It's Complicated

Aleksandra Czekalska

Psychologist & Coach

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I'm a Psychologist and Career Coach. Contact me to schedule a free 30-minute session to discuss your needs.

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Berlin, GermanyAvailable online and via text
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About me

I'm a Psychologist and Career Coach with a Master's degree in Psychology (2014) and a postgraduate diploma in Job Coaching and Modern Career Counseling. Currently, I am enrolled in a 4-year training program in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Germany.

My international background — having lived and worked in Poland, Portugal, Lithuania, and now Germany — allows me to deeply empathize with the experiences of expats and international professionals navigating change.

Over the past decade, I have worked across various people-centered roles, including more than 7 years of experience in Talent Acquisition, giving me valuable insight into the job market, workplace dynamics, and the challenges of career transitions.

In my work with clients, I offer psychological consulting and career coaching — supporting individuals who are navigating uncertainty, seeking clarity, or looking to build emotional resilience and self-direction.

I speak:

EnglishPolish

Location:

Berlin, Germany

Approach

Treatment Approaches
CBT: Cognitive behavioral therapyRecommended for those looking for practical support and accountability to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.
CoachingRecommended for those who want support and motivation to achieve personal or professional goals, often with a structured, goal-oriented approach.
Schema therapyRecommended for those who want to break out of negative patterns or "schemas" that they developed early in life and keep repeating.
n my work with clients, I focus on creating a space where they feel safe to explore what’s going on, reflect on what matters to them, and move forward with more clarity and confidence.

My approach is grounded in cognitive-behavioral principles, and I draw inspiration from methods like CBT, ACT, and DBT. I use selected tools from these approaches to help clients build self-awareness, emotional resilience, and healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges — always in a non-clinical, counselling and coaching context.

I’ve been working with people for over 10 years — as a psychologist, career coach, and someone who’s always been curious about how we grow and adapt. In my sessions, I bring both structure and flexibility: we might explore patterns, test out new strategies, or just take a moment to pause and check in.

Please note that I don’t offer psychotherapy or clinical treatment, and what I do isn’t a substitute for therapy provided by a licensed psychotherapist. But if you're looking for a grounded, collaborative space to think things through and move toward what matters to you — that’s what I’m here for.

Experience

January 2024 - Present, Job Coach at Beratungsgesellschaft M. Willkomm mbH, (Germany)

- Assisting clients to enhance their employability and maximize their career potential.
- Helping clients address any skill deficiencies and bridge the skills gap.

Dec 2023 - Feb 2024, Practice at the General Psychiatry Day Ward at SZPZLO Warsaw Praga-North (Warsaw)

- Observing psychological and psychiatric diagnostics (cooperation with a psychiatrist),
- Independently conducting classes (psychoeducation, emotion regulation training, positive therapy, assertiveness and communication training, art therapy, relaxation, behavioral activation training, integration classes, movement therapy).

Nov 2023 - December 2023, Practice at the Day Ward III of the Psychiatry Clinic - Affective Disorders, Institute of Psychiatry and Neurology (Warsaw)

- Observing group therapy sessions, including group psychotherapy, D-Press behavioral activation training, psychoeducation, psychodrama, art therapy, community meetings, and relaxation.
- Conducting independent relaxation classes.

December 2022 - PRESENT, Psychologist and Psychotherapist (in training) at ifeel, (remote)

- Supporting individuals with topics, like mental health, and personal or professional development.
- Providing therapeutic support and guidance to clients.
- Assisting clients in developing coping mechanisms and navigating challenges.
- Contributing to client well-being by working collaboratively on treatment plans.
- Participating in individual and group supervision to refine clinical skills and knowledge.


February 2021 - September 2021, Clinical Psychology Intern at PsychoMedic.pl, (Warsaw, Poland)

- Practice in the field of psychological help in the cognitive-behavioral approach.
- Psychotherapeutic and diagnostic profiling.


Jan 2020 – PRESENT, Psychological Consultant / Coach / Career Consultant (freelance, remote)

- Providing individual psychological counselling and coaching sessions to a diverse clientele.
- Therapeutic support and guidance to clients on topics as affective disorders, burnout, stress management, relationships, imposter syndrome, self-worth, phobias.
- Career and job coaching on topics, as: vocational orientation and building career strategy, career transition, performance management, soft skills, leadership.
- Workshop facilitation.


2013 - 2022 Experience in several different Corporates in the field Work Psychology (Recruitment / Talent Assessment and Development), Berlin, Vilnius

- Full cycle recruitment process
- People Development - internal career growth, workshops
- Facilitating on-site and remote Assessment Centres and events across EMEA

Education

2022 - present, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy CBT, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Poland

2020 – Mar 2022, Job-coaching and modern career counseling, SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Poland

2012 - 2013, Erasmus Program, Applied Psychology Department, University of Minho. Portugal

2009 - 2014, Master's Degree in Psychology, University of Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski. Poland

Services

Intro Call

Free 30 min Online

Individual Session

€60 50 min Online

Individual Session

Sliding scale
€45 50 min Online

Coaching session 1,5 h

€75 50 min Online

Free Job Coaching with AVGS coupon (for clients registered as unemployed)

Free 50 min Online

Free Introductory call 30 minutes

Free 50 min Online

Insurances

Private Pay
At a glance
Berlin, GermanyAvailable online and via text
Last active
Offers free 30 minute introductory callThis provider offers a free introductory call
Illustration of a smiling sun peeking over a cloud, symbolizing warmth and positivity for connecting with the therapist.
Usually responds within 24 hours
Next available: May 25