Dr Dorota Mikolajczyk, MD
CBT Psychotherapist
“Physician and therapist, I support adults facing complex trauma, anxiety, and addiction. With 25 years of experience in healthcare, I offer a personalized approach using CBT, mindfulness, EMDR, and hypnotherapy. Based in Hanoi, I’m attuned to expatriate challenges and committed to compassionate, high-quality care.”
About Me
Approach
Services
Services Offered:
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Hypnosis
A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.
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Mindfulness
The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Rehabilitation (Cognitive)
Structured programmes to restore or compensate for cognitive abilities (memory, attention, problem-solving) after brain injury or illness.
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Schema Therapy
A therapy that identifies deep, long-standing emotional patterns (schemas) formed in childhood and works to change the ones that cause recurring problems.
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Art Therapy
A form of therapy that uses visual art-making (drawing, painting, sculpture) as a means of expression and emotional processing.
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Biofeedback
A technique that uses sensors to show you real-time data about your body's responses (heart rate, muscle tension, breathing) so you can learn to regulate them.
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Therapy
Professional treatment for mental health concerns, providing a structured space for insight, emotional processing, and behavioural change.
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Works With:
- •Adults
- •Individuals
- •Elderly
- •Parents
- •Adolescents
Area of Expertise
Scope of Practice:
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Addiction
A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.
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Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Autism (ASD)
A neurodevelopmental condition affecting social communication, sensory processing, and behaviour patterns, with a wide range of presentations and strengths.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Burnout
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress, characterised by detachment, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.
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Suicidal Thoughts
Thoughts about ending one's own life, ranging from passive wishes to active plans. This is a sign of severe emotional distress that requires professional support.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Personality Difficulties
Long-standing patterns of thinking, feeling, and relating to others that cause persistent distress or problems in relationships and daily life.
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Phobias
Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations, such as flying, heights, or spiders, that lead to avoidance and limit daily life.
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Professional Title:
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CBT Psychotherapist
A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
Qualifications
Doctor of Medicine
DoctorateLille
Year: 2004
Psychothérapies Cognitives et Comportementales
Institut Pi-Psy
Year: 2024
Art-Thérapie
Institut Pi-Psy
Year: 2025
Registrations
Ordre National des Médecins
General Practitioner