Dorota Bednarko
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15000+ hours
Experience
I am a psychologist and certified psychotherapist, the first Polish graduate of the London-based postgraduate program in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy. For over 15 years, I worked in corporate structures, holding senior leadership positions in Human Resources, which allowed me to gain a profound understanding of the complexity of human functioning under pressure, in processes of change, growth, and responsibility. Today, I integrate deep therapeutic work with a realistic understanding of life- its weight and beauty, its limitations and possibilities.Work Areas
Many of my clients function well- even very well- in their external lives. They are competent, responsible, and independent. Yet internally, they often experience tension, loneliness, overload, emptiness, or a loss of meaning. I feel particularly connected to working with individuals who are going through significant life transitions, inner breakthroughs, or deep searches for meaning and fulfillment. I accompany people in processes where previous strategies no longer serve, and a need arises to pause, understand oneself more deeply, and find a new direction. I work best with clients who are ready for a conscious, in-depth therapeutic process- not only to find relief, but to truly transform the quality of their lives. These are often sensitive, reflective, responsible, and emotionally mature individuals who: • sense that “something is ending” and “something new is ready to be born,” • stand at the threshold of important life or identity changes, • experience a crisis of meaning, direction, or inner coherence, • wish to better understand their emotions, needs, and choices, • long to live more authentically, in alignment with their own values, • are ready for honest, mindful inner work. Therapy with me may be especially valuable for you if: • you seek not only support, but genuine self-understanding, • you wish to enter a process that leads to lasting change, • you are ready for reflection, mindfulness, and inner work, • you value a therapeutic relationship based on authentic presence, safety, and trust. In my work, I accompany clients in areas such as: • the search for meaning, direction, and fulfillment in life • adaptation to life changes and transitional periods • building self-worth, confidence, and healthy boundaries • identity crises, existential doubts, and questions of “Who am I?” • grief, loss, and processes of letting go and transformation • emotional challenges: anxiety, tension, overload, and emptiness • relationship patterns that repeat despite attempts to change them I accompany people on their journey toward greater clarity, emotional stability, and authentic living- grounded in their own values rather than external expectations.Therapy Approach
I work within the framework of Existential Analysis and Logotherapy- an approach that focuses on the most fundamental aspects of human experience. It creates space for engaging with questions that often arise in times of crisis, transition, or inner awakening: How do I want to live my life? Am I living in alignment with myself? What truly matters to me? Where do I find meaning? Existential psychotherapy is not solely about working with symptoms or “fixing” what feels difficult. It is a process of mindful slowing down, deep insight, and expanding awareness- enabling a more authentic, responsible, and value-based way of living. At the center of this work is the person as a unique whole: their emotions, experiences, relationships, spirituality, and inner freedom. The goal of therapy is to gradually restore access to oneself, to one’s emotions and needs, and to develop the capacity for conscious, authentic decision-making. In the therapeutic process, we explore both the struggles inherent in human existence- such as anxiety, suffering, transience, loneliness, and loss of meaning- and the resources that support growth: relationships, values, purpose, hope, and inner freedom. Logotherapy, as an integral part of this approach, focuses particularly on working with crises of meaning, experiences of emptiness, loss of direction, and inner disorientation. It helps uncover personal meaning even in difficult experiences and discover potential for growth where previously only pain or stagnation seemed present. I create a safe, stable, and mindful space in which it becomes possible to meet oneself truthfully- without judgment, pressure, or rigid expectations. This is an invitation to deep, transformative work on oneself and one’s life. HYPNOTHERAPY Depending on the client’s needs, I integrate elements of hypnotherapy into the therapeutic process. Hypnotherapy allows access to deeper layers of experience, emotions, and beliefs that often remain beyond conscious analysis. Hypnotherapy is not a loss of control- on the contrary, it is a state of heightened awareness and deep inner connection. The client remains fully present, and the process unfolds in an atmosphere of safety, respect, and mindful presence.Education
• 4-year postgraduate psychotherapy training in Existential Analysis and Logotherapy (GLE International, London) • Master’s degree in Psychology (Jagiellonian University, Poland) • Religious Studies and Cultural Studies (Jagiellonian University, Poland) • Clinical Hypnotherapy Certificate (The Marisa Peer School, London)Additional information
I offer online therapy sessions from my calm and comfortable therapeutic space in Bali, Indonesia. Due to the time zone difference, available appointments are in the morning hours (7:00–12:00 CET / Polish time). To schedule a hypnotherapy session, please contact me via email: dorota.bednarko@wellbee.pl. The hypnotherapy process is preceded by an initial consultation, during which we explore your needs, goals, and the suitability of this form of work. The full hypnotherapy session lasts 80 minutes (1049 PLN) and includes both the therapeutic process and the preparation of a personalized self-hypnosis recording for continued individual practice. I regularly participate in professional supervision to ensure the highest standards of quality, ethics, and therapeutic safety. Thank you for your trust and for considering me as your psychotherapist. If you feel this may be the right space for you, I warmly invite you to get in touch.Certificates
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