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Magda Kurzawska

Magda Kurzawska

Co. Dublin,Ireland

Summary

Highly experienced psychotherapist and resourceful clinic director with almost 20 years of clinical experience across private practice and multidisciplinary healthcare settings. Extensive background in working with culturally diverse clientele and complex psychological presentations, including complex trauma , integrating psychodynamic understanding with somatically aware and integrative therapeutic approaches . Qualified psychedelic psychotherapist with deep understanding of psychedelic processes and integration work. Brings strong experience in clinical supervision, psychoeducation, mentoring, and workshop facilitation , alongside well-developed organisational and practice management skills. Recognised for maintaining high ethical standards , reflective practice, and client-centred care. Director of Therapy in Dublin Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Clinic .

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Clinic Director / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Therapy In Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
2009.12 - Current

Founded and direct a specialised psychotherapy clinic providing psychoanalytic and psychodynamic treatment within a confidential and ethically grounded clinical setting. Deliver long-term, depth-oriented psychotherapy supporting individuals presenting with a wide range of psychological difficulties, including complex trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, eating disorders, self-harm, loss, and relational challenges. Clinical work emphasises the therapeutic relationship, exploration of unconscious processes, and facilitation of deep and lasting psychological change. Integrate trauma-informed, somatically aware, and integrative therapeutic perspectives. Provide clinical supervision and contribute as a training facilitator , supporting professional development and reflective practice. Over the past five years, have incorporated psychedelic-informed psychotherapy and integration approaches into clinical practice.

Project Worker / Psychotherapist in training

Merchants Quay Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
2007.09 - 2011.09

Worked within a busy voluntary organisation providing a broad range of support services to individuals experiencing homelessness and substance use difficulties. Provided therapeutic support to clients presenting with substance use disorders, complex psychosocial challenges, and co-occurring mental health difficulties .

Supported individuals across various stages of rehabilitation and recovery, delivering client-centred, trauma-informed care. Engaged with culturally diverse and often vulnerable client population, contributing to stabilisation, emotional support, and continuity of care within a multidisciplinary framework.

Education

Psychedelic Practitioner - Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Synthesis Institute
Amsterdam, Netherlands
2022.10 - 2023.12

Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Independent College
Dublin, Ireland
2009.10 - 2011.10

Higher National Diploma - Drugs Counselling Theory & Intervention Skills

University College Dublin
Dublin, Ireland
2006.10 - 2007.10

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Adam Mickiewicz University
Poznan, Poland
1996.10 - 2001.10

Skills

  • Psychoanalytic & Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
  • Trauma-Informed Practice & Treatment
  • Somatically Aware & Integrative Therapeutic Approaches
  • Psychedelic-Informed Psychotherapy
  • Therapeutic Relationship & Relational Work
  • Clinical Supervision & Mentoring
  • Psychoeducation
  • Workshop/Training Design & Facilitation
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Work with Culturally Diverse Clientele
  • Ethical Awareness

Timeline

Psychedelic Practitioner - Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy

Synthesis Institute
2022.10 - 2023.12

Clinic Director / Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist

Therapy In Dublin
2009.12 - Current

Master of Arts - Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy

Independent College
2009.10 - 2011.10

Project Worker / Psychotherapist in training

Merchants Quay Ireland
2007.09 - 2011.09

Higher National Diploma - Drugs Counselling Theory & Intervention Skills

University College Dublin
2006.10 - 2007.10

Master of Science - Clinical Psychology

Adam Mickiewicz University
1996.10 - 2001.10
Magda Kurzawska