Find out more about our team
Find out more about our team
Find out more about our team
The project’s founders
A team of professionals and partners united by their experience, values and commitment to those defending Ukraine.
A team of professionals and partners united by their experience, values and commitment to those defending Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Berdaga
Project founder and head of the therapeutic programme
Vyacheslav Berdaga
Project founder and head of the therapeutic programme
Yuriy Ognev
Project founder and permanent partner
Oleksandr Syrota
Project founder and permanent partner
The story behind the project
April 2022
At the start of the full-scale invasion, in April 2022, Vyacheslav, as a practising psychologist, began providing free counselling to service personnel and their families. The growing number of requests and their specific nature required both a systematic approach to the work and additional specialised training in working with service personnel, trauma and PTSD.
January 2023
In January 2023, Vyacheslav met an entrepreneur he knew, Yuriy, and his partner Oleksandr. They supported the idea of providing systematic support to service personnel and contributed financially to the project. Thanks to their monthly support, the project has been able to operate consistently and continue to grow.
November 2025
The number of requests is constantly growing; to be able to provide more consultations, there was a need to bring in additional specialists, ongoing training and extra funding. That is why, in November 2025, a decision was made to establish a non- governmental organisation and, based on it, the TOGETHER WE CAN platform.
The aim of this platform
To engage partners and friends in providing financial support for the project.
To make free psychological support available to a greater number of service personnel and their families.
To scale up support, without compromising on quality.
This project did not grow out of a business plan. It grew out of the need to be there when it really matters. A team of like-minded people, now working through the TOGETHER WE CAN platform, continues to develop it, responsibly and with a clear understanding of what is at stake.
The story behind the project
Квітень 2022
At the start of the full-scale invasion, in April 2022, Vyacheslav, as a practising psychologist, began providing free counselling to service personnel and their families. The growing number of requests and their specific nature required both a systematic approach to the work and additional specialised training in working with service personnel, trauma and PTSD.
Січень 2023
In January 2023, Vyacheslav met an entrepreneur he knew, Yuriy, and his partner Oleksandr. They supported the idea of providing systematic support to service personnel and contributed financially to the project. Thanks to their monthly support, the project has been able to operate consistently and continue to grow.
Листопад 2025
The number of requests is constantly growing; to be able to provide more consultations, there was a need to bring in additional specialists, ongoing training and extra funding. That is why, in November 2025, a decision was made to establish a non- governmental organisation and, based on it, the TOGETHER WE CAN platform.
The aim of this platform
To engage partners and friends in providing financial support for the project.
To make free psychological support available to a greater number of service personnel and their families.
To scale up support, without compromising on quality.
This project did not grow out of a business plan. It grew out of the need to be there when it really matters. A team of like-minded people, now working through the TOGETHER WE CAN platform, continues to develop it, responsibly and with a clear understanding of what is at stake.
The story behind the project
April 2022
At the start of the full-scale invasion, in April 2022, Vyacheslav, as a practising psychologist, began providing free counselling to service personnel and their families. The growing number of requests and their specific nature required both a systematic approach to the work and additional specialised training in working with service personnel, trauma and PTSD.
January 2023
In January 2023, Vyacheslav met an entrepreneur he knew, Yuriy, and his partner Oleksandr. They supported the idea of providing systematic support to service personnel and contributed financially to the project. Thanks to their monthly support, the project has been able to operate consistently and continue to grow.
November 2025
The number of requests is constantly growing; to be able to provide more consultations, there was a need to bring in additional specialists, ongoing training and extra funding. That is why, in November 2025, a decision was made to establish a non- governmental organisation and, based on it, the TOGETHER WE CAN platform.
The aim of this platform
To engage partners and friends in providing financial support for the project.
To make free psychological support available to a greater number of service personnel and their families.
To scale up support, without compromising on quality.
This project did not grow out of a business plan. It grew out of the need to be there when it really matters. A team of like-minded people, now working through the TOGETHER WE CAN platform, continues to develop it, responsibly and with a clear understanding of what is at stake.
Our team of specialists
Professional psychologists and psychotherapists, united by experience, values and a sense of responsibility towards those who defend Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Berdaga
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 10 years.
Experience working with service personnel and their families — since April 2022.
Works directly with service personnel. Addresses the consequences of combat and traumatic experiences, including symptoms of PTSD, chronic stress, anxiety and bereavement. Combines a structured approach with attentiveness to the individual’s actual condition.
Anna Voloshan
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Accredited member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 14 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since September 2023.
Works with military families during periods of emotional exhaustion, loss and protracted crises. It copes well with complex, long-term processes where there are no rapid changes, but where there is a need for a stable and reliable presence, the gradual restoration of inner resources, and the search for new, more sustainable ways for the family system to function effectively.
Maryna Berko
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Military Psychologist
Total professional experience — 11 years.
From June 2021 to February 2025, she served as a military psychologist in a brigade. Following her military service, she continues to work with service members, veterans, and their families.
Focus of work: Supports active-duty personnel deployed in combat zones as well as those transitioning back to civilian life. She treats the psychological effects of combat and traumatic experience, including PTSD, acute anxiety and crisis states, flashbacks, emotional instability, loss, and grief.
Rehabilitation experience: Provides psychological aid following injuries, amputations, and partial or total disability. Helps clients embrace life changes, rebuild inner strength, and gradually return to an active lifestyle.
Family support: Helps families better understand the psychological condition, reactions, and needs of service members after combat experience, fostering resilient communication with loved ones.
Olha Zhuk
Psychiatrist
Holds a higher medical degree in General Medicine and an active specialization in psychiatry.
Joined "Together We Can" team in June 2026.
Provides psychiatric consultations, assesses mental health status, and determines the need for pharmacological support and ongoing medical observation when indicated.
Key areas of focus: PTSD, anxiety and depressive states, sleep disorders, panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, and the aftermath of prolonged stress and crisis events.
Oleksandra Melnyk
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since June 2025.
Works with those who have been living under prolonged stress and uncertainty. Often works with anxiety, emotional exhaustion and a loss of emotional grounding. Helps people regulate their emotions and gradually regain a sense of control over their own lives.
Ilona Mazur
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 12 years (in the profession since 2014).
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 2 years.
She specializes in supporting military personnel, their families, and teenagers.
She works with the effects of prolonged stress, anxious anticipation, and emotional exhaustion.
In her practice, she combines an individual approach, emotional support, and comprehensive guidance to help clients overcome difficult life circumstances.
Natalia Heneralova
Certified Gestalt Therapist (National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine — NAGTU)
She specializes in working with adults, families, and teenagers from 13 years old.
She works with issues including self-harm, depressive states, suicidal thoughts, emotional burnout, and motherhood.
Oleksii Holikov
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 3 years.
He works with anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and the aftermath of traumatic experiences.
He also guides individuals through difficulties in interpersonal relationships—within couples, families, and close social circles.
In his practice, he relies on evidence-based approaches while remaining deeply attentive to the client's individual pace and current emotional state.
Oksana Golozubova
Assistant Psychologist
Enrolled in a Master's degree program in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
In 1998, graduated from Krasnohrad Medical College (currently KZOZ "Berestyn Medical Professional College") with a qualification as a paramedic. Also holds a higher degree in economics.
Completed a 48-hour course in "Military Psychology."
Joined "Together We Can" therapeutic program in April 2025. Works with families of military personnel.
With the client's consent, participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. Observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
Provides organizational and informational support for the program. Manages social media, develops content plans, and prepares posts and informational materials.
Ivanna Ogneva
Assistant Psychologist
Studying at the Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology.
Completed a 210-hour program in "Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" and earned a specialization as a "CBT Consultant."
Joined the "Together We Can" therapeutic program in June 2026.
With the client's consent, she participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. She observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
She also assists with the organizational and informational support of the team's work.
Our team of specialists
Professional psychologists and psychotherapists, united by experience, values and a sense of responsibility towards those who defend Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Berdaga
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 10 years.
Experience working with service personnel and their families — since April 2022.
Works directly with service personnel. Addresses the consequences of combat and traumatic experiences, including symptoms of PTSD, chronic stress, anxiety and bereavement. Combines a structured approach with attentiveness to the individual’s actual condition.
Anna Voloshan
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Accredited member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 14 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since September 2023.
Works with military families during periods of emotional exhaustion, loss and protracted crises. It copes well with complex, long-term processes where there are no rapid changes, but where there is a need for a stable and reliable presence, the gradual restoration of inner resources, and the search for new, more sustainable ways for the family system to function effectively.
Maryna Berko
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Military Psychologist
Total professional experience — 11 years.
From June 2021 to February 2025, she served as a military psychologist in a brigade. Following her military service, she continues to work with service members, veterans, and their families.
Focus of work: Supports active-duty personnel deployed in combat zones as well as those transitioning back to civilian life. She treats the psychological effects of combat and traumatic experience, including PTSD, acute anxiety and crisis states, flashbacks, emotional instability, loss, and grief.
Rehabilitation experience: Provides psychological aid following injuries, amputations, and partial or total disability. Helps clients embrace life changes, rebuild inner strength, and gradually return to an active lifestyle.
Family support: Helps families better understand the psychological condition, reactions, and needs of service members after combat experience, fostering resilient communication with loved ones.
Olha Zhuk
Psychiatrist
Holds a higher medical degree in General Medicine and an active specialization in psychiatry.
Joined "Together We Can" team in June 2026.
Provides psychiatric consultations, assesses mental health status, and determines the need for pharmacological support and ongoing medical observation when indicated.
Key areas of focus: PTSD, anxiety and depressive states, sleep disorders, panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, and the aftermath of prolonged stress and crisis events.
Oleksandra Melnyk
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since June 2025.
Works with those who have been living under prolonged stress and uncertainty. Often works with anxiety, emotional exhaustion and a loss of emotional grounding. Helps people regulate their emotions and gradually regain a sense of control over their own lives.
Ilona Mazur
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 12 years (in the profession since 2014).
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 2 years.
She specializes in supporting military personnel, their families, and teenagers.
She works with the effects of prolonged stress, anxious anticipation, and emotional exhaustion.
In her practice, she combines an individual approach, emotional support, and comprehensive guidance to help clients overcome difficult life circumstances.
Natalia Heneralova
Certified Gestalt Therapist (National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine — NAGTU)
She specializes in working with adults, families, and teenagers from 13 years old.
She works with issues including self-harm, depressive states, suicidal thoughts, emotional burnout, and motherhood.
Oleksii Holikov
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 3 years.
He works with anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and the aftermath of traumatic experiences.
He also guides individuals through difficulties in interpersonal relationships—within couples, families, and close social circles.
In his practice, he relies on evidence-based approaches while remaining deeply attentive to the client's individual pace and current emotional state.
Oksana Golozubova
Assistant Psychologist
Enrolled in a Master's degree program in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
In 1998, graduated from Krasnohrad Medical College (currently KZOZ "Berestyn Medical Professional College") with a qualification as a paramedic. Also holds a higher degree in economics.
Completed a 48-hour course in "Military Psychology."
Joined "Together We Can" therapeutic program in April 2025. Works with families of military personnel.
With the client's consent, participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. Observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
Provides organizational and informational support for the program. Manages social media, develops content plans, and prepares posts and informational materials.
Ivanna Ogneva
Assistant Psychologist
Studying at the Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology.
Completed a 210-hour program in "Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" and earned a specialization as a "CBT Consultant."
Joined the "Together We Can" therapeutic program in June 2026.
With the client's consent, she participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. She observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
She also assists with the organizational and informational support of the team's work.
Our team of specialists
Professional psychologists and psychotherapists, united by experience, values and a sense of responsibility towards those who defend Ukraine.
Vyacheslav Berdaga
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 10 years.
Experience working with service personnel and their families — since April 2022.
Works directly with service personnel. Addresses the consequences of combat and traumatic experiences, including symptoms of PTSD, chronic stress, anxiety and bereavement. Combines a structured approach with attentiveness to the individual’s actual condition.
Anna Voloshan
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Accredited member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 14 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since September 2023.
Works with military families during periods of emotional exhaustion, loss and protracted crises. It copes well with complex, long-term processes where there are no rapid changes, but where there is a need for a stable and reliable presence, the gradual restoration of inner resources, and the search for new, more sustainable ways for the family system to function effectively.
Maryna Berko
Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Military Psychologist
Total professional experience — 11 years.
From June 2021 to February 2025, she served as a military psychologist in a brigade. Following her military service, she continues to work with service members, veterans, and their families.
Focus of work: Supports active-duty personnel deployed in combat zones as well as those transitioning back to civilian life. She treats the psychological effects of combat and traumatic experience, including PTSD, acute anxiety and crisis states, flashbacks, emotional instability, loss, and grief.
Rehabilitation experience: Provides psychological aid following injuries, amputations, and partial or total disability. Helps clients embrace life changes, rebuild inner strength, and gradually return to an active lifestyle.
Family support: Helps families better understand the psychological condition, reactions, and needs of service members after combat experience, fostering resilient communication with loved ones.
Olha Zhuk
Psychiatrist
Holds a higher medical degree in General Medicine and an active specialization in psychiatry.
Joined "Together We Can" team in June 2026.
Provides psychiatric consultations, assesses mental health status, and determines the need for pharmacological support and ongoing medical observation when indicated.
Key areas of focus: PTSD, anxiety and depressive states, sleep disorders, panic attacks, emotional exhaustion, and the aftermath of prolonged stress and crisis events.
Oleksandra Melnyk
Psychologist, psychotherapist
Member of the National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine (NAGTU)
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with family members of service personnel — since June 2025.
Works with those who have been living under prolonged stress and uncertainty. Often works with anxiety, emotional exhaustion and a loss of emotional grounding. Helps people regulate their emotions and gradually regain a sense of control over their own lives.
Ilona Mazur
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 12 years (in the profession since 2014).
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 2 years.
She specializes in supporting military personnel, their families, and teenagers.
She works with the effects of prolonged stress, anxious anticipation, and emotional exhaustion.
In her practice, she combines an individual approach, emotional support, and comprehensive guidance to help clients overcome difficult life circumstances.
Natalia Heneralova
Certified Gestalt Therapist (National Association of Gestalt Therapists of Ukraine — NAGTU)
She specializes in working with adults, families, and teenagers from 13 years old.
She works with issues including self-harm, depressive states, suicidal thoughts, emotional burnout, and motherhood.
Oleksii Holikov
Clinical psychologist
Total professional experience — 5 years.
Experience working with military personnel and their families — 3 years.
He works with anxiety, anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and the aftermath of traumatic experiences.
He also guides individuals through difficulties in interpersonal relationships—within couples, families, and close social circles.
In his practice, he relies on evidence-based approaches while remaining deeply attentive to the client's individual pace and current emotional state.
Oksana Golozubova
Assistant Psychologist
Enrolled in a Master's degree program in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology of V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
In 1998, graduated from Krasnohrad Medical College (currently KZOZ "Berestyn Medical Professional College") with a qualification as a paramedic. Also holds a higher degree in economics.
Completed a 48-hour course in "Military Psychology."
Joined "Together We Can" therapeutic program in April 2025. Works with families of military personnel.
With the client's consent, participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. Observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
Provides organizational and informational support for the program. Manages social media, develops content plans, and prepares posts and informational materials.
Ivanna Ogneva
Assistant Psychologist
Studying at the Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics, pursuing a Master's degree in Psychology.
Completed a 210-hour program in "Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" and earned a specialization as a "CBT Consultant."
Joined the "Together We Can" therapeutic program in June 2026.
With the client's consent, she participates in select psychological sessions in a co-therapy format under the supervision of the primary psychologist. She observes the session progress, performs assigned tasks, and shares her observations and comments.
She also assists with the organizational and informational support of the team's work.