Psychological features of readiness among future psychologists for consultative activities

The article examines the issues of key aspects defining the psychological readiness of psychology students for providing counseling. The readiness of future psychologists for consultative activities in the conditions of war in the country is a highly relevant and significant matter, especially in the context of modern geopolitical realities. The increase in the number of conflicts and tension on the international stage, coupled with the war in Ukraine, demands a high level of preparedness and competence from psychology professionals to provide effective psychological support. In times of war, psychologists face a range of challenges that require specific knowledge and skills. The sample consisted of 40 individuals, psychology students at Pavlo Tychyna Uman State Pedagogical University, specializing in Psychology (053). The methodologies used included the «Personality Maturity Questionnaire» by Y. Gilbukh and surveys conducted through Google Forms. Yuriy Gilbukh’s methodology is focused on studying various aspects of personal maturity, including achievement motivation, self-perception, sense of civic duty, life orientation, and the ability to establish psychological closeness with others. The test results can assist in determining the level of development of key personal qualities crucial for successful counseling activities. The respondents were asked the question «What fears and doubts prevent you from feeling ready for counseling activities right now?» through Google Forms, and they provided the following responses: «fear of making mistakes», «inability to control emotions», «lack of practice», «thinking I need to improve my knowledge», «doubt that I can help the client», «lack of knowledge regarding organizing counseling sessions», «lack of self-confidence», «fear of doing something wrong», «inability to interact with unfamiliar people», «difficulty applying theoretical knowledge in practice».