Maryna Khaliman

I am a psychotherapist and researcher based in Stratford-upon-Avon, UK, with over 25 years of hands-on experience navigating real human crises.

My work rests on a core conviction: genuine, unwavering support and deep understanding are the decisive forces that change a life. I don't sell empty transformation promises; I offer a rigorous, science-based framework and a safe, solid space where you are truly met.

People come to me when standard approaches have failed—usually because they were handed tools without ever being given the profound understanding and backing they needed to use them. Together, we look at what is real, untangle the patterns, and master the skill of moving forward without the struggle.

PhD in Social Philosophy and Psychology, Zaporizhzhia National University, Ukraine

MSc in Psychology

Member of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (BSCAH)

Member of the Association of Business Psychologists, UK

Member of the Association of Existential Psychologists and Psychotherapists, Ukraine

Associate Professor and Head of the Laboratory of Experimental and Practical Psychology, Zaporizhzhia Classical University

University Mentor, University of Westminster, London

25+ years of clinical and research practice across Ukraine and the United Kingdom

Creator of the S.A.F.E. Model for Emotion Regulation

Author of the Big Feelings Emotional Intelligence Cards, used in therapeutic and educational settings with children aged 3 to 13

Anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm

Depression and low mood

Trauma and post-traumatic stress

Relationship difficulties and family conflict

Emotional intelligence and self-regulation

Life transitions and identity crisis

Midlife crisis and loss of meaning

Burnout and chronic fatigue

Grief and loss

Parenting challenges and mother-child dynamics

Cross-cultural adaptation and emigration stress

Working with expats and diaspora communities

Many therapists promise quick results. I offer something more substantial: deep, informed understanding and the professional support that changes the trajectory of a life.

My work is built on 25 years of practice and rigorous academic research. I do not believe in generic scripts or surface-level fixes. I believe that sustainable change happens only when you are truly seen and supported, and when you develop the capacity to navigate your own mind, emotions, and patterns with clarity.

I work with what is real -not with what "should" be. Together, we move beyond the struggle by combining evidence-based methodologies with a deeply human, anchored approach to healing.

My practice integrates:

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): For actionable, evidence-based change.

Existential and Philosophical Counselling: For finding meaning and orientation in times of crisis.

Emotional Intelligence & Self-Regulation: For mastering your internal landscape.

Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: Tailored to your unique circumstances and history.