Mind Mastery Coaching

Personal development for people with covert schizoid personality

Joanna Zbroniec-Chimenti

MSc Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology, BSc(Hons) Psychology

How to find the way of being that reconciles the conflict between schizoid and non-schizoid parts of yourself? The schizoid dilemma can lead to self-doubt, unsatisfying relationships and feelings of emotional detachment or emptiness. By working with Joanna, your coaching psychologist, you will develop clarity on who you are and what you want, improve your relationships and reconnect with your feelings.

What is the covert schizoid dilemma?

When thinking about your personal development, you might encounter the key dilemma of the covert schizoid personality:

Do you need change your schizoid traits? Or do you need to fully accept being a covert schizoid?

The result of this push and pull is getting stuck in a paralysing mindset of self-doubt, frustration or shame.

One side of you might push you towards changing yourself so that you can be “normal”, whilst ignoring your true self. This might lead you towards anhedonia, emptiness or lack of meaning.

The other side might push you towards accepting the way you are and give up on self-improvement. This might lead to social isolation, loneliness or emotional detachment.

The results of this conflict which are also the main symptoms of the covert schizoid personality might include:

  • self-doubt and insecurity around self-expression, assertiveness and making decisions

  • empty and unsatisfying relationships, struggles with codependency, feeling invisible or abruptly cutting people out

  • burnout, lack of motivation or anhedonia

  • self-sabotage, low self-esteem and anxiety

So, do you fix the schizoid part of your personality, or do you embrace it?

About Mind Mastery Coaching

As a coaching psychologist specialising in schizoid personality, and in particular the covert or secret schizoid version of it, my whole approach is tailored towards helping you to “calibrate”: how to find the way of being that reconciles the conflict between schizoid and non-schizoid parts of yourself. Since I can personally relate to and understand both modes (schizoid and non-schizoid), I will be able to assist you in resolving and even transcending this conflict.

By working with me, you will:

  • find a fresh sense of autonomy and direction in life

  • learn how to meet your needs and develop self-care habits

  • develop greater emotional awareness and learn how to use feelings to aid your goals

  • improve the quality of your relationships and social interactions by learning what you want from others and how to pursue it (even if you don't want anything, that's still wanting something)

  • become more assertive and improve your communication skills

Sessions are conducted online via Zoom and last 60 minutes.

Positive results of working with me can be experienced after the 1st session. In order to make solid and long-lasting changes, I recommend weekly sessions for at least 6 to 12 months. However, even regular, monthly sessions can make a huge difference in your life. It is up to you how much you are willing to commit to this process of self-transformation.

Most work is done within the session and my only expectation for you is to show up with a willingness to explore different ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.

My methods are based on the unique blend of Gestalt therapy, humanistic philosophies and developmental coaching. Gestalt therapy has been described as experiential, experimental and existential – these are the core perspectives I support my clients in engaging with.

Please note – although I use certain elements of Gestalt therapy, coaching is not a substitute for therapy. I don't provide treatment of any mental health disorders. However, working with me might indirectly provide therapeutic benefits.

What to expect

Guarantee

What if it doesn’t work?

There's a small chance that Mind Mastery coaching sessions will not be suitable for you. If you don't notice any positive results or change after 3 months of working with me, I'm willing to provide a full refund or offer additional free sessions and work with you for as long as it takes to create the desired outcome. The only conditions are that you remain honest with me throughout the process, complete the tasks we agree upon, and communicate as soon as it's evident to you that our sessions are not beneficial to you.

Testimonials

  • David - Nevada, USA

    Working with Joanna has given me insights into my own limited perspectives, behaviors, attitudes, and ways of being that I would have never discovered on my own. Through her coaching I gained an understanding of myself and the schizoid experience that I could not have learned from all the numerous other sources I have read and studied. Joanna helped me to to develop a meta-awareness of my life experiences that now informs my entire world view. Having a professional coach who is so incredibly well-informed about and experienced with the schizoid phenomenon specifically is invaluable. Joanna is uniquely qualified in that area. I cannot over-emphasize the benefit of simply being able to talk to someone who truly understands the challenges (and strengths) of the schizoid adaptation. I am extremely glad I found Joanna and was able to work with her, and I highly recommend her as a psychologist and coach.

  • Jerzy Winiecki - Zabrze, Poland

    I really recommend working with Joanna. As someone who became very jaded towards any therapeutic work, for the first time I felt like I'm speaking with someone who understands and truly wants to get to the root of the issue. After only four sessions, I feel much more ready to face life's challenges, fully accepting and comfortable with who I am, and, at the same time, striving for positive change. Would recommend to anyone trying to find inner peace with the schizoid soul.

  • Scott Davies - California, USA

    Our coaching sessions aided my understanding of my inner conflicts. Joanna supported me during abstract reasoning of my personal challenges and development. While I was initially discouraged in the big picture, we zoomed into challenging areas in higher resolution, enough to see and discern my next steps.

    Joanna’s rigorous approach to open-mindedness has left an impression on me. I have newfound confidence and insight into my personal life. I would recommend working with her to anyone.

  • David Burke - Limerick, Ireland

    The main benefit with Joanna was becoming more mindful of myself and my personal ambitions. Joanna provided a great deal of insight to this for me, working with other people’s mindsets can’t be easy but Joanna gave me a clearer understanding of what my personal issues are.

    I found the information and feedback extremely valuable and I intend to revisit again.

  • Ehsan Darvishmoghaddam - N/A

    I've been working with Joanna for a long time now. I've been diagnosed with both Complex-ptsd and Schizoid personality disorder (SzPD) which were somehow severely impairing my life. Both my psychologist and psychiatrist have seen great improvements in me eversince. Joanna knowledge on SzPD is fascinating and I highly recommend her to you if you think you're suffering from impairing aspects of SzPD.

Start Your Coaching Journey

Step 1: Complete the Introductory Questionnaire

Step 2: Book Free Introductory Consultation

After receiving your questionnaire responses, I will offer you a free introductory consultation, during which we will plan your coaching program.

Step 3: Start your Coaching Program

Once we agree on the most suitable way to address your challenges and goals, and the number and frequency of sessions, you will start your coaching program.

Please note that the minimum commitment is a 4-sessions coaching program. I no longer offer single sessions to new clients - those can be booked only after you complete a coaching program.

If you’re a current or a past client: Please get in touch to book your next session

Coaching Programs (paid upfront):

4 x 1 hour Sessions - $395 (~$98 per session)

12 x 1 hour Sessions - $945 (~$77 per session)

Single 1 hour session - $135

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