Dorota

Dr Dorota Mikolajczyk, MD

CBT Psychotherapist

verified by TherapyRoute

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

Drawing on my medical background and 25 years in healthcare, I guide adults through complex trauma, depression, anxiety, and addiction. I have a specific focus on neurodiversity (ASD, ADHD). Together we craft your personalised treatment plan, integrating compassion, mindfulness and cognitive behavioural techniques, to gently explore your concerns. My life experience allows me to understand the unique challenges of a multicultural background and expatriation. I aim to create a safe, compassionate space where you can find practical ways forward.

Approach

Therapy unfolds as a steady, practical exploration where I help you map patterns, pinpoint what keeps you stuck and try small, manageable shifts. Whether in my Hanoi consulting room or online, in English or French, sessions balance focused reflection with hands-on practice and short, calming exercises to restore regulation. Between meetings we set simple tasks and brief psychoeducation to embed change into daily life. You lead the way as I gently offer tools to help you choose your path.
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Basic Information

Services


Cognitive behavioural therapy EMDR Hypnotherapy Mindfulness and Compassion training Neurodivergence psychoeducation (ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorders)

Services Offered:

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • CBT Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, an evidence-based approach that changes unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.

Qualifications


Doctor of Medicine

Doctorate

Lille

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

Service Areas


Tay Ho - Xuan Dieu

In-person & Online

Hanoi, Hanoi

Vietnam

Online

Online Only

Vietnam