Therapy in English
Talking therapy in Katowice, in English
Two psychologists at Centrum Przebudzenie work in English. Single consultations or regular cognitive behavioural therapy, at the clinic, without a referral.
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The therapists
Who you would see
Jakub Leśniewski
Psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist in training.
Adults.
Nicole Nowak-Plewnia
Psychologist, cognitive behavioural therapist in training.
Adults and teenagers.
English-speaking patients are seen in our normal hours, so the times on offer are the same ones everyone else gets. Full profiles, in Polish, are on the team page.
Fees
What it costs
260 PLN per session, 50 minutes
The same rate for a first consultation and for every session after it, whichever of us you see. Payment by card or bank transfer at the clinic. We do not bill the NFZ, so there is no referral to get and no queue to join.
The first session
What happens when you come in
It runs 50 minutes. You say what brought you in, how long it has been going on and what you have already tried. We ask questions, and by the end we tell you what we think would help: a few meetings, longer therapy, or something outside our remit, in which case we say where to go instead.
Living in a country whose language you are still learning is its own kind of strain, and it often sits underneath whatever brought you here. You do not have to explain that part from scratch.
If you would rather see a doctor about medication, that is a different appointment and we have psychiatrists who work in English too.
Booking
Request an appointment
Appointments go through the form below, because our online booking system runs in Polish only. Write in English, in as much or as little detail as you want. We reply in English within one working day with the slots we have.
You can also call +48 575 072 425, leave your number and say you would like an appointment in English. One of us will get back to you.
Location
Getting here
ul. Dobrego Urobku 13, 40-433 Katowice, in the Załęska Hałda district, about ten minutes by car from the city centre. Free parking in front of the building.
Questions
Before you write to us
Is this therapy, or a one-off conversation?
Either. Some people come once, get a clearer view of what is going on and leave with something to work with. Others start regular sessions. The first meeting is partly about working out which of the two you need.
What kind of therapy is it?
Cognitive behavioural therapy. Both of us are in CBT certification training and our work is supervised, which is the standard route in Poland. In practice it means sessions are structured and you leave with something to do between them, rather than only talking.
Do I need a referral?
No. This is private care and you book directly.
Can sessions be online?
No. We see people at the clinic in Katowice.
Do you see children?
Nicole works with teenagers as well as adults. Neither of us takes younger children in English.
Do you take NFZ or private insurance?
We do not settle with the NFZ. If your insurer reimburses out-of-network care, we issue an invoice you can submit.
How often would we meet?
Usually once a week at the start, less often later. You decide that together in the first sessions, not in advance.
What if I need to cancel?
Let us know at least 24 hours ahead and there is no charge.
