Ukrainian Association of Transfer-Focused Psychotherapy is the development, research, dissemination and application of TFP in Ukraine

We bring together professionals who share the values of effective and ethical work with patients with severe disorders. Who seek continuous professional advancement in psychology, psychotherapy, and psychiatry.

Our mission is to develop and improve psychotherapy and psychological care, bringing together talented professionals who share these values

Strengthening mental health

We contribute to improving the mental health of individuals through high-quality mental health care, impacting the well-being of society at large.

Development and research of TFP

We are working on research, implementation and dissemination of the application of Transfer-Focused Psychotherapy for the treatment of personality disorders

High standards of professionalism

We introduce high standards of effectiveness in psychiatric, psychological and psychotherapeutic practice.

Support for new generations of professionals

We are forming a new generation of specialists capable of providing effective assistance to patients.

Creating a professional community

We develop a community of therapists who practice TFP and share our values by providing interaction and support.

The Ukrainian Association of TFP is a platform for the development and implementation of modern approaches in psychotherapy. We bring together professionals who seek to change people's lives for the better using evidence-based methodology.

Working with each patient the purpose of therapy we see:
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- change in the functioning of the personality at a deep level — consistency and coherence in the sense of self, characterized by a sense of stability, depth, self-awareness;
- the ability to relate to others, characterized by empathy and care, as well as the ability to understand how others think and react (mentalization);
- formation of satisfactory regulation of affects andself-esteem;
- pleasure from work, love, friendship andleisure

— Oleksiy Lemeshchuk

Director of the Ukrainian Association of TFP

We bring together professionals who seek to change people's lives for the better using evidence-based methodology. The Ukrainian Association of TFP is not only a professional community, but also a platform for the development and implementation of modern approaches in psychotherapy. We bring together professionals who seek to change people's lives for the better using evidence-based methodology.

Association Tasks

Developing a community that implements effective mental health solutions

Promoting the mental health of patients with personality disorders.

Assistance in providing the population of Ukraine with the opportunity to receive professional and qualified psychotherapeutic care at the level of the highest international standards.

Promoting the formation and development of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy (TFP) in Ukraine.

Support the creation of a community of therapists who practice Transfer-Focused Psychotherapy and share common values relating to standards of work in mental health care and collegial interaction.

Deepening understanding of the etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of personality disorders.

Promoting the teaching, application, dissemination, research, quality assurance, and further development of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy as an empirically grounded and manualized treatment for patients with borderline, narcissistic, and other personality disorders.

Facilitating the training of qualified specialists in the field of psychology, psychotherapy, in particular in the field of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy.

Promoting research activities in the study of personality disorders and psychotherapy methods.

Dissemination of scientific, educational and popularizing information on personality disorders, therapies, including Transference-Focused Psychotherapy through electronic, print and other media. Translation of scientific sources and literature. Assistance in the creation of periodicals.

Development of national standards of requirements for TFP therapists.

Support and assistance in certification as a TFP therapist within the framework of international community standards - International Society of Transference Focused Psychotherapy

Support and assistance in preparation for international certification as a TFP therapist conducted by the international TFP community - International Society of Transference Focused Psychotherapy

Movement towards the establishment of a National Institute for the Study of Transference-Focused Psychotherapy

Dissemination of scientific, educational and popularizing information on personality disorders, diagnoses and therapies, including Transference-Focused Psychotherapy through electronic, print, media and other media. Translation of scientific sources and literature, their publication. Assistance in the creation of periodicals.

Organization, co-organization and participation in educational and cultural activities related to Deep Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoanalysis, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Transfer-Focused Psychotherapy, aimed at professional development and personal development

Promoting improvement of psychological well-being of people and development of psychological culture in Ukraine

Assistance in providing the population of Ukraine with the opportunity to receive professional and qualified psychotherapeutic care at the level of the highest international standards.

Promoting the growth of psychological consciousness of Ukrainian society

“It strikes me that over time patients “forget” about their initial symptoms — phobias, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depression, PA attacks, obsessive thoughts, etc. — they fade into the past, and we continue to work on deep personal structures and relationships in the broadest sense of the word. TFP produces gradual but persistent changes that change the patient's life as a whole”

— Olga Hrytskevich

TFP Oriented Psychotherapist