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Ania Rawa

Psychologist

I am a Polish psychologist and psychotraumatologist based in London. My specialisation is clinical psychology and psychotraumatology. My thesis was based on a case study of Polish women living in the UK for over 10 years, and the topic was: Personality, Emotional Intelligence, Stress, and Coping among Women in Exile.

I gained my experience in many fields through psychological internships in Polish organisations in Poland and the UK. I was also part of an important project run by the NHS for the Polish community on the subject of screening.

I am currently the director and psychologist at the Polish association Families – Helping Poles in Need, where we provide free advice (consultations) to people in need. 

Psychology has always been my passion and has been very important in my life.  Helping people by being with them in difficult life situations, acceptance and understanding are key factors in recovery. 

Professional Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

education background

  • 2023–2024, Postgraduate studies, specialisation: psychotraumatology.

  • 2021–2024, Master’s degree, specialisation: clinical psychology.

  • 2019–2021, Bachelor’s degree, specialisation: clinical psychology, psychology of help and quality of life.

Professional Experience

  • ⁠helpline
  • professional internship at a Polish organisation supporting homeless people –  organising face to face sessions with homeless people, group conversation, assistance in serving meals.
  • NHS Cancer Awareness project – encouraging Polish women to do screening tests by talking to them, organizing workshops, distributing leaflets in Polish, taking part in events on the topic of screening tests.

  • ⁠senior citizens’ group (support group) – organising weekly meetings for a group of seniors, spending time together in the Polish community, organising trips to interesting places in London and beyond, meeting interesting guests from the health department, insurance, being part of the community, and celebrating important Polish days
  • ⁠workshops in dance movement therapy: body image, body and movement in working with emotions.
  • and more…