About me
I am Agata, an integrative counsellor offering counselling in Portsmouth and Southsea, Hampshire, as well as online therapy across the UK. I am bilingual and work in English and Polish. I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and a student member of College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), and follow their ethical frameworks.
I’m multicultural and naturally curious about people and their stories. I work relationally because this is where I find depth, meaning and connection. I work exclusively with adults, including individuals, couples and people in relationships.
I recognise that our experiences are shaped by the many different aspects of who we are, including culture, religion, socio-economic background, sexuality, neurodivergence and other intersecting identities. These can influence how we experience ourselves, our relationships, the world around us and our mental health.
I take an inclusive, relational approach and aim to create a safe, containing space where you can bring your whole self, feel heard and understood, and explore what matters to you at your own pace. I see therapy as a collaboration, with you at the centre of the work.
My work began in trauma informed therapy, supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse, and developed into a particular focus on psychosexual and relationship therapy. I support individuals and couples with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, understanding own neurodiversity, communication difficulties, loss of connection, questioning self, etc.
My work began in trauma-informed therapy, supporting people affected by sexual and domestic abuse, and developed into a particular focus on psychosexual and relationship therapy. I support individuals and couples with a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, neurodivergence, relationship conflict, communication difficulties, loss of connection, and questions around identity, intimacy and relationships.
I have a particular interest in working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD), offering a welcoming space to explore experiences of coming out, identity, sexuality, gender, intimacy and diverse relationship structures.
I’m drawn to exploring what is often left unspoken, bringing curiosity and openness into the therapy space. Alongside conversation, I may use experiential and creative approaches, psychoeducation and practical tools to support greater understanding and help you bring insights from therapy into everyday life.
If you would like to book a face-to-face session in Portsmouth or Southsea, or work with me online, please feel free to get in touch. I offer an introductory 15-minute consultation on Zoom, giving us an opportunity to meet, discuss what you’re looking for and see whether we might be a good fit to work together.
Training, qualifications & experience
In training: Advanced Diploma in Psychosexual and Relationship Psychotherapy (COSRT student member)
Advanced Cert Neurodiversity Informed Practice
Trauma Informed Practice
DipHE Level 5 Gestalt (Distinction)
NVR training
Safeguarding Adults
DipHE Level 4 Humanistic Counselling
CPCAB Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Skills and Theory
CPCAB Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
B.A (Hons) Arts
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Provide a free 15-minute Zoom consultation to explore your needs, answer any questions and see if we are the right fit to work together. Free of charge.
Therapies offered
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Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
In-person (50-minute) session - £60
Online (50-minute) session - £50
Concessions (students, low income) offered ONLY in online format - £45
Couples -£90 in person; £80 online
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