytic therapy

Solving mental health issues on psychological, mental, and physical levels. An opportunity to understand oneself better, overcome difficulties and respond to life challenges.

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Olha Bianco

Psychologist, psychoanalyst

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“The biggest danger, that of losing oneself, can pass off in the world as quietly as if it were nothing.”(Soren Kierkegaard)

When to seek  help

At times, our emotional life becomes too complicated and full of excessive worries. This can significantly impact mental health, well-being, intellectual and physical activity, and quality of life.

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How psychoanalysis works

Psychoanalytic therapy relies on the unconscious, which is perceived through transference, counter-transference, and free associations – a casual, candid conversation that can heal. When people express their thoughts and feelings freely and share their experiences while being listened to, understood, and accepted, there is a space for new ideas, meanings, and insights (emotional and conscious discoveries).

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Olha Bianco

Psychologist
Psychoanalyst

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My experience

Education:

Graduated from Ivan Franko National University of Lviv, Philosophical Faculty, with a Master’s degree in Psychology of Management and Labour (2001-2007) and a degree in Philosophy (1997-2003).

Degree in psychotherapy from Lviv Psychoanalytic Institute of Mental Health (classic psychoanalysis and modern psychoanalytic therapy), 600 hours, 2015-2018.

Individual experience of psychotherapy: individual psychoanalysis programme of Martin Mahler, IPA training analyst, President of the Czech Psychoanalytical Society, 400 hours, Prague, 2017-2021.

Group psychoanalysis, 300 hours, Truskavets School of Psychotherapy international psychotherapy project, 2005-2010.

Specialization – individual and group psychoanalytical therapy and psychoanalysis.

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Common reasons for seeking therapy

Neuroses

Neuroses are psychogenic disorders caused by stress...

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Life and age crises

It is hard to count on anything in our changing world. There are ups and downs in life...

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Affective disorders

These are mood disorders manifested in emotional swings of various intensity...

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Personality disorders

Simply speaking, it is “a bad temper”, personality traits causing suffering...

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Psychosomatics

A disorder that is manifested in somatic symptoms – excessive physical reactions to emotions...

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What to expect from sessions

«If the majority of us remain unknowing of ourselves, that is because self-discovery is painful, so we prefer pleasant illusions instead.»(Aldous Huxley)

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First
visit

The first meeting is always to get acquainted, find common ground for understanding and establish rules for future sessions. It is essential to feel a connection with your psychotherapist.

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Formulated 
request

The psychotherapy results depend on a good alliance with your psychotherapist, formulated request, and the desire for change.

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Initial 
interview

Sessions 1-2: your psychotherapist needs to learn about all the important milestones of your life, events, and worries to make preliminary conclusions about your problem.

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Start 
of therapy

Upon the initial interview, the patient is given the initiative to talk.
The interaction between the therapist and patient “here and now” is also part of a new, emotion-adjusting experience.

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About 
sessions

  • ⁃ Confidential
  • ⁃ Duration – 50 min
  • ⁃ Regular
  • ⁃ Price dependent on frequency
  • ⁃ Online sessions available

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Agreeing 
on duration

The duration of therapy is discussed individually.
Consultation – several sessions
Short-focus therapy – 20-30 sessions
Psychoanalysis, psychotherapy – starting from 1 year

Who 
to approach

Psychiatrist

A doctor who diagnoses the mental condition and prescribes pharmacological treatment for patients with various mental disorders.

Psychotherapist

A medical specialist who has a degree in psychotherapy or a professional who has completed the requirements for psychotherapeutic education, specializes in the selected area, and belongs to an accredited professional association.

Psychologist (therapist)

A specialist with a degree in psychology who does psychological diagnostics, consulting, training, psychological correction, and helps solve psycho-social issues.

Client reviews 

Natalia, 33 years old.

I first learned about psychotherapy when I had clinical depression. At the time, I did not believe anyone could help me.
It was a long and complicated journey I have been on for three years.
Olha Bohdanivna was recommended to me (I worked with four specialists before her and the fifth time was a charm). Based on my emotional state, I was a difficult patient.

At first, I was not impressed by the therapy, I expected:
– an immediate result;
– insights after each session;
– when there is silence, it means there is nothing to say – why go on then;
– therapists should give advice…and so on: stereotypes and my expectations((( It lasted until I realized how psychotherapy worked – it is about the freedom to be oneself, about accepting oneself unconditionally, about understanding what you like and what you don’t, about emotions and the ability to identify them, about the journey to oneself as a never-ending process where every meeting is a new adventure!

What I got from therapy: overcoming depression, a better understanding of who I am, self-acceptance. It is a difficult, long, and sometimes painful procss, but I can say that it’s the best investment in health that yields results.
The most crucial thing in this process is to find a therapist for you, a professional you can trust.

Natalia, 33 years old.

Oksana, 32 years old

I have worked with Olha for more than a year now. I am thrilled I sought therapy because I wanted to understand myself better and work through childhood trauma. I look back at the time we started and see how my life has changed for the better. I managed to get out of a toxic relationship and became more independent. I learned to protect my boundaries better and understand what I wanted. Positive changes happened in my personal life, which was entirely unexpected! I am sincerely grateful for your professionalism and personal qualities!

Oksana, 32 years old

Kateryna, 42 years old.

I want to thank my psychotherapist Olia for supporting me in hard times. I was battling depression, taking antidepressants, and it seemed there was no way out. It was not easy to seek help and get used to talking to your therapist online. We have worked for a year. At times, it was hard, but the process became more natural with time. I am thankful for Olia’s patience! She restored my will to live with her intelligent and careful approach. Step-by-step, she helped me feel like I could overcome problems by myself. I now know what I want from life, and I’ve started trying to fulfill myself. Family relations are also becoming better. I am thrilled with my results, thanks to you, Olia!

Kateryna, 42 years old.

Stefaniya, 28 years old.

I came to Olha because I could no longer stand the psychological state in which I was: indifferent to the outside world and myself, everything felt like a burden, everything felt like a problem, and I felt like I was the only one to blame! It was hard for me to express my concerns and emotions to others (so I rarely shared my achievements and failures with people). During therapy sessions, I started pouring out everything that made me and the people around feel down! When I get things off my chest, I feel relief – it may seem like something not significant, but it balances me, I see small, barely noticeable changes in myself, and it makes me feel delighted.

Stefaniya, 28 years old.

Olena, 52 years old.

In May 2020, I felt terrible. I was constantly worried, anxious, reliving images from the past.
Once, we walked with my husband and granddaughter, and I felt so bad I was on the verge of crying – my eyes welled up. It seemed like an attack, something I cannot describe with words. And, most importantly, I could not help myself, even though I was taking medicines. Then, my daughters recommended therapy.
Of course, I did not know the result and whether it would help.
Now, I know that a therapist directs people in the right way and changes our frames of mind to help us overcome the debilitating condition.
I think therapy sessions are critical because you have someone to talk to and help you understand what is wrong. Thank you for being there for us. It is indeed a treatment and great help for people.

Olena, 52 years old.

Sofiya, 20 years old.

Olha Bohdanivna was with me even when I wasn’t myself. She talked to me even if I didn’t want to listen to her. With time she got to me, and changes arrived. Therapy helped me see the real me, think more critically, enjoy the little things, be grateful, not be afraid of myself and people around me, be present in the real world and treat it with patience and love.

Sofiya, 20 years old.

Nastia, 27 years old.

I feel comfortable and safe on this journey I am taking together with Olha Bohdanivna. My therapist supports me and helps me walk through traumatic experiences of my life, my ups, and my downs. We can discuss profound things without judgment and evaluation, just observing things. I become stronger thanks to our meetings, and that’s what I strive to achieve.

Nastia, 27 years old.

Dzvinka, 23 years old.

I am delighted with our therapy sessions with Olha Bohdanivna. She was able to find the right approach very quickly, and I feel incredibly comfortable during the sessions. Each session is very productive, and I start to understand myself better, my emotions, and my behaviour. On top of that, I learn a lot about psychology. It is exciting and, most importantly, a helpful experience.

Dzvinka, 23 years old.

Marta, 23 years old.

I am very grateful and happy – now I value myself and my feelings much more than 1.5 years ago. My anxiety has gotten better, so did the destructive behaviour. Therapy helped me identify most of my emotions, trace them and interpret them. When you understand what is happening to you, it takes away at least half of all worries.

Marta, 23 years old.