Jungian Analysis

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an innovative therapeutic method that helps to process traumatic memories. EMDR is particularly effective in helping people who have experienced difficult, painful events such as accidents, violence, abuse or other traumatic experiences, and it is also helpful in treating anxiety disorders, depression and problems related to low self-esteem.

A crisis can affect anyone

An emotional or life crisis can appear suddenly and make everyday functioning difficult. If you are experiencing intense stress, a sudden loss, or family or life problems, you do not have to go through it alone. I offer professional crisis support that will help you get through the hardest moments and gradually regain your balance.

How can I help you in a crisis?

I provide psychological first aid, aimed at immediate emotional stabilisation and support in dealing with the most difficult problems. In a moment of crisis, the goal is not long-term therapy but help in managing emotions and identifying the steps that can help you regain a sense of safety. Only once the situation has stabilised is it possible to work further on coping with difficulties.

In what situations can I help?

I help people who have experienced:

• Sudden loss – grief after the death of a loved one,
• Separation – coping with emotions after the end of a relationship or a divorce,
• Sudden life changes – support after changes such as job loss, serious illness or other difficult experiences,
• Crises in relationships – family conflicts, marital or partnership crises.

The aim of the diagnosis is to identify post-traumatic disorders, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (c-PTSD), as well as dissociative disorders, including derealisation, depersonalisation, trance and possession, and dissociative identity disorder (DID). The diagnostic process makes it possible to determine the source of the difficulties precisely and to choose appropriate therapeutic methods that effectively support recovery.

Who is a trauma diagnosis for?

The diagnosis of dissociative disorders is intended for people facing various difficulties and problems that arose as a result of traumatic experiences, in childhood as well as in adult life. A diagnosis can help in understanding the problem and in planning therapy as well as pharmacotherapy. Check whether you recognise the following symptoms or situations in yourself. If you recognise any of these criteria and have the problems described below, this may indicate a diagnosis in line with the latest ICD-11 diagnostic standards, focused on trauma and dissociative mechanisms.

• A difficult, traumatic childhood – people who in childhood experienced:
  • physical abuse,
  • physical neglect,
  • psychological abuse,
  • emotional neglect,
  • sexual harassment or abuse.
• Nightmares and memories – intrusive thoughts, nightmares, flashbacks or intense memories related to traumatic events.
• Avoidance and a sense of threat – symptoms such as:
  • irritability,
  • sleep disturbances,
  • hypervigilance,
  • difficulty concentrating,
  • a constant sense of threat.
• Emotional and relationship problems – difficulty regulating emotions, low self-esteem, a disturbed self-image, and problems forming and maintaining relationships.
• Tics or involuntary movements – uncontrolled body movements that may appear in response to emotional stimuli or without an obvious reason.
• Sensory intrusions – experiencing sensory impressions such as:
  • a sense of touch (e.g. the feeling that someone is gripping your body),
  • sounds,
  • tastes,
  • smells,
  • images related to the trauma.
• Somatic symptoms – paresis, paralysis, loss of muscle tone, loss of speech or other physical symptoms with no clear medical cause.
• Loss of physical sensations – people who stop feeling hunger, pain, temperature or other physical stimuli.
• Experiences of depersonalisation and derealisation – feelings such as:
  • depersonalisation (being cut off from your own emotions, a sense of “detachment” from yourself),
  • derealisation (a sense that familiar surroundings are strange, that the world is unreal).
• Loss of specific skills – a sudden inability to perform previously mastered activities or tasks.
• Memory problems – partial or complete amnesia for important life events.
• A sense of an alien presence – people who hear “foreign” thoughts or feelings, or feel that their body or mind is controlled by an external force or another person.

What does the diagnostic process involve?

The diagnostic process includes:

• Clinical interview – a conversation in which we discuss your experiences, symptoms and their impact on everyday functioning. The interview gives a fuller picture of your situation and difficulties. Duration: 45 min.
• Diagnostic instruments – psychological questionnaires that help determine precisely the type and severity of symptoms related to trauma and dissociative disorders. Estimated time: 5–8 h.
• Preparation of the diagnostic report – based on the data collected, a diagnostic report is prepared, containing conclusions, the diagnosis and recommendations for further therapeutic steps. Preparing the report takes about 2 weeks.
• Discussion of the results – in a meeting of about 15 min, I explain the results of the diagnosis in an accessible and understandable way.

Why is a diagnosis worthwhile?

• A map for psychotherapy and a clinical diagnosis – a diagnosis makes the psychotherapist's work easier, because gathering this information in psychotherapy usually takes many months. Without a diagnosis, therapy can go “round in circles”, which frustrates both the patient and the psychotherapist. A diagnosis also helps in establishing the right pharmacological treatment. A wrong diagnosis leads to the wrong choice of medication and therefore to its ineffectiveness.
• Understanding your difficulties – a correct diagnosis helps identify the source of the symptoms, so you gain an understanding of your difficulties, which lets you free yourself from guilt and look at your experiences with greater self-compassion.
• Better quality of life – recognising the mechanisms behind your difficulties allows you to introduce changes gradually that improve everyday functioning. Reducing symptoms such as irritability, sleep problems or intrusions can significantly improve quality of life and restore balance.
• Preventing misdiagnosis and wrong treatment – a correct diagnosis helps you avoid unnecessary therapies or medication that may result from earlier misdiagnoses, such as schizophrenia or borderline. An accurate diagnosis makes an effective, targeted approach to your difficulties possible.
• Emotional relief – the sense that your difficulties have a concrete basis and make sense in the context of what you have lived through brings emotional relief. Patients often experience greater acceptance of themselves and their reactions after receiving a diagnosis.
• The possibility of integrating traumatic experiences – well-chosen therapy based on an accurate diagnosis makes it possible to integrate traumatic experiences. This process reduces the intensity of difficult memories and gives a better understanding of how the past affects present life.
• Better functioning in relationships – a correct diagnosis and therapy help improve relationships with others through better emotional regulation, rebuilding a sense of safety and understanding your own needs and boundaries.
• A sense of control and agency – recognising and understanding symptoms gives you tools to cope better with difficulties and to regain a sense of control over your life.

How to prepare for the diagnosis?

No special preparation is needed, but you should set aside the time required for the assessment. It is important to approach the meeting with openness and readiness to talk. Throughout the diagnostic process I provide a space full of understanding and support, where you can talk freely about your experiences in a safe and comfortable atmosphere.