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Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexologist in Krakow

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Anna Báthory,  MA in Psychology

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I’m a licensed psychologist, psychotherapist, and sexologist dedicated to helping people improve their quality of life. My professional mission is to offer effective psychotherapy, caring support, and reliable guidance for mental and sexual health.

I strive to ensure that the psychological, sexological, and psychotherapeutic support provided in my practice is characterized by professionalism, high quality, and ethical standards. I adhere strictly to the principle of confidentiality.

I currently run a private practice as a psychologist, psychotherapist, and sexologist (in the process of certification with the Polish Sexological Society) in Krakow, Tarnow, and online.

To give my clients the best help possible, I keep my knowledge up to date through ongoing training and supervision from experts in the Polish Psychological Association and the Polish Sexological Society.

“health is the ability to stand in the spaces between realities without losing any of them
— the capacity to feel like one self while being many”

– Philip Bromberg

Who Do I  Help?

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Emotional Challenges and Life Crises

I help people through both short-term struggles and deeper emotional crises

Acute crises can be triggered by major life events or by long-standing patterns, such as staying in toxic relationships, low self-esteem, trouble setting boundaries, or compulsive behaviors like overeating, compulsive masturbation or risky sexual activity. Psychotherapy helps break these maladaptive patterns and build healthier ways of coping

Mental Health Challenges and Disorders

I specialize in helping people treat mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorder, and difficulties with emotional regulation. Over the course of my clinical practice as a psychologist and psychotherapist, I have worked with a wide range of conditions, including personality disorders, eating disorders, and psychosomatic disorders. I also have experience treating complex mental health issues and collaborate closely with psychiatrists when needed.

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Sexual Intimacy Issues and Sexual Disorders

I assess and treat sex-related issues that have psychological causes. A sexological consultation provides an opportunity for evaluation which is followed by either referral to an appropriate specialist or a recommendation of psychotherapeutic approaches.
I support individuals exploring questions about their identity, gender identity
 or sexual orientation.

I provide therapy for people experiencing sexual difficulties with psychological causes. In our work, we explore the personal meaning these difficulties may have for you, as well as how they affect and show up in your intimate and romantic relationships.

Coping with the Emotional Strain of Parenthood and Infertility

Many women face challenges related to their own or their partner’s infertility, the emotional consequences of fertility treatment, assisted reproduction, decisions about single parenthood, or egg freezing. Men also experience emotional challenges related to their sexuality and its impact on relationships.  I offer a safe space to discuss these challenges without judgment, whether they involve personal dilemmas, relationship tensions, or sexual concerns.

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Healing After Psychological Trauma 

I provide support to individuals who have experienced traumatic life events, such as sexual abuse or physical violence. I have experience working with individuals who, in their life history and childhood, have suffered relational trauma that affects the way they function in relationships today. Abandonment, psychological and physical abuse by caregivers in childhood, parental alcoholism, parentification, and sexual abuse are childhood experiences strongly correlated with later mental health disorders. Traumatic relational experiences often result in insecure attachment patterns, which make it difficult to build stable, healthy relationships and close bonds.

Ways  I  Can  Support  You

I know reaching out for help from a professional can feel daunting, especially when you’ve been struggling for a long time. I treat every client with respect and empathy, and I value the trust they place in me.

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In psychological and sexological consultations, we explore your concerns and their possible causes. I draw on nearly twenty years of experience to understand the symptoms, context, and history behind them. Once we have a clear picture, I recommend the best next steps. My aim is to create a safe, respectful space where difficult topics can be discussed openly.

I offer individual psychotherapy for adults, mainly using a psychodynamic approach. This method focuses on how unconscious thoughts and feelings shape our experiences, relationships, and choices. I combine these insights with proven, research-based techniques.

I also use techniques from Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT), which helps people better understand their own and others’ thoughts and feelings. It’s especially effective for personality disorders and is recommended by the American Psychiatric Association in treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder.

> The American Psychiatric Association Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With Borderline Personality Disorder | Psychiatry Online

As a psychologist-sexologist, I work with sexual difficulties that have psychological causes. If they’re medical in nature, I’ll refer you to the right specialist.

My support covers topics such as gender identity, sexual expression, fertility, and intimacy in relationships. I also provide education for parents who have questions about their child’s sexual development.

I work with clients both in person and online, and have been offering virtual professional support for several years.

I provide psychological consultations and psychotherapy in English.

 Anna Báthory, MA

– Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexologist (during the certification process)
Krakow, Tarnow, Online

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