Expert in Human-Centred Development & Behavioral Approaches

Kateryna Fainina (Germany)

Background

Kateryna Fainina is a certified psychologist with a Master’s degree from Kyiv Pedagogical University. She specializes in Transactional Analysis, Psychodrama, Art Therapy, Metaphoric Associative Cards (MAC), and Financial Coaching. Since the onset of full-scale Russian aggression in Ukraine, she has been residing in Germany.​

🛠️ Areas of Expertise

  • Trauma & Crisis Support: 24 years of experience assisting victims of domestic violence.

  • Burnout Recovery: 20 years of experience in addressing professional burnout.

  • Therapeutic Techniques: 6 years of practice in Psychodrama and Transactional Analysis.

  • Creative Therapies: 3 years of experience in Art Therapy and using Metaphoric Associative Cards (MAC).​

📚 Professional Background

  • 2019–Present: Founder and practicing psychologist at Meni Fayno, offering individual and group consultations both in-person and online.

  • 2007–2020: Commercial Director at SunCity Travel LLC (Ukraine), co-owner of a family-run tour operator and destination management company.

  • 2000–2007: Psychologist at the Crisis Service Helpline for Children and Youth of Kyiv City Council, focusing on psychological support and developing therapeutic methods.​

🌐 Languages

Fluent in Ukrainian and Russian; proficient in English, German, Hebrew, and Polish.​

📍 Location

Based in Halle (Saale), Germany

Skills

Counseling victims of domestic violence - 24 years
Professional burnout problems decision - 20 years
Psychodrama - 6 years
Transactional analysis - 6 years
Art therapy - 3 years
Metaphorical-associative cards (MAC) - 3 years
Kateryna Fainina

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