Scientific Gestalt Conference 2026

About the Conference

The conference is a joint initiative of two organizations united by the goal of developing scientific research in the field of gestalt therapy in Ukraine.

Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University

Department of General and Applied Psychology

Gestalt Research Association

International Association for Gestalt Research

Register Information Letter Schedule

Invited Speakers

Leading specialists from Ukraine and around the world

Oleksandr Vinogradov

PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor, Department of Social Psychology, Kyiv Institute of Modern Psychology and Psychotherapy

PhD in Psychology, Associate Professor. Researches personality psychology and the gestalt approach in higher education. Has extensive experience in scientific work and training psychology professionals.

Ukraine

Olena Savchenko

Professor, Department of General Psychology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv

Doctor of Psychology. Co-founder of the NGO «Ukrainian Psychometric Society».

Ukraine

Mariia Mezhynska

Gestalt therapist, supervisor, researcher

Co-author of GRA studies on learning conditions and perception of gestalt therapy. Conference organizing committee member. Actively develops the evidence base for the gestalt approach in Ukraine.

Ukraine

Anna Garety

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Researches gestalt therapy effectiveness and its evidence base. Practices and teaches in Australia. Experienced in conducting qualitative and quantitative research in psychotherapy.

Australia

Christine Stevens

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Author of publications on gestalt therapy and qualitative research. Based in the United Kingdom. Studies the therapeutic process and its impact on clients with diverse needs.

United Kingdom

Pablo Herrera

Gestalt therapist, researcher

Researches the gestalt approach in the Latin American context. Author of publications on psychotherapy practice. Develops international collaboration between gestalt researchers in Latin America and Europe.

Chile

Oleksii Vinogradov

GRA President, gestalt therapist, supervisor, trainer

Founder of Gestalt Research Association. Author and leader of research projects studying gestalt therapy. Initiator of the world's first RCT on gestalt therapy effectiveness with veterans with PTSD.

Ukraine

To Be Announced

Mystery speaker

Participation Formats

Choose the format that suits you best

Listener

Access to all presentations and discussions
Opportunity to ask questions to speakers
Certificate of conference participation
Conference recording (available for 30 days)

Presenter

15-minute presentation of research findings
Publication of abstracts in the conference proceedings
All benefits of the "Listener" format
Mandatory abstract submission by September 15, 2026

Registration Fees

Register early and save

Standard

before September 1, 2026

60 USD

Late Registration

after September 1, 2026

80 USD

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Abstract Requirements

For participants in the "Presenter" format

Formatting Guidelines

Length: 2-5 full pages
Font: Times New Roman, 14 pt
Spacing: 1.5
Margins: 2 cm on all sides
Paragraph indent: 1.25 cm
Citation style: APA 7
Structure: title, author(s), abstract (up to 150 words), keywords (3-5), main text, references
Language: Ukrainian or English
File format: .docx

Submission deadline: September 15, 2026

Example of Abstract Formatting