Liubov Sheika
My name is Liubov Sheika, I am a Psychologist. I hold a Master’s degree in Psychology with a specialisation in Clinical Psychology.
My journey as a practising psychologist began with training at the Kyiv Gestalt University. Later I continued my education at a national French university, where I obtained a second Master’s degree and deepened my knowledge of psychoanalytic theory and clinical practice. This approach allows me to explore how unconscious processes influence a person’s emotional life, decisions, and everyday behaviour.
I believe that every person has the right to physical and mental well-being, to the ability to enjoy life and realise their potential. Psychological work is aimed not only at alleviating mental suffering, but also at supporting the recovery of one’s capacity for social functioning. As Sigmund Freud wrote, “To love and to work” — this is the foundation of mental health.
People come with a wide range of experiences. Some arrive with a clearly defined concern — anxiety, panic attacks, emotional burnout, difficulties with body acceptance, or a loss of meaning in life. Others come with a vague sense that something isn’t quite right, or with no specific request at all. That, too, is important. Even in the absence of a clear issue, there is often a deep need to better understand oneself — one’s reactions, inner conflicts, or recurring patterns that get in the way of living the life one wants. Sometimes, the focus of the work becomes clearer during the process itself, as greater insight, connection and understanding of personal experience begin to emerge.
I also work with people who have experienced psychological trauma, are facing its consequences, or are going through a period of loss. Such experiences often leave a deep imprint: intrusive thoughts, recurring memories, or a persistent sense that the past is still shaping the present. This can lead to emotional exhaustion and a feeling of being stuck — repeatedly returning to painful experiences that make it difficult to move forward and live fully.
In my trauma work, I practice EMDR therapy, which supports the deep processing of traumatic memories, helps reduce their impact, and restores inner balance. I accompany people through the process of working with difficult experiences, helping them gradually rebuild their internal resources and improve their quality of life.
In our work together, we focus on your relationships — with yourself and with others: loved ones, partners, family members, and colleagues. Particular attention is given to internal experiences — especially those that tend to be self-critical, anxious, or difficult to accept. Together, we create a space where these feelings can be explored rather than pushed away.
Through the experience of forming a working alliance with those seeking support, familiar situations can be seen from a new perspective, helping you to examine your reactions and the internal logic behind your choices. It broadens your awareness and brings unconscious aspects of your behaviour into clearer view, making them more accessible for reflection and change.
We also pay close attention to the influence of past experiences — how they shape your thoughts, emotions, and everyday patterns. Relying on your openness to self-exploration, we work towards making life more conscious, coherent, and resilient in the face of challenges.
People come to me with a variety of concerns, including:
Anxiety, uncertainty, and a loss of inner stability.
Pain, fatigue, trembling, chronic physical tension, emotional exhaustion, and burnout. Somatic symptoms with no clear medical cause — often as a result of psychological trauma or prolonged stress.
Sleep disturbances, a persistent sense of foreboding, difficulties with concentration, apathy, or the inability to feel joy or pleasure.
Intrusive images and distressing memories that feel “stuck.”
Loss and grief: bereavement, displacement, the breakdown of close ties.
Adaptation after relocation or living in exile. Identity struggles, integration challenges, feelings of guilt and shame.
Difficulties in relationships with partners, family members, or children. Escalating conflict, disconnection, breakups, aggression, or isolation and loneliness.
Loss of meaning or direction in life. Disrupted plans, uncertainty about the future, existential crises.
I work affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ clients.
Contacts
Mental health plays an important role in one’s well-being. A person needs inner resources and energy to live a fulfilling life.
Psychological work is based on connection. My professional experience and individual approach make it possible to adapt the process to each person’s unique needs.
Regular sessions can be arranged at an agreed fee and are discussed individually.