Psychiatric Consultation in Warsaw

The association of a psychiatrist with “serious mental illness” is one of the most persistent myths. In reality, a psychiatrist is a medical specialist worth consulting for many difficulties – from persistent low mood, to insomnia, to anxiety that does not lift.

At Znaczenia Psychotherapy Practice, psychiatric consultations are conducted by Dr Karolina Łajszczak.

When is it worth seeing a psychiatrist?

• Low mood has persisted for more than a few weeks – sadness, apathy, loss of pleasure in things that used to bring joy
• Panic attacks, severe anxiety or physical symptoms appear without a clear medical cause: palpitations, breathing difficulties, dizziness
• Insomnia or excessive sleepiness affects daily functioning and does not improve with lifestyle changes
• Intrusive, obsessive or distressing thoughts appear that are hard to control
• Your GP has recommended a psychiatric consultation, or you want to rule out a psychiatric basis for your difficulties
• You are or have been in psychiatric treatment and are looking for continuity of care or a second opinion

What does a first appointment involve?

A first psychiatric consultation lasts 50-60 minutes. The psychiatrist conducts a detailed assessment: asking about current symptoms, health history, life circumstances and previous treatment. They do not draw hasty conclusions or make a diagnosis within minutes.

Based on the assessment, we discuss possible paths forward. Pharmacotherapy is one option – not the only one. Sometimes a consultation and a referral to a psychotherapist is sufficient. Sometimes parallel work is appropriate: medication and therapy together.

Psychiatry and psychotherapy under one roof

At Znaczenia, the psychiatrist works alongside psychotherapists. This matters: medication can reduce the intensity of symptoms, but it does not change the patterns and beliefs that cause them. Psychotherapy does what pharmacotherapy alone cannot.

Znaczenia Psychotherapy Practice is located in Mokotów, Warsaw. We offer in-person appointments and online psychiatric consultations.