Aneta Sirociuk

I trained at the University of the West of England, Bristol, and hold a MA in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I am a member of the BACP and adhere to their ethical framework and professional standards. 

In addition to my counselling degree, I hold a Level 4 counselling certificate in Person Centred and Psychodynamic Skills (University of the West of England).

I have completed various training courses such as: working with mental health in primary and secondary care, safeguarding clients, EFT, Focusing, Polyvagal theory, compassionate approach to anxiety, introduction to Internal Family Systems (IFS), existential therapy, trauma informed work, working with substance misuse, working with sexual and domestic abuse.

I volunteered at Cotswold Counselling charity in Cirencester for three years and have had the privilege of working with people from all walks of life. 

My background is in education and social care, including working with children who have special needs and parents who care for a child with disability. In addition to my therapeutic work, my job in social services provided me with some valuable experiences of engaging people from black, minority, and global majority communities. Working with people from various ethnic backgrounds regularly, has enhanced my multicultural competencies. I facilitate culturally sensitive therapy with an understanding of issues related to diversity and identity. I offer therapy sessions in Polish as well as English. 

* My approach 

I am aware of the impact of trauma on client’s nervous system and consequently on their everyday life. I keep up to date with recent literature and findings on trauma, including developments of new theories. Working with complex, developmental trauma and PTSD, I am always mindful of client’s safety and the fact that this type of work should be approached gently and at client’s own pace. I believe in the wholeness of each person, in the unity of mind, body and spirit. I therefore incorporate some body work, alongside a cognitive exploration. In my work with survivors of abuse, I use some grounding techniques (such as breathing, mindfulness, finding a safe space, body scans), Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), Focusing and Polyvagal theory to facilitate client’s ‘new vagus states’, safety in their bodies and re-connecting with the self and others. I pay close attention to how I am being with clients, as opposed to just focusing on what I am doing. One of the modalities I trained in is Gestalt, which I frequently use in form of experiments. At the heart of what I do is investing in the quality of my relationship with clients. As each client is unique, so is the relationship we co-create. I embody person-centred core conditions in every session, staying empathic, affirming of client’s experiences and congruent in what I do and who I am.

£50.00 per session