Agnieszka Kulczycka-Dopiera

My name is Agnieszka Kulczycka-Dopiera and I am a psychologist and an accredited psychotherapist of the Irish Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy. I obtained my Master’s degree in Psychology at the Faculty of Psychology at the University of Warsaw. Then I completed postgraduate studies in Psychological Diagnosis in Clinical Practice at the SWPS University, and a year later doctoral studies at the Institute of Psychology at the University of Gdańsk. Due to life circumstances, I decided to move to Ireland, where I took a Psychotherapy Training Course at IICP College in Dublin. At the same time, I started working at ‘My Mind’ Psychotherapy Center. When living abroad I gained a deeper insight into cross-cultural psychology and because of that, I was able to understand the challenges of emigration and cultural differences. This was also the area of interest for my doctoral dissertation, which I defended in 2019. For the last few years I have been living back in Poland and before I opened my own practice, I worked at the ‘Dialog’ Therapy Center. I see my job as a source of satisfaction and fulfilment. In addition, I draw my energy from relationships with family and friends. I also love physical activity, nature and having time for myself.

How I work

I work within an integrative approach, primarily drawing on the humanistic and experiential tradition, and I am also interested in schema therapy. In my practice, I place particular emphasis on the therapeutic relationship and elements of body-oriented work, especially breathwork. I strive to adapt my work to the individual seeking psychotherapy and their specific needs. I undergo regular individual and group supervision and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct of both the Polish Psychological Association and the Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.