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Nikoletta Yurets – Psychotherapist / MHPSS coordinator
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Clinical psychologist and UNICEF MHPSS Consultant with over six years of experience in mental
health and psychosocial support in conflict-affected contexts. Specialized in psychodynamic
psychotherapy and support to veterans, children, and families. Skilled in contextualising
international programmes, capacity building of partners, quality assurance, and multisectoral
coordination. Experienced group facilitator in multicultural settings and visual researcher.
2024 – 2025 | UNICEF Ukraine – MHPSS Consultant
●​ Technical support for multisectoral MHPSS programmes; coordination of the national
implementation network.
●​ Integration of trauma-sensitive approaches in line with UNICEF standards.
●​ Contextualisation and adaptation of programme packages (Positive Parenting, EASE,
SH+/PM+ etc.) — materials, sessions, roles, duration, and inclusion criteria.
●​ Delivery of trainings and webinars for specialists and partners; support to professional
development plans.
●​ Quality assurance and supervision: Do No Harm, PSEA, Safeguarding, data protection and
confidentiality protocols.
●​ Monitoring & evaluation: design of indicators (pre/post), survey tools (Kobo), feedback
analysis, dashboards, lessons learned; alignment of pre/post-assessment approaches
with partners and adjustment of indicators based on data analysis.
●​ Development of SOPs, technical notes, inception/progress reports; documentation of
cases and good practices.
●​ Technical support to emergency response (PFA, group support, safe spaces), including
protocol updates during escalations.
●​ Active participation in TWGs/coalitions; harmonisation of standards with CPMS and
IASC MHPSS guidelines.
●​ Integration of accessibility, inclusive approaches for vulnerable groups, GBV risk
mitigation, and age/gender-sensitive work with adolescents.
2023 – 2025 Counseling Center “Poradnya”, Department of Psychology and Psychotherapy,
Ukrainian Catholic University – Psychologist
●​ Provided up to 10 free counseling sessions for veterans, active service members, and
their families within a supervised practice framework.
●​ Delivered individual counseling, psychological assessments, crisis intervention, and
support plans.
●​ Worked under regular supervision of UCU faculty members (licensed psychotherapists)
to ensure professional and ethical standards.
2023-2024 Charitable Foundation "East SOS": MHPSS Coordinator
●​ Implementation of evidence-based mental health programs (mhGAP, Self Help +, and
others);
●​ Development of a training cycle in trauma-sensitive approach for the Foundation team,
including psychologists, social workers, and educators;
●​ Conducting intervision and supervision meetings for frontline providers of psychological
and social services;
●​ Organizing and conducting warm support groups and day camps for children, youth, and
 families as part of the project "Psychosocial Support for Families in Ukraine";
●​ Collaborated with other non-governmental organizations, international organizations
and donors in Ukraine, shared resources and participated in joint initiatives, providing a
unified approach to MHPSS.
●​ Developing the operational framework for Mobile Teams;
●​ Participating in monitoring/working visits to project regions across Ukraine;
2022 - Radio "Eden"/ Host of a program on psychoeducation and volunteering / Uzhgorod
2020-2023 Charitable Foundation "Veteran Hub": Case Manager / Psychologist / Affiliate
Manager
●​ Providing crisis counseling, working in multidisciplinary teams to provide
comprehensive psychological services (online and offline);
●​ Creating trainings, workshops, team-building events within the "Veteran Hub"
Foundation;
●​ Development, adaptation, and implementation of psychological reintegration programs
for Ukrainian veterans and their families;
●​ Implementation of the "Plus Plus" project in 8 regions of Ukraine, opening hubs for
veterans, members of their families, prisoners of war, etc., to receive social and
psychological services;
●​ Participation in the nationwide IREX project - Interviewer for the Youth Leaders Fund
project;
* As part of the work at Veteran Hub, conducted the "Beloved Warrior's Path" research - a map of
the needs and experiences of partners and wives of Ukrainian military personnel. Acted as a
psychologist and interviewer within the Veteran Hub project with the support of the Rebuilding
Communities Fund, created by One Young World and Brandtech Group:
kohana.veteranhub.com.ua/research
Courses and Training:
2010-2016 - Kyiv National Economic University/Bachelor: Pedagogy and Psychology; Master:
Law;
2015-2020 - Systemic Family Therapy - Diagnostics and Counseling. Institute for the
Development of Systemic Counseling / Kyiv
2020 - Deep Skills in Process Work. Working with the essential level. Supervisor: Alan
Richardson / Australia
2020 - Training program "Concussion - its consequences and what to do about it" for families of
veterans and those close to them / Caritas Kyiv
2020 - Course "Conflict Transformation" / NGO "Kyiv Center "Space of Tolerance"
2020 - Module N/C "Introduction to Psychiatry" / School of Psychotherapy Development, Kyiv
2023 - 9th Annual Conference on Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy "Trust and Create Support" /
Ukrainian Association for Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy
2023 - "Integration of Trauma Therapy Basics into Everyday Practice and Work with
Adolescents." The impact of war on adolescent development tasks / NGO "Kyiv Center "Space of
Tolerance", Kyiv
November 10-11, 2023 - International Scientific and Practical Conference "War. Trauma
Psychotherapy" / Lviv
2023-2025 - Master's Program in Clinical Psychology with Fundamentals of Psychodynamic
Therapy (PDT) / Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv