Olena Brener

Existential Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Trauma Therapist

Olena Brener

About

Olena Brener

My name is Olena Brener, and I am a clinical psychologist, existential psychotherapist and trauma therapist. Working with trauma I practice EMDR, trauma-focused therapy and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy). Currently in the process of EMDR therapist accreditation. I have been continuously engaged in professional practice since 2014. From 2022 to 2025, I had the honor of serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine, including as a military psychologist officer. Since 2026, I have been running a private practice in Odesa. Also, I provide online therapy services. My qualifications are backed by a state diploma from the University of Ukraine, a diploma from the Institute of Humanistic and Existential Psychology (HEPI) in Lithuania, and certification from the European Association for Psychotherapy (EAP).

I am a member of professional organizations, including:

  • European Association for Psychotherapy
  • East European Association for Existential Psychotherapy
  • EMDR Ukraine Association
  • Ukrainian Union of Psychologists and Psychotherapists
  • Association of Doctors and Psychologists for the Therapy and Prevention of Eating Disorders.

My work is supervised by the Institute of Humanistic and Existential Psychotherapy (HEPI) in Lithuania. HEPI has been one of the strongest institutions in Europe dedicated to the development and education of the existential-phenomenological approach in psychology and psychotherapy for over 20 years.

You can learn more about me and my work in an article featured in the "ART CHILI" magazine..

Issues I Help With

    • Sense of meaninglessness and life dissatisfaction
    • Coping with crisis periods (loss, divorce, life changes)
    • Self-esteem and self-realization
    • Relationship with food and body
    • Panic attacks
    • Anxiety
    • Depressed state, and chronic fatigue
    • Relationship difficulties
    • Sexual issues

In a mandatory collaboration with a treating psychiatrist, I assist my clients in coping with the following clinical issues:

  • eating disorders
  • personality disorders
  • anxiety disorders
  • bipolar disorder
  • depression
  • schizophrenia
  • Borderline pattern
  • cPTSD
  • Dental Phobia and other phobias

Terms of the Therapeutic Agreement

  • Session Duration

  • Payment

  • Supervision

  • Confidentiality

  • Regularity of Meetings

  • Rescheduling and Cancellation of Sessions

  • Therapy Goals and Duration

Diplomas and Certificates