Gabriel

Dr Gabriel Ellis, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

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“With 15 years of international experience, I offer clarity, insight, and understanding in difficult life situations. Together, we solve problems that go far beyond generic advice.”

About Me

As a psychologist and therapist, my professional path has been shaped by the integration of different traditions and a rich range of life experiences—fully engaged with life, as a partner, as an expat in various cultures, as a researcher, and as a meditation teacher. My integrative background - including systemic, psychodynamic and humanistic psychology - gives me a perspective that differs from most practitioners. I can work with serious problems on the levels of personal history, unconscious processes, and in the present moment. Over the years, I have developed a therapeutic style that is emotionally honest, insight-oriented, grounded, and at the same time practical and solution-focused. Many clients come to me when they sense that simple or standardized approaches are not enough to reach the deeper layers of their difficulties. They value that my work offers no ready-made answers, but instead brings together genuine curiosity, conceptual clarity, and a deep understanding of real, lived life. Clients often describe me as clear, thoughtful, and highly skilled at articulating what they themselves have felt but not yet understood. My aim is to offer a level of precision and depth that stands in contrast to generic, symptom-focused therapy, or AI-generated content. Real psychological change requires nuanced insight, ethical courage, and relational depth, and these are the conditions I help clients cultivate.

Approach

My approach is oriented toward the challenges of the 21st century. I work with people who find themselves in complex relationships, who feel lonely, struggle with professional pressures, or who wish to experience their inner world in a more vivid and coherent way. Like most therapists, I began my work with classical therapeutic methods. Over time, however, it became clear to me that these approaches alone are often not sufficient. Since then, I have worked intensively with modern models, seeking to connect a deep understanding of the mind with the concrete realities of my clients’ everyday lives. The people I work with are usually reflective, capable, and fundamentally open to change. Their difficulties often do not arise from a lack of ability, but from the fact that the pieces of their lives have not yet come together into a meaningful whole. In our shared work, we therefore gently deepen the understanding of thoughts, emotions, and external life circumstances, and bring them into relationship with one another. This kind of careful exploration lays the foundation for genuine and lasting change. Together, we develop an inner compass, conceptual clarity, and practical tools that help you understand yourself more deeply—and support you both in everyday life and on your path forward. For examples of such deep explorations, check out my podcast "The Curious Mind": http://www.youtube.com/@the-curious-mind https://open.spotify.com/show/76qV4mulhuSMzrElcNwQpS
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In-person & Online

Services

Individual therapy Couples therapy Relationship-oriented individual therapy Professional coaching

Services Offered:

  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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  • Guided Visualisation

    A relaxation technique in which a therapist guides you through calming mental imagery to reduce stress, anxiety, or pain.

  • Individual Psychotherapy

    In-depth one-on-one therapy that explores the deeper roots of a person's difficulties, often drawing on psychodynamic or psychoanalytic models.

  • Integrative Psychotherapy

    An approach that draws on multiple therapeutic models, tailored to the individual, rather than following a single method.

  • Relationship Counselling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Philosophy

    A therapeutic approach that uses philosophical inquiry to explore questions of meaning, ethics, identity, and how to live a good life.

Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Cross-Cultural

    The psychological challenges of living between two or more cultures, including identity conflicts, acculturation stress, and difficulties with belonging.

  • Depression

    A mood disorder marked by persistent low mood, loss of interest or pleasure, and changes in energy, sleep, or appetite that impair daily functioning.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Inadequacy

    A persistent inner sense of not being good enough, often rooted in early experiences and manifesting as self-doubt, comparison, or avoidance.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Relocation / Expat

    The psychological challenges of moving to a new country or city, including loneliness, culture shock, identity shifts, and loss of social support.

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  • Spiritual Exploration

    Questions of meaning, purpose, faith, and spiritual experience as they relate to psychological well-being and personal identity.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Clinical Psychologist

    A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat mental health conditions.

Credentials

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Warsaw University

Year: 2021

Master of Science

State University

Year: 2001

Heipraktiker Psychotherapie

Hochtaunuskreis

Year: 2016

Grundkurs Systemisches Coaching

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Year: 2001

Service Areas

Online Practice

In-person & Online

Długosiodło, Mazowieckie

Poland

Długosiodło, Poland