👩🏼💻 #about me
Karolina Fotyga, MA.
EAP therapist, mindfulness teacher, ICF ACC Coach
I’m a certified therapist, mindfulness teacher, and coach.
I believe that the foundation of a fulfilled life is a healthy and compassionate relationship with yourself. From there, you can become more present in the moment, deepen your connections with others, and begin to dream and pursue attainable goals.
'A life worth living' is built by uncovering our potential through intentional effort - whether that happens through therapy, mindfulness, or other mindful practices. While we won’t eliminate life’s challenges, we can learn to engage with them more skillfully and thoughtfully.
Therapy is a powerful and quite a transformative process. With many years of experience alongside clients and patients sharing their most intimate struggles, I’ve witnessed the profound shifts it can bring. With commitment and clarity, therapy makes it possible for people to grow and create a more balanced, intentional life.
🧠 Experience & Education
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Over 17 years in private practice as a therapist certified by the European Association for Psychotherapy
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Teaching Psychotherapy students at EMPIRO - Bydgoszcz School of Psychotherapy since 2025
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Seeing patients at Alma Mater - Psychoeducation Laboratory in Warsaw (2012-2016)
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Mindfulness teacher for the MBSR program in Europe, affiliated with the Institute for Mindfulness‑Based Approaches (IMA)
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I have first-hand experience of living and working an expat life - across countries and cultures, from the Middle East and Europe to the US. Some of my professional education is:
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MA in Applied Social Sciences, University of Warsaw
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Four-year training in Individual, Group, and Child Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Psychoeducation Laboratory
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Mentalization-Based Psychotherapy (MBT) training, Anna Freud Centre
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Advanced Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training
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Intensive Trauma Treatment training, Bessel van der Kolk
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The Mindfulness & Body-Based Approaches in Treatment of Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
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EMDR training
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Professional Coaching certification, International Coach Academy
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MBSR Teacher Training, Institute for Mindfulness-Based Approaches
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Several conferences a year and various smaller trainings - each year
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I work under continuous professional supervision and adhere to the ethical code of my profession from day one of my private practice.
👩👧👦 Personal Snapshot
I’m married and a mom of 2 Humans, and 2 FurBabies. ☺️ Balancing family life with my international practice and ongoing learning.
🌍 Where are my patients and clients from
🌎 Professional Associations | Educational Background
