The past few years have shown how dramatically the needs of psychologists’ and coaches’ clients have changed. The immense amount of stress, rapidly changing circumstances that are difficult to adapt to, and the unpredictable global situation—all of this creates enormous psychological pressure on every individual. Psychotherapy delivers visible results only after several years, yet people need to live efficiently, adapt quickly, and develop themselves right now.
The demand for rapid psychological correction methods has been growing exponentially over the past decades. New methodologies are being developed, books are being written, and training programs are being conducted. Professionals are doing everything possible to support their clients, helping them survive during these challenging times while continuing their personal growth.
The innovative psychological platform “Keys to Yourself” was developed by the outstanding Ukrainian psychologist Viktoria Alekseenko and her team. For the development and implementation of this project, Viktoria received Ukraine’s prestigious “Achievement of the Year 2024” National Award for innovations in psychology, along with wide international recognition.
Viktoria Alekseenko is a leader in the field of psychological innovation. A psychologist, coach, business trainer, and laureate of prestigious national and international awards, she is the author of over 80 decks of metaphorical associative cards, 8 transformational games, and numerous psychological methodologies. Viktoria actively promotes the integration of classical scientific psychology with coaching and business models. Her works have been translated into three languages and are used in 18 countries worldwide.
Since the Covid-19 era, when the entire world moved online, Viktoria faced the need to digitize her original products and make them convenient for professionals. Using third-party services did not provide complete freedom of work, and the idea of creating a unified online platform tailored for specialists was already taking shape.
This led to a fateful meeting between two Ukrainians in the USA—Viktoria Alekseenko and the talented programmer Mykhailo Karpenko. Their collaboration resulted in the creation of “Keys to Yourself”, an interactive platform that enables online consultations using metaphorical cards and psychological transformational games, almost fully replicating an in-person session.
This project has transformed the field of online consulting. Now, professionals can work with clients from anywhere in the world, using powerful tools for transformation.
“Keys to Yourself” already allows psychologists and coaches to conduct online sessions that help unlock potential and find solutions to even the most complex challenges for their clients. The consultation platform connects people, reducing distances and the time required for personal transformation.
The platform currently features over 80 decks of metaphorical cards in three languages. Each deck has its unique purpose—whether for exploring the subconscious, working through trauma, or finding motivation. Metaphorical cards help clients achieve deep insights in an interactive format, making the consultation process not only effective but also engaging.
The next stage of the project was launching an interactive platform for transformational games, where specialists can conduct sessions with multiple participants simultaneously.
Mykhailo Karpenko is the lead programmer who achieved an incredibly complex technological breakthrough, making the platform interactive for participants, convenient for professionals, and easy to administer at the same time. He developed autonomous game rooms where users can interact with game elements, significantly increasing engagement and the effectiveness of sessions.
“Mykhailo proposed solutions I hadn’t even dreamed of. This is an example of how the fusion of professional expertise leads to innovation,” says Viktoria.
Liliya Berezhna is the creative designer responsible for the visual style of the platform, as well as the design of metaphorical cards, books, and transformational games. Viktoria and Liliya have been collaborating for 13 years, starting with the first logo for the Center for Psychological Transformation “Zerkalo.”
“Liliya and I have complete mutual understanding. She sees the images in my mind and brings them to life in designs—our synergy is flawless,” says Viktoria.
The interactive platform “Keys to Yourself” is more than just an online solution—it is a new digital standard in psychological consulting and transformational games.
The innovative approach of Viktoria Alekseenko and her team in creating the platform has become an example of how psychology and modern technology can be combined to achieve outstanding results, even in a seemingly non-technological field like psychology.
The future of “Keys to Yourself” looks bright. It is a product that continues to evolve, opening new opportunities for helping professionals and their clients. The idea itself continues to inspire innovators to create new tools.
The platform has already received high praise from psychologists and coaches in Ukraine and abroad, and the demand for integrating original games is steadily growing. The next goal for the team is to develop a “Keys to Yourself” mobile application, allowing individuals to work on their issues independently using metaphorical cards and transformational game quests. The launch is planned for fall 2025.
