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Polish Family Support Centre

Sort code: 80-11-00

Account number: 00398105

We are an experienced team of specialists who view our work as a mission. We strive to help individuals who need professional support. We always adhere to professional ethics, demonstrating empathy and tolerance, aware of the significant importance of a sense of comfort and safety.

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DIANA NOWAK-ZEGADŁO

Chartered Psychologist & Clinical Psychologist (CPsychol)  |  Specialization: Psychology and Clinical Sexology​

  • Co-founder of our organization and founder of the Mental Health Clinic in Edinburgh

  • Patron of Culture and Winner of the "Outstanding Pole in Scotland" Competition (2015)

  • Business Ambassador & Winner of the "Business Star" award (2021)

  • Winner of the "Polonia Personality of the Year in Memory of Edyta Felsztyńska" award (2022)

  • Honoured with the Badge for Merits to the Polish Diaspora and Poles Abroad awarded by the Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki (2023)

  • Co-author of the book "Inspirations of Poles around the World"

  • Holds numerous distinctions and acknowledgments for achieving caregiving and educational goals and implementing preventive and educational programs among children and their families. Actively participates in scientific seminars, debates, and conferences both domestically and internationally

  • Member of the International Polish Diaspora Association

  • Professional experience includes Psychiatric Hospital in Tworki, Wolski Hospital in Warsaw, Special Schools, Community Centres and Psychological Counselling Centre.

  • Works under constant clinical supervision, providing her patients with professional help and necessary support.

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JOANNA BIEŃKOWSKA

Psychotherapist (CBT)

  • CBT therapist and educator by training, specializing in Resocialization

  • Has 19 years of work experience in the UK, including work in the Scottish education system with children and adolescents

  • Gained her professional experience in Poland at the Court Probation Office, where she played a significant role in supporting individuals in educational, diagnostic and supervisory capacities

  • Board member of the Polish Diabetics Association, supporting individuals coping with diabetes in their daily lives

  • One of her greatest passions is helping people overcome obstacles and achieve well-being and satisfaction with life. She strongly believes in the connection between mind and body. This belief shapes her approach to therapy, recognizing the importance of mental and physical balance for holistic well-being

  • Submits her work to regular supervision

EWA NOWAK

Family Worker | Specialization: Resocialization and Social Prevention

WHO IS WHO - OUR SPECIALISTS

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JUSTYNA PAPURZYNSKA-PARAB

Psychologist | Specialization: Family Psychology

  • Graduate of Maria Curie-Skłodowska University in Lublin, Poland

  • Gained professional experience through internships and volunteering, including at the Municipal Family Assistance Centre, psychological and pedagogical counselling centre, and the Volunteer Centre

  • Currently training in counselling/psychotherapy in the United Kingdom, expanding her skills with mindfulness and relaxation techniques. The training is accredited by The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society

  • In her work, she relies on a humanistic, person-centred approach. She bases her work on a therapeutic relationship, offering unconditional acceptance, empathy, and personal authenticity, grounded in respect and understanding

  • In our organization, she provides psychological support to Poles facing feelings of loneliness, isolation, and experiencing various personal and family crises. She works with adults, adolescents, and families. Her work undergoes regular supervision

  • Co-founder of our organization, Family Counselling Centre at the Polish Centre and Director of the Polish School named after John Paul II

  • Completed her master's degree at the Świętokrzyski University in Kielce, Poland

  • President of a charitable organization in Poland, she has worked for many years on behalf of children from dysfunctional families. In 2005, she moved with her family to Scotland

  • Holds numerous distinctions, acknowledgments, and recommendations. Completed many courses in family therapy. Conducts workshops, support groups, and provides individual assistance in family counselling for children and parents. Has participated in scientific seminars and conferences both domestically and internationally. Author of many publications, columns, and articles.

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JUSTYNA CZARNACKA-WOJTYSEK

Psychologist | Specialization: Clinical and Family Psychology

  • Graduate of the University of Łódź, Poland with a master's degree in psychology

  • Completed a series of courses in clinical and family specialization during her studies

  • Underwent a training cycle in Systemic Family Therapy at the Polish Erickson Institute, thus beginning her journey to obtain a psychotherapist certificate from the Polish Psychological Association

  • Possesses many years of experience working with individual clients, couples, and families

  • Member of The British Psychological Society

  • Employed as an academic instructor, she conducted workshops and exercises for students at the IPT Educational Centre in Dublin and The College of Art and Technology. She works within the framework of systemic family therapy, which assumes that each family is a system, and each individual affects the other members

  • Approaches her work with passion and enthusiasm. She strives to discover in people what constitutes their potential and strength to overcome difficulties. Founder of the "Ego-Centrum" Psychological Centre. Collaborates with PFSC

  • Enhances her professional skills by participating in training sessions and supervision

LUCYNA MAZUR-MARKATZI

Director | Welfare Advisor Officer

  • Completed a bachelor's degree in Marketing and a master's degree in Management Psychology at the University of Management and Banking in Poznań, Poland

  • Worked in the sales department of an international company in Poland

  • Moved to Scotland in 2016. Began working for business clients of British Airways at the Edinburgh Airport

  • In the organization, she supervises the harmonious functioning of the office and customer service, manages employees and represents the organization at official meetings

  • She also assists clients with language barrier in applying for benefits, makes phone calls on their behalf to institutions such as the Home Office, HMRC, Social Scotland or banks, writes letters and appeals, as well as provides advice in the area of benefits in Scotland.

  • Curious about the world, she enjoys learning and deepening her personal skills

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