Psychotherapy in English
Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexologist in Krakow, Tarnow and Virtual
Psychological consultations and Psychotherapy in English
Welcome to my private practice! I hold an MA in Psychology (clinical specialization) and am professionally trained as a psychodynamic psychotherapist. I also provide consultations and therapy as a clinical sexologist (currently completing certification).
I work with clients in Krakow, Tarnow, and online, offering a wide range of mental health services, including psychological consultations and short- or long-term psychotherapy.
– Anna Báthory, MA in Psychology
(…) “the therapist essentially plays the same role as a parent, providing and modeling the regulatory functions of the social brain. As affect is repeatedly brought into the therapeutic relationship and successfully managed, the client gradually internalizes these skills by sculpting the relevant neural structures necessary for emotional regulation.”
– Louis Cozolino, “The neuroscience of psychotherapy. Healing the social brain”
My professional background – how do I work?
I provide psychological consultations and psychotherapy for adults (18+), both in-person and online.
One of my key professional values is offering effective, evidence-based mental healthcare. I use psychodynamic psychotherapy enriched with Mentalization-Based Therapy (MBT) and contemporary attachment theory concepts, giving me a strong foundation to work with a wide range of emotional experiences.
I have experience helping people with issues ranging from stress management and life transitions to complex concerns like trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, eating disorders, and body image issues.
I work under the supervision of certified supervisors from the Polish Psychological Association and Polish Sexological Association, and regularly participate in professional training, conferences, and workshops to stay up-to-date with the latest research and to meet high professional standards of continuing education.
My professional affiliations include:
- Polish Psychiatric Association
- Polish Sexological Association
- Society for Personality Assessment
- American Psychoanalytic Association
- International Society for Sexual Medicine
- European Society for Sexual Medicine
I also follow guidelines from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).
My mission as a psychologist and psychotherapist
I strive to assist my clients with developing increased awareness and a true motivation to overcome challenges and improve their quality of life.
Using most contemporary informed interventions, I personalize therapy to your individual needs and goals, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where you feel understood and valued. In my sessions, you can explore uncertainty, ambiguity, internal conflicts, and personal limitations, while developing new perspectives and ways to respond to life’s challenges.
My mission is to provide treatment and to instill self-understanding among patients and encourage them to adopt new attitudes and feelings towards life situations.
When can I help you as a psychologist, psychotherapist or clinical sexologist?
My clinical experience allows me to support clients with a wide variety of mental health and life issues, including the following specialty areas:
- GRIEF AND LOSS
- TRAUMA RELATED DISORDERS (C-PTSD/PTSD)
- ANXIETY DISORDERS
- DEPRESSION
- PERSONALITY DISORDERS
- EATING DISORDERS AND BODY RELATED ISSUES
- RELATIONSHIPS CHALLENGES OR CRISISES
- ATTACHMENT ISSUES
- BOUNDARY-SETTING DIFFICULTIES
- LIFE TRANSITIONS (CAREER CHANGES, RETIREMENT, BECOMING A PARENT
- PARENTING CHALLENGES
- IMMIGRATION, CULTURAL ADJUSTMENT AND ACCULTURATION STRESS
- SEXUAL HEALTH AND INTIMACY ISSUES
- IDENTITY EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT
- LGBTQIA+ SPECIFIC CONCERNS
- STRESS MANAGEMENT AND BURNOUT
- SELF-WORTH AND SELF-ESTEEM CONCERNS
- PERFECTIONISM AND PEOPLE-PLEASING TENDENCIES
- EMOTIONAL REGULATION STRUGGLES
- COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- WORK-LIFE BALANCE
How to take the first step towards mental healthcare?
I offer in-person and virtual space for consultations and psychotherapy.
I know the first step can be the hardest. Whether you’re facing emotional struggles, a life crisis, identity changes, relationship issues, or other challenges, I can help you find a solution that fits your situation.
To best understand the problem, I usually begin with 1-3 initial assessment sessions. This allows me to understand your challenges, the context of your situation, and plan the most appropriate treatment. It’s also an opportunity for you to see if we feel like a good fit and start building trust.
You can check my openings and contact me in different ways:
Anna Báthory, MA in Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychotherapist, Clinical Sexologist (during the certification process)
Psychological Consultations in English, Sexual Therapy in English,
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy in English
Krakow, Tarnow and Online sessions