About me
I’m Aneta, a humanistic integrative counsellor working with adults, children, and young people aged 8+. I offer a warm, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences at your own pace, and begin to understand what feels difficult or overwhelming.
You may be coming to therapy feeling anxious, stuck, disconnected, or unsure where to begin. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you feel heard and understood, and supporting you to make sense of what you’re experiencing and find ways forward that feel right for you.
I see therapy as a collaborative process. You remain in control of what you bring to sessions and the pace at which we work. At the heart of my practice is a person-centred approach, which means I see you as the expert in your own life. I am here to support you with warmth, empathy, and curiosity as you explore what is happening for you.
When it feels helpful and you’re ready, I may also gently challenge you to help you notice patterns and move forward.
I’ve seen that when people feel safe, supported, and understood, they are able to think more clearly, feel less overwhelmed, and begin to find their own way forward.
I work with clients in Bournemouth and online, offering flexible support to suit different needs.
My approach
As a humanistic integrative counsellor, I tailor therapy to each individual. My core training is grounded in person-centred therapy, with integrative elements including Gestalt Therapy and Transactional Analysis (TA). I also draw on CBT-informed and DBT-informed skills, alongside compassion-focused CBT principles, to support emotional understanding and coping. I place particular emphasis on emotional awareness, self-compassion, and supporting you to develop a kinder and more understanding relationship with yourself.
Alongside my professional training, my own experience of navigating significant life changes informs the way I work. This allows me to meet clients with empathy, and to support them in finding practical ways forward during challenging times.
As a BACP registered member (MBACP), I attend regular supervision and undertake continuous professional development.
Training, qualifications & experience
How I can help
I work with adults, children (aged 8+) and young people from a range of backgrounds and cultures, offering counselling in English and Polish.
I support clients with difficulties such as:
- Anxiety, stress, overthinking, and feeling overwhelmed
- Depression and low mood
- Low self-esteem, self-criticism, and difficulties with confidence
- Finding it hard to understand or manage emotions
- Relationship and family challenges, including boundaries and repeated patterns
- Friendship and communication difficulties
- The impact of earlier life experiences, including childhood trauma
- Bereavement and grief, including complex grief
- Life transitions, including separation, change, and academic or work-related pressures
- Parenting-related concerns
Working with children and young people
Alongside my private practice, I work as a counsellor with children and young people in school settings. I adapt my approach to suit different ages, developmental stages, and communication styles.
When working with children and young people, I may use creative tools such as drawing, simple art-based activities, or games to help them express themselves and feel more at ease. I am particularly passionate about supporting young people to feel heard, understood, and accepted.
Core training
- Level 5 Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills and Theory
- Level 5 Certificate in Counselling Children and Young People
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
Additional training
- Trauma-informed counselling
- Working Creatively with Bereaved Children
- Traumatic and Complex Grief
- Introduction to Childhood Bereavement
- Specialist Diploma In Couples Counselling
- Working with Porn Addiction and Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Disorder
- Advanced Practitioner Certificate in Therapeutic Group Work
- Working with ADHD and Autistic Clients
- Understanding Children and Young People's Mental Health
- Compassion Focused CBT
- DBT Skills For Mental Health Professionals
- Certificate in Understanding Domestic Abuse
- Suicidal Risk and Support
- Safeguarding adults and children
- Certificate in Awareness of Mental Health Problems
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
Parent Consultations
Sometimes parents feel unsure how best to support their child or young person. You may have noticed changes in their mood or behaviour, increasing anxiety, difficulties with friendships or school, or simply feel that something isn't quite right.
A parent consultation offers a calm, supportive space to explore your concerns, think together about what may be happening, and consider how best to support your child. These sessions can also help you decide whether counselling may be helpful or whether there may be other ways forward.
Depending on your circumstances and what feels most helpful, consultations may involve parents on their own or a joint parent and child session. Together, we can consider which approach is likely to be most helpful.
Parent consultations are suitable whether or not your child is attending therapy and provide an opportunity to reflect, ask questions, and feel supported as a parent.
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £65.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Fees
Individual Therapy (50 minutes)
- Online/Telephone: £55
- Face-to-Face: £60
Parent Consultation (50 minutes)
- Online or Face-to-Face: £65
Reduced-Fee Appointments
A limited number of reduced-fee appointments may be available for students or those on a low income, subject to availability. Please contact me to discuss.
Online Therapy
Many clients find online therapy just as effective as meeting face-to-face. It offers flexibility, convenience, and the opportunity to access support from the comfort of your own home while receiving the same level of care and attention.
Free 20-minute Initial Consultation
Starting counselling can feel like a big step, and finding the right therapist is important. I offer a free 20-minute initial consultation by phone or online, giving you the opportunity to briefly discuss what has brought you to counselling, ask any questions about the counselling process, and decide whether working together feels right for you.
When I work
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Further information
Jestem terapeutką integracyjną o podejściu humanistycznym i pracuję z osobami dorosłymi oraz młodzieżą (8+). Oferuję bezpieczną, wspierającą i wolną od ocen przestrzeń, w której możesz w swoim tempie przyglądać się myślom, emocjom i doświadczeniom oraz lepiej zrozumieć to, co jest dla Ciebie trudne lub przytłaczające.
Prowadzę terapię w języku polskim i angielskim.
Terapię postrzegam jako proces oparty na współpracy - Ty pozostajesz w centrum, a ja towarzyszę Ci z empatią, uważnością i ciekawością. Fundamentem mojej pracy jest podejście skoncentrowane na osobie, w którym to Ty jesteś ekspertem od własnego życia. Pomagam w zrozumieniu siebie, budowaniu zdrowszych sposobów radzenia sobie oraz w odchodzeniu od schematów, które przestały służyć.
Moje podejście jest integracyjne - łączę elementy terapii skoncentrowanej na osobie, Gestalt oraz analizy transakcyjnej (TA). W zależności od potrzeb korzystam również z podejścia poznawczo-behawioralnego (CBT-informed), umiejętności DBT oraz elementów terapii opartej na współczuciu (compassion-focused CBT).
Pracuję m.in. z lękiem, stresem i nadmiernym zamartwianiem się, niską samooceną i samokrytycyzmem, trudnościami emocjonalnymi, problemami w relacjach i w rodzinie, wpływem wcześniejszych doświadczeń oraz zmianami życiowymi. Wspieram również rodziców w refleksji nad emocjonalnymi aspektami rodzicielstwa.
Równolegle do praktyki prywatnej pracuję z dziećmi i młodzieżą w szkołach. W pracy z młodszymi osobami dostosowuję metody do wieku i etapu rozwojowego, czasem korzystając z elementów pracy kreatywnej.
Jeśli chcesz umówić się na konsultację lub masz pytania dotyczące terapii, zapraszam do kontaktu.
