Joanna Kowalik

Psychologist, psychotherapist undergoing 4-year training recommended by the Polish Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy. Member of the Polish Association for Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy named after Prof. Zdzislaw Bizon (PTTPB). Graduate of a 5-year master’s degree in psychology.

She gained experience at the Psychiatry and Rehabilitation Department (24-hour psychiatry unit) of the Dr. Józef Babinski Clinical Hospital.

She provides consultations and individual psychotherapy. In contact with the client, she especially values a genuine relationship, supports and accompanies the client. She works with adults experiencing distress due to: mood swings, severe anxiety and stress, worry, lowered self-esteem, critical thinking about themselves, problematic experiencing of emotions (emotional dysregulation).

She practices cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), incorporating third-wave approaches such as schema therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). She also applies metacognitive therapy. She values and integrates compassion-focused therapy (CFT) and mindfulness training into her work.

She regularly undergoes supervision and continuously expands her knowledge and skills by participating in various training programs.