Małgorzata Pogorzelska

I am a psychologist, a certified clinical sex therapist (certificate No. 112 of the Polish Sexological Society – Polskie Towarzystwo Seksuologiczne PTS), a psychotherapist (certificate No. 224 of The Polish Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy – Polskie Towarzystwo Terapii Poznawczej i Behawioralnej PTTPB), accredited by the European Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapies (EABCT). I have graduated from the Faculty of Clinical Psychology of the SWPS University and the Faculty of Law at the University of Warsaw. I have completed a training in cognitive behavioural therapy in CTPB in cooperation with Oxford Cognitive Therapy Centre UK, 2-year post-graduate studies (CKP SWPS) accredited by the Polish Sexological Society, and professional trainings on Clinical and Forensic Sexology held by the Medical Centre for Post-Graduate Training. I have attended trainings on Mentalisation Based Therapy (MTB), completed 2-year School of Psychotherapy for Couples and Families (Laboratorium Psychoedukacji), as well as full training cycles of Schema Therapy (ST) and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), both for individuals (Ośrodek Intra) and couples (Laboratorium Psychoedukacji). Currently, I am in the process of Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) certification.

I have begun building my professional experience in the Sexology and Psychotherapy Research Unit of II Psychiatry Clinic of Warsaw Medical University and XX Day Psychiatry Ward SWZPZPOZ in Warsaw. I have worked as a lecturer at the Medical University of Warsaw and the SWPS University. I have also consulted parents at the Centre for Family and Childrens’ Rights of the Friends of Children Association (Towarzystwo Przyjaciół Dzieci). Currently, I work within my private practice and at a Mental Health Centre SPZOZ in Warsaw. I am also a lecturer at the Post-Graduate Course of Clinical Sexology at the University of Economics and Human Sciences in Warsaw and at a Psychotherapy of Sexual Disorders Training organised by the Foundation for Development of Family Therapy Na Szlaku in Cracow. I am a member of the Polish Sexology Society, the Polish Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapy, ICEEFT (International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy), and a member and co-founder of the Polish EFT Association (PSEFT).

I am the author of two chapters: “Sexual challenges in couples’ psychotherapy” and “Psychotherapy of sexual aversion” and co-author of the chapter “Psychotherapy of female pain syndromes” in the book Sexual disorders and cognitive behavioural psychotherapy under scientific editorial supervision of Marta Rawińska Ph.D., published by PZWL Wydawnictwo Lekarskie in 2019. I am also the scientific editor of translation of Passionate Marriage. Love, Sex and Intimacy in Emotionally Committed Relationships by David Schnarch, Ph.D., with a foreword by professor Zbigniew Lew-Starowicz, published by Wydawnictwo Kropla in 2019.

I work under regular supervision of PTP, PTS and ICEEFT supervisors, constantly train and develop my therapeutical skillset. I have been fascinated by human beings and possibilities of their minds, which made me curious about the diversity of the worlds of my clients for almost 20 years now. The opportunity to accompany my clients in their change process is always like blazing new trails.

I provide therapy of sexual issues, especially challenges related to decline, loss or differences in sexual needs, acceptance of own body and sexuality, orgasmic disorders, vaginismus, painful sexual intercourses, as well as support in issues related to relationship (infertility, lack of emotional connection, betrayal) and private and professional life. I provide therapy for individuals and couples. In my work, I integrate the therapeutic approaches which I have knowledge of.