Katia Dudziak
psychoanalytic
Anxiety
Personality disorders
Mood
Relationship problems
Stress
Neurodiversity
Addiction
Loneliness
Trauma
Stress at work
Anger
Online/W gabinecie
ul. Lwowska 3/25, Warszawa
Language
Experience
4000+ hours
Experience
I have experience working with individuals facing a wide range of mental health difficulties, including personality disorders, depression, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, addictions, autism spectrum conditions, ADHD, schizophrenia, and intellectual disabilities. I have gained experience in both public and private mental health services, as well as through clinical internships. In recent years, my work has mainly focused on providing long-term individual psychotherapy in private practice. I have also taught at SWPS University. Since the beginning of my career, I have worked with migrants from diverse backgrounds and have extensive experience supporting individuals in adapting to life in a new country. In 2024, I presented at the international EFPP conference in Warsaw, where I shared my experience of working with people going through migration, including those experiencing high levels of stress and psychological trauma.Work Areas
I provide long-term, in-depth psychoanalytic psychotherapy, focusing on facilitating meaningful and lasting changes in a person’s inner life and overall functioning. My work is grounded in the understanding that many psychological difficulties have their roots in unconscious processes and relational patterns. I work with patients experiencing a wide range of mental health difficulties. Some of these may be described within established diagnostic frameworks, such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, or personality disorders. Others are more subjective in nature and may include difficulties in relationships, low or fluctuating mood, problems with self-esteem, challenges related to work, sleep or motivation, anxiety in social situations, excessive worrying, difficulties in decision-making, and other forms of psychological distress. In the therapeutic process, we usually explore not a single symptom, but a broader constellation of interconnected difficulties. Some patients seek help in order to gain a deeper understanding of themselves — their internal experiences, emotional patterns, and the underlying motivations shaping their behaviour. I believe that lasting change emerges through developing insight into the origins of one’s difficulties, rather than focusing solely on their symptomatic expression. I also have experience working with migrants and supporting individuals facing the psychological challenges of migration and adaptation to a new cultural environment. I offer psychotherapy in Polish, English and Russian.Therapy Approach
I work within a psychoanalytic framework. This approach is based on the theories of Sigmund Freud and further developed by his successors, and it remains one of the most comprehensive ways of understanding the human mind and emotional life. I believe that developing a deeper understanding of oneself allows for the discovery, strengthening, and integration of one’s inner resources, and supports more meaningful and lasting changes in the way a person thinks, feels, and relates to others. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy offers the possibility of gaining deeper insight into oneself and making fundamental changes in one’s functioning — even in relation to long-standing patterns that may shape one’s life. One of its important outcomes is the gradual strengthening of emotional resilience and overall emotional development, which often leads to an improved quality of life. In my therapeutic work, I aim to provide a safe and containing space where patients can experience and reflect on their feelings, develop a deeper understanding of themselves, and gradually engage with their difficulties. The therapeutic relationship — often referred to as the therapeutic alliance — plays a central role in this process. Within this relationship, patients’ difficulties tend to emerge over time, creating an opportunity for them to be observed, understood, and worked through together. The therapeutic process usually begins with three initial consultations (in some cases, this stage may be extended). These meetings offer an opportunity to better understand the patient’s main difficulties, reflect on whether this form of psychotherapy feels right, and discuss the framework and conditions of working together. Sometimes, even an initial understanding of the sources of distress can bring a sense of relief. More often, however, these consultations become the starting point for further therapeutic work or help in finding the most suitable and accessible form of support. Psychoanalytic psychotherapy is a long-term process that requires patience, commitment, and a willingness to explore one’s inner world. Sessions usually take place more than once a week. In certain situations, short-term work may also be possible.Education
I hold a medical degree, as well as degrees in psychology. I graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Dnipro Medical University and completed a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology at SWPS University in Warsaw. I am a graduate of a four-year psychotherapy training programme at the Hanna Segal Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies in Warsaw (accredited by the EFPP – European Federation for Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy). I hold a certificate in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and a certificate as a therapist for children and adolescents, both awarded by ISPHS. I am currently undertaking a two-year supervisory training programme at the Hanna Segal Institute of Psychoanalytic Studies in Warsaw (2024–present). I continuously develop my professional qualifications through participation in conferences and seminars. My clinical work is conducted under regular supervision with psychoanalysts from the Polish Psychoanalytical Society (PTPa) and supervisors at ISPHS.Additional information
I offer psychotherapy to people living in Warsaw exclusively in person. Exceptions may be made for those who are unable to travel within the city (e.g. for health reasons), as well as for short-term work (e.g. consultation packages provided to employees by their employer).Emotions
Anxiety
Personality disorders
Mood
Stress
Neurodiversity
Trauma
Anger
Professional development
Stress at work
Relationships
Relationship problems
Loneliness
Crisis
Addiction
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