Ms Olena Lysychka

Psychologist

“Competent, passionate psychologist who provides support for individuals, couples, and families, who are searching for their way through a broad range of issues. Each of my clients is treated as an individual with unique circumstances, desires, dreams, and strengths.”

About Me

As a psychologist, I offer support to individuals, couples, and families navigating life's broad range of issues. I believe everyone's path is unique. We can explore your specific desires and strengths together, helping you uncover your own direction. My aim is for you to feel truly seen. Our work will be tailored precisely to your unique needs.

Approach

Our work settles into what matters most to you and turns that into clear, manageable steps you can try between sessions. On the Gold Coast or online, in English, Russian or Ukrainian, sessions move at a practical pace — short experiments, grounding practices and focused reflection that help with transitions, attention, burnout or relationship strain. I check progress together and adjust plans so momentum builds without overwhelm. People who want down-to-earth, collaborative support often find this approach useful.

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Basic Information

Gold Coast, Australia

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

Crisis Counseling
Immediate, short-term psychological support during an acute mental health crisis such as a panic episode, suicidal thoughts, or overwhelming distress.
Relationship Counseling
Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.
Wellness Support
Holistic support focused on overall well-being, including stress management, lifestyle balance, and building sustainable healthy habits.
Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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Counseling
A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Stress Management
Techniques and strategies for managing the body and mind's response to excessive demands, including relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and lifestyle changes.
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Individual Therapy
One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.
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Skills Training
Structured programmes that teach practical coping and life skills, such as emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance.
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Works With:

Adults
Couples
Groups
Individuals
Organisations

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Life Transitions
Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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ADHD / Attention
A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.
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Stress / Burnout
The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Family Issues
Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.
Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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