Dr. Valeriia Palii has a PhD degree in clinical psychology. She has worked as a clinical psychologist in a private practice in Kyiv, Ukraine, and has experience in developing psychodiagnostic tests and organizing tests procedures. Additionally, she works as a lecturer at university and for private companies, and is involved in research and project management in the field of mental health. Since 2020, she has held the position of President of the National Psychological Association of Ukraine. Together with her colleagues, she runs the psychological support hotline for Ukrainians, which is active in Ukraine and 21 European countries.