Tamara Zhukova is a leading psychologist and spiritual mentor, founder of the Academy of Innovative Psychology, helping women around the world unlock their potential through quantum psychology and modern methodologies. In an exclusive interview, Tamara shares her journey in psychology, her approaches to working with clients, and her plans for the future.

Tamara, please tell us how you started your practice in psychology. What inspired you to become a psychologist?

I can honestly say that a personal crisis in my life pushed me onto the path of psychological development. It was not an easy period, and when I dealt with my issues and states, I felt a desire to delve deeper into everything related to the psychology of thinking and the world’s energy. I became curious about why certain things happen in our lives, how the brain forms beliefs and limitations, and how working with the brain can lead to significant personal transformation. I have been studying various trends and cultures for 12 years. I cannot say that I am only a psychologist; I am also a spiritual mentor because this is part of modern innovative psychology. When I saw the changes in my life, I realized what works, and I felt empowered to share this knowledge and experience with women who may be going through their depression, just like I did.

How would you describe your approach to working with clients? What methods and techniques do you use in your practice?

I use an exclusively authorial approach because the tools I work with are the culmination of my scientific knowledge and spiritual development. I work quite strictly, demanding discipline, which leads to results. Only where structure and discipline are, can there be results. This is my position, and it works 100%.

Techniques I use:

• Working with the subconscious through hypnosis

• Coaching sessions

• Breathing exercises

• Transformational games

• Regression

• Mandala therapy

• Portrait technique

• And many others

I use these techniques only after I have tested them on myself, so I know they are effective.

What are the most common problems your clients come to you with, and how do you help them solve these issues?

The main issue is a lack of self-belief. This is a pervasive issue, especially among women — they are ready to freeze and accept abuse, to believe that they are nobody and nothing, to doubt their abilities and that their knowledge is needed in the world. The most crucial issue is the complete lack of self-respect. This global issue leads to all other issues in life and relationships. My strength lies in scaling a person; I work with individuals and help them manifest themselves on a larger scale in their activities.

You work with methods based on quantum psychology. Can you explain this approach in more detail and its advantages?

Quantum psychology is the psychology of rapid changes and results! It has a side effect; it doesn’t allow people to recover quickly. It’s like surgery — the recovery afterward is the person’s responsibility. This is a very effective method for quick changes, but I must say, not everyone is ready for it. It happens quickly, sometimes causing contradictions and even resistance, but this defensive reaction eventually turns into a desire to move forward because the results are immediately visible. I see the truth of a person and work to reveal this truth as quickly as possible because the greatest potential is hidden there.

How do you support your professional development? Are there any new methods or training programs you are studying or planning to study?

I constantly invest in my development, attend training programs, and use various spiritual practices such as nails, cacao ceremonies, breathing exercises, ascetic practices, and many other tools. Currently, I am in complete authorship mode. Frankly, I want to start teaching psychologists innovative approaches and prove that in the world of quantum changes, long periods for transformation are unnecessary. Everything works much faster now. There is nothing that currently grabs my attention, but I still use the services of a psychologist. I believe it is at least unwise to be without a psychologist now. Why waste your life on negative thoughts, invisible barriers, and fears that have been ingrained in us since childhood?

What are your plans for the future? Are there any new projects or courses you want to launch for your clients?

I have grand plans. First of all, I want to launch retreat centers in Ukraine and around the world aimed at rehabilitating people’s emotional well-being. I also plan to write a training book, launch a course on expert self-realization, and start podcasts featuring interesting men that will help women better understand men.