Online therapy by Mariia Goubernik

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Online Therapy

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

I am a psychotherapist, sex therapist, and trauma therapist offering dedicated online therapy for individuals, couples, and groups. As a trans, non-binary individual and a war refugee from Ukraine currently based in Liverpool, I bring a unique multidisciplinary perspective and deep lived experience to my digital practice.

Because I am committed to making mental health support accessible to systemically excluded communities, I offer affordable therapy rates and flexible, sliding-scale pricing specifically for queer migrants, refugees, and those navigating systemic barriers.

Online therapy provides a flexible, secure environment where we can work together regardless of your location. My practice specializes in helping clients safely process complex trauma, survive the impacts of all forms of abuse, and heal from forced dislocation or systemic discrimination. Beyond crisis intervention, our virtual sessions are a space to cultivate a healthier relationship with yourself, reclaim your self-worth, and build sustainable self-esteem.

My therapeutic work is vast and tailored entirely to the individual. If you are experiencing challenges or navigating intersecting identities not mentioned here, I welcome you to explore my work further or reach out directly to discuss how we can partner in your healing.

Connect and Inquire

Instagram: @maryomelka (For insights into my approach, community activism, and regular updates)
Email: goubernik.m@gmail.com (For direct, confidential inquiries regarding current availability and sliding-scale rates)

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual

Gender identity: Non-binary

Gender history: Not as assigned at birth

Non-monogamy: Yes

Intersex: No

Trans: Yes

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: they/them

Qualifications - Links to websites:

Medical School / Magister's Degree - Kharkiv National Medical University (2016 - 2019)

Sex therapy (sexology) - Institute of Addiction Psychotherapy, Lviv (2019-2021)

Traumatherapy qualification degree 2025 - Dc. Vittenbergs school

Counseling Level 2, 3 - Wirral Met College (2022 - 2024)

*As a refugee from Ukraine, with most of my qualifications earned there, I'm not yet part of an awarding body in the UK, but I'm in the process of changing this.

Qualifications - Additional:

Award	Awarding body	Year of award
Traumatherapist	PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE OF TRAUMA THERAPISTS OF UKRAINE	2025

Experience and approach:

I bring over 5.5 years of professional practice, during which I have supported 550+ individual clients, 100+ couples, and facilitated 5 years of group therapy.

Crucially, my practice is digital-first. Having launched my practice during the COVID-19 pandemic, the vast majority of my experience has been built and refined online. When the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine began, I transitioned into providing non-stop, continuous crisis and long-term therapeutic online support for my Ukrainian clients. Alongside this vital work, I have spent the last 3+ years providing dedicated therapy in English to a diverse, global clientele. This extensive background means I am highly adept at creating deep, safe, and securely boundaried therapeutic connections entirely in a virtual environment.

I operate using a multimodal, integrative framework. Because every person’s nervous system and life circumstances are different, I pull from various modalities to tailor our online sessions exactly to what you need:

Sex Therapy & Sexology: A virtual, completely confidential space to deconstruct shame, address intimacy challenges, and explore relationship dynamics safely.
Trauma-Focused Methods (EMDR & Body-Focused Therapy): Tailored somatic and trauma-processing tools that help you safely regulate your nervous system, process abuse, and heal from the stress of forced dislocation right from the safety of your own environment.
Person-Centered Approach: Ensuring you are the collaborative director of your healing journey in an environment free of clinical judgment.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Practical, actionable tools to help manage daily anxiety, unpack unhelpful thought patterns, and build strong self-esteem.