Aleksandra Czekalska

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.

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

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