A calm mind in times of change.
I am a psychologist and coach. I help people and leaders move through change: at work, in relationships, within themselves.
Master's degree in Psychology, SWPS University
Postgraduate studies in Coaching and Mentoring, SWPS University
First, foundation year of Gestalt psychotherapy training, 300 hours
12 years of Gestalt personal growth workshops
18 years in international organisations, leading teams and developing people
In Japan, a broken cup is mended with lacquer mixed with gold. The art is called kintsugi. The repair is not hidden. It becomes the most precious part of the object.
This is how I think about working with people. From loss, crisis or exhaustion you can build something with more awareness and strength than before. Psychology calls it post-traumatic growth. I call it the path.
I combine psychological knowledge and coaching tools with Japanese ideas: kintsugi, kaizen and Zen mindfulness. I draw on the psychology of change, on inspiration from the Gestalt approach and on many years of leading teams in international organisations. That makes our conversations both deep and practical: they begin with understanding and end with a concrete step.
Behind the way of the samurai, bushidō, lies an inner code: honesty, courage, respect and compassion. Bushidō says who I want to be. Kaizen suggests how to get there: in small, daily steps. Zen reminds me where that road happens: in the body, in the breath, here and now. These ideas gave rise to the the principles of my work.
Emotions live in the body. I use mindfulness practices from the Zen tradition to return to the breath and to yourself.
The past matters, but we work on what you can change today. As in Gestalt: through contact and awareness.
Change doesn't need a revolution. A small step every day is enough. After each session you get a task that carries our work into your life.
I don't hand out ready-made recipes. I ask questions that help you reach solutions yourself.
From a free consultation to the final summary, in four steps.
A 30-minute conversation, free of charge. We look at what brings you here and whether we want to work together.
We agree on the goal, the rules and the number of sessions. You know what you are signing up for.
We meet regularly. Between sessions you bring changes into your life.
We look at what has changed and what you take with you.
If you feel you are drifting away from yourself, your team or the people close to you, this is a good moment to talk.
Write a few sentences about what brings you here. I reply within 48 hours and suggest a time for a consultation.
dariusz.oleszczuk@gmail.comIf you are in crisis and need help now, don't wait for a session. In Poland, call: 800 70 2222 (Support Centre, 24/7, free), 116 123 (helpline for adults) or 112 in a life-threatening emergency.
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Confidentiality: everything you say during a session stays between us. I do not record sessions.