Psychologist, psychotherapist and lecturer focusing on partner and interpersonal relationships. It organizes webinars, experiential courses and programs for adults and teenagers. On Instagram, she shares and inspires the public that #loveskills.
When did the idea arise in your head that you would like to devote yourself to psychology, psychotherapy?
I was 12 when I first met a psychotherapist. My mom took me to her when I came home from school with some complaints that I didn't like the way things worked there and that I had an unpleasant conflict with my classmates. After one meeting, I was thrilled that there is a profession that understands the human soul. In high school, I chose subjects with psychology, and during my last year I was already preparing for the psychology entrance exams.
How difficult is it for you to close the "door" at work and not think about the problems of others at home or in your free time?
I love my job. People often think it's hard work because it's sad. Because you meet people's pain and sorrow and carry that "suffering" home, but I see it differently. I meet people who find themselves in a difficult life situation, but from that moment I become a witness to their upward journey, to understanding, satisfaction, self-love, inner peace... And I can be their guide in this. I see it as a huge reward for the demanding profession I do. I don't bring home their troubles, I carry thoughts about them, about what they are doing well, and what I can do differently to be more useful to them in the process, and that's the difference :)
In your opinion, how difficult is it for a woman today to find a psychologist with whom she can "get along" and open up about her troubles?
I believe it has never been easier. I don't mean to say that it's easy, but here we have countless quality and experienced psychologists and psychotherapists (and psychologists and psychotherapists) whom you can contact. The important thing is that they try it, reach out to someone they like or have received a recommendation for. And it's no less important to tell yourself after the first session whether the specialist suits me emotionally. If so, sensational, if not, I suggest you keep looking.
It can be worse in small towns and villages, where there may not be as many colleagues and at the same time you face more of a certain social stigma. However, the current pandemic situation and its impact on the psyche of the individual significantly influenced psychotherapeutic care and many great projects were created. It is worth mentioning three online platforms that connect clients with their potential psychotherapists (terap.io, Hedepy and Tymosia), the #delamcomuzu initiative was created, which brought together experts from all over the country who provided their services voluntarily for free, etc.
Do you think that psychology can have a significant effect on fertility?
Absolutely. Our psyche and brain is a powerful tool that we do not know how to work with. Negative thoughts, concerns, fears or exaggerated demands and expectations can block our body in many situations and significantly affect its functioning.