As part of the PhD Well project – Integrated actions for mental well-being and the development of the doctoral community, the Polish National Association of Doctoral Candidates provides individual, free online conversations with psychotherapists from the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic (Novam Sp. z o.o.) based in Warsaw.

Psychological support is provided in Polish and English by people with appropriate professional qualifications. Applicants will have the opportunity to indicate their preferences regarding language and gender of the therapist.

Consultations will be adapted to the needs of people with disabilities if necessary. The video therapy platform used meets WCAG requirements.

The entire process of applications and support implementation takes place through a secure internet platform, guaranteeing the protection of sensitive data. Each consultation lasts 50 minutes and is preceded by a preliminary consultation lasting 30 minutes. This is time when you can talk about your problem in a safe and confidential space, and the therapist – based on their knowledge and experience – will provide you with information about possibilities for further support.

It should be remembered that the consultation is not psychotherapy, diagnosis, or a substitute for a visit to a psychiatrist. It is informational and supportive in nature. The entire conversation is covered by confidentiality – the therapist is obligated to maintain professional secrecy.

If during the preliminary conversation it turns out that broader psychotherapeutic support would be advisable, the specialist may propose starting therapy. Cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy is regular work on a problem – such as intensified anxiety, depression, stress, or other emotional difficulties – usually conducted for several or more weeks.

Within the PhDWell project, there is the possibility of using up to 10 free online psychotherapy sessions in total, conducted by specialists from the Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Clinic (Novam Sp. z o.o.) based in Warsaw. Meeting times are arranged individually, and the number of sessions cannot be increased. Referral to therapy after consultation is not binding – the decision to undertake therapy is always yours.

Take care of yourself with PhDWell. Consultations can be used by doctoral candidates from all doctoral schools in Poland.