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Viktoriya Austin Anisimova

Aldridge

Summary

Empathetic psychotherapist with extensive experience in individual and group therapy, specializing in trauma, neurodiversity, psychoanalysis, and mental health. Member of Ukrainian Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy and EFPP, with a background in psychodrama, sand play, art therapy, NLP, and hypnotherapy. Adept at building rapport, facilitating growth, and delivering culturally sensitive care. Highly skilled at diagnosing and educating patients on mental conditions. History of successful coordination between physicians and other healthcare providers in developing highly individualized treatment plans.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Self-Employed Psychotherapist

self employed
06.2016 - Current
  • Manage a private practice serving 10 to 15 clients weekly, delivering solution-focused, trauma-informed, and neurodiversity-sensitive therapy.
  • Utilize psychoanalytic, sand play, art therapy, NLP, and hypnosis techniques to support diverse client needs.
  • Conduct assessments, develop tailored treatment plans, and maintain detailed, confidential records.
  • Conducted regular follow-up sessions to monitor client well-being and adjustments.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals for comprehensive client care.
  • Facilitate individual and group sessions, ensuring therapeutic progress and client well-being.
  • Educated clients on healthy coping strategies to reduce stress levels and improve overall wellbeing.

Language Interpreter

Kyiv International Institute of Depth Psychology
03.2013 - 12.2015
  • Provided interpretation during international conferences and clinical sessions, translating French and English with cultural competence.
  • Ensured confidentiality and accuracy in high-stakes communication.

Project Office Administrator

Savant AECOM, Kharkiv
Kharkiv
05.2006 - 02.2008
  • Managed correspondence and coordination for a $100M industrial project, improving workflow and communication.
  • Handled visitor registration, meeting documentation, and team performance analysis.

French Language Teacher

French Connection Language School, Kharkiv
Kharkiv
09.2001 - 05.2003
  • Prepared students for French language competitions and promoted cultural awareness through engaging lessons and extracurricular activities.

Education

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy - Clinical Hypnotherapy

Balanced Approach GHSC Accredited
Birmingham UK
01-2024

Master - Psychology

University Nice Sophia Antipolis
France
06.2017

Master of Science - NLP

NLP Master Course
Kiev
05-2017

Bachelor of Science - Practical Psychology, Psychoanalysis

International Institute of Depth Psychology
Kiev
06-2016

Bachelor’s - French & English Literature

Kharkiv State University
Kharkiv
01.2000

Skills

  • Multilingual: English, Ukrainian, Russian, French
  • Art therapy techniques
  • Solution-focused therapy
  • Depression treatment
  • Emotional awareness
  • Psychotherapy & Psychoanalysis
  • Trauma & PTSD Support
  • Neurodiversity & Autism Spectrum Support
  • Child & Adolescent Therapy
  • Sand Play, Art & Psychodrama
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & NLP
  • Hypnotherapy (Registered with GHSC) & Certified (2024)
  • Hypnosis & Erickson Techniques
  • Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment
  • Treatment Planning & Data Analysis
  • Active Listening & Rapport Building

Certification

  • NLP Master Certification (2017-05)
  • Psychodrama training, Serge Lessourd, Nice, Sophia Antipolis (2015)
  • Certified Hypnotherapist (2024)

Languages

Multilingual: English, Ukrainian, Russian, French

Languages

Russian
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
French
Advanced (C1)
C1
Ukrainian
Proficient (C2)
C2

References

References available upon request.

Affiliations

  • Full Member, Ukrainian Association of Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy / EFPP
  • Registered Hypnotherapist, GHSC

Timeline

Self-Employed Psychotherapist

self employed
06.2016 - Current

Language Interpreter

Kyiv International Institute of Depth Psychology
03.2013 - 12.2015

Project Office Administrator

Savant AECOM, Kharkiv
05.2006 - 02.2008

French Language Teacher

French Connection Language School, Kharkiv
09.2001 - 05.2003

Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy - Clinical Hypnotherapy

Balanced Approach GHSC Accredited

Master - Psychology

University Nice Sophia Antipolis

Master of Science - NLP

NLP Master Course

Bachelor of Science - Practical Psychology, Psychoanalysis

International Institute of Depth Psychology

Bachelor’s - French & English Literature

Kharkiv State University
Viktoriya Austin Anisimova