I am a psychologist and trauma-informed practitioner with extensive experience supporting Ukrainian refugees and survivors of trauma. I currently teach in a Reykjavik kindergarten and am pursuing licensure in Iceland, while continuing private practice and humanitarian work. I am fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, Polish, and am actively improving Icelandic to better serve diverse communities.

Oleksandra Buts

I am a psychologist and trauma-informed practitioner with extensive experience supporting Ukrainian refugees and survivors of trauma. I currently teach in a Reykjavik kindergarten and am pursuing licensure in Iceland, while continuing private practice and humanitarian work. I am fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, Polish, and am actively improving Icelandic to better serve diverse communities.

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I am a psychologist and trauma-informed practitioner with extensive experience supporting Ukrainian refugees and survivors of trauma. I currently teach in a Reykjavik kindergarten and am pursuing licensure in Iceland, while continuing private practice and humanitarian work. I am fluent in Ukrainian, Russian, English, Polish, and am actively improving Icelandic to better serve diverse communities.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Polish
Fluent
Icelandic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Teacher in kindergarten (5-year-olds) at URRIðaholtsskoli
September 1, 2024 - Present
Teaching and supervising a kindergarten class for 5-year-old children.
Psychological Support Provider at Icelandic Red Cross
March 1, 2024 - October 19, 2025
Providing psychological support, receiving and registering refugees, and performing duties related to food distribution.
Psychological Consultant at Triangle Generation Humanitaire
April 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Psychological consultation and support with Ukrainian refugees in Lviv, Ukraine.
Trainer / Educator at Sane Ukraine – Trauma education and resilience project
April 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Education and conducting training programs about trauma for ambulance doctors, military soldiers and teachers in Ukraine.
Trainer at The Armed Forces of Ukraine
April 1, 2023 - October 19, 2025
Training on the use of a tactical medical kit in various points of combat operations.
Nutrition Consultant at Nutrition consultant in kindergarten and catering company
May 1, 2020 - October 19, 2025
Cooperation with chefs in catering company and preparation of meals for 7 kindergartens and 2 schools in Lviv, Ukraine.
Private Psychological Practitioner at Private practice
September 1, 2014 - Present
Psychological therapy for clients (CBT, ACT, Gestalt); eating disorders, negative body image, complex trauma, depression, anxiety.

Education

Master's degree in Psychology at Lviv National University
September 1, 2013 - May 1, 2014
Bachelor's degree in Psychology at Lviv State University of Internal Affairs
September 1, 2008 - May 1, 2013
Certification: Immunity and Biochemistry at Harvard Medical School
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Certification: Nutrition Coach at Institute for Integrative Nutrition
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
CBT Therapy Education at Ukrainian Institute of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
September 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Gestalt Therapy Psychotherapy Education at Institut für Psychosoziale Forschung und Persönlichkeitsförderung
April 1, 2021 - October 19, 2025
EMDR Trauma Education at EMDR Association Iceland
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024

Qualifications

EMDR trauma education (Trauma therapist certification program)
April 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024
Gestalt Therapy Psychotherapy Education
April 1, 2021 - October 19, 2025
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Education
September 1, 2022 - October 19, 2025
Nutrition Coach Certification
May 1, 2020 - May 1, 2022
Immunity & Biochemistry Certification
May 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services

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