Edyta Filec

Edyta Filec, MA

Edyta Filec, MA, is a clinical psychologist, therapist, and social skills trainer. She completed her studies in Clinical Psychology at SWPS University in Katowice and postgraduate studies in Transport Psychology. Her professional experience includes working at the Crisis Intervention Center in Katowice, the Oncology Department of the Katowice Oncology Center, a project supporting seniors, individuals with disabilities, and neurodegenerative disorders in collaboration with NZOZ Abimed in Bytom, as well as conducting developmental workshops and psychological counseling for the Po Skrzydła Foundation in Sosnowiec.
In her practice, she also focuses on cognitive function training and social skills training, such as managing stress, handling difficult emotions, and assertiveness training.

Her professional goal is continuous development, attending numerous training sessions and workshops, and undergoing regular supervision of her therapeutic work. She is currently in her second year of a four-year Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy School at SWPS University, working towards certification.

In her practice, she selects methods and tools tailored to each client's needs, drawing on techniques from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Rational Behavior Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She values individuality, autonomy, and the agency of her clients, building on their resources, skills, and competencies—all within the spirit of positive psychology and a holistic approach. She places particular emphasis on establishing a good relationship with clients, based on empathy, trust, safety, and authenticity.

Specialization:

• Psychologist,
• Psychotherapist.

Patient's age:

• Adults.

The specialist deals with:

• Mood disorders (e.g., depression, bipolar disorder),
• Anxiety disorders (generalized anxiety disorder, social phobia, specific phobias, panic disorder),
• Psychosomatic disorders (e.g., psychogenic abdominal or head pain),
• Interpersonal relationship difficulties, managing stress, and handling difficult emotions,
• Challenges resulting from various crises,
• Diagnostics in adult psychopathology and neuropsychology (affective disorders, anxiety disorders, personality disorders, cognitive function disorders).

Education:

• University of Silesia – Master's in Law,
• SWPS University in Katowice – Master's in Psychology,
• SWPS University in Katowice (Postgraduate Studies) – Transport Psychology,
• Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy School at SWPS University (in progress).

Professional experience:

• Crisis Intervention Center in Katowice,
• Oncology Department of Katowice Oncology Center,
• NZOZ Abimed,
• Po Skrzydła Foundation in Sosnowiec,
• Donum Animo in Katowice.

Language proficiency:

• Polish.

Trainings, courses, and certifications:

• Social Skills Training (TUS),
• Transport Psychology,
• Certified training in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (in progress).

Location:

MindHealth - Racławicka
ul. Racławicka 27
02-601 Warsaw