How I work as a psychologist
Calmly, attentively and without judgment. In a way that gives space to what is difficult, uncomfortable or not yet named.
In psychological work, careful listening, respect for your pace and calmly organising what you bring into the room are important to me. The point is not to give quick advice or judge your decisions. The point is to look together at what has become difficult, heavy or still unclear.
What my work is based on
My work is based on conversation, attention and a shared search for meaning. It is not about giving quick advice or judging your choices. It is more about calmly looking at what you are experiencing, how it affects your everyday functioning and what you may need at this stage.
I am close to an approach in which emotions, thoughts, the body, relationships and concrete situations from everyday life all matter. Sometimes a conversation helps name what has long felt chaotic. Sometimes it allows you to see that what seemed impossible to organise can be understood step by step.
Not everything needs to be solved immediately. Sometimes the first step is simply to see calmly what is actually happening.
The cognitive-behavioral approach in practice
In my work, I use psychological knowledge and elements close to the cognitive-behavioral approach. This means, among other things, looking at how thoughts, emotions, body reactions and everyday behaviours influence one another.
I do not treat any method as a ready-made pattern for everyone. What matters to me is that the way of working is adjusted to the person, the situation and what is possible at a given moment. Sometimes what is needed is organising chaos. Sometimes naming emotions. Sometimes stopping with grief, fear, emptiness or exhaustion that can no longer be ignored. You can read a general explanation of cognitive behavioural therapy on the NHS website.
Noticing patterns
We look at what repeats in thoughts, emotions, reactions and everyday functioning.
A non-judgmental conversation
You do not need to speak perfectly or know right away what matters most. We can reach it calmly.
Small steps
The pace of work is adjusted to what is possible now, not to the pressure for quick change.
What we establish at the beginning
At the beginning, the most important thing is to understand your situation calmly. We can look at what made you reach out, how the difficulty affects your everyday functioning and what you may need at this stage. This is not about quickly assessing the situation. It is about checking together whether this form of conversation may be appropriate for you.
If during the conversation it turns out that another form of support would be more suitable, we can discuss possible next steps.
You do not need to say everything at once. Sometimes it is important not to rush anything.
Pace matters
Not every topic can be approached immediately. Some experiences need time before they can even be named. That is why pace is an important part of psychological contact for me.
We can begin with what feels easiest to say. We can stop with silence, uncertainty or difficulty speaking about yourself. The point of the conversation is not to “perform well”, but to gradually create space for what truly needs attention.
What you can expect
Every conversation is different, because every person comes with their own story. Still, there are elements that remain constant for me: respect, attention, lack of judgment and clear boundaries of contact.
Careful listening
The conversation begins with listening to what is important, difficult or still unclear for you.
Organising
Together, we look at what is happening and how it affects your everyday life.
Safety
A safe conversation with a psychologist does not require ready answers or perfect preparation.
Possible next steps
After the first meeting, we can discuss what kind of support may be most appropriate.
What I do not do in psychological work
Psychological support is not about judging, shaming or giving simple recipes for complex experiences. I do not assume in advance what you should do. I do not rush topics that need time.
Clear boundaries, responsibility and respect for the person seeking support are important to me. I understand psychological work as contact based on trust, attention and professional ethics. The principles of responsibility and respect are also described in the Code of Ethics of Psychologists of the Polish Psychological Association.
In my work:
Practical information
Sessions take place in person in Bydgoszcz or online. One consultation lasts 50 minutes. The fee is 300 zł. You can find contact details and the form in the contact section.
Session: 50 minutes
Format: in person / online
Fee: 300 zł
Contact: form, email or phone
FAQ – Frequently asked questions
You can start with one conversation
If something on this page feels close to what you are going through, you can write. You do not need to have ready answers, a diagnosis or a clear plan for what should happen next. Sometimes the first step is simply a calm conversation.