Maryia Oayda

is a licensed psychoanalytic psychotherapist and psychologist of law with experience in Belarus and the Middle East. Based in the Middle East since 2016, she helps individuals navigate stress, trauma, relationship challenges, anger, and complex life decisions.

As a member of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), Maryia contributes regularly to LinkedIn Middle East News, where she shares thought-provoking articles on mental health, personal growth, and leadership, engaging a broad and diverse audience. Her culturally attuned approach bridges global insights with a deep understanding of regional nuances, making her especially effective in complex and diverse settings.

Maryia is the founder of the Human Q Method, a unique framework and online learning platform that integrates psychoanalytic principles with coaching strategies to support personal and professional transformation. She has worked extensively with leaders in Saudi Arabia and the UAE public and private sectors, including key ministries, providing both individual and group executive coaching.

Maryia’s online practice serves clients worldwide, offering a grounded, professional space for deep psychological work and meaningful change. Whether you’re an individual or an organization seeking transformation, Maryia invites you to connect and explore the journey ahead.

  • Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist
  • Psychologist of Law (Criminal Psychology)
  • Member of the Association for Psychological Science (APS), United States
  • Internationsl Speaker
  • Founder of the executive coaching methodology and e-learning platform HumanQ Method, Saudi Arabia

HumanQ Method

In 2016, Maryia took on a new role as a journalist, starting in Malaysia and later moving to Saudi Arabia, where she led a project focused on economic research. Over the course of her career, she conducted over 600 exclusive face-to-face interviews with successful business leaders and top-level government officials in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Her background as a psychoanalytic psychotherapist played a pivotal role during her engagement with these accomplished individuals. It gave her a deep understanding of the psychological aspects of true leadership and the challenges on the path to success. Through these interactions, she was able to explore the minds of high achievers, identify common traits, and understand what distinguishes a good leader from an exceptional one. With a solid foundation in business and psychoanalysis, Maryia transformed the insights she gained as a journalist into a unique methodology HumanQ Method integrating her understanding of leadership and psychology.