About Olha

My path into art therapy grew gradually through over a decade of work with people, first through coaching, and later through counselling and psychology.

Before entering the field of psychology, I studied mathematics and finance and spent part of my professional life in corporate environments. I understand places where clarity, responsibility, and performance matter, as well as the pressure they can place on a person's inner world.

I was born and raised in Ukraine and spent most of my adult life in Kyiv before moving to Canada in 2019. In Kyiv, I studied psychology and began my practice working with adults, teenagers, and families, supporting people through life transitions, relationship difficulties, questions of identity, and emotional challenges.

In Canada, I continued my path through art therapy training at the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute. Over time, my approach has come to bring together structure and creativity, clarity and intuition, practical support and space for reflection.

My own experiences of immigration, motherhood, and the evolving stages of long-term relationships help me understand the complex nuances of belonging, connection, and change. These personal and family experiences shape how I support others.

Outside my practice, I find grounding in nature, walking, quiet observation, and creating symbolic handmade dolls connected to stories, archetypes, and inner experience.