Andrii Dorofeiev · psychiatrist and psychotherapist
The feeling that you are worse than others.
Whatever you do, it is all in vain.
A constant sense that something bad is about to happen.
Guilt that never goes away.
Often there is lived experience behind it: something that seems long let go of, yet still affects you.
First, understand what is really going on
I am a psychiatrist and psychotherapist. At our first meeting we look at what is happening to you and whether EMDR is right for you.
Sometimes talking alone is not enough, and it is important not to miss that. My medical training and experience as a psychiatrist help me notice it. I do not prescribe medication in my private practice: if I think it might help you, I will tell you directly and suggest which doctor to see. Medication and psychotherapy do not exclude each other and can go together.
How I work
Three steps. Each next one only if you wish.
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STEP 1
Getting acquainted
The first meeting. We explore what troubles you and whether EMDR is right for you. If I see that you should see a doctor, I tell you right away. You leave understanding what I suggest and why.
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STEP 2
EMDR
For most people I suggest EMDR. Since 2013 the World Health Organization has recommended this method for post-traumatic stress disorder. I also use it more broadly: for memories that do not add up to a diagnosis but still affect your self-esteem, sense of safety and freedom of choice.
We work precisely, memory by memory, starting with what troubles you most. We regularly review what has changed, and you decide when to stop.
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STEP 3
Psychoanalytic therapy
if you wishOnce the acute phase has passed, some people want to go deeper: to understand recurring patterns in relationships, inner conflicts, what has stayed out of sight. That is what talking psychoanalytic therapy is for. It is not a required stage; you choose it yourself.
What people come to me with
- Memories that will not let goConsequences of traumatic events, distressing memories
- Anxiety and fearConstant anxiety, panic attacks, overwhelming fears, intrusive thoughts and actions
- How you see yourselfLow self-esteem, persistent guilt
- Mood and energyLow mood, lack of energy, difficulty adjusting to changes in life
- Relationships and characterRecurring conflicts with yourself and others, difficult character traits
About me
I am Andrii Dorofeiev, a psychiatrist and psychotherapist, member of the EMDR Association in Ukraine.
In practice since 2013. My work is grounded in a psychoanalytic approach, deepened by a medical understanding of the mind.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- Psychiatrist, Kyiv City Psychiatric Hospital No. 1
- Master’s degree in General Medicine — Bogomolets National Medical University, Kyiv
- Internship in psychiatry — Kyiv City Psychiatric Hospital No. 1
- Practical psychology, psychoanalysis — International Institute of Depth Psychology, Kyiv
- Psychoanalytic practice since 2013
- About 400 hours of personal training analysis
- Ongoing clinical supervision
- Member of the EMDR Association in Ukraine
Fees and format
2000 UAH
per session
Either of us can propose to review the fee, but it changes only by mutual agreement.
- Duration
- 50 minutes
- Format
- online
- Language
- Ukrainian. Sessions in English are planned
- Cancellation
- At least 24 hours in advance · refund policy (in Ukrainian)
Frequently asked questions
What is EMDR and what happens in a session?
You hold a specific memory in mind while I provide bilateral stimulation: eye movements, tapping or sounds. You do not need to retell the event in detail, and there is no homework.
If I see a psychiatrist, will I be prescribed medication?
No. I do not prescribe medication in my private practice. If I think it might help you, I will tell you directly and suggest which doctor to see. Psychotherapy can continue alongside.
How many sessions will I need?
It depends on how many memories need processing and how long ago they formed. I will not name an exact number in advance, because that would not be honest. Instead we regularly review what has changed, and you decide when to stop.
Is it confidential?
Yes, everything you share stays between us. Exceptions are set by law and described in the Privacy Policy (in Ukrainian).
Do you work in English?
At the moment I work with clients in Ukrainian. Sessions in English are planned. If this matters to you, write to me in Telegram or by email.
The first step is one meeting
There you will learn what is happening to you and what I suggest. Then the choice is yours.